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April 3, 2012

Bunny Blog Hop~Resurrection Garden

“Here comes Peter Cottontail
Hopping down the bunny trail
Hippity Hoppity Easters on it’s way!”

Yep. That song has been running…or should I say hopping around my head for the last few weeks and it may or may not come flying loudly out of my mouth just because it is so fun to annoy my family!

Or, it may have something to do with getting ready to join in this fun party going on today!
We were so thrilled when Judy of DIY By Design asked us to join her, along with the other lovely hostesses in doing the Bunny Blog Hop!

Heather will be sharing a scrumptious Spring recipe tomorrow but today, I’m going to be showing you how to make a
Resurrection Garden!

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You see, my son made one when he was in Kindergarten. And, I lovingly saved it for 3 years until that fateful day when I had a “I feel like a horrible mommy” moment.
I was reorganizing the cupboard it was being stored in when it slipped from my hands (picture it all happening in slow motion while I’m yelling “nooooooo”) and fell to the ground.
Of course it didn’t land right side up.
Ugh.
Nothing like dropping a Resurrection Garden on the floor to make you feel like you need some forgiveness!

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So, since Easter is a time for redemption, I thought that this year I would have my kids make new 
Resurrection Gardens. Thank you Mrs. Hart for this wonderful idea!

“Taking Jesus’ body, the two of them (Joseph and Nicodemus) wrapped it, with the spices, in strips of linen. This was in accordance with Jewish burial customs. At the place where Jesus was crucified, there was a garden, and in the garden a new tomb, in which no one had ever been laid. Because it was the Jewish day of Preparation and since the tomb was nearby, they laid Jesus there.”
John 19:40-42
Here is what you will need to make your own
Resurrection Garden:
1. Fabric scrap to represent the strips of linen
2. Toilet Paper Roll for the “tomb” (using a toilet paper roll for the tomb will feel all wrong but just keep going!)
3. Meat tray (New ones of course. They gave them to me for free at my grocery store!)
4. Sticks for the cross and twine to secure them together.
5. Rocks to use as the stone covering the tomb
6. Silk flowers
7. Moss
8. Craft glue
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Using the craft glue, attach the toilet paper roll to the middle of the meat tray.

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Place the fabric scrap inside the “tomb”.

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Dab the glue all around the tray and on top of the “tomb” and then let your kids attach the moss.
My kiddos loved this part!

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Decorate with flowers and place the cross on top.
Have your child put the “stone” in front of the opening of the “tomb”.
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Be sure to have one of your children wear an “Angry Birds” shirt just to emphasize how holy and reverent this is! Winking smile
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And that’s all there is to it!
A simple and sweet little project to illustrate what we believe to be the true meaning of Easter.
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Now, it’s your turn!
It’s that easy. So what is a Bunny Blog Hop you ask… if you link up on my blog, your link will also appear over at DIY By Design, French Country Cottage and On Sutton Place.

And when you link up, you will be entered for a chance to win this gorgeous pillow crafted by the talented and generous Ann of On Sutton Place Blog and Sutton Place Designs.

Here’s how to enter to win:

1.  Just link up any Spring/Easter project, craft, decor or recipe to today’s party.  Each post you link up will count as one entry (no more than four links please).  
2.  For a second chance to win, stop by Ann’s Etsy Shop and come back and leave a comment on what else you love in her shop.  

The party will remain open through Easter Sunday, April 8th, at 11:59pm.


The giveaway will close on Sunday April 8th at 11:59pm EST.  You must leave a separate comment for each entry in order to maximize your chances to win. Must be 18 years or older.  Open only to residents in the 48 lower states.  If your email address is not linked to your Google account, please make sure to include your email in your comment so you can be contacted in the case you win.  If we have no way of contacting you we must pick another winner.  Winners will be chosen using Random.org.
We’d love you to link your post back to At The Picket Fence by using our Bunny Blog Hop Graphic (code located at the top of our sidebar) or a text link! That will help us spread the word this week about the Bunny Blog Hop! Thanks!
Thanks so much for “hopping” on over today to visit us at the Fence,
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  1. Lori@thestonybrookhouse says

    April 2, 2012 at 3:18 PM

    This was such a great idea! Thank you for hosting this Blog Hop!

    Blessings!
    Lori

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  2. Michele @ The Nest at Finch Rest says

    April 2, 2012 at 3:20 PM

    Your Resurrection Gardens are so beautiful…and so are your children.

    And I love the Angry Birds tee – heh, cute.

    Have a wonderful Holy Week, and a very blessed Easter to you and your family.

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  3. Pam - diy Design Fanatic says

    April 2, 2012 at 4:04 PM

    What a wonderful craft with a lesson for kids! Thanks for hosting the blog hop!

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  4. Jamie says

    April 2, 2012 at 4:43 PM

    Thanks for hosting this Easter link party! This is me first ever. I went to Ann’s Etsy shop and I fell in love with her toile pillow cover! ~ Jamie

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  5. Karena says

    April 2, 2012 at 4:51 PM

    The Resurrection Gardens are so special, and a wonderful idea for children.

    I hope you will Come and enter my amazing Cross Bottle Guy Giveaway! They are very spiritual.

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

    Reply
  6. Shirley@Housepitality Designs says

    April 2, 2012 at 5:08 PM

    How very special is the Resurrection Garden…beautiful..

    Thank you all for hosting this marvelous party…and may you and your family enjoy a beautiful Easter together.

    Reply
  7. reFresh reStyle says

    April 2, 2012 at 6:51 PM

    Love the Resurrection Garden! Thanks for hosting, love this blog hop!
    Debbie

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  8. Savvy Seasons says

    April 2, 2012 at 7:05 PM

    I also love the Resurrection Garden, great idea! Thanks for hosting! Happy Spring! xo ~Liz

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  9. Lakeshore Cottage Living says

    April 2, 2012 at 7:09 PM

    What a fun idea….love the button. There are so many great ideas here. Vanessa, your kids are adorable and I love the resurrection garden craft. What a great way to teach your kids.

    Happy Spring to you girls!!! Kristine

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  10. Lakeshore Cottage Living says

    April 2, 2012 at 7:10 PM

    Oh and I sure would love to win that giveaway…LOVE all of Ann’s chevron stuff!

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  11. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

    April 2, 2012 at 7:58 PM

    Such a great project to do with kids, Vanessa! They look so proud of theirs!

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  12. Kim @ La Belle Époque says

    April 2, 2012 at 8:09 PM

    WOW! Vanessa! What an inspirational project to do with your kids! Thanks so much for co-hosting such a fun party! Hugs, Kim

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  13. ✿ⒹⒺⒺ✿@ A Lapin Life says

    April 2, 2012 at 9:03 PM

    Hi Vanessa,

    I love this project. A great way to teach a child the meaning of Easter.

    Dee

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  14. andrea@townandprairie says

    April 2, 2012 at 9:22 PM

    Thanks for hosting this hoppin’ party! I love the Resurrection garden…so cute for Easter and keeping the kids involved in what it’s really about.

    Reply
  15. Kerry Rossow says

    April 2, 2012 at 9:23 PM

    Wowzadoodle, Vanessa! What a great par-taaay! Thank you to all the fab hostesses!
    Kerry at HouseTalkN

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  16. Richella says

    April 2, 2012 at 9:28 PM

    What a lovely idea! A Resurrection garden–how wonderful to roll away the stone! Love this. And the picture of your kiddos is so cute, Angry Birds and all!

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  17. Becca says

    April 2, 2012 at 10:43 PM

    You are such a good Mommy, Vanessa! I love their gardens … such a wonderful project to do with your sweet, precious kiddos!

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  18. Judy says

    April 2, 2012 at 10:58 PM

    I love your Resurrection garden and what a wonderful project to do with your kids. I could totally feel for you when the original fell. Thanks for co-hosting today. It’s been awesome.

    Reply
  19. Meegan says

    April 2, 2012 at 4:02 PM

    Thanks for hosting such a fun Easter Blog Hop! Love the idea of a Resurrection Garden.
    Darling children 🙂
    Make it a great day!
    Meegan@whatmeeganmakes

    Reply
  20. Barb @ GritsandGlamour says

    April 2, 2012 at 11:16 PM

    Thanks for hosting the Bunny Hop. What a great event! And I <3 the Resurrection Garden. I feaured one which was on PInterest a few days ago on my blog, and had every intention of making one with the boys, but alas time has gotten away from me. Instead of planting wheat grass I could use moss like yours. Thanks for the idea. I can't wait to scroll thru and see all of the posts. Blessings, Barb

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  21. Patty says

    April 2, 2012 at 4:39 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting. I’ve linked up 🙂 and can’t wait to meet some new bloggers.

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  22. Debbie says

    April 3, 2012 at 12:41 AM

    I love the idea of the resurrection gardens, and I have to tell you that your children are just adorable to me. (Angry birds or no angry birds.)I can relate to a special keepsake slipping from your hands, but I’ll call this one of those, “God worked it for good” moments since he not only got to make a new one along side little sister, but you got to share it with us.

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  23. Debbiedoo's says

    April 3, 2012 at 2:46 AM

    That is so darn cte! Not as cute as the kiddos though sorry:) No seriously that is very special and a memory they will remember for a long time to come.

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  24. Fox Hollow Cottage says

    April 3, 2012 at 5:49 AM

    They looked pretty tickled with the new ones =) How nice that they made them together too!

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  25. Martha says

    April 3, 2012 at 10:20 AM

    What a clever project! It makes me almost wish I taught Sunday School again! I am keeping the idea in case I ever do!

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  26. lynn says

    April 3, 2012 at 10:58 AM

    such a great meaningful memory to do with your cute kids! thanks for the fun party!

    Reply
  27. Laurel Stephens says

    April 3, 2012 at 2:42 PM

    Your children are SO SWEET! Thank you for hosting the Bunny Blog Hop. Fun party!

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  28. Amanda @ Bullfrogs and Bulldogs says

    April 3, 2012 at 3:04 PM

    There are some fun projects linked up! I need to get movin’ and start crafting! Happy spring!

    Reply
  29. iSavortheWeekend says

    April 3, 2012 at 4:56 PM

    Ann’s Garden pillows are a must!! I must have them! Thanks for hosting this fun party. I’m having so much fun visiting these posts. Have a blessed Easter!

    Reply
  30. Kirstin Joy@ Burlap and Buttons says

    April 3, 2012 at 6:48 PM

    Oh I love this idea for kids! I can’t wait til my little one is big enough to do crafts like this together. I wanted to come thank you for your sweet comment at Burlap and Buttons. I’m happy to be following along with you and thanks for hosting this great Spring linky! Happy Easter!

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  31. Jessica Bruno says

    April 4, 2012 at 11:43 PM

    What a great idea! Your kids look so cute posing with their gardens 🙂

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  32. Carrie @ My Favorite Finds says

    April 5, 2012 at 1:33 PM

    Thank you for hosting. The Resurrection Garden is so cute. I like how easy it is for kids.

    Reply
  33. Sue says

    April 8, 2012 at 1:15 AM

    I LOVE your resurrection garden! What a beautiful idea.

    Your Angry Birds comment made me laugh:)

    Reply
  34. Claire @ A Little Claireification says

    February 25, 2013 at 6:55 PM

    That is so sweet! What a great project – I will have to do this with my boys.

    Reply

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