Easter is just around the corner and we are already looking forward to the holidays and spending time with our family. But Easter would only be half as beautiful without beautiful and colorful decorations. With magnificent flower arrangements, flower wreaths in bright colors, etc., we prepare for the most beautiful season and make our homes shine. This year we want to avoid the cheap plastic stuff from the store and instead make our Easter decorations ourselves! Next time you have eggs for breakfast, don't throw away the shells. In today's article we will show you how to make a unique and really cool table decoration for Easter out of eggshells. Whether as small candles or vases – with our decoration ideas the Easter menu will taste much better!
Easter table decorations made from eggshells: make small vases
Nicely decorated andcolorfully colored Easter eggsOf course, they are simply part of Easter. So why not get a little more creative and make a unique Easter table decoration out of eggshells? Small vases made of eggshells in particular transform the festively decorated table into a real eye-catcher and fill the room with a wonderful scent. And it's that easy:
Materials required:
- 6 Owner
- 6 Napkin rings
- Egg holder or egg carton
- Decorative moss
- Water
- Dishwashing liquid
- Flowers of your choice
Make small vases out of eggshells:
- First blow out the eggs. To do this, take a fork and carefully make a small hole with the end.
- Slowly open the hole a little larger and empty the eggs. (Don't throw it away, use it laterBake Easter cookies).
- Carefully rinse the eggs with lukewarm water and dishwashing liquid and dry with a towel.
- For the Easter basket, fill the napkin rings with some moss and place the eggshells in them.
- Carefully pour some water into the eggshells and then fill them with flowers from your wall.
- And that’s it – it’s so quick and easy to make your Easter table decorations out of eggshells!
Decorate the Easter decorations made from eggshells as you wish
The Easter table decoration made from eggshells is ideal for a great DIY project with the children. After you have finished the small vases, you can paint and decorate them to your heart's content. This gives the decoration even more character and is just really fun. And no, you don't have to be a professional to do this. Sometimes it's the simplest and smallest details that have the biggest impact. How about you take a pen and draw little faces? So simple and yet super effective!
Which flowers are suitable for eggshell vases?
Eggshell vases are not only great eye-catchers, but also an excellent way to create a beautifulEaster decorations made from natural materialsto craft. Have no idea how to spice up your new artwork? Here are some ideas for plants that are ideal for your eggshell vases.
- Small succulents and violets with shallow roots look great in the eggshells.
- Fresh herbs, such as dill, basil, mint and parsley, are also a great choice for your Easter table decorations made from eggshells.
- Classic onion plants such as hyacinths and tulips brighten up the festive table in the spring days.
- As a rule, you can use absolutely any flowers of the season for the eggshell vases. Be it daisies, daffodils, etc. – whatever you like is allowed.
Eggshell candles for the perfect table decoration
This year we want to make ourselves as comfortable as possible by making our own Easter table decorations out of eggshells. Candles in all imaginable variations and shapes always create a cozy and cozy atmosphere. Easy to make and a great eye-catcher - these eggshell candles are an unexpected decorative element and not everyone has such a cool decoration - believe us.
Materials required:
- Owner
- Egg carton
- Peel
- small cooking pot
- Candle residue or candle wax granules
- Daughter
- tweezers
- Nadel
- Small scissors
Make candles out of eggshells:
- First blow out the eggs and clean them with lukewarm water and a little dishwashing liquid.
- Carefully cut the hole in the eggs slightly larger using scissors. Be careful not to splinter the edge.
- Putting eggshells in the egg carton.
- Heat water in pot over low heat.
- Place the wax granules or wax residues in a bowl and heat in a water bath until they become liquid. It is important that the temperature should not exceed 50-60 degrees.
- Now carefully fill about 3/4 of the eggshells with the hot wax and let it dry for 10-15 minutes.
- Then place a candle wick in the middle of the eggshell and let it dry again for 2-3 hours.
- And voilà – your eggshell candles are ready!
Spruce up the Easter table decorations made from eggshells
The best thing about Easter table decorations made from eggshells is that you can design and decorate them according to your wishes. Whether you spray the candles or eggshell vases with acrylic paint or decorate them with fun patterns - everything is possible.
You can also really let off steam creatively when arranging. Leave the eggs in the egg carton or create a beautiful Easter basket out of moss and twigs. Just have fun crafting and create your own works of art!
