Tag Archives: Easter crafts

Easy and Affordable Easter Decorations

Have you ever blown-out the inside of an egg? I was 30 years old when I first executed the common crafting practice. Once I mastered the egg hollowing process, I promised that each Easter I would put my abilities to good use and create a homemade craft project featuring blown-out eggs. This year I am making a hanging welcome sign crafted from hollow decorated eggs. If you are new to the world of blown-out eggs, I’ve included detailed instructions below: TO HOLLOW OUT AN EGG: Shake the egg to break up the yolk. Place egg on its side on a … Continue reading →

More Spring Break Boredom Busters for Kids

As long as the kids are home from school this week (or next) you might as well keep them busy with crafts you can give away at Easter. The following holiday-themed activities are simple, fun and yield exquisite homemade decorations, just in time for grandma and grandpa’s Easter visit. FINGER PAINT EGGS This craft requires blown out eggs. If you’ve never blown out the inside of an egg prior to decorating it, the instructions are as follows: First, use a needle to create two small holes in your egg (one on the top and one on the bottom). It’s a … Continue reading →

Spring Break Boredom Busters

Spring break is right around the corner, and if you are looking for ways to keep your kids entertained during their time off from school, then you’ve come to the right place. This project is sure to get your kids in the holiday spirit. What’s more, it will keep them busy for at least a couple of hours. Older children will be able to create this Easter egg candle with little adult supervision, but if you have younger children you will need to monitor them very closely as hot wax can lead to serious injuries. EASTER EGG CANDLE Materials: Tweezers … Continue reading →

Egg-citing Ways to Keep Kids Busy During Spring Break

My parent’s neighborhood is alive with the sound of kids on spring break. If your children attend year-round school, then they’ll likely be at home for the next couple weeks, and by day three you’ll be scrambling for ways to keep them busy. Easter may be three weeks away, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get a jumpstart on the preparations with a little help from your spring breakers. The following simple Easter egg decorating projects are ideal for children ages 8 and up. Not only are the crafts great boredom busters, but also at the end of the day … Continue reading →