Spring has finally arrived which means that Easter is just around the corner! For many of us, that means getting together with family, spending time with friends, and partaking in some fun-filled crafts!
If you’re looking for a new way to help liven up your Easter celebration and put you in the mood to celebrate the season, here are 15 perfect ways for you to get you and your family ready for Easter .
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Decorate an Easter tree!
It’s just as fun as decorating a Christmas tree, only with more chocolate! Plus, it saves you from having to lug the Christmas tree up and down the stairs — just keep it up all year round!
Use paint chips to create a makeshift Easter garland.
Print out an Easter Egg template and use it to trace eggs on all the different colored chips. Take an extra small hole punch to the tops of the cards, and string a piece of twine through to connect them.
Turn napkins and utensils into cute little carrots.
For this crafty display, head out to the dollar store in search of orange napkins, green plastic utensils, and green pipe cleaner. Once you fold in the napkin, wrap it tightly around the fork and knife. Then, secure it all in place with the pipe cleaner.
Paint an assortment of Easter eggs.
This is an annual Easter must-do. You can use acrylic, food coloring, watercolors — whatever your heart desires. Here’s a tip, try using a whisk to fully submerge the egg without staining your fingers.
Bake carrot crescent rolls.
I promise this is easier than it looks. The hardest part is wrapping the dough around the metal cream horns, but once you’ve got that out of the way you’re laughing. Fill the rolls with your favorite ham & egg salad, stick them in the oven at 350-degrees for 10 minutes and enjoy.
Hide chocolate all-around your house.
Who said that Easter Egg hunts are just for kids? I defy you to show me someone whose day wouldn’t brighten at the prospect of discovering hidden chocolates in the home. Go ahead, I’ll wait…
Make a Mini-Egg centerpiece.
For this one, you’re going to need a whole lot of Mini Eggs. Begin by filling an empty square glass vase with only yellow Mini Eggs. After a couple of inches, make the switch to blue, then pink, etc. By the end, you’ll have a decorative piece that looks good enough to eat.
Partake in an Eater-themed craft.
There are limitless options but if you’re looking for something quick and easy, Easter Bunny napkin holders are always a hit. And all you need to make them is some pipe cleaner , googly eyes, and little pink pom poms. All of which can be easily found at your local craft store.
Work on your napkin origami.
Everyone loves a folded napkin at their place setting, and nothing looks cuter at Easter time than a folded origami bunny napkin! For a step-by-step explanation, be sure to check out the video above.
Create your own Easter-inspired feature drink.
Start with a highball glass and pour in your tequila and orange juice. Make sure to stir the contents well, and slowly pour the grenadine along the inside of the glass. Garnish with a slice of orange and a fresh maraschino cherry.
Make your very own Fabergé eggs.
If you want to make beautiful Easter eggs that will last for years, start by blowing out the contents carefully with a rubber syringe . Once the shell has been emptied, carefully decorate and bejewel your egg as you see fit.
Turn that old umbrella into a beautiful bouquet of flowers.
You know that tired old umbrella that’s been kicking around in your closet? Flip it upside down, pack it to the brim with your favorite flowers, and then hang it on the outside of your door.
Bake Mini Egg cookies from scratch.
Mix your butter and white/brown sugar until smooth, then slowly beat in two eggs (one at a time). Dissolve the baking soda in hot water, add salt, flour, and mini eggs . Then, spoon the batter into two-inch globs onto a greased baking sheet. Cook for 10 minutes and enjoy!
Make colorful marshmallow squares.
For this no-bake recipe , combine peanut butter, butterscotch chips, and butter over medium-low heat; stir until completely melted. Fold in a bag of rainbow-colored marshmallows and a touch of vanilla, pour the mixture into a greased oven dish, then stick them in the fridge to cool for 1 hour.
Cook a turkey dinner.
Pat the birdy dry, slather it in butter , season with salt, pepper, and dried oregano. Stick it in the oven at 450-degrees for an hour, then reduce the heat to 350-degrees until the internal temperature reads 180-degrees.
