6 surprisingly simple Easter DIYs

DIY 1: A STYLISH EASTER BOUQUET WITH EASTER BRANCHES AND EASTER FLOWERS 

It's a popular choice to collect some springlike branches with blossoms or new leaves, and place them in a vase to display. But you don't need to limit yourself to just branches or flowers - why not combine them? This stylish Easter bouquet utilises everything at its disposal to be the prettiest thing in any room.

to create a stylish easter bouquet, you will need:

• Easter branches (we used Forsythia, or Chinese bell) 
• Easter flowers in cheerful spring colours (we used delphinium, gerbera, daffodil, French tulip and butterfly ranunculus) 
• Easter decorations (we used glass Easter eggs filled with dried flowers and tied with a string, but any hangable Easter decorations will look great)  
• Your prettiest vase

HOW TO MAKE A STYLISH EASTER BOUQUET 

1. Cut all flowers and branches diagonally with a sharp knife. 
2. Fill a clean vase with room temperature water. 
3. Add cut flower food to make your flowers last longer. 
4. Arrange the Easter branches in the vase.  Make sure the branches can be seen from every side and don't bunch into the middle.
5. Arrange the flowers in the vase one by one, turning the vase around regularly while arranging. This will ensure that the bouquet looks perfect from all sides. 
6. Satisfied with the result? Hang the Easter decorations on the branches as a finishing touch.

dIY 2: FLOWER VASES MADE FROM EGGSHELLS

Eggshells are fragile to work with, but these little eggshell vases are truly charming and make a fabulous table centrepiece or decoration. These spring flowers housed in eggshell vases are sure put a smile on your face as well of those of your housemates or guests. 

to make vases out of eggshells, you will need:

• White eggs (8-12 eggs, depending on how many receptacles you're aiming to make)
• Sharp knife (to take off the top of the eggs) 
• Glue or glue gun
• Spring flowers such as daffodils, hyacinths and muscari 
• Optional: moss to fill the eggshells

how to make flower-filled eggshell vases 

1. Carefully remove the top of the eggs. 
2. Clean and dry the eggshells, saving the innards to eat later.
3. Stick the eggshells together with glue to form a wreath, or arrange them as you wish.
4. Fill the eggshells with spring flowers (and moss). 
5. Use the remaining eggs to bake a cake, or make some scrambled eggs for lunch!

DIY 3: BEAUTIFUL FABERGÉ-like EASTER EGGs

Got a taste for luxury (or a thing for Russian decor items from the late 1800s)? This splendid Easter egg is a lookalike for famous Fabergé eggs. Display it as a showpiece in your home, or give it as a gift to a loved one.

TO MAKE AN EASTER EGG À LA FABERGÉ, YOU WILL NEED:

• Small, firm flowers of your choice (we used mimosa, waxflower, astrantia and limonium) 
• Hard-boiled egg (preferably a white egg, so that paint colours come out better) 
• Paint 
• Glue or glue gun 
• Scissors or sharp knife 
• Egg cup, silver/gold ring or a chenille wire (to show off your Faberge-like egg) 
• Egg box or egg rack (to let your painted egg dry)

how to make a Fabergé-esque easter egg

1. Boil the egg until it's hard and let it cool completely (this means the paint will stick better).
2. Choose a base paint colour, paint the egg completely and then let it dry carefully (for example, in an egg box or egg rack). 
3. While the egg dries, you can get to work on the flowers. Cut or trim the flowers as short as possible against the buds and glue them onto the egg using a glue gun. Use different flowers and colours for a cheerful, rich look!  
4. Ready? Put the egg on display - in an eggcup, balanced on a ring or rolled chenille wire. It makes a lovely showpiece for your Easter table.

DIY 4: DECORATED EGG CARTON WITH CANDLES

In just a few steps, you can transform a simple egg carton into a floral mood enhancer for your Easter table. Why not accompany the flowers with cute candles in eggshells?

to decorate an egg carton for easter, you will need:

• Empty egg carton  
• Moss 
• Small flowers (such as different varieties of columbine) 
• Boiled eggs 
• Boiled quail eggs 
• Eggshells (to place candles in) 
• Small tealights or wicks and wax to make your own candles 
• Optional: paint and a brush to paint the eggs

how to decorate an egg carton for easter

1. Boil some eggs and quail eggs (to put in or around your decorated egg carton as additional ornaments) 
2. Optional: paint your boiled eggs to give your arrangement some extra colour.
3. Gently tap some uncooked eggs and set the innards aside for later use, leaving you with halved eggshells. (these will become candles). Rinse the eggshells well and use the egg itself to make pancakes, or save them for an omelette.
4. Remove the top from the egg carton and decorate the remaining bottom with moss and small flowers. Keep some 'holes' free and place the eggs and empty eggshells in them. 
5. Make your own candles by adding wicks and melted wax to your empty eggshells, or keep it simple and place some small tealights in the eggshells. 
6. Put your handmade egg carton on your Easter table or in any other visible spot, light the candles and say hello to spring!

DIY 5: a fLOWER ARRANGEMENT FOR THE EASTER TABLE 

The effect of flowers on your Easter table should not be underestimated - they add festive springlike cheer wherever they're placed! With this beautiful Ikebana-style flower arrangement inspired by the Japanese art form, you can step outside the box of standard spring flowers and try something a little different.

for an ikebana-inspired easter flower arrangement, you will need:

• Your favourite Easter flowers. We used daffodils, lilac delphinium, yellow tulips, fritillaria, violets, iris, slipper orchid and green anthurium, among others  
• Transparent bowl or a low, glass vase 
• Sharp knife 
• A flower pricker (also called flower frog or kenzan) 
• Modelling clay (to attach the flower frog to the vase)

HOW TO MAKE An ikebana-inspired FLOWER ARRANGEMENT FOR EASTER 

1. Attach the flower frog/holder to the bottom of the bowl (or vase) with modelling clay.
2. Cut the stems of the flowers diagonally at different heights to create interesting height differences and a dynamic flower arrangement. 
3. Arrange the flowers one by one on the holder. 
4. Add a layer of water (and possibly some cut flower food to make your flowers last longer).
5. Admire your flower arrangement from a distance. Are you satisfied? Then place it on your Easter table as a radiant centrepiece!

DIY 6: creative ways to style TULIPS IN A VASE 

Who can resist a bright bunch of classic tulips at this time of year? Once you've succumbed to temptation and brought them home, you'll want to enjoy them to the full for as long as possible. Why not try an original arrangement? We have three ideas below - which one is your favourite?

to style tulips in a vase, you will need:

• French tulips (we used them in salmon and yellow colours) 
• Flamed tulips (we used an orange/red variety) 
• A suitable vase (a double glass vase, a normal vase, or a tulip vase depending on the DIY you choose) 
• Sharp knife

HOW TO creatively STYLE TULIPS IN A VASE 

1. Cut the tulips to different heights with a knife. If you opt for the first DIY (with the double vase), the height differences can be extra prominent. 
2. Fill the vase with a good amount of water at room temperature. 
3. Add cut flower food for longer shelf life of your tulips. 
4. Arrange the tulips one by one in the vase. If you're opting for DIY 3, with the fuller-looking tulips in the special tulip vase, gently fold out the tulips petals to create a fuller effect.
5. Put the vase in the right spot - not near a fruit bowl, in direct sunlight or in a draught. 
6. Tulips drink a lot, so refill the vase with water regularly.

Tip: looking for tulip care tips to keep them looking their best for as long as possible? Check out our tulip guide with extensive info on the varieties of tulip and how to best take care of them, as well as info on the symbolism and origin of this popular flower.

MORE FLORAL EASTER INSPIRATION

Looking for more inspiration for your Easter celebrations? Check out this bouquet which is nestled inside a basket of eggs and our Easter dossier for all the DIYs, styling tips and the tastiest Easter recipes you could ever need. For your daily dose of floral inspiration follow us on Pinterest, Instagram and Facebook.