Spring Egg Tree
I'm so ready for Spring! This winter in Texas has been full of up and down weather swings, but finally I think I see Spring on the horizon.
I love making gifts, and Easter is no exception. I made this cute Spring floral tree for my sister. She loves Easter so much and I thought this would be the perfect accent to some pastel flowers and ribbons she has used on her other decorations.
The tree is easy to make, takes just a few minutes with a trusty "lo-temp" glue gun and some basic supplies. And of course, the finishing touch with beautiful Gwen Studios™ Grosgrain ribbon makes it just perfect.
Follow these simple instructions to make your own Spring floral tree.
Supplies Needed:
Gwen Studios™ 5/8" Yellow, Light Blue and Pink Grosgrain Ribbon
Gwen Sutdios™ Light Blue 1 1/2" Light Blue Grosgrain Ribbon
6" Foam Cone
Green Moss
Pink Silk Flowers
Greenery
Floral Wire
Lo-Temp Glue Gun
Assorted Foam Glitter Eggs (Large and Medium)
Tin or Ceramic Container
Toothpicks
Instructions:
1. Glue Green Moss around the foam cone. Insert toothpick into foam glitter egg, the insert other end of toothpick into foam cone. Space larger eggs at bottom of cone and smaller eggs toward top.
2. Glue greenery among eggs. Wire two loops of Pink ribbon at bottom, then glue among eggs. Tie Yellow and Blue ribbon bows, then glue among eggs and greenery.
3. Fill in any empty areas on the cone with Pink silk flowers.
4. Nestle cone in a tin or ceramic container, hot glue to secure. If necessary, fill container with floral foam and glue cone to top of floral foam. My cone fit perfectly in the top of my floral tin.
5. Tie a bow of 1 1/2" Light Blue ribbon, then glue at top edge of container and bottom edge of cone.
I love the way this tree turned out! I'm planning on making more, but using teacups as the container. I'll tie some extra Gwen Studios™ ribbons on the handles. They'll make fun gifts for some special friends.
If you would like to see more projects for Easter using Gwen Studios™ ribbon, I have a project feature in the upcoming Spring Issue of Bella Crafts Magazine. The projects are a perfect compliment to this tree. I'll edit this article with a link when the issue publishes so you can download a FREE Issue of the magazine!
Some of my designing friends have done some lovely projects with Gwen Studios™ ribbon as well. Be sure to check out their projects on Designer Crafts Connection.
Until then, Happy Crafting and HAPPY SPRING!
Jean
