In this post, I'll show you my super-quick costume change from that St. Patrick's Day wreath to this Easter Wreath!
First, gather your supplies. I got a bag of cheapo plastic Easter eggs from Target, though you can find them pretty much anywhere. I also needed some quilting pins.
Now, if you're lucky (like me), your Easter eggs will already have these handy little holes at each end and therefore on each half of the egg. If you're not as lucky, I can think of a number of easy ways to make similar holes. My first stop would involve a candle, a nail, and a pair of rubber-handled pliers. :)
So, pop the egg in half and notice how the pin slides nicely into that handy hole.
Place the half where you'd like the egg to be and just slide the needle all the way in. Your egg will now look something like this.
Pop the top half on, et Voila! An Easter egg which is VERY easily removable.
Now repeat the previous steps for as many eggs as you want to use. I varied pinning the bottom or top half for my karma (also known as OCD), but however you prefer to do it is great. I opted not to use the green eggs because I didn't think they would show up very well against all the other greenery. Finally, the finished product!
I admit, they kind of look like Christmas lights to me in this picture, but they're VERY Easter-y in person. Trust me. ;)
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How creative! Love how easy it is to change out. And thanks for the description of how to attach eggs, I am going to be attaching eggs to everything now!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see what you come up with for Independence Day.
ReplyDeleteI. LOVE. IT. What an awesome idea to reuse your wreath! I am excited to see the next one! : )
ReplyDeleteAnd to store the eggs, put them in a clean egg carton. Stores much better than trying to put them all back in the bag, especially since the carton fits in a box better, and also protects the eggs from getting broken, just in case you put something heavy on top. The wreath turned out really cute! I'm still trying to fix my Spring wreath so it looks good. I bought more flowers, so hopefully that helps.
ReplyDeleteSavannah and I both noticed the addition to your wreath this morning. So clev.ah!!
ReplyDeleteThis is so fun! i am featuring it at somedaycrafts.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteVisiting from New Friend Friday and I love this wreath! Neat idea!
ReplyDeleteJust a quick note to let you know that a link to this post will be placed on CraftCrave.com in the Handcraft category today [19 Mar 01:26pm GMT]. Thanks, Maria
ReplyDeleteYou are so smart - I've never seen a wreath like this. Nice job!
ReplyDeleteVery creative! Love it with the eggs..
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining Get Your Craft On Thursday at Life As Lori... Please join me next week for another great party!
Such a great idea!!!
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I LOVE how you recycled your St. Patrick's Day wreath :)
Very fun!
ReplyDeleteThank you all SO much for the positive feedback! I'm glad that you liked the wreath costume change. :) The spring costume change will probably still look similar, but, as Tyler mentioned, independence day will be a whole different ball of wax. :) So stay tuned. :)
ReplyDeleteOh, and Les, thanks for the tips on storing the eggs! I never would have thought that through. :)
Fun fun fun! Thanks for linking on 30days. Can't wait to make one of my own. xoxo Mique
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ReplyDeleteWhat a fun wreath!!
ReplyDeleteLove it! I love how it was a quick and easy change from St. Pats to Easter... have a great week.
ReplyDeleteThat is a fun wreath!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up to check me out saturdays
Now this I haven't seen before. Refreshing and whimsical.
ReplyDeletetotally different and unique... very cute, way to go! JGG
ReplyDeleteAdorable!
ReplyDeleteWay to make this for more than one Holiday! Thanks for linking up this week!
ReplyDeleteVery smart and very cute!
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Cute! And your tutorial is really good. I like the way you attach the eggs!
ReplyDeleteThank you for linking this to A Little Craft Therapy with Life in the Pitts!
This is such a great idea!! And I love how cute the wreath is on it's own too. My husband would be thrilled if I got rid of some of our wreath boxes. Thanks for the inspiration!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining my Easter Decor Inspiration Party!
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Happy Easter!
Kelli,
ReplyDeleteFab wreath! Cool trick to use pins thru the holes. I'm so glad you joined the Easter Roundup!
Happy Easter!
Linda
Thanks, girls! I'll try to get my Easter-to-Spring Wreath up on Monday!
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful creations that will last long. It can be a decoration for Christmas too, right?
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