Egg Wreath

For years I have been eyeballing the egg wreath at Joann’s Fabrics (Probably since college! Ha!).  Every year during Easter, it comes back out and I never end up buying it.  The traditional and Earthy look of the wreath is totally my style; however I could never bring myself to buy it.  I always felt like it was just a wee bit to much (even on sale) and by the time the Easter stuff was more than 60% off, they would be sold out.  Two years ago, I finally decided to make my own.  So glad I did!  Mine turned out a million times better and probably a little cheaper too!

As I said, I made this TWO years ago and I am just now bloggin’ about it … I am so lame!  Haha!  After I made this, when plastic Easter eggs went on sale, I stocked up … For some reason I probably have (35) 1 dz packages of eggs!!  Looks like I need to make a wreath for everyone I know! 

I purchased a simple green wreath form at Hobby Lobby.  I hot glued the plastic eggs to the wreath form.  I started adding eggs to the inside of the circle first, then skipped to the outside.  I wanted to make sure that I kept the “round” shape of the wreath, then I filled in the rest of the wreath.  The filler eggs were glued on a little less “perfect”.  (I did NOT put eggs on the back of the wreath form, only the back and the sides.)  Once all of the eggs are glued on, I spray painted the eggs, the wreath form … the whole thing.  Of course, some of the darker colored eggs take a little bit more paint than the others; so if you think about it just buy white plastic eggs (they’re usually the same price anyway.)  It’s so much easier to hot glue the eggs and THEN paint.  Do not try to paint your eggs before you hot glue them … trust me.  Once everything is painted, just shove moss in-between the eggs with a little hot glue.  I used the Spanish Moss from Dollar Tree … But I think it might have been cheaper to get the big bag at Hobby Lobby with a coupon. 

A burlap bow offers a simple finishing touch. 

Peepin’ Crazy!

I know everyone in blog land has seen the super cute Peep printable from {Eighteen 25}.  I made 30 of them for the real estate agents in my office building.  I thought it would have taken me a long time to do that many, but really, it did not take long at all. 

Yellow Egg Topiary

Ack! I feel like I have been missing from my blog . . . Well, I guess that I have.   The new {ETSY SHOP} is keeping me a little busy and I haven’t really felt very motivated here lately.  Not sure what my deal is; can’t seem to get into the groove.  However, I do have a few things in the works to share.

Remember the Robin’s Blue Egg Topiary that I made {HERE} and remember, that my Mom made one too.  Well, my Mom got an order for THREE! The customer wanted yellow eggs with red speckles.  WHOA! The customer totally hit the nail on the head with this one.  It turned out AMAZING!  I don’t know which one I like better.  The yellow or the blue.  What do you think?  (It is missing some moss . . .  DT was out . .  .  Mom was leaving and I needed to get a picture.)

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Paper Rabbit Hanging

I absolutely adore the vintage Easter bunnies. I was squealing when I saw this paper pocket that my Mom made. It is so simple and so fabulous; I am pretty sure she used all scraps too! The vintage bunny is an image she found online. Oh I wish there were more hours in the day for craftin’!

Easter @ Mom’s- Paper Mache Eggs

I am so jealous that my Mom beat me when it came to making these paper mache eggs!  I wish she lived closer so we could get together and make more things, more often.  These eggs came out so classic looking; exactly how I imagined them.  They are displayed on candle sticks that sit on the dining room table.  Of course, I have purchased some paper mache eggs from HL but I can’t seem to get them done.  Way too many things on the crafty to do list!

Check out a few more things that are at my parent’s house.  I need a house the size of theirs!

I love the way this apothecary jar looks with the blue eggs!

The table  ALWAYS has a four person place setting set.  Mom has a million dinner plates, chargers, napkins, place mats and etc.   She is really good at mixing and matching all of the pieces together.  (You're probably wondering how we eat at the table with all the "decorative dishes"? We place a paper plate on top of the “place setting” dishes! LOL)

This particular bird will forever remind me of home.  Mom has had a collection of birds since before they were “cool” and popular.  Under the cloche with a nest, the bird looks more fabulous and luxurious than ever.

Egg Topiary

I am super excited about this next project.  I would like to say that I thought of it myself but I did not; I found it over at {Let It Shine}.  She has some of the most amazing topiaries and when I saw this one, I knew it would be fabulous in my home.  I sent my Mom the link and she made one too!  I am totally lovin’ the blue.  Head on over to {Itsy Bitsy Paper} for the full picture tutorial.

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Easter Bunny Peep On A Straw

Before I get to my craftin' idea . . .  Be sure to go to Coffee Cups & Crafts!! There is a special going on over there.


 I saw this idea “somewhere” years ago or I think my Mom was telling me about it but the idea never was saved because I wasn’t blogging at the time.    This is so stinkin’ easy and looks really fabulous!  If you bring this idea to your Easter dinner table- your family will think you are awesome!

I found some funky straws at Target, (I think.) and stuck it

right through the middle of the peep!  Takes about 5 minutes!

Guest Post: Lindy from Itsy Bitsy Paper

I am super stoked to have Lindy, from Itsy Bitsy Paper, at my place to give a tutorial!  Lindy is a really talented when it comes to stationary and invitations.  Oh I can't wait to get my note cards in the mail that I ordered from her Etsy shop {HERE}; very reasonably priced!  She is super crafty too! Be sure to check out her {BLOG} for some great ideas and inspiration.










I am Lindy, from Itsy Bitsy Paper and I'm thrilled to be here on Haley's great blog sharing a fun FREE Download for Spring with all of you.  I hope you will stop by my blog someday soon and say "Hi".

I love creating "freebies" for all of you and I wanted to create a spring themed one.  It is a very simple design but I hope you will add some embellishments and make it fun and colorful.  It is set up for a 5x7--I printed mine on 5x7 cardstock but framed it in an 8x10 frame.

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Easter Peep Arrangement

I sure do love Easter peeps! Too bad I think they taste like poo!  However, they are just too stinkin’ cute.  You can’t have Easter without peeps.  My peeps went into a vase instead of in my mouth.  I paired the peeps with some jelly beans and spring like flowers.  I found this huge vase on clearance at Target a few months ago.  It turned out to be just the right size for this arrangement.  You can check out the smaller one {HERE} that I did last year. 

 

 

Time to change the subject for a moment . .  . .  I finally decided to go ahead and open my own Etsy shop!! {HERE)Woo hoo!! I am super excited about it.  I don’t have a lot of variety in there yet, but I will add little by little.  Go check it out and let me know what you think.  I am my worst critic.  I really hope it does good, especially since I have some super snazzy camera strap covers for under $20. 

http://www.etsy.com/shop/haleydavis

Bunny Topiaries

I walked into Pier 1 the other day, just to browse around and possibly get some inspiration or ideas.   My eyes went straight towards the Easter décor.  I spotted the cutest bunny topiaries for ONLY $3!! I picked up two of them! I knew exactly what I wanted to do.  I left Pier 1 and went to the dollar store. 

(Is the word "topiaries" really a word? My spell check says no!)

The $3 bunny.  Isn’t he cute? All fuzzy and fresh looking.

I purchased the blue pot from DT.

Already had some floral foam & moss on hand.   

Those came from DT too!  Quick, easy, cheap and super fabulous! 

My kind of décor!  He looks fabulous on my desk at work.

This arrangement sits on my dining room table.

I placed a bunny in the arrangement; kind of unexpected.

(I tried to change out the big arrangement for something

more “springy” but it wasn’t happening with my décor.)

The day I left Pier 1, I immediately called my Mom so she could

get in on the goods too!  Here is what she came up with.

The green balls came from WM for about $3 and more moss from DT.

I think it is so awesome that two people can take the same item

and create two totally different looks.  I am in love with her arrangement.

Check out these “mossy balls” that she made.

Styrofoam balls on clearance, cover with glue and 

add on DT moss.