Create An Easter Candy Centerpiece

For spring and Easter this year, I wanted to try the simple craft of a candy-filled vase.  Florists have used the 2 vase technique for years.  Get a clear glass vase that is wide and tall enough to hold a smaller vase.  Then fill the area between the 2 glass walls with candy.  You can use jelly beans, candy corn in fall, or pastel mints for Easter and spring.  I bought a simple glass vase and pastel mints at Dollar Tree.  I added a plastic glass for the insert.

 

 

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Happy Easter Tablescape

I’ve been enjoying my new wall art, Happy Easter, one of my printables.  It’s so bright and cheerful.  I put it in a vintage frame and placed it in the dining area. It reminded me of the spring paper plates from Dollar Tree, and I added one plate to each side of the print.  I cut out a few butterflies and the center of the place design for the top of the frame.

 

 

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DIY Lace Teddy Bear Runner From Place Mats

Once a year a large community of townhouses owned by seniors holds a thrift sale in their activities center to raise money for activities. The huge room is filled with tables of items, items on the walls, furniture, etc. on the floors. It even spills out the door and on the lawn.  It’s a very popular event and crowds show up including dealers.  For one Friday in February my friend and I set aside time at 8 am to be there when the doors open.  We go back Saturday morning to browse the leftovers now at half off.  This year we got a great haul of goodies for low prices.

 

 

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