Hop into Spring: Easter and Spring Ideas

As I'm sure you've probably noticed, there are only a few days left until Easter! Are you ready? Me either! But never fear, I've got you covered with some last minute ideas for Easter and some great ideas for Spring. I've teamed up with some super fun bloggers and we're sharing some of our Spring and Easter crafts, recipes, and DIY projects! Check it out!

Hop Into Spring: 15 Great Spring and Easter Ideas

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DIY Easter Coloring PackDIY Easter Coloring Pack at Hubby Made MeRainbow Fruit Salad with Caramel Toffee Fruit DipRainbow Fruit Salad with Caramel Toffee Fruit Dip at The Baker UpstairsNo Sew Easter BasketsNo Sew Easter Baskets at Max & MeKentucky Derby WreathKentucky Derby Wreath at Cleverly InspiredAdorable Easter CupcakesAdorable Easter Cupcakes at High Heels & GrillsSpring Pinwheel WreathSpring Pinwheel Wreath at The Cards We DrewEaster Hors D'oeuvres PartyEaster Hors D'ouevres Party at Strawberry MommycakesWhite Chocolate M&M's Pudding CookiesWhite Chocolate M&M's Pudding Cookies at The Recipe CriticGlitter Bunny Easter Jar DIYEaster Bunny Glitter Jar DIY at A Bubbly LifeChocolate Easter Bunny CardsChocolate Easter Bunny Cards at Bloom DesignsPaper Dahlia WreathPaper Dahlia Wreath at Love, Pomegranate HouseRobin's Egg NestsRobin's Egg Nests at Mama MissBerry Gift BasketBerry Gift Basket at Sweet Rose StudioLemon-Chess-Bread-PuddingLemon Chess Bread Pudding at Something SwankyFree Easter Printable PackFree Easter Printable Pack at Kiki & Company

 

I hope you enjoyed all these colorful projects! That was almost too much fun all in one place!

Go make some great memories this weekend! Happy Easter!


 

Egg Hunt Treat Bags + Sign

If you’ve been around a while, you know how much I love working with Kristy of Life-n-Reflection! Not only is she the sweetest, she’s incredibly talented and creates the most adorable printables. This month she sent me her printable Egg Hunt Pennant Banner and {free} Sign. SO CUTE! After my heart finished melting I turned the pennant banner into fun little treat bags. And the printable sign goes with them perfectly! Egg Hunt Treat Bags + Sign I whipped up these insanely cute treat bags in no time! The little baby chicks {or “quack quacks” as my little one calls them} are the most adorable little guys and make my heart all warm and fuzzy inside. So I smiled at them for a while and then made some little favors out of the leftover treat bags I had from this project. So easy! And I love how the Egg Hunt Sign fits right in since they are filled with little chocolate eggs. It’s the perfect backdrop! Egg Hunt Treat Bags + Sign You will need:

1. Download and print your Egg Hunt Sign. Then jump out and down, do a little dance, and give Kristy a virtual high-five for offering it as a free gift! Then put it in a frame. Phew! That was easy.

2. Fill a treat bag with some Mini Cadbury Eggs {or your choice of treats}.

3. Download, print, and cut your Egg Hunt Pennant Banner. After you admire the cute little chickies for a while, lay one piece of the banner over the front of your treat bag and staple it closed. No need to fold it over the top or anything. And repeat until you’ve got as many bags as you need! Super easy!Egg Hunt Treat Bags + Sign I decided to make healthier treat bags for my little dumpling, so I put some sunflower seeds {with no shell} in them. I made one with a chick, and one with the patterned frame, which I found was the perfect spot to write “Chick Feed” in! Unfortunately I forgot to take a picture of that one, but you get the idea. You could also write a little “To” and/or “From” in that space too! One of them is going in her Easter basket!Egg Hunt Treat Bags + Sign Cute, right?! I just love them!! And I’m keeping these printables in my stash to use again next year. That’s the beauty of it, you can print them however many times you want! If you want to check out all of Kristy’s adorable printables, you can find visit her blog, shop, and Facebook page!

P.S. If you’re looking for more printable Easter basket stuffers, try these and these! Let’s get those baskets stuffed!


 

Cheddar Bunny “Carrots” and Matching Gift Tags

You’ve probably seen these “carrots” all over Blogland already {these are my favorite!}, but I couldn’t resist sharing mine and had to make cute little matching gift tags for them! They are ADORABLE! And they are perfect for Easter baskets. Just ask the Easter Bunny. I sent him two hoping he would put them in my little girl’s Easter basket. Not only did he do just that, he sent me photos too! Cheddar bunny "Carrots" and Free Matching Printable Gift TagsHe also sent me photos of another printable Easter basket stuffer I sent him, that you can grab here. Now that we’ve covered how I have photos of my babe’s Easter basket before it actually arrives, let’s get to the fun stuff! When filling your carrots, you must use Cheddar bunnies. The goldfish are cute, but the bunnies are where it’s at! So perfect for Easter! Plus they’re organic. Yep. I’m totally one of THOSE moms. ;)Cheddar bunny "Carrots" and Free Matching Printable Gift TagsYou will need:

1. Fill a bag with crackers {but not too full so you can grab a good amount at the top to twist closed}. Twist the top of the bag tightly and wrap a little tape around it to keep it in place. Cut off any excess bag sticking up above the tape.

2. You can tie twine or ribbon around the top. Or you can use streamers to make a fun little carrot top! Just cut some slits on one long end of a green streamer, and put tape on one short end to attach it to the carrot. Then wrap it around and around until you get the thickness you want. Tape it in place and trim the excess streamer.

3. Print and cut out your printable gift tags. Punch a hole in the top. Attach them with a little twine and you’re all set!Cheddar bunny "Carrots" and Free Matching Printable Gift TagsI’m telling you, these photos don’t do them justice! They are the cutest! And are a great solution for those avoiding candy and looking for healthier snacks {like me}. Who am I kidding? They’re great even if you’re not! Cheddar bunny "Carrots" and Free Matching Printable Gift TagsYou can click the link below to download. Then just print, cut, punch, and assemble your carrots! These free printable tags can be used on other gifts as well! They would even make great cupcake toppers!

Cheddar bunny "Carrots" and Free Matching Printable Gift TagsDownload

This is a PDF file so you will need the latest version of Adobe Reader.
You can download it free here.
**For personal use only. Feel free to share by linking directly to this post for download.**

 

I would love to see how you use these! Email me a picture or post a little something on my Facebook page! I hope you enjoy them and have a very happy Easter!

P.S. If you’re looking for more printable Easter basket stuffers, try these and these! Let’s get those baskets stuffed!


 

DIY Easter Coloring Pack

This has to be one of my FAVORITE printables so far! I wanted to put together a cute little coloring set for my little one to take to Easter dinner this weekend. So I made {free} printable bag tags and two sets of coloring pages to make it happen! I plan to throw a couple of these packs in the diaper bag and give them to her after dinner when she starts to get a little bored. I know she’ll have fun coloring and passing out her little pieces of art to family members! She’ll also love the sweet surprise. I can’t wait to give it to her! So until then, I’ll share it with you!DIY Coloring Pack: Free Printable Tags and Coloring PagesI printed the coloring pages on cheap cardstock paper to make them more like small cards and to give them a little weight. You can fit about six of these coloring pages in a bag filled with Crayons if you print on cardstock, but you may have to trim them a little more {depending on the size of your bags} to get them to fit. Or you can print on regular paper and probably fit a few more in there! You can also make packs of coloring pages alone! They look super cute, so I made both! :) DIY Coloring Pack: Free Printable Tags and Coloring PagesYou will need:

  • Clear treat bags {Size 3x4 inches- I had two different brands in this size, and one was a little bigger than the other. Go with the larger one if you have the option!}
  • Crayons
  • Printable bag tag {download below}
  • Printable coloring pages {download below}
  • Stapler

1. Fill a treat bag with as many Crayons as you can.

2. Slip coloring pages behind the Crayons {facing away from the them so that if you happen to color on the page while sliding them in, you color on the back of one... you don't want angry kids mad at you for coloring on their pages!}. Trim smaller if necessary. I printed mine on cardstock.

3. Fold bag tag {also printed on cardstock} in half where the pattern changes direction in the center so that the blank side is on the inside. Place the tag around the top of the bag and staple in place. Done! DIY Coloring Pack: Free Printable Tags and Coloring PagesI’ve got two sets of coloring pages for you, each include six pages. I made a “boy” and a “girl” set. I thought it would be fun to do a set for each, but both will work for boys and girls! My daughter will have both! I asked the Easter Bunny to put a few packs in her Easter basket so she’ll have them for dinner Sunday evening. He seemed pretty excited about it and sent me this picture:DIY Coloring Pack: Free Printable Tags and Coloring Pages Just click the links below to download. Then print, cut, and assemble your packs! It's hard to see in the pictures, but it says "Happy Easter" inside the little white bunny. It will print clearly and you will be able to get a better view when you download it. There is even enough space to write a little "To: Insert Name Here" and/or "From: Insert Name Here" on the bunny, if you're giving these as favors or gifts!DIY Coloring Pack: Free Printable Tags and Coloring Pages

Download Tags

DIY Coloring Pack: Free Printable Tags and Coloring Pages

Download "Boy" Set

DIY Coloring Pack: Free Printable Tags and Coloring Pages

Download "Girl" Set

These are PDF files so you will need the latest version of Adobe Reader.
You can download it free here.
**For personal use only. Feel free to share by linking directly to this post for download.**

 
I hope you and your little ones have fun with these printables! I would be thrilled to hear how you use these, or see pictures of them in action! Feel free to email me or post on my Facebook page! Happy Easter!

P.S. If you’re looking for more printable Easter basket stuffers, try these and these! Let’s get those baskets stuffed!


 

Baby Binky Bunny: Bedtime Buddy

Even though Easter has come and gone, I just had to show you this adorable little bunny I made for my little one! It’s the perfect Easter gift, but could be given any time of the year. Once I saw this little bunny, I didn't have to think twice about what the Easter Bunny was putting in her basket this year. I have big plans to make her a blanket to match the bunny’s binky, so they can be nap time pals. Shhh, don’t tell her… it’s a surprise.

I found the Baby Binky Bunny pattern when I was wasting time on Pinterest, months before Easter. It was hard to wait so long to make if for her, but it was worth it. Larissa over at mmmcrafts made an AMAZING pattern! I’m telling you, this lady is a pattern genius. Her pattern was super easy to follow and she’s included a lot of clearly drawn diagrams. To be honest, I can’t sew. But this bunny was too cute to pass up. So I whipped out my sewing machine and with a little help from my good friend, Google, I did it! Yes, there was cursing. And yes, the bunny may have been thrown across the room once twice. But, I’m learning. So I just followed the pattern and did the best I could. I think it looks pretty cute… as long as you don’t look too closely. Yeah, it might fall apart one day. But for now, she’s looking pretty good!I got the linen and felt at JoAnn. And the fabric is called Freshcut 2011, by Heather Bailey. I got a charm pack on Etsy. You can add actual buttons to the diaper, but because my daughter is so young, I went with the embroidery option instead. I wasn’t about to attempt a circle, so I learned how to make a French Knot and just piled a bunch together. I also embroidered my daughter's name on the back of the diaper, next to the tail. Just when I thought it wasn’t possible for it to get any cuter, along came the binky. ADORABLE. Am I too old for one of these??This is definitely one of my favorite things I’ve ever made. I learned a lot along the way, so I’m excited to try more sewing projects. When I showed the bunny to my mom, she said, “WOW! You made this? I didn’t know you were so talented!” Thanks mom. And thank you Larissa, for such a cute pattern. *Virtual high-five* I can’t get over how cute this little bunny is. I hope you’ll try making one too if you’re considering it. It’s guaranteed to make your child very happy!

So what do you think? Will your little one see one of these in their future??

 

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