Easter is one of those periods when all crafting fans can get really busy. Whether it's indoor decorations, outdoor decorations, gifts or greeting cards, there are endless possibilities for DIY projects and a lot of areas they can be used for. The selection of materials is also really huge. Whether you choose paper, fabric, plastic elements or make your own Easter decorations using natural materials, the homemade decoration is always the most beautiful. And if you would also like to make a beautiful Easter decoration this year, a few ideas and suggestions would definitely be welcome. And then we might even have just the thing for you.
A particularly beautiful, original and above all simple idea that you can choose if you want to make an Easter decoration are these Easter eggs with moss. While the first examples are made of Styrofoam eggs, below we also have some variants made of other materials such as twigs or wire. So you are welcome to try out different variants and decorate several areas of your home with them. Whether as a hanging Easter decoration, as an accent on a side table or in the form of a flower arrangement on the Easter table, the moss eggs can be used in a variety of ways and immediately transform into a real eye-catcher. Be inspired by the following ideas and instructions and start crafting soon so that everything is finished by Easter! But don't start too early so that the moss doesn't dry out before the festival.
Making Easter decorations - instructions for an Easter arrangement made of moss
Thisattractive Easter arrangementIt may seem complicated at first glance, but it is not at all difficult to do. So beginners can take the plunge. If you would like to make an Easter decoration from natural materials, then this project is also great. You can use the arrangement to design the Easter table, because it is the perfect centerpiece there. If you also make Easter nests, you can combine the Easter egg made of moss with it by placing it either inside or separately next to the Easter nest with bird eggs . But let’s get started with the craft project first. Gather the following materials if you want to make this egg for Easter:
- a large Styrofoam egg that can be opened
- Floral foam
- Wooden sticks (e.g. shish kebab skewers)
- green wire
- Lisianthus
- Freesie
- Chrysanthemums
- cloves
- Shrub roses
- Moos
- Willow branches with pussy willows (alternatively forsythia branches)
- Glue for flower arrangements
- Hot glue
- Pliers
- Messer
You are also welcome to choose other types of flowers. For example, if you have chosen a specific color theme for the festive table, you can also match the flowers to it when making these Easter decorations. Just ask your florist what they currently have on offer. Both the flowers and the moss can also be chosen artificially so that you can reuse the homemade Easter decorations every year. In this case you don't need any floral foam. Once you've got everything you need, you can start making the Easter decorations right away:
- Take the Styrofoam egg and cover the outside of both halves completely with moss. You can use the glue for arrangements for this. Make sure that the white Styrofoam is no longer visible from the outside when you are finished.
- Then hollow out one of the egg halves a little. The aim here is to create enough space for the floral foam. When you then fill the egg with the floral foam and attach the second half, the egg should not be completely closed. The floral foam should remain visible on the side. If not, add more floral foam.
- If you are satisfied with the result, you still need to fix the two egg halves together so that the egg doesn't keep falling apart. This is what the shish kebab skewers are intended for. Simply push them through the entire egg and use tongs to remove the excess ends.
- Now you can start decorating the beautiful Easter egg. Glue the willow branches in place, then place the egg in a sturdy container to serve as a support. A small bowl or box, for example, works well. Now you can add the remaining flowers. These are intended for the open column made of floral foam. Use the different flowers and fill all the space until no more foam can be seen.
- Don't forget to moisten the floral foam so that the flowers stay fresh longer.
If you would like to make and imitate the entire arrangement as an Easter decoration, you will also need an elongated wooden box, an Easter basket, foil to lay out in the box and a decorative milk star. Put the foil in the box. Place the finished Easter egg in one end of the wooden box and the Easter basket in the other. Plant the milk star in between. You then just fill in all the free spaces that have been created between these elements with the remaining moss and you're done.
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Crafting for Easter – ideas for eggs made from different materials
By the way, you can also make a moss egg entirely out of moss. All you need is a shape like the one shown in the picture above. This should help you maintain the shape of the eggs more easily. If you want, you can also try it free hand. You can then fix the moss of the finished egg with some green wire for flower arrangements so that it doesn't fall apart again. So when you make these Easter decorations, you only need two things: moss and wire. The smaller members of the family can also help with this variant. So if you would like to do crafts with children at Easter, then this is a wonderful idea. Below we have some ideas for decorating the moss egg, which you can also use for a craft afternoon with children.
There is also another variant with which you can do thisEgg as an Easter decorationcan craft. Instead of a Styrofoam egg, an egg made of twigs can be covered with moss. You've probably seen models like this in stores before. It doesn't matter whether you buy the Easter egg made of twigs ready-made or make it yourself. Like the Styrofoam version, it is then covered with moss (which can be artificial or real as desired). If the branches shine through here, not only is it not a problem, but it even looks very nice.
Display the finished Easter egg or turn it into a hanging decoration by simply adding yarn or ribbon. This should preferably be done before covering the moss.
And if you don't have the opportunity to get a large egg made of Styrofoam or twigs or a mold, then just use ordinary chicken eggs that you blow out first. These can also be wonderfully designed in this way and are no less likeable.
Make your own Easter eggs from moss as Easter decorations in different sizes
These Easter eggs don't just look great in large format. Even small models are nice to look at. How about simply combining several eggs of different sizes on the Easter table? Above is a creative idea to decorate the center of the table by making these Easter decorations and then scattering them with twigs and some real eggs. And even the real eggs come in different sizes. In addition to the classic Easter egg, you can also use a large ostrich egg or small quail eggs. The latter are also naturally beautiful to look at with their spots. As you can see, it's not just willow branches that are good for Easter decorations. Other tree blossoms can be chosen. There are also many artificial models to choose from.
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Make Easter decorations – decorate eggs in different ways
If you want the eggs to be more simple and minimalist, you don't have to decorate with flowers and twigs as was done in the instructions above. That depends entirely on how you imagine your decoration as a whole. For example, if you have already set up a colorful Easter bouquet or a beautiful flower arrangement on the table, then a floral design of the moss eggs would probably be visually overlooked. Then you can just use moss when making the eggs as Easter decorations.
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However, they are suitablevarious materials for decoratingthe moss eggs that you can use when making this type of Easter decoration. Instead of flowers, you can use yarn, linen fabrics or lace, for example. This is how you get particularly romantic Easter decorations in vintage style. Add a few buttons, rhinestones or similar elements as desired. The possible combinations are numerous. How about moss only covers half of the egg and you wrap the rest with yarn? Feathers are also beautiful elements that you can use for decoration when you make moss eggs as Easter decorations.
If you still decide on flowers, then in principle all types of flowers are suitable. However, typical spring flowers are to be preferred because Easter falls during this time of year. A small selection includes pansies, daffodils, snowdrops, lilies of the valley and crocuses. The more delicate versions are probably the better choice, as the flowers should be an accent and not cover half of the egg.
We also really like the beautiful version from the cover photo, for which an attractive checkerboard flower was used and also gives the decoration a beautiful pattern. The flower was simply tied to the Easter egg so that it could stand upright. You can use wire for this, but also yarn or a nice ribbon or strip of fabric. You can also choose this idea for a modern, more minimalist Easter decoration. And in this case, an elegant orchid as a floral accent also fits very well.
Make Easter decorations for outside
Anyone who likes to decorate the indoor area for Easter will not stop at the outdoor area, including the entrance door, terrace and garden. And that's a good thing. Why not put the neighbors in the right mood too? But you can also enjoy the atmosphere that you have created yourself, if the weather permits and you spend your free time in the garden. If you make a moss Easter egg as an Easter decoration, you can use it wonderfully for this purpose. How about hanging several smaller eggs on a tree? The entrance door can also be highlighted in the form of a hanging decoration. Then you no longer need a door wreath. If you still insist on an Easter wreath, simply combine it with a moss egg. Take a simpler wreath of twigs and attach your egg to the center.
You can also create a pretty eye-catcher in your garden by placing it in an artificial nest after making the Easter decorations. This Easter basket can decorate the stairs in front of the front door or the terrace or be placed more centrally in a bucket. The idea with a bucket is also suitable for steps and the entrance area. As you can see, the design with the moss Easter egg can be implemented in many ways. All you need is a little imagination.
Tip: If you plan to make at least some of the Easter gifts yourself this year, the idea is toMake your own Easter decorationsAlso great with instructions. Hardly anyone would not be happy about such a gift. Depending on who you are making the Easter gifts for, they can be individually tailored to the recipient's taste and interior design style. For example, if you know that the recipient has a mostly yellow interior, simply add a yellow accent to the Easter egg, and so on. Make others happy by making moss Easter eggs as Easter decorations.
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