Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Kinda CRAZY Easter Craft

"Kiwis or eggs?" that was my husband's question. "Eggs!! what would I be gonna do with a dozen kiwis?" Sooooo, what am I gonna do with a dozen paper mache eggs???? Why, I spray painted them with black chalkboard paint, of course........
AND then decorated them with colored chalk. Placed on a bed of hot pink grass in this old tarnished silver bowl, I think they look pretty cute.
I found this idea while browsing some of my favorite blogs (this one from Joys of Home) and couldn't wait to try it. I found the eggs at Hobby Lobby, on sale through Sat., for $2 a dozen (actually 50% off 3 for a $1). You could use paint-on chalkboard paint and have it tinted any color you wanted and that could be really cute. I already had a can of black chalkboard spray paint that is usually around $3.50 a can. The pink grass I found at Wal-mart -- about 50 cents. So cost for the entire project was about $6 and I know we will have at least that much fun with them. I'm planning to use them at each person's plate and set out little bowls of chalk so that after the meal, while we sit and visit, we can all doodle on our chalkboard eggs. Cheap fun !! I think the little kids will really like this.
Sometimes a little CRAZY is a good thing ----
Gwynie Pie



4 comments:

  1. Thanks Gwynie!!! I love it!! I'm doing it!!! love you! t
    ps... love, love your music!

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  2. Have I told you lately how proud I am of you and your blogging adventure? You are making a difference! Keep posting and at some point I will catch up with all the fun!

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  3. What a fun idea! This could be a new family tradition. Or they would be fun take home gifts for each guest.
    I'm glad I was able to come over and see your creations. Have a wonderful Easter!

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  4. Well Hi! There!! Thanks for stopping by Na-Da Farm today.....if you are making those marshmallows...it's fun AND messy :)

    Talk later!!

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