I know, I know…more Easter. Hey, it is coming up. Don’t you want to have something festive? C’mon, make all your neighbors jealous. 🙂
First off, an idea from I swiped from Cindi that I saw on Tip Junkie. This adorable egg wreath is so cute and fairly easy to make. Ok, it just took a little time and patience. I had a little family night and made them with my Mom and Sis.
Now for the full tutorial I’m sending you over to Cindi because she has great step by step instructions. For my two cents, I would say cutting out the cardboard circles was the hardest part. Here are a few photos I took of the process.
Thank goodness my mom the professional (ok, maybe that is a little exaggeration) bow maker was there.
One thing we did differently with the hanger was fold the pipe cleaner in half and glue it between the two pieces of cardboard for added strength to hold the wreath up.
Here we are all finished!!
Now, I had some supplies left over and could not bear to let them go to waste so I made this little flower arrangement. Cost: For me nothing. It is all leftovers or stuff I already had.
Supplies:
Pipe Cleaners
Plastic Eggs
Easter Grass
Ribbon
Vase
1. Start by bending 3 pipe cleaners in to figure 8s. I used all one color, but alternating colors could be cute too.
2. Then, lay them over each other to make a flower shape and twist around them with a green pipe cleaner for a stem.
3. Then, twist another pipe cleaner the perpendicular to the green (green vertical, middle color in this case purple horizontal) to give added stability and make the flower middles.
4. Then, make the middles by rolling the pipe cleaner up into a swirl.
5. Next, fold the green in half and wind it around itself to make it more stable.
6. Finally, fill the vase by alternating Easter grass and plastic eggs and arrange the flowers by placing them in the top. I also added a bow of some leftover ribbon to the vase.
Last, but not least, I found this cute quilted place mat at Big Lots for $3, added some ribbon, and hung it up. I love finding cheap items that make it look like I did something fancy!
Andrea says
Cute ideas!
The Harris Family says
I saw the same post on tip junkie and bought the stuff to make it…I am now even more excited to do your left over project. Thanks for the ideas. They are so cute.
Cindi says
I LOVE your wreaths! I’ve loved seeing everyone’s wreath that they made. Hmm,maybe I could do a blog post on everyone’s interpretations. If I do, could I borrow a couple of your pics and link back to you?
Amanda K says
I finally made my way here and look at how crafty you are! I love all your ideas and that Easter Wreath is to die for! I think I need to copy you and make one for myself! Super Cute!
Michelle says
I got an email from a friend suggesting cutting a hole in a milk carton (beneath the handle) and adding some yarn and decor to make an Easter basket. What a cheap, easy, and eco-friendly idea. Thanks Cori!
Jenny says
I also made the wreath! You can see it here:
http://ourniftynotebook.blogspot.com/2009/03/easter-egg-patterns-easter-decor.html
I like yours a lot! I used smaller eggs, because that is what I had, but I think it looks better with the normal sized eggs. I might have to make another one.
Fun With The Kiddos says
So CUTE! I love the pipe cleaner flowers. I’m going to have to try this.
Miss Q says
This is so cute. Love the cardboard wreath!
resourcequeen says
I am going to try these flowers with my Daisy Girl Scouts before Mother’s Day. We might use votive candle holders or small clay pots for our vases though. THANKS!
Kara says
Such great projects! I’ve been wanting to make the wreath for awhile, now I want to try your flowers too!
Heather says
I featured you on my blog today. Feel free to snag my “I Was featured @ the Gift Closet” button for your site. You earned it! And thanks for all the great crafty ideas! 🙂
Heather
The Gift Closet
http://www.thegiftcloset.blogspot.com
Kathleen says
Very cute!