Let’s Get Crafty: EASTER EDITION
Below are two different Easter themed crafts to keep yourself and your kids busy this weekend. Time to bring out that inner child and enjoy some Easter fun!
Craft #1: Bunny Pops
Supplies:
Styrofoam Balls
Googly Eyes
Pom Poms
White Sparkly Craft Foam
White Pipe Cleaners
Ribbon
Tootsie Pops
Make hole in styrofoam ball.
Once you’ve made the hole in the styrofoam ball, slide it onto the lolly pop stick. Fold the wrapper around the stick as tightly as you can and gently twirl the styrofoam ball as you go to make sure it covers the wrapper.
Use hot glue to attach the googly eyes and pom poms for the face.
Cut out feet shapes from the sparkly craft foam.
Then use hot glue to attach the feet to the bottom of the lolly pop.
Fold a pipe cleaner to make the ears. Start by making a loop on one end, about 2″ long, and wrapping the end of the pipe cleaner to keep it in place.
Then make another 2″ long loop on the other side and wrap the pipe cleaner end around itself. Fold the ears upwards so they can sit on top of the bunny head.
Use hot glue to attach the ears to the top of the styrofoam ball.
Add two small pom poms for the bunny paws, and one small pom pom as the tail. The tail also helps to keep the bunny standing.
Tie a ribbon around the ears into a bow.
That’s it!
Craft #2: DIY Natural Easter Egg Colouring
https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/holidays/easter-ideas/how-to/a31737/natural-easter-egg-dyes/
Red/Dark Pink
Add 4 cups chopped beets and follow the instructions above.
Orange
Add 4 cups of yellow onion skins and follow the instructions above. For a brighter orange, let the eggs sit in the dye overnight.
Light Orange
Bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add 4 Tbsp paprika and white vinegar, and mix until combined. Pour the mixture into a jar and let cool to room temperature. Add an egg and soak until you are happy with the color. Remove with a slotted spoon and rinse with cool water. Let dry.
Yellow
Add 3 Tbsp turmeric and follow the instructions above.
Light Blue
Add 3 cups chopped red or purple cabbage and follow the instructions below. For a brighter blue, let the eggs sit in the dye overnight.
Dark Blue
Add 4 cups of blueberries and follow the instructions above.
Deep Red
Add skins from 6 red onions. Add in 2 cups of water and 3 Tbsp of white vinegar to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes. Let the mixture cool to room temperature and strain the liquid into your jars. Add an egg and let soak until you are happy with the color. Remove with a slotted spoon and rinse with cool water. Let dry.
Green
Add spinach leaves to a saucepan and pour in 2 cups cold water and 4 Tbsp white vinegar. Bring it to a bowl and follow the steps listed above.
Purple
Pour about a cup of red wine into a jar. Add an egg and let soak until you are happy with the color. Remove with a slotted spoon and rinse with cool water. Let dry.
Burnt Orange
Boil water in a tea kettle. Pour water into a jar with 3 black tea bags and let steep for 30 minutes. Let the water cool at room temperature. Add an egg and let soak until you are happy with the color. Remove with a slotted spoon and rinse with cool water. Let dry.
Combine 1 qt water and 2 Tbsp white vinegar in a medium pot.
Bring it to a boil and add your dye ingredients for the egg color of your choice (listed below). Lower the heat and let simmer for 30 minutes.
Let cool. Strain the dye to remove any food fragments.
Add the eggs to the strained dye and let soak for at least 30 minutes. When it reaches the desired color, remove the egg with tongs and pat it dry with paper towels.
