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March 19, 2014

Flower Easter Egg Tree & a Spring Party

Isn’t it interesting how every Spring feels like the very FIRST Spring? On our way to church last weekend we were all marveling at the blossoms on the cherry trees, the tiny leaves sprouting on the lining the road and all of the daffodils popping up in on every corner.

We were so excited, pointing at this tree and that group of flowers. You would have thought we had never seen them before in our lives!

flower easter egg tree

Nothing captures the feeling of ‘new-ness’ quite like the season of Spring.

It’s all about growth…fresh starts…rebirth. I wish I could just bottle up the scent that lingers in the air and carry it around with me so I could inhale it whenever I needed a little pick-me-up.

But, alas, I’ll have to settle for trying to capture the season through crafts!

Flower Easter Egg Tree atthepicketfence.com



Supplies Needed:

Faux Flowers

Foam Eggs

Ribbon

Hot glue gun

flower Easter egg supplies

Directions: Simply pull or clip the flowers off the stems and using your hot glue gun, attach to the foam eggs being sure to nestle the flowers closely together. Work your way around the egg until it’s completely covered and then attach a ribbon to the top with hot glue gun.

Place branches (real or faux) in a small bucket or urn and hang your flower eggs

flower covered egg hanging on branch atthepicketfence.com

I clipped this branch from our pie cherry trees in the backyard.

It looks so expectant, doesn’t it? It’s just waiting to burst forth in all of it’s glory.

And, believe me, when it does it is definitely glorious!

cherry tree branch blossom

But, until then, I will just enjoy my little Flower Easter Eggs dangling from it.

Spring tree with flower eggs atthepicketfence.com

And I will enjoy the inspiration I see bursting forth from others too!

spring thing party

I’m so thrilled to be joining all of these talented ladies as we Swing into Spring! Today we’re talking Spring Crafts and I’d love it if you would hop (get it…hop…Spring…Easter bunny?? I crack myself up!) over and visit the other gals co-hosting with us today.

Over at Uncommon Designs you will find out how to make this adorable Bunny Applique Pillow.

bunny applique pillow

 And at Petticoat Junktion you can find out how to make this fun picnic caddy!

easy picnic caddy craft petticoat junktion

And after you check those out, you’ll want to see all of the amazing Spring projects from this week!

Mantels

Craftberry Bush

French Country Cottage

The Lilypad Cottage

Recipes

Marty’s Musings

Atta Girl Says

My Soulful Home

Crafts

At the Picket Fence

Petticoat Junktion

Uncommon Designs

Vignettes

Worthing Court

Stone Gable

Home is Where the Boat Is

Porches & Wreaths

The Everyday Home

Our Southern Home

Confessions of a Plate Addict

Now it’s YOUR turn! We want to see what Spring crafts you have created so link them up here and join in the fun!

35 Comments Filed Under: Crafts, Easter, Spring

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  1. Mary says

    March 19, 2014 at 3:12 AM

    Flowering Eggs…I love this idea! Our trees are bursting forth here too 🙂

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  2. Christy @ Our Southern Home says

    March 19, 2014 at 4:01 AM

    Thanks for hosting, ladies!!! Happy to be hosting the tour with you this week! ~Christy

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  3. Kathy says

    March 19, 2014 at 4:20 AM

    I was walking by my Crabapple – blooms are ready to burst everywhere – Dogwoods, Cherry trees and more – the Bradford Pear is glorious right now as well as the Magnolias…spring, spring, spring – nothing can compare – your flowering eggs are a perfect tribute! I do appreciate you all hosting,
    Kathy

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  4. JP says

    March 19, 2014 at 5:33 AM

    Hello Girls,
    What sweet creations you added to your branches while you are waiting for them to bloom….I love it!
    I linked up two posts…not sure what happened to the pic of my “glamorous eggs” though 🙁
    Hope you enjoy the remainder of you week!
    JP

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  5. Confessions of a Plate Addict says

    March 19, 2014 at 5:55 AM

    What a pretty idea! I am loving seeing everything starting to bloom here in the South! Thanks for hosting!…hugs…Debbie

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  6. Melissa @ DaisyMaeBelle says

    March 19, 2014 at 6:58 AM

    Yes! Spring feels “new” every year! It is my FAVORITE season! Thanks so much for hosting this party! Life to the full! Melissa

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  7. Cheryl at Snaps of Ginger says

    March 19, 2014 at 7:19 AM

    I love this. It’s so sweet-looking. And I need some of those foam eggs! I have a project in mind and was wondering what to use.

    ~Cheryl
    https://snaps-of-ginger.blogspot.com/

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  8. FABBY says

    March 19, 2014 at 7:43 AM

    Thank you so much for hosting sweet lady.
    Hugs,
    FABBY

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  9. Nici ~ Posed Perfection says

    March 19, 2014 at 7:51 AM

    Love your cherry blossom branches. What a great idea for an Easter tree! Thanks for hosting this fun party too. Can’t wait to check out the links!
    Blessings,
    Nici

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  10. Suzanne @Sprinkled Nest says

    March 19, 2014 at 8:04 AM

    This is such a cute idea! I wish we had trees budding…it is still blah here. The snow just melted…but of course we might get more in a few days! Thanks for hosting…looking forward to finding new great blogs! Cheers!

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  11. Courtney says

    March 19, 2014 at 8:58 AM

    So cute girls!!

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  12. chris aka monkey says

    March 19, 2014 at 10:12 AM

    i like this a lot cute without being cutesy xx

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  13. Shelley @ Calypso in the Country says

    March 19, 2014 at 3:35 PM

    Thanks for hosting! Happy Spring!
    -Shelley

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  14. Shirley@Housepitality Designs says

    March 19, 2014 at 4:48 PM

    Just love your adorable “flowering egg” tree!!!

    Reply
  15. Kathy, Petticoat Junktion says

    March 19, 2014 at 4:56 PM

    Love the tree Vanessa. I would love to make those eggs but that hot glue gun is torture!! So glad to co-host the party with such lovely girls.Have a great week!

    Reply
  16. Kelly @ thelilypadcottage says

    March 19, 2014 at 5:06 PM

    SUCH a cute idea! Love it 🙂

    Reply
  17. Atta Girl Amy says

    March 19, 2014 at 5:28 PM

    I love your little Easter egg kissing balls. So sweet and like that branch, I am expectant for spring. Come on, come on, come on…

    And thanks for hosting!

    Reply
  18. Sondra @ Sondra Lyn at Home says

    March 19, 2014 at 9:52 PM

    What a gorgeous craft! And yes, yes, YES!! I am SO ready for spring. This seems to have been a particularly severe winter for the whole country… even here in the deep south. It’s like the world is letting out a deep ‘ahhhhhh’ as spring arrives!

    Thanks for hosting!
    Sondra

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  19. kelly@mysoulfulhome says

    March 20, 2014 at 1:48 PM

    That branch does look “expectant”. I agree Spring is so NEW every year. LOVE your flowering egg tree! Great to be on tour together!

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  20. Barb @ The Everyday Home says

    March 20, 2014 at 10:42 PM

    Ok, I am pretty sure I HAVE to make some of these for my Easter dinner table. Oh my. My mind is reeling. 😀
    Thank you so much for being a host during our Swing Into Spring Link Party. I love this project and can’t wait to peruse the projects featured below. yoohoo – more crafts. <3 xxoo, barb

    Reply
  21. Marty Walden says

    March 22, 2014 at 6:19 AM

    I always love your photography and now I’m thinking I need to knock down a wall in my house so I have a decent place to shoot! My windows are so inconveniently located where I can’t get to them. Don’t they know a blogger needs light and bright? Sad. Thank you for joining us on our tour and hanging out with us!

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    March 24, 2014 at 4:08 PM

    Gosh if that is not the sweetes little tree in a bucket. I really love it.

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