FOR THE BIRDS...Chirp Chirp

This is a fun spring time crafty that the birds will really enjoy!  And since Easter is right around the corner why not give them a little egg or two?

I got this great idea from FAMILY FUN magazine (I just love that mag!) and decided to glam my eggs a bit by giving it a little food coloring, peanut butter and strings for hanging. (unfortunately, I couldn't find the recipe on their website, but they have so many great ideas, check it out if you don't already get the magazine in the mail).

Recipe for about 12 eggs

21/2 cups of birdseed

2 packets of prepared, unflavored gelatin (added to 1 cup hot water)

Food coloring (optional)

Peanut butter (optional, couple of spoonfuls)

Mix ingredients and then press into plastic Easter eggs, tuck a string in and close egg.  

Let dry over night or until dry (mine took a little longer, it was really rainy & damp so maybe that's why)

You really have to mold and press these things - perfect for kids who love to get messy! 

To add the string

I had some eggs that opened horizontally so that was easy just filled one half of egg, then placed string and topped with more mixture.  

If your eggs are the other kind, just fill and kinda press string in or use a pencil to make a hole, place string then cover up.

This crafty is super messy - especially if you are going to add food coloring so wear gloves if you don't want your hands to be stained for ever! (I have stained hands :)

Hide and tie up your eggs, the birds will just love their Easter Egg Hunt. :)

BUNNY BLING RING... easy Easter crafty

Bunny Bling - Silly Ring

This bunny bling ring is a silly smile waiting to happen... it's a simple, fast crafty just to get you in the mood for spring.

Like all my crafty/diy's, I take the simple, fast & little money approach and this cute little cotton tail bling is no different!  The hardest part was cutting the fur :)


For another "fur inspired" craft click here.

FAIRY HOUSES...CRAFTY CUTIE!

If you have a little one, you know your gonna make cute little things for the fairies at some point! 

And this craft is super easy!! Just gently clean cracked egg shells, let them dry then spritz with some spray glue & douse with some fab glitter, fill with flowers or anything else a little fairy might like! 

We put ours in a bowl of water (with a little blue food coloring) and had little boat races before we put them outside.

When we put these cute little condos outside, we didn't realize it would snow 5.5 inches over night! One of our little homes some how dodged the snow (or did a little fairy dig it out??), I guess the rest of the cute little fairies will have to wait until the snow melts :)

I think I'm gonna tuck this craft in the memory bank for Easter, hmm... cute table decorations huh?

Since you already have the glitter out, here are some other fun glitter crafties :) Sparkle ROCKS!, Take out container GLAM!, Glitter Nails!

We got this cute little idea from the book, Let's Get this Party Started by Soleil Moon Frye.  This is really a fun party book, loaded with super easy party must haves!!

I hope you have a fantastic day filled with love & happiness!