easter

10 Apr

Bright & Crafty Easter Eggs

categories: easter, fun for kids

There’s more to Easter egg decorating than what comes in a box! Give your eggs a fun, crafty look this year by dying them in extra-bright shades of your favorite hues, then decorating them with ribbon, stickers, thin strips of scrapbook paper, and faux flowers. Use clear-drying glue to attach the details.

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Read more → Posted on April 10th, 2009 at 8:35am

8 Apr

DIY: Chick & Bunny Treat Holders

categories: DIY, easter, fun for kids, kids party ideas

This one’s for the kiddies… a fun little craft project + “friendly” holders for all those Easter Bunny treats!
(Full instructions for both versions after the jump…)

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Read more → Posted on April 8th, 2009 at 6:35am

6 Apr

Stuffed & Deviled Eggs 4 Ways

categories: dinnerware, easter, food and drinks

Serving egg-based appetizers for Easter is pretty common, but there are so many different ways to get creative with them, including pumping up the color! Here are 4 yummy ideas from ’round the web {clockwise from top left}:
1. French Style Stuffed Eggs {via Cooking Light mag}
2. “Pink” Deviled Eggs, colored with beet juice (via HWTM [...]

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Read more → Posted on April 6th, 2009 at 5:00am

5 Apr

Mini Egg Tarts for Easter Brunch {recipe}

categories: easter, food and drinks

These Egg Tarts from Sunset Magazine are perfect for Easter brunch. Egg yolks, sugar, and milk in a light filo crust; prep time + cooking = 30 minutes. (Full recipe after the jump.)

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Read more → Posted on April 5th, 2009 at 2:18pm

3 Apr

Link Love: 5 Fabulous DIY Projects

categories: easter, get inspired

Feel like being crafty & creative this weekend? These 5 fun projects from ’round the web are great inspiration for Easter projects and beyond! Pick your fav:
1. DIY Homemade Marshmallow Peeps (via Twig & Thistle)
2. Photo Lantern Tutorial {via decor8}

3. Paper Bunting/Banner {via tiny décor}

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Read more → Posted on April 3rd, 2009 at 9:21am

2 Apr

DIY: Paper Bunny Garland / Runner

categories: DIY, decorating ideas, easter

Here’s another easy Easter project for you: Paper Bunny Garlands!
The best part about this craft is that you can tailor it to any colors & patterns you want… and there are SO many great papers available. I used the new Craft Fair papers from American Crafts™ for this one (and also for the Terra [...]

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Read more → Posted on April 2nd, 2009 at 9:35am