Easter

Apr 01 2015

How to Make Your Own Little Easter Baskets

Author: Nadine Crozier • Discussion: No Comments
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Our cute little Easter baskets

These cute little Easter baskets, inspired by Jane Lake of All Free Crafts, were featured among our Easter ideas in last week’s blog article. And as promised here are our instructions on how to make them.

Step 1: Begin with a square piece of card. If you wish your basket to have a decorative edge, now is a good time to add this. Then divide the card into 9 equal sections as shown and fold along the lines.

Step 1

Step 1

Step 2: Cut along four of your folded lines and apply double-sided tape as shown below.

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Step 2

Step 3: Bring the end pieces from the same side up so that the corners meet each other, then fasten in place using the double-side tape. Repeat this on the other side to form the basket. Once that is done stick down the inside flaps to strengthen the sides.

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Step 3

Step 4: Take another strip of card to make the handle.  Slide it in between the side flaps and fasten it in place with a staple. You could just use double-sided tape, but I found that a staple provided a stronger join which is better for carrying heavier objects.

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Step 4

Step 5: Decorate your basket any way you wish. We gave each basket a colourful base with details on the sides of the handle which also hid the staples from view.

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Step 5

These are such neat little baskets and they are so easy to make. If you have a go at making your own we’d love to see pictures of them – either send us your photo via email or upload them to Facebook or Instagram using #cutelittleeasterbaskets.  Have a lovely Easter!

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Mar 26 2015

Little Bunnies and an Easter Egg Hunt

Author: Nadine Crozier • Discussion: No Comments

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We had a lot of fun putting this Easter party together.  We hope you’ll find some inspiration amongst these photos for your Easter celebrations.

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These cute little baskets were super easy to make.

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I liked the idea of having a defined child-sized entrance way. The handmade paper bunting was perfect for this.

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Sometimes an overgrown garden is a Stylist’s dream.

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Dotted along the pathway were the bunnies guarding their nests of eggs, ready for the children to visit.

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The bunnies and other characters were crafted from white cardstock and coloured paper accents.

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The pathway led to a little table that was set for a special morning tea.

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To set the party scene we hung a handmade ‘Happy Easter’ bunting banner and then set the table to match.

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Instead of serving Hot Cross Buns, we thought we’d have a go at making some Hot Cross Bun cupcakes. Oh, so yummy!

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As an additional ‘take home’ gift we put together these cute ‘little bunnies in a nest’ inside glass cupcake domes.

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Check back next week to learn how to make these lovely little baskets.

 

All the best for your Easter preparations.

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Mar 19 2015

A Fresh Look At Hot Cross Buns

Author: Nadine Crozier • Discussion: No Comments

With Easter just around the corner I have been on the hunt again for some great Easter ideas. Many of these you can see on our Pinterest page, click here if you want to have a nosey.  For me every celebration has it’s essential things and if those things are missing I find myself questioning whether that celebration ever really happened.  For example Christmas needs decorations and family, birthdays must have a cake and for Easter it is Hot Cross Buns (and maybe Easter eggs).  I love a good Hot Cross Bun.  The aroma of the spices bring back happy childhood memories and all the good feelings of being on holiday – so you can imagine my excitement when I saw all these wonderful ideas that take Hot Cross Buns beyond the toast then butter.

Hot Cross Bun Cupcakes

Yummy Hot Cross Bun Cupcakes – much quicker to make because you don’t have to wait for the dough to rise.

As seen on: BBC Good Food

 

Hot Cross Bun, Pear and Toffee Trifle

These Hot Cross Bun, Pear and Toffee Trifles look mouth-watering. This is one I’m going to have to try.

As seen on: Woolworths.co.za

 

Microwave Hot Cross Bun in a Mug

Microwave Hot Cross Bun in a Mug. Now you can have them any time – quick and easy.

As seen on: losebabyweight

 

Hot Cross Bun Loaf

Hot Cross Bun Loaf – instead of making the dough into buns, here they roll it with a tasty filling inside. Yum, yum.

As seen on: Williams-Sonoma

 

Hot Cross Bun - Bread and Butter Pudding

This is a great way to use up any leftover Hot Cross Buns after Easter. But I’m not sure I can wait that long. Definitely another ‘must try’.

As seen on: Amuse Your Bouche

 

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Apr 09 2014

Some Super Ideas for Celebrating Easter

Author: Nadine Crozier • Discussion: No Comments

Easter is sneaking up fast on us again.  This is another of my most favourite holidays, so I’ve been out looking for some exciting ideas for our family’s celebrations.

Flower Arrangments in Eggshells

Such a simple yet sweet idea to bring a touch of Easter into your home.

As Seen On: Martha Stewart.com

 

Easter Table Setting

I love this table setting by Boxwood Clippings. It has a rustic elegance about it with the little nest, paper doily and coffee filters. Brilliant!

As Seen On: Boxwood Clippings

 

Daffodil Candy Cups

Not only is this a great craft idea to do with the family, its also a great option for those who have allergies that stop them from eating chocolate.

As Seen On:  Martha Stewart.com

The Easter Story

What a beautiful way to keep the true story of Easter central to the holiday. Aimee from ‘It’s Overflowing’, offers the template for this as a free printable on her website. I absolutely love it!

As Seen On: It’s Overflowing

 

Egg Votive

Another fantastic idea from Martha Stewart.com

As Seen On: Martha Stewart.com

Hot Cross Buns

I just can’t imagine having Easter without Hot Cross Buns. Why not try making your own, maybe hunt out the old family recipe or give this one a try.

As Seen On: Spoonful

Chocolate Easter Egg Nests

A fun gift idea or maybe an activity for the family.
Mmmm, I would like to try stirring one into a nice mug of hot chocolate.

As Seen On: Life and Kitchen

If you have any Easter craft ideas, favourite Easter recipes or Easter decorations that you’d like to share, we’d love to hear from you.  Just share your ideas in the comments below or send us an email.  Happy Easter everyone!