Spring/Easter Ideas and Inspiration: Carrots

Though it doesn't feel like Spring yet here, I am getting the itch for Spring cleaning! I have spent all week between rearranging rooms and being sick :( boo! It's hard to believe that Christmas wasn't last week! So I guess we better start thinking about Spring and Easter (if you celebrate)!

Here are some carrot ideas/inspiration to get your creative juices flowing!

Transform chocolate dipped pretzels & crushed cookies into "bunny food"! Source and tutorial

Turn wooden prop eggs (or even hard boiled eggs!) into "carrots" using some felt! These would be adorable in some cookie "dirt"! Source and tutorial  (buy wooden eggs here - link)

What could be more fun than pulling a strawberry "carrot" from your cupcake? Talk about a 2 for 1 dessert! Source and tutorial

















 

Easter (or planting party) ideas - Carrots!

WOOT! We just got notice we get out of work early tomorrow! Excited to have the extra time! Everyone that is celebrating, ready for this weekend? I know our stores have been PACKED the past few days - guess everyone is a bit behind!

Super cute idea - make modeling chocolate cupcake wrappers to make your "carrot cupcakes" look like they are growing out of the "dirt" and ready for picking! Source and tutorial

Using icecream cones, you can create these pick-able carrots cupcakes! Source and tutorial

Also using icecream cones, you can create these fun candy holders! Source and tutorial

Everyone loves rice krispy treats! Follow this tutorial to make them into fun carrots! Source and tutorial

More Easter inspiration!

Are you guys experiencing snow too?! Not helping my over 8 month pregnant body want to move! Trying to really focus on getting stuff ready for our new arrival! Thanks for putting up with my limited posting schedule!

I have seen a lot of egg decorating techniques, but this one was new to me and super cute! Sprinkle coated eggs! So pretty! Source and tutorial

How fun is this idea?! Simple craft paper turns these stools into bunnies! Stash this idea away for other themes like zoo - you could put different animal tails! Source

 If you are a wreath for the season/holiday person - this sweet little bunny wreath is on the must list! Source


















 

More Easter! - more bunnies!

I took a well deserved day off today! WOOT! Me and the hubby drove out of town to attend a baby consignment expo - what a bust! I was shocked at the prices! I mean 2/3 the price of a new item for a well-loved used one, hmmm... we'll pass! We'll stick to local garage sales lol. It was still a nice day out even though it was snowing at the beginning of the day!  COME ON SPRING ALREADY!

... Anyone else not realize Easter was so early this year?! Here's some more inspiration!

How cute are these bunny butts?! Super cute! Pretzels with icing and a marshmallow -easy enough for everyone! Source and tutorial

These are such a fun idea for gifting! You can really apply this idea to any theme.  Plastic item, mason jars and spray paint! Source and tutorial

Download these bunny templates and use as menu cards, place cards or art activity for the kids! A white carnation, cotton or tuft of tulle would make an adorable tail! Source and download

Now on to Easter! ...bunny inspiration!

Now that we have St. Patty's behind, it's time to kick into Easter gear! Though it still feels like Christmas weather here! It even flurried today! WTH?! So not ok!

How adorable are these oreo cake pop bunnies!? Perfect for the basket or give in a gift-wrapped box!  Source and tutorial

If you are feeling a bit overwhelmed by the first example, try these guys that start with a lindt truffle! Source and tutorial

Another half-homemade bunny...Guess what these fun little bunny faces are made out of?! Nutter butters! I would love to see a cute photo-op with everyone holding theirs up! Source and tutorial











 

Last time for Easter ideas/inspiration - Rustic!

How is it almost Easter already?! Hope everyone has something great planned for the long weekend (even if you aren't celebrating!) We are going to get our SHOPPING on! WOOT! Comfy sneakers, check, wallet, check!

 Here is some last minute ideas to Frost your Easter! Don't miss my Easter project pin board for more ideas! HERE

Go rustic (my fav!) with your setup! Lots of moss, daffodils and other natural elements can be a beautiful backdrop for Easter dinner (or a Garden party!) Source 

Place different colored eggs in rustic baskets, tied off with herbs and twine! Inexpensive and beautiful! Source

Rustic doesn't mean you can't be whimsical! Have some fun! little hens or chickens around - add some candy or chocolate eggs and flowers - instant centerpiece! Source

Do your napkins up like bunnies and stick a branch of Pussy Willows - so sweet! Source and tutorial















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Have you peep my Spring e-mag yet?! Did you read the geocaching bday party?! Don't know what geocaching is? Don't miss out on pics, inspiration and free downloads! Read all about it - HERE

More Easter inspiration: Eggs!

Who doesn't love eggs?! Even if you don't celebrate the holiday, we all can agree that eggs ROCK! Ok, now I want to go make deviled eggs! YUM!!!!

Here are a few ways to Frost your eggs this year! Don't forget about this older, but still Fresh!, Frosting for Easter (here)

Ok, these egg "geodes" are TOTALLY getting done when my stepson visits for the summer! How beautiful are these?! Source and tutorial

Speaking of deviled eggs... you can die them pretty pastels (great idea for a shower too!) ...ok I am REALLY craving them now! Source and tutorial

Make your eggs fun with stick on flowers! You can make the 3D with painting leaves on then gluing/sticking on flowers! They look adorable on these candle sticks too! Source: Old Martha mag

...and who says you have to go with colors?! Go for gold baby!  (or silver, bronze, etc)...p.s. these are CHOCOLATE! WOOT! Source and tutorial













 

Moving on to Easter! Party ideas and inspiration! Bunnies!

Can you believe we are already moving on to Spring themes?! Thank goodness we are out of winter! WOOT!

Here are some ideas and inspiration to Frost your Easter celebration! And some fun inspiration you can modify to use in other themes if you don't celebrate Easter!

How stinkin' cute is this bunny cookie banner?! You could definitely do this for many different themes! Super cute AND edible!! Source and tutorial

How cute are this mini bunny cookies?! Sign me up for a cup full! Think about how you could shrink down your party theme into bite sized yummy-ness! Source

You can't not love a dressed up lolli! Great favor to send the kids to school with! Source and tutorial/download

I know you just said "awww" out loud, didn't you ;o)  Great art project or perfect favor bag! Source and tutorial

These have ADORABLE fronts too... but I wanted to show the pic of how darn cute they were from the back! Do you see that tail?!? So if you aren't a cookie artist, just make the ears plain! They are so cute just like this! Source and tutorial

More Easter ideas/inspiration: Bunnies!

Keeping with inspiring those planning an Easter celebration... today's focus - Bunnies!!!

Still a few days left if you make this one tomorrow! Bunny kisses countdown! Source and tutorial

 Super adorable and easy favor! Marshmallows become bunny tails! Source and download

A few mini donuts and marshmallows make the perfect bunny topper for a cupcake! Source and tutorial

Have you seen these yet?! I so want to find time to make some for my co-workers! SUCH a fantastic idea! Source and tutorial

Ice cream, marshmallows and cookie crumbs make silly fun bunny butts heehee... don't forget your edible markers (here) to draw on the feet... Source and tutorial