I have seen so many beautiful decoupaged eggs on Pinterest and all the different parties I've been linking up to. Combine that with the beautiful sunshine we had yesterday (although very cold temps), and I've got spring on the brain.
It made me get the egg fever too!
It made me get the egg fever too!
So I got out the plastic eggs from last year's Easter baskets, the Mod Podge and some fabric scraps.
And started gluing away!
I found that it was easy enough to use strips around the middle of the eggs, but much easier to use smaller pieces for the rest of them. They just conformed to the contours better that way. And the biggest problem with decoupaging the eggs was my time constraint and, therefore, sticky fingers! I was trying to get them done before I had to leave the house on Saturday and didn't really have much time for drying. If I do more (and I just might!) I will do the middles and then let that dry before doing the tops and bottoms. My uber-sticky fingers kept wanting to pull the material off the egg. And that's just no good! :)
I chose aqua fabric for my eggs. No big surprise there! I do love aqua after all! To coordinate with the baskets I had already painted, I also used a white fabric with pretty light brown flowers and some orange paint.
I got out some brown paper grass and then stole some aqua and lime green grass from my son's basket (shame on me!) and mixed it all together and added it to these precious little baskets I had painted the day before. I used Ce Ce Caldwell Cottonwood Sienna on the baskets and then applied a light coat of Johnston Daffodil over that. I simply LOVE how these turned out.
I'm not usually a big fan of baskets, but these were too cute. They were small and made of wood chip so I purchased them awhile back for 25 cents each at our local thrift store.
Once I had the baskets painted, I then painted a couple of chipboard embellishments (first in Destin Gulf Green and then in Santa Fe Turquoise). I had bought these at Michael's for only $1 for the whole bag. I think there are about 12 similar pieces in the bag. I sure do love me the dollar section! I painted a vintage button with Johnston Daffodil and attached the shipboard pieces and the button to the baskets with some trusty old gorilla glue. Kind of overkill on the glue, but it was in my reach and I was in a hurry! :)
Think Spring!
{it's just around the corner!}
Springing into these parties...
Six Days of Spring PartyMarch Madness Party at 4 You with Love
Hop To It Linky Party at Liz Marie Blog
Masterpiece Monday at Boogieboard Cottage, Mop It Up Monday at I Should Be Mopping the Floor, Make the Scene Monday at Alderberry Hill, Pink Hippo Party at Pinkapotamus, Monday No Rules Blog Hop at A Sorta Fairytale,Just Something I Whipped Up at The Girl Creative, Metamorphisis Monday at Between Naps on the Porch, Making the World Cuter Monday, Before and After at Thrifty Decor Chick (first Monday of the month), What's in the Gunny Sack at the Gunny Sack, Make It Pretty Monday at The Dedicated House, Mod Mix Monday at Mod Vintage Life, Budget Decorating Party at Creative Cain Cabin, That DIY Party at DIY Showoff
One Project at a Time at A Bowl Full of Lemons, Transformation Tuesday at The Ironstone Nest, Monday Funday at Creatively Living, Nifty Thrifty Tuesday at Coastal Charm, The Scoop at Cedar Hill Ranch, Project Inspired{d}at Cupcakes and Crinoline, You're Gonna Love It at Kathe with an E, Transformed Tuesdays at PJH Designs, Tweak It Tuesday at Cozy Little House, Take a Look Tuesday at Sugar Bee Crafts, Primp Your Stuff Wednesday at Primp Junktion, Be Inspired at Elizabeth and Co, Pretty Things Link Party at twelveOeight, Time to Shine at A Diamond in the Stuff, Too Cute Tuesday at Funky Polkadot Giraffe, The Power of Paint Party at Domestically Speaking, Creatively Tuesday at The Rustic Pig, Show Me What You Got at Not Just a Housewife, Share It Link Party at The Winthrop Chronicles, Tasteful Tuesday at Naptime Creations, Tutorial Tuesday at Hope Studios, Trash 2 Treasure at Kammy's Korner
Wildly Original Link Party at I Gotta Create, Wow Us Wednesday at Family Home and Life, Whatever Goes Wednesday at Someday Crafts, Whimsy Wednesday at Smart School House, What's It Wednesday at Ivy and Elephants, Wednesday Whatsits at White Lights on Wednesday, What We Accomplished Wednesday at Green Willow Pond, Under $100 Linky Party at Beyond the Picket Fence, Show and Share at Southern Lovely, Wow Us Wednesdays at Savvy Southern Style, Wow Me Wednesday at Gingersnap Crafts, From Dream to Reality at The DIY Dreamer, Its' a Party! at A Creative Princess, Show Off Your Stuff Party at Fireflies and Jellybeans, Look What I Made Wednesday at Creations by Kara
Party Time at The 36th Avenue, Home Sweet Home at The Charm of Home, Transformation Thursday at The Shabby Creek Cottage, Share Your Cup Party at Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson, Hookin' Up with HOH at House of Hepworths, Talkin' about Thursday at Designed Decor, Live Laugh Linky at Live Laugh Rowe, Home and Garden Thursday at A Delightsome Life, The Inspiration Gallery at Craftberry Bush, Made U Look Linky at Made in a Day, Creative Things Thursday at The Vintage Farmhouse, Catch as Catch Can at My Repurposed Life, Time Travel Thursday at The Brambleberry Cottage, Catch a Glimpse Party at A Glimpse Inside, 52 Mantels, Creative Inspirations Linky Party at Embracing Change, Tickled Pink at 504 Main
Simply Creations Link Party at My Simple Homelife, Furniture Feature Friday at Miss Mustard Seed, Inspire Me Please Link Party at Liz Marie Blog, Frugal Friday at The Shabby Nest, Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage, What Have You Redone at Redoux Interiors, Home Sweet Home at The Charm of Home, Thrifty Things Friday at The Thrifty Groove, Simple and Sweet Fridays at Rooted inThyme, Be Inspired at Common Ground, Faunt It Friday at Chic on a Shoestring Decorating, Frugalicious Friday at Finding Fabulous, Fabulously Creative Friday at Jennifer Rizzo, Show and Tell Friday at Romantic Home, Junkin' Joe Vintage and Thrifty Finds at The Cottage Market, Weekend Wrap-Up Party at Tatertots and Jello
Saturday Show and Tell at Cheerios and Lattes, Saturday Nite Special at Funky Junk Interiors, A Bouquet of Talent Party at Life on Lakeshore Drive, Strut Your Stuff Party at Six Sisters' Stuff, Show and Tell Saturday at Sassy little Lady, Get Schooled Satuday at Too Much Time on My Hands, Power of Pinterest Party at Fox Hollow Cottage, Your Great Idea Party at Or So She Says, Overflowing with Creativity party at It's Overflowing
The Sunday Showcase Party at Under the Table and Dreaming, Sunny Simple Sundays Party at Sunny Simple Life, Sundae Scoop at I Heart Naptime, Think Pink Sundays at Flamingo Toes, Nifty Thrifty Sunday at Nifty Thrifty Things, It's Party Time at Three Mango Seeds, Restyled Sundays at Stylish Once Again
Just too cute......I really like it. puts me in a spring mood.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sharon. They make me feel cheery too. :)
DeleteOh i love it! I love that darker color blue, i'm seeing it in a lot of decor this year. I'm stopping by from the blog hop. I'm a new follower via Linky & Bloglovin. I hope you are having a great day!
ReplyDeleteNikki
www.TheCraftySideOfSarcasm.com
Thank you for stopping by and for being a new follower! Glad to meet you. :)
DeleteDarling! I love the blue shutter, too.
ReplyDeleteI found you today thru the Domestically-Speaking, Countdown To Spring Linky Party, where I'm #108.. I hope you get a chance to stop by my blog and leave a comment, too!
~ Megin of VMG206
www.vmg206.blogspot.com
Thanks Megin! I will go and check out your blog soon. As for the shutter, it's still a work in progress. It's meant to be a mail holder and I have yet to attach the pocket. Hopefully I'll get that part done tonight. :)
DeleteYour eggs look great. Love the colors!
ReplyDelete<3 Christina at I Gotta Create!
Wildly Original linky party is open
Thanks for coming by to check them out, Christina! See you at the party. :)
DeleteGreat job!
ReplyDeleteThose really turned out cute!
ReplyDeleteI appreciate the comment Diann. Thank you!
DeleteCute ideas!Great work-I am now in the mood to bring Spring on!
ReplyDeleteThanks! How sweet of you to say Rachel!
DeleteI love the turquoise. The button tied on the egg is clever too.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Carlene! I like the button too. So glad my mom kept oodles of buttons all these years!
DeleteThese are really cute! Love the simple embellishments!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the nice comment Danni! :)
DeleteLoving the teal
ReplyDeleteThank you for partying with the Wildly Original Crowd.
<3 Christina at I Gotta Create!
I may have an addiction to teal! Lol. Thanks for hosting the party. I love coming by to link up and check everything out!
Deletevery cute! I like the colors--the bright orange makes it a little fresher and less overused Easter pastel-y
ReplyDeleteThanks Gretchen! I'm not much of a pastel kind of person. Unless they're retro pastels, then we're onto something! :)
DeleteThese eggs are beautiful...you've got a great eye for color! Thanks so much for sharing at March Madness
ReplyDeleteThanks much Marilyn! So happy to share at march madness!
Deletebeautiful eggs, cute looking blog too!
ReplyDeleteThat's so nice of you to say! It means a lot to me, Krystie. :)
DeletePerfect project and I love the colors you chose. Thanks for sharing at the Cabin:)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Dawn! :)
DeleteSuper cute! I love how bright the eggs are and the touch of crafty with the button and twine :)
ReplyDeleteI found you today thru the Made in a Day Linky. I hope you get a chance to stop by my blog and leave a comment, too!
~ Megin of VMG206
www.vmg206.blogspot.com
Thanks so much Megin! And congratulations on the award nomination! :)
DeleteI like the eggs, but I like the baskets more. The whole arrangement is sweet. I'll have to try making some decopage eggs. I haven't done that before.
ReplyDeleteI a little in love with the baskets myself. :) The eggs got easier after the first 2. Have fun if you try it out! :)
DeleteLove how this turned out! It's a lovely spring arrangement!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ashley, for the kind words!
DeleteYour eggs look so pretty and I adore those cute baskets! I just pinned your beautiful spring vignette! Thank you so much for sharing at A Bouquet of Talent. :)
ReplyDeleteHugs
Kathy
Love it when I get pinned! Thanks so much Kathy!
DeleteSo cute! I love the colors you chose!
ReplyDeleteThanks Tonia!
DeleteYour Easter basket is so cute! Thanks so much for stopping by and linking up at Transformed Tuesday.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Peggy~PJH Designs
So happy to link up at your party! Thanks Peggy!
DeleteSo cute - love your color combination!
ReplyDeleteThank you Sharon :)
DeleteAdorable spring decor!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
Stacey of Embracing Change
Thanks for checking them out Stacey!
DeleteVery cute Denise. I like the blue and orange combo. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
ReplyDeletehugs,
Jann
Thanks Jann. Have a great day!
DeleteVery cute!
ReplyDeleteSherry
Thanks Sherry. Happy Thursday!
DeleteSO cute! I love the fabric you used! Thanks for linking up to Tasteful Tuesdays at Nap-Time Creations! Just wanted to let you know that this is being feature this weekend in an Easter {featuring YOU} post! Hope you will stop by and grab a featured button. I would LOVE for you to put in on this actual post or at least somewhere on your blog! http://www.nap-timecreations.com/2013/03/Easter-ideas-featuring-YOU.html
ReplyDeleteFinally got the button up on my featured page. I am stuck on my mobile over the weekends (no internet at home!) so it's pretty impossible to do it until I get back to a real computer and the modern world on Monday! :)Thanks again for the feature!
DeleteYour eggs are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThat's so sweet of you to say! Thanks, Holly!
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