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March 15, 2012

Damask and Book Page Easter Egg Topiaries

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This little set of candlesticks have been around the block! From Christmas Paper Cone Tree Topiaries to Valentine’s Day Candy Topiaries  these candlesticks have served as a great base for some fun Holiday Projects!

I thought for spring they deserved a fresh coat of paint and what says “spring” better than eggs! These are so easy to make and provide yet another use for the popular “book pages” grin!

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Here’s a collage to give you a quick tutorial to show you truly how easy these are.

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I think both styles turned out adorable…

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In fact, I’m not sure which one I like better….

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It’s so fun to find new and creative ways to re purpose things you have around the house!
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  1. Jessica Kielman says

    March 15, 2012 at 12:50 AM

    Gorgeous…just plain gorgeous!

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  2. Poppy says

    March 15, 2012 at 12:53 AM

    These are absolutely adorable! Love love love the colors… the blue damask look compliments the black and white pages so prettily and I love the blue candlesticks stand for the eggs:)This is a darling project.. love it!Thanks for the spring inspiration!~Poppy

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  3. Gina says

    March 15, 2012 at 1:04 AM

    These are so pretty! I love the mix of the book pages with the damask. I don’t think I could pick a favorite because they go so well together. Excellent job on these and thank you for linking them to my party!

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  4. Sonya@Beyond the Screen Door says

    March 15, 2012 at 1:12 AM

    Very cute! I did some similar to this a few years ago. Wonder where those are? But I really like the damask and words you used much better than mind. I think I see a do-over in my future!

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  5. Terry says

    March 15, 2012 at 1:27 AM

    Love this look.

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  6. NanaDiana says

    March 15, 2012 at 3:04 AM

    Very, Very, Very cute, Heather! I love the colors and patterns you used. xo Diana

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  7. Kristi says

    March 15, 2012 at 3:52 AM

    These eggs are adorable! Love this project, might have to try these out! Thanks for stopping by my blog with your kind words! I am so excited because I have the Romantic Home’s you are featured in and going to look at it now 🙂
    Kristi

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  8. Anne@A Little Fur in the Paint says

    March 15, 2012 at 10:28 AM

    Lovely blog! I’m a new follower!
    Anne ♥

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  9. ℳartina @ Northern Nesting says

    March 15, 2012 at 11:26 AM

    Heather these turned out so pretty, I love both patterns! Just might have to be a copy cat:)

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  10. Ricki Jill Treleaven says

    March 15, 2012 at 12:46 PM

    The eggs are so cute, and I love how they are being displayed!

    Linking from Random Thoughts 😀

    xo,
    Ricki Jill

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  11. Judy says

    March 15, 2012 at 1:01 PM

    Such a cute idea. I love the damask and the book pages coordinate so beautifully. Great job.

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  12. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

    March 15, 2012 at 1:08 PM

    These are lovely, Heather! Love the blue one! I did this a couple of years ago, too. They turned out better than the pumpkins I attempted this past Fall! Love the candlestick idea. I have got to pick up a few extra for decorating this way when I see them at the thrift store.

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  13. Val says

    March 15, 2012 at 4:03 PM

    Your creative greatness always leaves me in awe.

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  14. Jana says

    March 15, 2012 at 6:04 PM

    Love the look and colors of the blue eggs. What a cute arrangement. I’m now your newest follower.

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  15. reFresh reStyle says

    March 16, 2012 at 4:16 AM

    They are great! Cool idea!
    Debbie

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  16. Savannah Attic says

    March 16, 2012 at 3:33 PM

    I Love these so May Possibilities Great Idea!!

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  17. Lauren @ My Wonderfully Made says

    March 17, 2012 at 2:20 PM

    So cute — love both the damask and the book page ones although I AM partial to anything using book pages 🙂

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