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DIY decoupage Easter eggs

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This is an easy DIY for decoupage Easter eggs. All you need are some eggs, napkins and a little Mod Podge! The best part is these eggs can be used year after year and are great in trays, bowls or a nice filler for a vase. Scroll down to see how to make these beautiful Easter eggs for your Easter and spring decor.

You will need:

Eggs (I used wooden eggs)
Decorative napkins
Mod Podge
a paint brush

What is decoupage?

Decoupage is the “art of decorating an object by gluing colored paper cutouts onto it in combination with special paint effects, gold leaf, and other decorative elements.”

In the past, I made these decoupage Easter eggs with napkins and some faux flowers I got from the Dollar Store.

I was feeling a little creative over the weekend and wanted to do something a little different with these beautiful chinoserie napkins I got. Scroll down to see how they came out!

How to make DIY decoupage Easter Eggs

Start by taking your napkins and ripping them in smaller pieces. Depending on the type of napkins you have, they may be 2 ply or 3 ply. You will just want to use the top layer.

When ripping the pieces of paper, you will want some smaller pieces and some larger pieces to form to your egg.

Next dip your paint brush in the Mod Podge and apply some on the egg. There’s really no right or wrong, my tip is just to apply a generous amount of glue underneath and over the paper.

Next apply a piece of paper on top of the glue, using your finger to carefully smooth out any wrinkles. Then apply a layer of Mod Podge on top of the paper, continuing to smooth out the napkin. Be gentle so as not to rip the paper.

Continue your way around the egg being sure to overlap as you go and then fill in any spaces.

Allow the egg to dry completely.

How to display your eggs

Use a nice decorative bowl, dough bowl, or cloche. I’ll link a few of my favorites below.

I’m showing you another way to display your decoupage eggs here in this dough bowl arrangement. Click here

For more Easter decor ideas, check out

this adorable bunny door basket

and these DIY Easter treat jars.

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March 27, 2023 By Nicolle

2 In Amazon/ Easter

Easter basket ideas for babies-teens

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Easter will be here in a few weeks and it’s not too soon to start planning on what you’re going to fill in those Easter baskets. I’ve rounded up my favorites ideas all on Amazon so even if you wait until the last minute, hopefully you can still get some finds! There’s things here for kids of all ages, babies through teens. Scroll down to see all of my Easter ideas. As always, click the links to shop.

Easter Basket Ideas for Babies-Teens

Teether

A cute little teether and basket idea for the babes.

Peter Rabbit Crinkle Book

Baby’s First Peter Rabbit. A classic spring time story as a crinkle book with little flaps and a teether.

Squishmallow

Soft, squishy and perfect for cuddling.

Bubble Gun

Because who doesn’t love bubbles?

Chalk

Safe, non toxic, chalk in the shape of eggs because chalk is a spring time must have

Color Shape Matching Eggs

This is a great basket stuffer for toddlers and preschoolers. Promotes matching shapes, colors and counting.

Pet Bunny

This interactive bunny wags his tail, walks and makes little bunny noises. Such a cute gift for little ones.

Easter Dot Marker Activity Book

This is a fun activity book for the kids with dot markers which I’ve linked below.

Dot Markers

For the activity book above or just to use on their own!

Play-Doh Make Your Own Easter Bunny

This is perfect for ages 3 and up. Kids can mold their own Easter eggs and make an Easter bunny.

Haba Terra Kids Observational Magnifier

If you’ve got a budding scientist on your hands or one who is all about nature, this is fun for spring time. They can take with them on walks or hikes and explore insects.

Bunny Ears Ring Toss

This cute game will keep them busy and laughing.

Easter Bath Bombs

These bath bombs smell soooo good and have cute little squishy animals inside.

Plant your own Easter egg

Not only do you plan this in an Easter egg, but it moves when you tickle it.

Peeps Rings

Like a ring pop but with a cute Peep chick

Peeps lip balm

This is great for pre-teens and teens. Lip balm flavored like peeps in strawberry marshmallow cream, cotton candy marshmallow and vanilla marshmallow cream.

Face Masks

This is perfect for the teen who is all about their skincare.

Girl Zone Hair Chalk

If your pre-teen or teen has been asking to color their hair, compromise with this washable hair chalk.

Lego Easter Bunny

This little creator kit lets kids make a little Easter bunny and can also be transformed into a parrot.

Flying Ball

These remote control balls light up and fly. They are sure to be a hit!

Tamagotchi

90s kids will remember these, I know I was obsessed with mine!

Fuji Film Instax Mini

For the teen who’s always taking a selfie

Rain Boots

A spring staple for all those puddles and traipsing through the mud. These are our favorite rain boots and they are so easy for the kids to put on themselves with the handles.

Crocs

My kids wear these all spring/summer!

Sunglasses

Little wayfarers in so many different colors!

Hats

In many different colors and you can get in a pack of 2, 3, 4, 6 or 8.

Click here for my favorite Easter baskets, personalized basket tags, Easter eggs and more in my Amazon Storefront.

For another one of my favorite Easter ideas the kids will love check out

This popular Bunny Bait snack mix

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March 20, 2023 By Nicolle

30 In DIY/ Easter

An adorable Easter door basket with DIY faux carrots

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With spring hopefully around the corner very soon, and Easter next month, I was looking for a cute wreath or something to adorn my front door. I created the most adorable Easter door basket with some DIY faux carrots and I can’t wait to show you how I put it together!

But first, I am very excited to introduce to you The Cozy Creative Collaborative! A group of some talented women who love all things cozy home, a good DIY and delicious food. We will be gathering every month to share a themed idea. This month is all things Easter!

So be sure to give all of these ladies a follow!

Kelly – The Tattered Pew

Heidi – Eleanor Rose Home

Charity – Mornings on Macedonia

If you are coming from my friend Kelly at The Tattered Pew, thank you so much for stopping by! I just love the way she transformed that little bunny figurine don’t you?

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Ok now for my adorable Easter door basket with DIY faux carrots…

I love using door baskets because you can easily swap out some faux florals and things for each season. In the past I’ve done a door basket with some of my dried hydrangeas (click to see it here) and I’ve also done a patriotic door basket (linking it here).

The options are endless!

How to create an adorable Easter door basket

You will need:

door basket
faux greenery
styrofoam cones
fabric
ribbon
a bunny
hot glue gun

Start by making the faux carrots.

You can certainly buy faux carrots but I decided to make my own. I took each styrofoam cone and rolled it up in some fabric. I did not measure out the fabric I just rolled the each cone until it was covered and then cut.

As you are rolling the fabric, be sure to fold down the top so that the whole flat part is covered completely. Same thing with the bottom, make sure you are folding up the fabric and tucking it in so that the point is completely covered.

Then I used some hot glue to glue the edges of the fabric to keep it secure.

A cut a little hole in the top of the fabric and punctured the top of the cone so that I could stick some greenery in for the stem.

Then group your carrots together and tie with a ribbon.

These faux carrots are a great filler for a spring basket or dough bowl too!

Now you are ready to fill your door basket.

I filled my basket with my carrots first. Then I added my bunny.

I liked this one with the cute flower crown but it was a little too wide, so I did have to trim the edges to make him fit. Good thing he’s made of styrofoam 🙂

Then I filled in the spaces with some faux greens. Have you ever heard of the Thrill, Fill, Spill method? I like to use it when I’m making arrangements, whether it be in pots or baskets. You choose one item that will be the thriller, next choose some fillers, and then spillers. I love the way these greens trailed down the basket.

So cute right?

Thank you so much for stopping by! I hope I gave you some inspiration for this spring.

I’m linking a few things below to help you re-create this DIY.

For more of my Easter ideas check out my

DIY Easter floral eggs

My Bunny Bait recipe which looks so cute in my DIY bunny treat jars.

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Next up on The Cozy Creative Collaborative tour is my friend Heidi. Head on over to her blog Eleanor Rose Home to check out her Easter candy jar.

Sharing all of The Cozy Creative Collaborative’s Easter Ideas:

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These DIY bunny treat jars make super cute Easter favors or little Easter gifts for friends or teachers. They also add a pop of color and make great Easter or spring decor too! Scroll down for this ridiculously easy DIY Easter craft.

As always, if you make these DIY bunny treat jars I would love to see how they came out! Be sure to share on Instagram and tag me @ourtiny_nest so that I can see.

DIY Bunny Treat Jars

Supplies:

Mini mason jars (linked them here for you)
Small mossy bunnies – (linked them here on Amazon)
Easter candy (I did Cadbury eggs because those are my favorite but Jordan almonds or jellybeans would work great here too!)
Paint (I just used a white acrylic paint I had leftover from the dollar store but chalkpaint works too!)
Glue
Twine

Directions:

Start by washing the mason jars and drying completely.
Leave the lids off the mason jars and paint them, allowing them to dry.
Once the paint on the lids are dry, you can glue the faux bunnies on top. Be sure to use a generous amount of glue, either hot glue, super glue or any other adhesive.
Fill the jars with your Easter candy.
Once the glue has dried on the lids, you can skrew onto your jars.
Cut a generous amount of twine, wrapping around the jar and tie into a bow to dress it up a little.