First Rose of Spring

Spring is my very, very favorite time of year.  I love watching the tiny little buds slowly poke their little heads from the bare wood of the trees in my yard.  I love the soft colors too.  Spring green, pale pink, robins egg blue, purple iris, daffodil yellow.  Spring means we made it through winter and all is new again.  This year there's a new pope in the Vatican.  So fitting then, that the first rose to bloom in my garden is Pope John Paul II, a white beauty with a strong, lovely fragrance.  It's the perfect bloom to jump start my favorite time of year!

Easter Craft Time!

The year is still fresh and I've been crafting my little heart out!  I've been making lots of new things, it seems there is no shortage of ideas and inspiration that fill my little mouse head, keeping me up at night, full of excitement.  One of those ideas is a cute little Easter craft that I'd like to share with you.  I've always been into recycling and when a friend was blessed with a precious little grandson, I asked if I could have any empty baby food jars she had.  I turned these little jars into a fun Easter gift that will add a bit of whimsy to any Easter basket!  Let me show you how....



Start with an empty baby food jar.  My husband likes the peaches and apricots, so even if I didn't have access to baby food jars, he said he would be willing to help me out with the project!  :))



Paint the lid an Easter color of your choice.  I made some in pink and also a minty green.  You can use a paint like the ones in the photo, that are made to work with the metal lid.  You might need 2 coats to cover the text on the lid, but be sure to allow the lid to dry between coats.  I made my hubby do it cause I have a sensitive snout! :))



Add a cute little critter to the center of the lid.  I got these sweet bunnies from Hobby Lobby in a pack of 6.  I adhered the little guy using my new favorite adhesive,  Beacon 3 in 1 Advanced Craft Glue,  I got at Michaels.  This stuff is super permanent and works on lots of surfaces! 

This part is partly up to you.  Using the same 3 in 1 glue, I smooshed some glue around the lid at the base of the bunny and poured on a little bit of Flower Soft, gently pressing it down so it would adhere better.  Now, I love Flower Soft, but it can be hard to find, so instead you could also use glitter, tiny flowers, beads, etc. whatever you want!

Mr. Bunny is starting to look pretty cute, huh?

 

Now for the inside part, which is pretty easy.  Just add some paper shred or fake grass that is available everywhere this time of year.  I got mine at Michaels and it comes in lots of different colors too.  Fill about halfway and add some candy eggs. 

 That's it!

A Sweet Little Bunny Jar of Eggs!