"There's nothing in a caterpillar that tells you its going to be a butterfly" - Buckminster Fuller
Here is a project that will cost you below (or very close to )$10 and will make quite the statement!
It all started at the DollarTree...of course! (FYI - I have no affiliation with them and am not getting paid from them to give these ideas. In fact, they probably have no idea about how much I talk about them. I am just a budget conscious mom who loves to do crafts while staying in the family budget) I came across an oval potting tin and knew that I could decorate it with paper or fabric to make it much more adorable. My next issue? What to use a decorated tin for? I chose to do an Easter Bouquet, but you could get the kids involved and decorate it for a personalized Easter basket, put some planting materials in it and give it as a gift basket, use it as some spring decor in the house, organize and separate toys, etc. Get creative and think outside of the box!
Let me tell you where I got the materials and how much it will cost you. You might even already have a majority of the materials needed!
MATERIALS:
Tin - $1 DollarTree (DT)
Floral Styrofoam - $1 DT
Butterfly Stickers - $1 DT
Easter Shreddings - $1 DT
Paper (6 coordinating sheets) $1 DT
Chocolate Bunny $1 DT
Wooden skewers $1 DT
Popsicle Sticks - Recycled , but can get for $1 at DT
The brown/pink ribbon, stickers for 'Happy Easter', and the round wooden beads are the only things I did not get there. I had these items already, but they probably wouldn't cost you more than $5 all together. Plus most of these items came in bulk so you are able to make more than one for this price! Can you believe that I found that paper at the DollarTree? Who knew!
If you have any questions about the How-To on this one just let me know! It was basically just cutting and gluing...easy for adults, children, and the not-so-crafty-but-wish-I-were people out there!
Be inspired, get creative, and have fun!
