Easter Gift Ideas

I am excited today as I have the first of a new series of guest posts by one of my new blog contributors Nicole from Pretty and Print.  Nicole will be popping in every 4 to 6 weeks to share with us some great printable and paper inspiration and she kicks off today with a fabulous post about cute Easter Packaging.

Nicole says ...

Well it’s that time of year where bunnies are the talk of the  town and what could be cuter or fluffier than bunny tails, also a nice alternative to chocolate eggs!

So here are a few “Bunny Tail” themed packaging and paper craft ideas, ideal for some easter holiday fun, class gifts or party favours.
Easy and simple to prepare all you need is some sweet treats, a small jar or cello bag and a fun printable.


To make your own origami bunny you can view a great video tutorial at here


You can find the skinny cello bags, mini apothecary jars and chocolate beans in the Sweet Style Store
Printable's all available from Pretty and Print

About Nicole...
Nicole Hanna is the owner, designer & paper whisperer behind Pretty & Print, which combines my love of pretty paper, printables, craft and all things design. Please pop by and visit me on Facebook to discover more paper inspiration, printables and creations.

You can find Nicole on Facebook here


Leanne

Additions to Fern's Room...

There were a couple of recent additions to Fern's big-girl room last week that I thought I'd share with you today... coupled with my guilt at neglecting the kids' bedrooms over the last 12 months while I've been busy setting up my business and inspired by the pretty girl's bedroom I shared with you the other day, I decided it was time to start redecorating my daughter's little space!

It started when I bought this piece on a whim...


I was driving past Preston Hunter Interiors and was having a little bo-peep through the window when I spied this little cane and wood side table... it's up cycled and vintage, it was half price and I luuuuuuuuuurve it. Done!

My daughter previously had an even more vintage side table that was more than a little wobbly and in desperate need of a revamp. That one is moving to my 'get round to it one day' pile! This one boasts a drawer, space to hold books and toys and can be painted any manner of fun colours; Im thinking turquoise once I tire of the white gloss!

But when we installed the table I realised Fern needed a little light for next to her bed. I looked online and considered one from fellow Madeit seller Lulu's Lamps. Her lamp shades are handmade and divine but I couldn't find quite the fabric I was after, so I decided to make my own.

I found a base and shade at good old Kmart for a whopping $15:



Then Fern and I went to a couple of fabric stores and chose this fabric:


... and then we made this with it:




... loving that the whole thing cost about $20 so when we tire of the fabric or when Elliott breaks it ;) it is easily replaceable! 

So now that wall of Fern's looks like this:



... and Fern and I are happy! So pretty. But I have other plans for my daughter's room in the pipeline, so stay tuned, folks!  

Did you get up to any DIY over the weekend that was? 

Chocolate Nests

Molly's chocolate nest
On Friday I had the day off from work and my little niece Molly, who turns three in August, came over to make chocolate nests. I, of course, melted the chocolate for her but the rest she did pretty much by herself: an easy no-bake cake to make!


Inside my baking cupboard
We had so much fun and she loved making the nests, especially adding the sprinkles which she got to choose from Auntie Torie's baking cupboard!

Chocolate Easter nests (makes 12 nests)
  • 100g milk chocolate
  • 75g cornflakes
  • 250g Mini Eggs
  • Sprinkles

  1. Melt chocolate in microwave on low power for about 1-2 minutes (the exact amount of time needed will depend on the type of chocolate being used so remove and stir the chocolate every so often to ensure it heats evenly).
  2. Once the chocolate is melted, remove from microwave and gradually pour into bowl of cornflakes.
  3. Stir chocolate and cornflakes until the cornflakes are completely covered in chocolate.
  4. Spoon mixture into cases and make a hole in the center.
  5. Add sprinkles.
  6. Fill hole with mini eggs and leave to set.

Molly stirring the cornflakes and chocolate
Molly making chocolate nests
Adding sprinkles
Molly adding the Mini Eggs to the chocolate nests

Have a sweet day!

the moon tonight



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