Budget Tip of the Day: Easter Egg Tree
We can’t talk about Easter decorating without talking about eggs. Dying eggs is still one of my fondest childhood memories and is a welcome activity every year for kids as well. Eggs are cheap and so pretty when dyed, so why not create an egg tree to display them.
Just grab a some branches from your yard and pop them into any vase, bucket, or other container. You’ll need to use hand-blown eggs, but before you get too scared, let me assure you that these are really not hard to make (but they do take a little time).
Here’s how to do it:
- Dye your raw eggs first.
- Gently poke a hole in the top and bottom of the egg with a needle.
- Use the needle to gently make one hole a little larger.
- Push the needle into the egg to pierce the yolk.
- Use a straw to blow everything out of the larger hole. You may need to adjust the size if you’re having trouble.
- Rinse the eggs as best you can a few times and dry the outside.
- Thread a narrow 1/8-inch ribbon through the eggshell, using a quilting needle.
- Thread a bead on the bottom end of the ribbon, leaving a 3/4-inch tail, and then secure with a knot. The bead will anchor the ribbon and prevent it from slipping through the hole.
- Tie each ribbon and hang on the branches.
I love how simple and classy it looks. This would be so pretty and welcoming on an entry table or console. This tree is definitely on my weekend to do list.
What Easter decorating ideas are you guys doing this year?
As always, thanks so much for stopping by. See you back here on Monday.
