Divine Party Concepts» Easter http://divinepartyconcepts.com Party Ideas and Party Planning Wed, 23 May 2012 12:59:34 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Spring Egg Centerpiece http://divinepartyconcepts.com/2012/04/09/spring-egg-centerpiece/ http://divinepartyconcepts.com/2012/04/09/spring-egg-centerpiece/#comments Mon, 09 Apr 2012 15:12:49 +0000 admin http://divinepartyconcepts.com/?p=4747 Do you have left over decorated eggs from Easter?  Here is a great centerpiece that you can make for the spring and use the eggs that you already have!

Photo from Better Homes and Gardens

]]> http://divinepartyconcepts.com/2012/04/09/spring-egg-centerpiece/feed/ 1 Decorating Easter Eggs http://divinepartyconcepts.com/2012/04/06/decorating-easter-eggs/ http://divinepartyconcepts.com/2012/04/06/decorating-easter-eggs/#comments Fri, 06 Apr 2012 13:13:48 +0000 admin http://divinepartyconcepts.com/?p=4733 [Read On] ]]> Easter eggs are not just dyed different colors anymore!  There are so many creative ways to decorate your eggs.  You can get very elaborate with your decorations or you can keep it more simple for the kids to do.  Here are some fun ideas for you to do before Easter.

  

Alisa Burke has some great everyday ways to decorate eggs like using bubble wrap, q-tips and sharpie pens.

Family Fun shares a great way to use crayons to decorate eggs.

Chalkboard paint eggs are great fun for kids that like to draw and decorate over and over again.

Urban Comfort has some creative ways to make patterned eggs using fabric, lace and cloth.

I am looking forward to using this idea from Real Simple this year.  Wrap rubber bands around the eggs to create fun patterns as you dye them.

Enjoy your time creating your eggs and I hope that everyone has a wonderful Easter weekend!

]]> http://divinepartyconcepts.com/2012/04/06/decorating-easter-eggs/feed/ 0 Easter Candy “Spirits” http://divinepartyconcepts.com/2012/04/04/easter-candy-spirits/ http://divinepartyconcepts.com/2012/04/04/easter-candy-spirits/#comments Wed, 04 Apr 2012 18:12:55 +0000 admin http://divinepartyconcepts.com/?p=4721 [Read On] ]]> Whether you are planning an Easter breakfast, brunch or dinner, you can add to the celebration with these Easter candy cocktails.  These recipes all use traditional Easter candy but it also might be great to buy them on sale after Easter and use them for a nice Spring drink.

Jelly Bean Martini

Cadbury Egg Martini

Peeps Martini

Peeps Stuffed Jello Shot

Tequila Peeprise

]]> http://divinepartyconcepts.com/2012/04/04/easter-candy-spirits/feed/ 1 Deviled Eggs – Add to the Easter Tradition http://divinepartyconcepts.com/2012/04/03/deviled-eggs-add-to-the-easter-tradition/ http://divinepartyconcepts.com/2012/04/03/deviled-eggs-add-to-the-easter-tradition/#comments Tue, 03 Apr 2012 14:35:24 +0000 admin http://divinepartyconcepts.com/?p=4712 [Read On] ]]> Deviled eggs are a classic dish to serve for Easter but if you are getting tired of making traditional deviled eggs then try some of these great ideas to give your guests a classic but new treat to eat.

Avocado Deviled Eggs; Sauteed Mediterranean Deviled Eggs; Deviled Eggs with Shrimp; Jello Easter Eggs; Crab Salad-Stuffed Eggs; Deviled Eggs with Goat Cheese and Salmon

Be sure to check out these Cute Deviled Eggs too!

]]> http://divinepartyconcepts.com/2012/04/03/deviled-eggs-add-to-the-easter-tradition/feed/ 2 Easter Mason Jars http://divinepartyconcepts.com/2012/03/28/4692/ http://divinepartyconcepts.com/2012/03/28/4692/#comments Wed, 28 Mar 2012 13:29:41 +0000 admin http://divinepartyconcepts.com/?p=4692 [Read On] ]]> Mason jars have been very popular for so many uses so why not use them for Easter!  If you have mason jars at home, here are some great ways to use them for Easter.

Make an Easter Tie-Dye Cake-in-a-Jar via Babble.

A great Easter centerpiece using spray painted mason jars from The CSI project.

Cookies in a jar from Sweetopia via The Tom Kat Studio.

A pretty pastel chandelier via Etsy.

Mason jar Easter baskets via A Bit of Sunshine

Bunny Brownies in a Jar via No Fuss Fabulous

]]> http://divinepartyconcepts.com/2012/03/28/4692/feed/ 2 DIY Easter Egg Garland http://divinepartyconcepts.com/2012/03/27/diy-easter-egg-garland/ http://divinepartyconcepts.com/2012/03/27/diy-easter-egg-garland/#comments Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:57:33 +0000 admin http://divinepartyconcepts.com/?p=4680 [Read On] ]]> I have a quick and easy Easter project for you today.  I made Easter egg garland for my stairs and it only cost $6.00.  I purchased these great plastic speckled eggs from Hobby Lobby and used some burlap and ribbon that I already had in my craft closet.  Most plastic eggs have small holes already in the top and bottom so I simply make the hole a little larger and started pushing the ribbon through the holes.  I tied a knot in the end eggs so they would not move and that’s it!  I hung the egg garland on my stairs and made three burlap bows along the staircase.

That’s it!!!  Now you have some easy and affordable decoration for Easter.  This garland would also be great to hang on a mantel, on a dessert table or on the front porch!

Have fun!

 

 

]]> http://divinepartyconcepts.com/2012/03/27/diy-easter-egg-garland/feed/ 1 Easter Lilies Backdrop http://divinepartyconcepts.com/2012/03/22/easter-lilies-backdrop/ http://divinepartyconcepts.com/2012/03/22/easter-lilies-backdrop/#comments Thu, 22 Mar 2012 18:02:38 +0000 admin http://divinepartyconcepts.com/?p=4661 With Easter coming up, I thought this backdrop would be beautiful to use at a wedding, bridal shower or Easter brunch!

Simply hang Easter lilies on fishing line to create this beautiful backdrop!

Image from Martha Stewart

]]> http://divinepartyconcepts.com/2012/03/22/easter-lilies-backdrop/feed/ 1 Make an Easter Flower Basket http://divinepartyconcepts.com/2012/03/19/make-an-easter-flower-basket/ http://divinepartyconcepts.com/2012/03/19/make-an-easter-flower-basket/#comments Mon, 19 Mar 2012 12:42:05 +0000 admin http://divinepartyconcepts.com/?p=4624 With Easter around the corner, here is an easy and pretty craft that you can use to set out as decor.

Dress up a plain basket with flowers or leafs for a great centerpiece for Easter like these from All Game In.

]]> http://divinepartyconcepts.com/2012/03/19/make-an-easter-flower-basket/feed/ 1 DIY Fringe Chandelier http://divinepartyconcepts.com/2011/04/22/diy-fringe-chandelier/ http://divinepartyconcepts.com/2011/04/22/diy-fringe-chandelier/#comments Fri, 22 Apr 2011 12:47:09 +0000 admin http://divinepartyconcepts.com/?p=3505 [Read On] ]]> Here is a great idea to make a fringe chandelier from Lauren Elise found via The Knotty Bride. This would be great for Easter, an outdoor celebration or a baby or bridal shower.

Here are the instructions from Lauren Elise:

Materials ::

○ embroidery hoop

○ needle-nose pliers

○ tacky glue

○ binder clips

○ tissue paper in 2 colors (I used a pack of 12 sheets per color)

○ jute twine

○ x-acto knife & metal edge ruler (optional)

○ fringe scissors (Martha Stewart makes a great pair)

○ velvet ribbon

Directions ::

○ Separate the two pieces of an embroidery hoop.  Use needle-nose pliers to flatten (as best you can) the two metal clasps on the outer ring {image A}.  Put tacky glue on the inner ring {image B} and then bring the two rings together.  Use binder clips to hold in place {image C} so that the glue can dry.  Let the hoop sit for 15-20 minutes and then remove the clips.

○ Spread a single sheet of tissue paper out flat on your work surface.  Put tacky glue along the outer edge of the embroidery hoop.  Glue the longer edge of the tissue paper to the outer edge of the hoop, wrapping the paper along the hoop’s entire circumference {image D}.  This will form a cylindrical funnel shape.

○ Cut a piece of jute twine.  Vary the length based on how far down you would like the chandelier to hang.  Punch a small hole through the tissue paper, pass the jute twine through it, and then tie the twine in a knot {image E}.  Do this on the opposite side of the hoop also.  Now the chandelier can hang from the twine {image F}.

○ Take a piece of tissue paper of the opposite color and glue along the circumference of the hoop, just like you did before {image G}.  You now have two pieces of tissue paper, of the same length, hanging from the hoop.  Do not worry if your tissue paper does not wrap around the entire hoop.

○ Take two pieces of tissue paper, one of each color, and cut 1.5” off of the shorter edge {image H}.  Use a little bit of glue to adhere the two colors of tissue paper together {image I} and then glue the set of paper to the embroidery hoop, the same way you did in the previous steps.  I varied the color of each layer, switching between the yellow and white.  Cut each layer 1.5” shorter than the layer before it to create the desired striped look.

○ Complete all of the layers of your chandelier (I did 10 layers) {image J}.  Then take your fringe scissors and start cutting the bottoms of each layer {image K}.  Don’t worry about cutting perfectly, mistakes will not be noticeable in the end.  Continue cutting all of your layers {image L}.  When you have finished with the cutting {image M}, glue a piece of velvet ribbon along the top of the chandelier to give it a more polished look {image N}.

]]> http://divinepartyconcepts.com/2011/04/22/diy-fringe-chandelier/feed/ 2 Cute Easter Breakfast Recipes http://divinepartyconcepts.com/2011/04/21/cute-easter-breakfast-recipes/ http://divinepartyconcepts.com/2011/04/21/cute-easter-breakfast-recipes/#comments Thu, 21 Apr 2011 14:49:38 +0000 admin http://divinepartyconcepts.com/?p=3499 Start Easter morning out with a fun and delicious breakfast.  Here are some recipes that will make everyone smile as they start the day!

Easter Egg in the Nest

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