egg shell seedling centerpiece

What You’ll Need

• Eggs with the yolk blown out (instructions below)
• Needle and bowl
• Rectangular planter
• Florist foam
• Soil
• Ashland moss (available at craft stores)
• Fresh white Alyssum flowers
• Burlap ribbon

Let’s Do It

Prepare Egg Shells

• Start by removing the insides of your eggs, leaving behind a non-perishable outer shell
• While standing over a large bowl, take a washed, uncooked egg and use a needle to carefully poke a small hole in the top and then poke a larger hole in the bottom
• Blow through the top of the egg until all of the insides are removed
• Carefully wash your empty eggs and set aside to dry

Centerpiece

• Place floral foam inside planter and pile on a generous layer of moss
• Gently chip away at eggshells so they look like they've been freshly hatched
• Fill eggshells with soil and plant small sprigs of Alyssum
• Display the freshly planted Alyssum (in eggshells) on top of the moss
• Tie burlap ribbon around planter
  

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Bird Nest with Chocolate Eggs Recipe

Nutella bird nests with chocolate eggs recipe

what you’ll need

makes 12–15 nests

• 6 cups mini marshmallows
• 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 1/2 cup Nutella  ****can also use sunflower type butter (peanut butter)
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter *** can use sunflower butter ***
• 1 box Fiber One cereal
• 36 mini Cadbury eggs

let’s do it

• fill medium saucepan 1/3 full with water; bring to boil
• put marshmallows in medium-sized bowl and set over boiling water; stir constantly until marshmallows begin to melt
• add chocolate chips, Nutella and peanut butter to mixture; stir until completely melted and remove from heat
• add cereal immediately to mixture and combine thoroughly
• take approximately ¼ cup of mixture when cool enough to handle; mold with lightly greased hands into nest shape
• let nests harden in refrigerator for 30 minutes
• add Cadbury Mini Eggs

Origami Paper Mache Egg Centerpiece

how to create this origami paper mache egg centerpiece

what you’ll need

• Mod Podge (Matte)
• origami paper
• balloons
• craft sponge brush
• small plastic plant liner(s)

let’s do it

• blow up balloons
• cut origami paper into 1 ½ x 3 inch strips
• apply generous a coat of Mod Podge to balloon using sponge brush
• attach origami paper until 2/3 of balloon is covered
• add additional layer of Mod Podge over origami paper
• set balloon aside to dry overnight
• pop balloon and place plant liner or miniature vase inside paper mache egg
• insert small plastic plant liner to display potted flowers or small bunch of flowers within paper mache egg

All About Grandma Idea

grandma mother’s day questionnaire

What You’ll Need

• CherylStyle All About Grandma Template 
• http://www.cherylstyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/All-About-Grandma.pdf
• Printer
• Card stock
• Fine point Sharpie Pen
• Scissors
• Picture frame

Let’s Do It

• Print template
• Have children fill in the blanks
• Trim to size and frame

Gift or Shower Basket Ideas

how to create a mother’s day spa basket- wedding shower-graduation gift- baby shower basket........

CHANGE and make it a Father's Day gift too.

What You’ll Need

• A medium-sized basket
• Tissue paper or crinkle paper
• A few of mom’s favorite magazines
• Make-up remover wipes
• Yummy smelling soap
• Natural sea sponge
• Luxurious lotion
• Pretty nail polish
• Pocket tissue

Let’s Do It

• Fill basket with tissue or crinkle paper
• Place magazines in back of basket
• Carefully add other items in front with labels out
  

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DIY GARDEN MARKERS

I LOVE THIS IDEA.
NOT JUST FOR MOTHER'S DAY.
DO YOU HAVE A BRIDE-TO-BE THAT LOVES GARDENING?
A FATHER'S DAY IDEA TOO.

jewelry nickel stamping blanks DIY garden markers instructions

what you’ll need

• jewelry nickel stamping blanks found at your local craft store
• 20 gauge floral stem wire
• fine point sharpie
• colored nail polish
• wire cutters or scissors

let’s do it

• write name of herb on the jewelry nickel stamping blank using a fine point Sharpie
• paint one corners of tag with 1-2 coats of colored nail polish to add a little flair
  TIP: if you mess up with the marker or nail polish, use Goo Gone and a paper towel to wipe clean and start over
• cut floral wire to approximately 9″ using wire cutters or scissors
• sculpt wire into swirl or other fun shape
• thread stamping blank onto wire
• put marker into pot

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paint chips DIY garden markers instructions

what you’ll need

• paint chips from local hardware store or colored craft paper
• scissors
• ruler
• 20 gauge floral stem wire
• fine point Sharpie
• small hole punch

let’s do it

• cut paint chips or craft paper to approximately 1″ wide by 2 1/2″ tall
• punch hole in each corner of paint chip
• write name of herbs on paint chips with marker
  TIP: to create a more artsy garden marker, it’s fun to sketch a little picture of the herb to go along with the name
• hold floral wire in the middle with one hand
• gently bend wire over your finger with your other hand (both sides should be even length when finished)
• thread paint chips onto wire, almost up to curve
• trim wire if needed
• place in indoor herb garden

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Citrus Salt Scrub Recipe

DIY lemon citrus scrub instructions

what you’ll need

Makes (4) 3 ounce containers

• 1½ cups natural, coarse sea salt
• ¼ cup light olive oil (or almond or coconut oil)
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• ½ teaspoon fresh lemon juice  *** can use oranges, grapefruit as well ***
• 1–2 drops natural lemon essence (optional)
• 4 sealable containers

Let’s Do It

• combine oil and sea salt together (if using something other than coarse sea salt, add olive oil in small increments so the mixture isn’t oversaturated)
• add lemon zest
• add lemon juice
• add lemon essence
• fill containers and store at room temperature
• include instructions for use:  Prior to leaving shower, apply scrub all over body in circular motion and rinse well

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