The whole family comes together at Easter – young and old alike look forward to being together and celebrate the joy of life. The beautifully laid table and the hand-made decorations contribute to the festive atmosphere. The colorfully painted Easter eggs, the fragrant flower arrangements and the creative Easter wreaths create a happy atmosphere in the house. Decorations made from natural materials such as wood, eggs, tree branches and flowers look particularly attractive. We'll show youstylish decoration ideas, which everyone can do and which are suitable for both small children and adults. With the simple instructions, crafting at Easter with natural materials becomes an event for all family members.
Easter crafts with natural materials – eggshells instead of vases as table decorations
Fragrant spring flowers create a cheerful atmosphere at the table - but vases leave little room for creative arrangements. They have come up with an imaginative alternativeEggshells enforced– for this craft idea you need the following materials:
· Porcelain egg holder for an elegant look or egg box for a rustic touch
· 12 blown eggs – instructions below
· Blu-Tack (reusable pressure-sensitive adhesive commonly used to attach posters to walls)
· Spring blossoms
· Garden shears
· Water
Craft instructions - First rinse the 12 eggs thoroughly with detergent and water, then use a spoon to make a hole at the tip of the egg, empty the egg, clean the eggshell thoroughly with water and then let it dry. Be careful not to leave any residue in the eggshell so that it does not develop a smell. Use Blu-Tack to attach the empty egg shells to the egg holder. Pour water and arrange the flowers - done!
Flowers, herbs and grasses that are suitable for the arrangement include tulips, St. John's wort, sage stems, quince, Japanese cherry, rosemary twigs, forsythia, cherry twigs.
Who can take part in Easter crafts with natural materials: the whole family. Small children and seniors can arrange the flowers.
Natural decorations for Easter – make an Easter wreath from natural materials
An Easter wreath contributes to the festive atmosphere at the table - here you will find a creative idea that even beginners can easily make themselves. You need the following materials:
· Willow wreath in natural color
· 8 plastic Easter eggs
· Eucalyptus – branches
· Berry branches
· Garden shears
· Green floral wire
· Watercolor
· Hot glue gun
Instructions – first dye the eggs and let them dry, then attach the eucalyptus branches and then the berry branches to the willow wreath with the floral wire. At the end, glue the colored eggs with a hot glue gun.
Of course, you can replace the berry branches and eucalyptus branches with fresh flowers - make sure they last a long time. Meadow flowers are rather unsuitable, so opt for chrysanthemums, roses or gerberas instead.
Who can take part in the crafting – school-age children and adults can get together and put together the Easter wreath in one weekend.
What can you make for Easter? Imaginative purist Easter decoration in a lantern
The Easter decoration doesn't necessarily have to be colorful and eye-catching - a decoration with natural materials in subtle colors can spice up the purist interior. The next idea combines style and functionality in one - because the decoration in a lantern can serve as a table decoration at lunchtime and then be hung in front of the front door. You need the following materials:
· Vintage Laterne
· Moos
· White flowers
· Bird's nest made from willow branches
· Possibly herbs/scented plants depending on taste
· Wooden Easter eggs
· Rubber bands
· Paint brush
· Acrylic paint
First wrap the rubber band around the egg, then paint the lower part with a brush and acrylic paint and let it dry. Decorate the bird's nest with the flowers and moss and arrange the finished Easter eggs. Place the lantern at the table.
Who can take part in Easter crafts with natural materials - the whole family. This craft idea is also suitable for seniors with dementia - the tasks are easy and the decoration can be done step by step. The arrangement promotes creativity and allows freedom of design. Another pro argument – you can decorate the lantern again and again.
Easter crafts with natural materials – cute wooden Easter bunnies for the children
Children especially look forward to Easter - the Easter Bunny is a welcome guest at the festive table. It is usually cut out of paper - a long-lasting alternative that is suitable both as a table decoration and as a garden decoration is the wooden Easter bunny. The children can of course help with Easter crafts using natural materials.
Materials:
· Plywood board 30cm X 50 cm, thickness 6 cm
· Black floral wire
· Acrylic paint or watercolor
· Wooden board
· Waterproof pens that permanently adhere to wood / for example Wonder Liner from Pelikan/
· Various colorful fabric scraps, possibly buttons and bows
· White varnish paint for wood
· Cotton swab
· Paint brush
· Pinking shears
· Hot glue gun
At the craft shop you can have the plywood sheet cut into four pieces - two pieces 25 cm x 10 cm and two pieces 7 cm x 15 cm. Allow the edges to be rounded. At home you can paint all the pieces white and let them dry. Then paint the wooden boards in cheerful colors with acrylic paint and let them dry. Use cotton swabs to paint two black dots on each piece of wood, let them dry and then use white paint to paint two white dots inside - these are the eyes of the Easter bunny.
Cut out four pieces measuring 16cm x 5cm from the fabric scraps and attach them to the “head” of the Easter bunny with a hot glue gun. Decorate further with buttons, bows, etc. if desired. Cut the floral wire into 12 pieces of equal length, tie three pieces together in the middle and glue them under the eyes with a hot glue gun. Then attach the wooden board to it. Wrap the wire around a pencil - this is how the beard hairs are created. The last step is to draw the faces of the Easter bunnies with the waterproof pen. Complete!
Who can take part in crafting – anyone who wants to! Toddlers can only draw the face, kindergarten children can cut out the pieces of fabric.
Make small souvenirs for Easter
A small gift at Easter can have a big impact. Surprise the family with these souvenirs! You need the following materials:
· Small Chocolates
· Tealight holder
· Lace ribbon
· Wrapping paper
· Adhesive
· Small greeting cards
Instructions – cut out a template similar to the one in the photos from the packaging paper. Stick the paper on the tea lights, then decorate with lace ribbon and fill with candies. Attach the greeting cards at the end.
Who can take part in the crafting - the grandparents can prepare the small gifts for the grandchildren.
Easter is a family celebration - just the right time to make beautiful decorations together. Let your creativity run wild!
