Trash to Treasure Tuesday--The Spring Edition

Happy Spring Everyone! I am excited to be here today on Kimm's fabulous site! My name is Stephanie and I am the girl most likely to be found over at Somewhat Simple!

I am coming to you all the way from sunny AZ. Sorry to the rest of you still covered in snow- you can all laugh at me in July when the weather is "less than perfect" here. (Do you like how I am trying to stay positive about what I used to call "Tell-me-again-why-I-moved-here heat"?- It's all in the attitude, right?) Spring in Arizona is like the down-hill sprint to hot summers that I dread so much, so I try to prolong this bright and cheery season and what better way to do that than by making some fun spring crafts?!  Lets get started!

I bought this wreath last year on clearance:

and the reason it was on clearance was because up close, a lot of the eggs looked like this:

Some might call it character, some might call it trash, I call it a makeover waiting to happen!

So I took apart this wreath, saving the wreath itself for another project and setting aside the foam eggs it came with til I knew better what to do with them...

...and then I saw this cute idea in Family Circle Magazine:

GLITTER EGGS!!! PERFECT!!!

I decided to make a day of egg decorating with the kids. What kid doesn't love glue and glitter, right?

And this couldn't be easier!

MATERIALS NEEDED:

Egg, glitter, double sided tape (or glue) and a plate to help contain the glitter- but really, the glitter ends up everywhere after the kids get done, so whatever!

STEP ONE:

Wrap your tape around your egg.

STEP TWO:

Roll your egg around in the glitter. If you are doing multiple colors, start with the darkest color first. Tap your egg a few times to get the glitter off. I learned with Styrofoam eggs you need to physically dust the glitter off with your pointer finger.

STEP THREE:

Add more colors. I went in a straight-lined pattern, but the kids were doing zig zags and cross overs and I liked theirs better!

Or you can do an all-over color by using a glue stick, like these. (Better for little kids- they like using glue and get less frustrated!)

So once you are done...

...put all your eggs in a cute glass vase or bowl!

We made several varieties, using fabric, Washi Tape and other fun embellishments, but you'll have to check out those ideas on somewhat simple.com! Stop by and say hello! There is something new each and every day- recipes, crafts, spotlights and more! If you come tomorrow, you can join our online link party that I host each Thursday. Consider yourself personally invited!

Kimm, thanks for having me as your guest today! You'll need to come post on my site soon!
Have a great Wednesday everyone!

Trash to Treasure Tuesday Participants

1. Patrice@lemontreecreations:Numbered Picture Hooks 2. let's party @ SR&R 3. let's party @ SR&R 4. Coun try Easter Carrots @ Sparta Savings 5. Jute Cardboard Letter @ Strictly Homemade 6. GW Lamp Revamp @ Sabby In Suburbia 7. Before Pictures @ Airstream Memories 8. Dollar Store Bunny@ Cheap Chic Home 9. DIY Spring topiary! 10. Rocking Triceratops @ Calamity Anne's Adventures 11. Yard Sale Settee @ la maison LaFortune 12. Chest Makeover Ron Style @ junkblossoms 13. Liz @ IGTBH (silhouette tutorial) 14. New Purse from an Old Jacket @ Remodelaholic 15. Upcycled Jewelry @ Second Street 16. Letters for Girls Wall 17. 1 fabric, 3 decorations 18. wedding on a budget 19. Sherry@The Charm of Home-Basket 20. Spring has sprung blocks 21. Trio of Cute Easy Crafts & Talented Tuesday 22. General Conference Packet @ somewhat simple 23. Making It Bright and Springy Indoors 24. Making It Bright and Springy Indoors 25. A Family Chart, Featuring Family Faces! 26. Bookshelves Built For a Toddler 27. Sweet (and cheap) Wall Decals 28. Coat rack@ Back at the Hive 29. Fun Name Blocks for your kiddos!! 30. Office Re-do @ creativejuicestudios 31. Upcycle your frames to chalkboards! 32. Goodwill find gets a driftwood feel @ Quarry Orchard 33. Whitewashed crate storage: rescued & revamped 34. How To:Felt Flower Paper Mache Easter Basket 35. Andy @ Poppies at Play 36. Mod Podge Chord Chart {My Backyard Eden} 37. Palm Cross for Mom @theSingleNester 38. Beach Bag from Dollar Store Items! 39. Turquoise Easter Basket 40. DIY headboard with Tutorial @ ALL THINGS THRIFTY

41. DIY VASES FOR 1ST SPRING CLIPPINGS @ TESOROFINO.COM 42. Domestic diva apron 43. weatherproof sports blanket 44. pier 1 lettered ball knock off 45. Dream- A Wish Your Heart Makes - Punkin Seed Productions 46. Recycled SWEATER VASE 47. Candlestick Nest Eggs 48. AN OREGON COTTAGE (room makeover video!) 49. Kindall 50. gail@mrl fleur-de-lis on beadboard 51. Debra @ Bungalow, Spring decorating 52. Small Tote from Placemat 53. Reupholstered 4 Kitchen Chairs for $1.25 ea. w/Blk & White polka dot material 54. B*tchin' Bench @ Rob;s World 55. Jute Map Frame {My Backyard Eden} 56. Easter Art Tutorial @ Dittle Dattle 57. Soup Can Candles 58. Giggles Galore 59. **chunky FRAMED BUILDER MIRROR** @ {show & tell} 60. Crochet Art 4 U @ Meet Virginia! Hurry!! 61. pottery barn inspired 62. Cute Booties, Necklace, & Blocks @ Meet Virginia!! 63. Turquoise Fleur 64. **Savvy Chic Home- Fun Kitchen*** 65. Numbered Canisters 66. CHILDS KEEPSAKE BOX 67. Goodwill and the $ Store 68. Drawer Pull Jewelry Organizer ~Thrifty & Chic 69. My Frugal Lifestyle {How to Make Spray n' Wash} 70. Burlap Bunny 71. Tutu Leggings 72. metal art 73. Apothecary Jars @ Bluefamilyscene 74. Decorating Addiction 75. Apothecary Jars @ Bluefamilyscene 76. A hand-me-down living room redone 77. Antique metal sign DIY peppertowne.com 78. Bottle Cap necklace tutorial 79. Living Room Tables Makeover@TheThriftress 80. leftovers...decoratively speaking

81. Kara (Cute & Functional Parenting Tip) 82. Lamp Post Bird Feeder 83. Junk-le-Bell Angel@kimmykats 84. Persnickety Peacock's Office Reveal 85. White Distressed Tables Reveal @ Perfectly Imperfect *GIVEAWAY* 86. Antique Glazed Wall Sconce@ Cheaplikeabirdie 87. ~baby's first year block 88. Perfect Baby Gift & Tassels (Creations From My Heart) 89. Black Bird Lamp 90. make a beautiful plant container 91. crafting with cans 92. magnets from junk 93. beautiful updated gumball machine 94. making do 95. cheap easy Easter decor 96. update your knife block 97. Trash to treasure Lampshade...LITERALLY!!! 98. All Things Heart and Home~Craft Room Re-Do!!! 99. Crafty (and Cheap) Unique Cake Stands and a Recipe For Lemon Blossoms ! 100. gail's working on a waterfall vanity with bad veneer 101. 4 Furniture Transformations by Primitive & Proper 102. Burlap and Fabric Flower Wreath 103. Amber: Living Room Reading Nook 104. Vintage Bench Seat gets STRIPES 105. Trash 2 Treasure Decorating - Giant Neon Letters 106. "Anthro" inspired Flower garland @HarriganHowdy 107. VINTAGE INSPIRED COASTERS...Jane @ Finding Fabulous 108. waterfall vanity w/bad veneer repurposed into desk 109. Quick Fancy Plastic Eggs (kidoozy) 110. Peanut Butter Eggs 111. Cheap Personalized plate 112. Scrabble letter magnets 113. AbigailsCraftsHowto - PET bottle kokeshi 114. Table makeover and message board 115. My Jewelery Cabinet Makeover 116. Mason Jar Lantern 117. THe New Black 118. Gift Wrap Closet @ Dittle Dattle

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