When the days get longer, the meadows are green again and you pick the first spring flowers, it's a wonderful time of spring. The warm rays of sunshine that break through the clouds more and more often bring with them a better mood. Bring the sunny mood into your home with spring decorations 2017. You can find out about the hottest decoration trends and including instructions for imitating them here.
Easter and spring decorations 2017 – trends and tips
At the change of season, it's worth changing the decoration in the house, because it definitely creates a good atmosphere, even if spring doesn't come quickly outside. It also makes living much nicer. The approaching spring season is symbolized by subtle colors and delicate structures transferred from nature. We'll soon reveal which colors, patterns and motifs are part of the 2017 spring decoration and which styles are really popular.
Fresh flowers are always relevant - flower arrangements and arrangements with cut flowers
If the temperatures outside are still too low to grow spring plants such as pansies and primroses, you can bring a good mood into the house with freshly picked cut flowers. Flower arrangements and arrangements can be placed in any room and are guaranteed to liven up the area.
Spring and Easter decoration trend number 1: plants and natural materials
It's not a new thing that plants and floral motifs of all kinds are very popular, especially in spring. But in 2017 the focus is on naturalness. This means taking flowers and materials directly from nature, as they are. Everything is then put together in simple vessels, original vases and imaginative containers.
Trends: pastel colors
Soft pastel tones combined with white ensure a simple appearance and at the same time appear very cheerful. Simplicity and simplicity are totally in this year. A pinch of vintage flair also creates a cozy atmosphere. Modern decoration, as well as individual elements that evoke associations with spring through their shape or color, fit in wonderfully. Colorful accents can be added in no time, but don't overdo it.
Keep it simple
All decorative elements can either be made yourself using the DIY process or purchased as a set and then put together. Paper decorations look particularly chic, such as garlands or banners with beautiful motifs and in spring colors. We'll soon be suggesting a few great ideas that you can implement yourself easily and without much effort. Take a look!
Homemade decoration: This is how it works! – Banners
Homemade paper banners and garlands are a wonderful addition to spring decorations. They can be hung in the room or used to decorate walls and doors. Depending on the intended use, the size and length of the paper decoration can vary. We have put together a simple guide.
Atmospheric banners
A banner is characterized by the fact that it consists of several identical elements. To cut these out yourself, we recommend using a motif punch. Optionally and more suitable for larger elements, you can create a template yourself. In this example the parts are cut into a triangular shape.
A simple geometric shape is perfect for this paper decoration. You are welcome to use multiple colors and types of paper here. Decorations such as glitter, motifs or letters can be easily attached. To tie the pieces together, use thin string or yarn, preferably jute twine.
Crafting and decorating: made easy with the motif punch
Paper punches come with imaginative motifs that can be used in a variety of ways when crafting. Find nice paper and punch out great flowers. Even though these are very delicate and delicate, they can be beautifully tied into a garland or a banner.
The best way to create a garland from small and delicate elements is to use a sewing machine. Amazingly, the paper can be sewn. First, find a nice ribbon that will serve as a banner string and sew the previously punched out motifs onto it. Make sure there is an even order or the same distance between the parts.
Homemade spring decorations 2017 in pastel colors
Homemade food usually goes hand in hand with creativity and recycling. Instead of throwing away the used jars of candles, jam or juice bottles, we offer a great idea on how you can use them again. With a little color and imagination, they become great little vases or containers for small gifts.
Great vases made from old screw-on jars and jam jars
The normal screw-top jars with metal lids are not difficult to spice up, turning them into beautiful containers. You can fill these with sweets and small sweets and give them at Easter instead of the traditional Easter bags. To make the jars really Easter-themed, we recommend choosing a few self-adhesive stickers or labels with beautiful Easter motifs, such as eggs, bunnies or chicks.
Coloring screw-top jars: this is how it works!
You also need suitable color, e.g. B. Acrylic paint in cheerful shades. You only color the glasses from the inside. Shake some paint into the glass, shake and turn it over until the paint covers the entire surface. Stand it with the opening facing down for a few minutes, then turn it over again and let the paint dry.
If you want to attach labels or Easter motifs, you must attach them to the inside before coloring. Glue the motif well and press the ends so that no paint comes behind it and the contour remains clean. Then you can continue with the color as described. After it dries completely, you can remove the sticker.
Original spring decorations made from natural materials
Since spring decoration primarily celebrates the reawakening of nature, natural materials are particularly popular. When looking for ideas, it's best to turn to Mitter Natur. Materials can also be found there, but also in specialized stores.
Romantic decoration with vintage flair: fresh flowers in eggshells
This idea is quite simple and uses materials that are sure to be found in every household: porcelain egg holders, fresh flowers from the garden and broken egg shells. The eggshells are used here for mini vases. You must first rinse these carefully, then add some water to them and then place the short-cut garden flowers indoors. Arrange the eggshells with the flowers nicely on the egg holder.
Make spring decorations from natural materials: wreath with feathers
We present a spring wreath with a difference here. This consists exclusively of natural materials, namely twigs and feathers. Of course, you can find these in any craft store or collect them in nature. Make a wreath from the branches and decorate it with the feathers.
You can use pussy willows for the wreath or buy a ready-made wreath template. Fix the feathers using hot glue. Get as much feather as possible to create a lush, magnificent wreath.
Simple Easter decoration – decorative eggs made of paper
We've already shown you howMake paper mache eggs yourselfcan. Of course, decorative paper eggs are also available in stores, which are perfect for this decoration idea. The small nest can also be made yourself or optionally bought ready-made.
To decorate the paper eggs, prepare small strips of paper with handwriting. You can find these online and print them out on a paper, then simply cut them into strips. You need two circles for the bottom and top of the egg. Cut these vertically at the edges so that they can be better adapted to the round shape. All you need is white glue and a brush to apply the glue and you're ready to go - just cover the paper egg with the strips.
Make your own Easter decorations – fold the wastebasket
Here we offer a great craft idea that is very suitable for children. Make a simple but great Easter basket with your child. To do this you will need the following materials:
- DIN A3 cardboard in the color of your choice
- Colored paper or cardboard in any color
- Craft knife and cutting mat
- optional: paper punch – circle
- Ruler and pencil
- double-sided tape
First you need to record where the interfaces are using this template. Be very precise when cutting with the craft knife and follow the lines on the cutting mat.
Cut out 12 small rectangular pieces of colored paper and glue them onto the strips. You will soon fold them, tie them together and secure them using the double-sided adhesive tape.
Do the same process on both sides. Now it's the turn of the basket handle. To do this, cut out a long strip at least 2.5 cm wide.
To attach the handle to the basket, cut two circles, one side each - you can use a paper punch if you have one. If not, simply cut two circles of the same size, approx. 4 cm in diameter.
In the circle, make a slit about 2.5 cm or the width of the paper strip exactly in the middle of the circle and fold in two. Add the paper strips and secure them on both sides of the basket with a piece of double-sided tape.
The Easter basket is already finished and can be beautifully decorated. To do this, use stickers or motifs that match the selected colors of the basket. With the help of the paper punch you can make great motifs yourself and use them to beautify your Easter basket.
You can easily produce decorative grass yourself to fill up your homemade basket. Simply take a sheet of green paper and cut it into very thin strips with the craft knife. Fold these chaotically with your hands and place them in the basket.
Place the Easter eggs in the homemade basket on the decorative grass you made and arrange them nicely with other little surprises.
