Tutorial - How to Make Upcycled Denim Bunting

Easy to adapt the design for other flags too

Tutorial at Pillar Box Blue Blog

"It feels like ages since I’ve upcycled anything with denim, my last denim post was my scrap denim Easter eggs. I do have some denim upcycling projects in the pipeline but I thought I’d show you how to make some fabulous flag upcycled denim bunting.   I’m participating in a Junk Visionaries monthly challenge and the theme is patriotic. The upcycled denim bunting I originally made was Union Jack bunting, but as most of my blog audience is American I’ve also made a Stars and Stripes version just for you ! It was quite easy to adapt my flag bunting design from Union Jack to Stars and stripes as they are both red white and blue".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Crochet a Toy Chicken

Crochet a toy for your kids (or yourself!)

Tutorial at Akamatra Blog

"In my last post I showed you the Japanese amigurumi doll I made for my god-daughter. Well, she has a little sister and I needed to make her a little something too. So I made her a small chicken for her to play with.  didn't really like the crochet patterns of chicken I found online so I made one for myself. It's very easy and can be used as the basis for many animals. I intend to make many more animals with it so stay tuned".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Turtle Pie Truffles

Easy prep with delicious results

Tutorial at Mary Martha Mama Blog

" This is what I came up with for my chocolate dessert for Easter this year:  I’ll let you in on a little secret: These are so simple to make because I took a big shortcut.  I started with an Edwards Turtle Crème Pie.  I picked up my turtle pie while doing my shopping at Walmart.  You can find it in the Desserts area of the Frozen Section".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Crochet an Easter Basket

Basket has a 22″ circumference, and is 5″ high

Tutorial at Olives & Okra Blog

"I love beautiful baskets, and spring is the perfect time of year to make a DIY Easter Basket. I’m using Red Heart Super Saver yarn from my large yarn stash to crochet this versatile yet beautiful basket. The basket is worked as one piece: Crochet the bottom first followed by the basket’s sides.  One round is reversed for a long tie, but this can easily be replaced with a solid row of single crochet. I finished the basket with a reverse single crochet border, one of my favorite crochet stitches".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Pickled Beet Eggs

Pickled Beet Eggs are a special treat for Easter

Tutorial at Happier than a Pig in Mud Blog

"Here's a blast from the past, a genuine grown-up Easter Egg! I've been making these Amish Pickled Red Beet Eggs at Easter for years now and have to tell you, they are great! The color is beautiful, the flavor pronounced and they can be enjoyed as is, diced in potato salad (actually I suggest sprinkling them in a pile on top for great color), they're pretty as deviled eggs and make a great egg salad sandwich".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make an Easter Science Kit Basket

Tutorial comes with free printable for 6 simple science experiments

Tutorial at Non Toy Gifts Blog

"If you’re looking for a creative Easter basket that doesn’t involve candy, this may be it: an Easter science kit. It is a 100% DIY project starting with the basket itself and ending with putting together all the supplies for six fun science experiments. Don’t worry, I’ll guide you through the entire project and offer free printables to make your job easier".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Barbie Easter Bonnet

Easter hats from bottle caps for Barbie would be a great craft to make with the kids

Tutorial at Happier than a Pig in Mud Blog

"I thought it would be fun to make an Easter Bonnet for Barbie from a Recycled Bottle Cap. These little pill box type hats that Kate Middleton likes can be as basic or extravagant as desired, and if you've Googled images you know what I mean! I simply wrapped the brim of mine with ribbon and added some fancy embellishments... It is a holiday after all".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Easter Treat Jars

Use upcycled glass jars and fill with candy

Tutorial at Nina Makes Blog

"These two little jars are upcycled from my Heinz Sandwich spread habit!  I have only recently found it for sale in NZ and am enjoying the hell out of it!  I am making two today, one for each of my Nieces on my side of the family. You can fill them with any Easter treats you like".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Jello Meringue Cookies

These would be a fun treat to make for Easter.

Tutorial at Happier than a Pig in Mud Blog

"You don't have to pipe bunnies to enjoy this recipe folks, a simple Wilton 1M star icing tip makes some very impressive Jello Meringue Cookies. Or is it really candy? Either way, it's yummy, fluffy fun.  This batch was strawberry flavored and the Jello helps make a fairly fool-proof recipe. They are pretty presented as is, or could be decorated with sprinkles, or the bottoms could be dipped in melted chocolate or candy melts".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Fabric Storage Buckets

These can be used as an Easter gift basket

Tutorial at Sew for Soul Blog

"Easter is early this year and I feel very behind with my preparations.  We host lunch after church on Easter Sunday and each family always receives a small handmade gift.  I don't have time to go into overdrive this year, so instead I've decided to stitch up some quick and easy fabric gift baskets, which we'll be filling with little chocolate bunnies and chicks".... Read more

Tutorial - Make a Bunnies on a Stick Decoration

Make these adorable bunnies from a cardboard box

Tutorial at Non Toy Gifts Blog

"It’s an easy Easter or spring craft that you can do on your own or together with the kids. If the bunnies survive my boys’ play, I’ll use them as Easter decoration.  What you need to make bunnies on a stick: one small cardboard box, craft knife, paint, bamboo skewers, ribbons, hot glue gun".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Sew a Hen

Cute easter hen you can sew with your kids

Tutorial at Coloured Buttons Blog

"Want to sew something fun with your kids this Easter...it's easier than you think. For this friendly little hen all you need is two squares of gingham, some scraps of red and yellow felt, a needle, thread, a little polyester fibrefill for soft stuffing and rice to give her weight...and last but not least, you'll need a name...I call mine Henya...which is a perfectly good name for a hen".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make String Eggs

Eggs may take up to 24 hours to dry

Tutorial at Adventures of a DIY Mom Blog

"Last year for Easter I made String Easter Eggs. It was so close to Easter that I didn't get a tutorial up in time. These String Easter Eggs are super easy. I love the spring colors - it makes me happy. To begin, blow up your water balloon. Wrap the crochet thread around the balloon, until it's covered to your liking. Slip the end of the thread under the other threads".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Bunny Shaped Easter Box

Bunny shaped Easter basket out of a cardboard box

Tutorial at Non Toy Gifts Blog

"When I got pregnant with our second, my hubby and I decided our growing family needed a bigger house. We wrote down how our ideal home would look like and started house hunting with high hopes that we could check off everything on our list. One of the things was a property with big trees  and I was so glad to discover that the house we fell in love with had six majestic fir trees in the backyard. Little did I know that we weren’t the only ones enjoying them. A furry family of bunnies had their home hidden somewhere underneath those trees. They were so adorable and the kids loved seeing them hop around the house. We all loved them".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Patchwork Fabric Eggs

Retro look eggs take no sewing

Tutorial at Pillar Box Blue Blog

"These fabric Easter eggs unbelievably easy to make and look fantastic.  The fabric gives them a nice retro look and feel. This is a great easter craft for all ages.   My sister Tasha came up with this craft while trying to do something Easter themed with my nephews.    They boys enjoyed making them as it was simple enough for them do.  They make for a lovely Easter decoration that can be used year on year".... Read more

Tutorial - Free Happy Easter Printable

Use on gift cups that can be used again and again

Tutorial at Nina Makes Blog

"Easter is at the end of March this year…yes that’s pretty soon!  I didn’t want it to jump up and surprise me.  There is nothing worse than leaving it to the last minute and having to rush out and buy the (usually horrible or hugely expensive) left over eggs at the store.  So I decided to get organized! My Sister-in-law has four kids, and I like to get them similar but not exactly the same presents so no-one feels hard done by.  I also like to keep Easter presents pretty small and inexpensive with seven nieces and nephews and not to mention my two, it can easily get out of hand".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Bunny Treat Topper

These would be a cute addition to an Easter Basket

Tutorial at Happier than a Pig in Mud Blog

"This Peeking Bunny Treat Topper idea has been hopping around in my mind for a while. He's just a silly little guy that would be a cute addition to an Easter Basket. I also think it would be a fun surprise if a child opens the fridge for breakfast and finds a carton of chocolate milk and a smile. These bunnies would work for any "milk carton" type packaging, I also saw bubble gum, Reese's Pieces and malt balls in the Easter section".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Paper Roll Bunnies

Don’t forget to add a pom pom at the back

Tutorial at Non Toy Gifts Blog

"If you’re looking for an easy and cheap Easter craft for kids I give you the paper roll bunny. Ours are made out of paper towel roll but you can also use toilet paper rolls. You will also need googly eyes, felt, glue, pom poms and a black sharpie. This craft leaves room for creativity and you can use paint, scrapbook paper or fabric to customize your bunny".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make an Appliqued Banner

Make a great baby shower gift, or a decorative accessory for a child's bedroom

Tutorial at Pieced Brain Blog

"Yeah... No girl's room in my house to display the banner, so this is the best I could do on a gray day! Some of you have asked me for a tutorial and I finally got it done. You can change the colors of the fabrics and the ric-rac if decorating a boy's room, and instead of butterflies you can use a ball, an animal, a car...This banner can also be made for Easter or other holiday seasons. Get creative and get sewing".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make an Upcycled Tin Can Vase

Perfect for holding flowers, a plant, or pencils

Tutorial at Sew for Soul Blog

"It shouldn't surprise anyone to hear that I'm a fan of creating upcycled crafts, after all my tagline at SewforSoul is 'Because life's celebrations shouldn't cost the Earth'.  In keeping with this, the female guests at our recent Easter party were each gifted with an empty cat food tin! Thankfully, I washed and altered the cans first".... Read more