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By General Crafts Contributor Erin from the blog Lovesome.

Here’s a sweet alternative to the plastic eggs that are always found in Easter baskets and hidden around the yard. Those are fun, but I’m always looking for new traditions and ideas to spice things up, and these do just that!

I made a few different printables to make this project as easy as print-cut-sew, or you can personalize and decorate them as much as you like. The choice is yours, friends!

What you need:

• egg templates (links at bottom of the post)
• scissors
• sewing machine or needle and thread
• small goodies or toys to fill the eggs

What to do:

1. Print off the eggs of your choice (links at bottom of the post). If you decide to personalize the plain eggs, make sure they are decorated and dry before you sew. I printed mine on a textured craft paper that is a bit heavier than computer paper. I think cardstock would be fine, but you want to make sure it’s not so thick that you can’t tear the eggs open.
2. Cut out the eggs inside the black line.
3. Put two eggs together, right sides out, and start sewing. Make sure to leave a few inches open to fill the eggs, and then stitch them shut completely when filled. I used my sewing machine, but you could hand-stitch these just as easily with great results.

Simple, right? When you are ready to open them up just tear with your hands. I had no trouble ripping the paper and thread (I just used basic thread).
I think these are so fun, you can have your kids color or paint a few of the large eggs and pop them in the mail to grandparents, you could stuff a few with gift cards for older kids, or fill them with treats to sit in an Easter basket. They would also be a fun little take-home favor for Easter guests, too!

Here are the links to the printables:

For the small decorated eggs click here.

For the small plain eggs click here.

For the large plain egg click here.

Have fun!

By Guest Blogger Monica from the blog Mon Makes Things

In addition to her crochet skills that can be seen at her Etsy Shop, Monica shares her craft inspiration for home decor, recipes and other crafty notions on her blog.

So, if you’re anything like me, all your holiday crafts seem to go unfinished until the very last second. You have a great idea months in advance, you feel super on top of things, and yet, the holiday sneaks up on you. Or maybe that’s just me.

I’ve been dreaming up these wooden crochet eggs for a while now, and am here to share the pattern with you! It can be a bit tricky to crochet around an object at first, but once you get the hang of it, it’s a breeze. I promise! The real trick is being a little flexible in the pattern, adding or skipping a stitch at times to make the crochet work really fit around your egg… Or perhaps adjusting your tension, making the stitches tighter or looser. If you’ve never crocheted around an object before, you can find some step-by-step photos here.

This pattern is for the 3-inch medium sized wooden eggs (pink and blue in the photos). If your eggs are bigger or smaller, you may need to add or subtract a few rows accordingly. Like I said, it’s all about being flexible.

You will need: 3 inch wooden egg, size 1.65mm crochet hook, size 10 thread, large embroidery needle

Time: 1 – 2 hours

Skill Level: Intermediate

Make a magic ring

Rnd 1 - ch 4(=1dc+ch1) inside the ring, [dc + ch1], repeat 8 times, slpst to join = 10 dc

Rnd 2 - ch 5(=1tr+ch1), [tr + ch1] in each sp and dc of previous round, sk last sp, slpst to join = 19 tr

Rnd 3 - ch 5(=1tr+ch1), sk 1 sp, [tr + ch1] in each sp and tr of previous round, sk last sp, slpst to join = 36 tr

Rnd 4 - ch 5(=1tr+ch1), [tr + ch1] in each tr of previous round, slpst to join = 36 tr

Rnd 5 - ch 5(=1tr+ch1), [sk 1 sp, tr in next sp, tr in skipped sp, ch1], repeat around, slpst to join = 37 tr

Rnd 6 - ch 6(=1tr+ch2), [sk 1 tr of previous round, tr in next tr, ch2], repeat around, sk last tr, slpst to join = 18 tr

Rnd 7 - ch 4(=1dc+ch1), [dc in sp, dc in tr of previous round, ch1], repeat around, slpst to join = 36 dc

Rnd 8 - ch4(=1tr), [sk 1 sp, sk 1dc, tr into next dc of previous round, tr into skipped sp], repeat around, tr into last dc of previous round, slpst to join = 36 tr

Rnd 9 - ch5(=1tr+ch1), [sk 1 tr of previous round, tr into next tr, ch1] repeat around, slpst to join = 18 tr

Rnd 10 - ch5(=1tr+ch1), [tr in next 2 tr of previous round, ch1] repeat around, slpst to join = 18 tr

Rnd 11 - ch4(=tr), [sk 2 sps, tr in next sp, tr in previous sp, ch1], repeat around, slpst to join = 13 tr

Rnd 12 - ch4(=tr), [sk sp, sp 1 tr of previous round, tr into next tr] repeat around, sk last tr, slpst to join = 6 tr

Fasten off, weave in ends with a needle

I promise you that that pattern looks more intimidating than it actually is. If you can chain, double and treble crochet, you can easily tackle this pattern! I think these make the sweetest handmade Easter decorations, personally. What do you think? Will you whip some up for your coffee table or the Easter basket of a loved one this weekend?

Happy crocheting, friends! ♥♥

**Note: The green egg pictured is a 2-inch white egg. The pattern is very similar, but largely improvised. 

This blog post has been written by Emma Parkinson who is writing on behalf of Print Media LTD

Easter is rapidly approaching, which usually means one thing – lots of chocolate.

So, what better way to get your kids (and more importantly, you) in the mood for the occasion by assembling these splendid designs and crafts!

Whether it’s Easter baskets for your exciting egg hunt or face masks to join in the Easter fun, here are 10 DIY crafts for you to feast upon.

Easter Bunny

Easter Origami – Origami Fun

Why not start by making your very own Easter bunny? Despite its elegant design, this craft only requires a few short steps with completion time estimated at around five minutes!

Tutorial

Easter Baskets

Origami Easter Baskets – Qbee’s Quest

Who doesn’t enjoy an Easter egg hunt? Exactly! These small egg-carrying baskets are ideal for your kids to collect their Easter eggs – and best of all they can be made in just 10 minutes – allowing your kids to customize their own personalized baskets!

Tutorial

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By Kid’s Crafts Contributor Stephanie, from the blog A Geek In Glasses.

We love pretty table decorations so I came up with the idea of these adorable daffodil candy holders. They sit by each table setting with a little treat inside! Using simple household items these are very easy to make and sure to be a crowd pleaser.

Supplies:

• Coffee Filters
• Liquid Food Color or Rit Dye
• Bowl with Water
• Glue
• Yellow or Orange Cardstock
• Scissors

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By Craft Trends Contributor, Gillian from the blog Dried Figs and Wooden Spools. Check out our Craft Trends board on Pinterest!

It’s that time of year again! Time to get out the dye and the stickers and boil up a big pot of hard boiled eggs so that the Easter Bunny has plenty of eggs to hide. While plain old dyed eggs are always fun, there are so so so many ways to decorate eggs that you could try something different every year and never run out of inspirations. Here are a few of our favorites for this spring!

These doily stenciled eggs give an incredibly delicate finish, so pretty I think they would be better as a table decoration than for hiding, but either way, what beauties.

Doily Stenciled Eggs – Urban Comfort

These wild and funky eggs are decorated with washi tape! I love the results and they would be perfect for those situations where you don’t want to deal with dye or paint. Also little fingers that don’t need dye on them could easily “sticker” the eggs this way! SO cute!

DIY Washi Tape Easter Eggs – Lovely Indeed

I’m not sure what I like better here, the monogramed style or the glitter paint! Both I think! These are fun and charming little eggs which would make great place cards for Easter dinner as well as a fun “hunt for your letter eggs” game on Easter morning.

Monogrammed Eggs – One Charming Party

Alright, so this isn’t exactly an “egg” but how adorable is this patchwork Easter Egg shirt? I NEED to make one (or three) for my kiddos. Love love love!

Egg Tee - iCandy Handmade

What will you be doing with your Easter Eggs this year? Send us photos! We love to see what you are up to! Check out these projects and more on our Craft Trends Pinboard.

By Crafts-a lot Contributor, Mable who is an avid reader of craft blogs & magazines and is always looking to improve her crafting skills. Join Mable on Facebook to socialize and share with other crafters!

Spring is in the air and Easter is just around the corner! From outdoor crafts to Easter Eggs to decor, we’ve had a lot of fun coming up with new projects to welcome the wonderful, colorful spring season. We’re looking back on our favorite springtime projects at Think Crafts, and can’t wait to make them again this year!

Birdie Buffet

In 2010, we welcomed the chirping birds to our backyards with these adorable recycled bird feeders.

Seed Bombs

Last year, we brought flower “bombs” to vacant lots and gardens with clay seed bombs.

For more Spring Posts, follow the jump…

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By Card Making & Scrapbooking Contributor

Peg Rounds

From:  Peg’s Crafting Corner

This teeny, tiny Easter basket is the perfect gift to give a friend or co-worker this season.  It can hold some of their favorite candies or a special little gift. Change the colors and make ones that any guy will love.  He or she will be surprised to receive it!

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