Take a Break: Make an Easter Tree

Even though Easter is less than a week away, there is still time to make a “tree.” It’s up to you whether you want to have a small tree to decorate a table or use one that’s in the yard.

 

If you opt for a table décor, just look around your neighborhood and yard for the odd twig or even branch that when put together in a vase, pot, Mason jar  or a sap bucket (it's a Vermont thing) will give you enough space to hang objects from it. Apple branches are ideal for this as they are gnarled in such a way there are lots of places to hang objects. Check the ground as the March winds will often leave an assortment of downed twigs and branches.. Also if you or a neighbor is doing spring pruning, use them before they end up on the compost pile or in the wood chipper.

 

You can leave the “tree” as is or paint it. Suggest leaving it natural or stripping the bark in order to compost it.

 

Now for the decorations. If you are hanging items on an outside tree, you want heavier objects that won’t  be blown away or wrecked by weather. Felt actually works well. I made a series of felt hearts, stuffed with Polyfill.  They’ve been hanging outside throughout a Vermont winter and look as good as the day I  put them out. If you want to use plastic Easter eggs, fill them with pebbles to give them some weight, otherwise you’ll have them flying around the neighborhood

 

Paskris: This is a Swedish Eater tree that is made with paper feathers that are easy to make.

 

Jelly Beans: Use a glue gun and attach to the various branches. Make sure your tree is firmly potted before you begin.

 

Easter decorations: Check your local dollar store and thrift store for various items that can be easily hung. Check toy cupboards for the odd bits of toys that can be spruced up with pastel paints and hung with ribbon.

 

Not interested in today’s activities, try the Take a Break Pinterest Board.