String Eggs

While strolling around Pinterest I found a fun project using string, balloons and mod podge to create Easter eggs.  (You can see the original project here.)  I decided to give it a try and thought it would be fun to borrow my friend's kids...messy projects are always more fun with kids! 

We had a beautiful day to sit outside while we got covered in mod podge!  We actually didn't use "real" mod podge.  We used the homemade version of 50/50 glue and water - it worked perfectly! (I will never buy mod podge again!) 

This project was so simple.  We soaked the string in the mod podge, then wrapped it around the balloon.  

We allowed the balloons to dry in the sun. 

 Once the string was hard, about 2 hours, we popped the balloon.  

The kids were amazed at how the string stayed in the shape of the balloon...okay, I admit I was amazed too!

Linked to: Hookin up with HoH, Make It Monday

Simple Easter Wreath

Last week I shared my Easter centerpiece where I painted Robin eggs.  I did something similar with the paper mache eggs and created a wreath.

I used a basic grapevine wreath and glued I glued some curly spanish moss on.  (This part was a bit messy!)

Instead of the Robin egg blue that I used for the centerpiece, I chose to go with a pretty purple.  

I used hot glue to attach the eggs to the wreath.  

It was a quick, simple project that adds a little spring to our front door! 

Linked to: Make it Monday, Makin it with Allie