Easter Egg Craft Roundup

Easter Eggs, an iconic symbol. Did you dip dye them as a child? I remember so looking forward to dying our eggs every year; mixing and matching the colors, putting on stickers afreward.

Easter egg crafts have really come a long way over the past few years, and I wanted to share my top 4 picks, found on Pinterest.

I've tried my hand, unsuccessfully, at balloon eggs. I learned my lesson and am ready to try again! These yarn balloon eggs are filled with a special treat, which takes them up to a whole new level of awesome. Magic Balloon Treats

Ombre easter eggs are a new take on the old favorite of dip dying. Once you have your hard boiled eggs ready to go, dip them in the dye cup. Let sit for a bit, then slowly add water, allowing them to sit between layers. For full instructions, go here.

These marbled eggs from Leg Flower Tatto are awesome. I have never seen ones like this before, and think it is such a great sensory learning technique for toddlers.

Gold dipped eggs. I have a slight obsession with the pink and gold colors used here, which is probably why these eggs caught my eye, but I think it would be such a lovely project if you used wooden eggs. The kiddos could certainly help, and they are fresh and trendy for your Easter home decor. Found at Fabulous K.

Have an Easter Egg craft on your blog? Leave me a comment and I'll check it out!

Fabulous Finds Friday: Green Christmas Wreath

Every wonder how to spruce up your front entry way or porch for friends and family during the holidays?

I saw this on Pinterest and thought it would make an excellent addition to any porch or entry way.

A hulla-hoop, covered with faux greeney, with lovely white and glittery ornaments hanging down. Then, tie beautiful white ribbons and hang from a light fixture {if safe} or the rafters and beams {if you have them}

Really really beautiful, and oh so simple to make yourself!

Chalkboard Holiday Decor

After I finished my chalkboard cheese tray using the Americana Chalkboard Paint, I started looking around our house to figure out more projects.

We moved into our house in March...so we haven't had a Christmas here yet. I want it to be special and magical, and since Owen is starting to recognize things like Santa and is saying Merry Christmas, I want this house to be busting at the seams with Christmas.

We have a beautiful two way fireplace that usually has a gorgeous red painting on one side, and our TV on the other. After using the Americana Chalkboard Paint, I had a brilliant idea.

All you need is one piece of foam core ($4.99 at Michaels), and the chalkboard paint of course. Apply two coats (one horizontal and one vertical), allowing the paint to dry 1 hour between coats.

Then, choose your favourite Christmas song, poem or saying and go to town with chalk!

I am beyond thrilled with the results. To finish the entire mantle, I used a branch that we found on our nature walk this weekend, a beautiful green vase I received from a friend, and two Santa's from my mom's collection.

I think it's pretty perfect! Are YOU creating a chalkboard project for your holiday decor? Leave me a link in the comments!

* I was provided the Americana chalkboard paint by DecoArt Inc. for the purposes of completing and blogging about this project. 

Fabulous finds Friday: Upcycled Kellenex Boxes

I know I know...it's still more than a month away...but in my mind I've been planning since the summer as to what our new home will look like at Christmas. I mean, this is our forever home...and our first Christmas spent here will certainly be a magical one!

I saw this fabulous little idea on Pinterest and cannot wait to start making them!! What an easy peasy way to upcycle old wrapping paper, fabric, mints, dried flowers, bows and Kleenex boxes??!!

They'd look absolutely lovely in the guest bathroom for Holiday visitors!