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Make a beautiful keepsake Easter egg box with cheerful millinery flowers and leaves to add to Easter baskets. Created by embellishing paper mache egg boxes with clusters of springtime flowers and leaves, these pretty eggs are sure to delight even the most discerning bunnies. Add small Easter items like hens, chicks and tiny wooden eggs to complete an elegant Easter scene. Recreate one of our examples as detailed below or let your imagination guide you -- countless variations are possible! Eggs measure 4-1/2" long.
Supplies: Egg Boxes, Dresden Borders, Small Flowers, Small Leaves, Fruit, Chicks, Hens, Eggs, Berry Stamen, Clear-drying Glue (like Alleen's Tacky Glue), Scissors, Wire Cutters (or Scissors that will cut wire) , Needle Nose Pliers, "Liner" and "Flat" Paint Brushes, Paints, Optional: Base
General Assembly Steps:
Step 1: Gather and arrange supplies: Isolate flowers and leaves to determine combinations and placement. Hold up Dresden borders to see which match best.
Step 2: Paint both halves of egg box with two light coats of acrylic craft paint. Let dry.
Step 3: Glue a length of Dresden border along the edges of each egg half. Let dry.
Step 4: Prepare hen or chick, if using an ornament.
4a.) Trim hanger away from chick. Fill hole with a small drop of glue. Let dry.
4b.) Use a small liner brush to make 5 small dots of paint: 1 over the glue and 2 on either side. Let dry. The hens we used have a rustic and slightly distressed look --matching the paint would be nearly impossible. Instead choose a color that compliments the hues already used.
Step 5: Assemble flower bundles. With an unlimited number of flower and leaf combos, it's easy to create a completely custom bouquet to top your egg box. Illustrated below are the steps we used to create the bouquet on the yellow egg box.
5a.) Trim off the bottom 4 flowers, leaving 5 flowers and a group of stamen at the top of the sprig.
5b.) Form a bouquet by grouping individual flowers and sprigs together in an elongated bunch. The goal is to keep the blooms facing upward and out to the sides so all will be visible when placed on the egg. Adjust flower placement as needed to make sure and gaps are filled and flowers are close together but not crowded. Hold bouquet up to egg and adjust as needed.
5c.) Secure flowers by wrapping 1-2 stems tightly around the entire stem bundle. Wrap about 1/2" below the lowest-placed flower. Wrapping tightly is key to forming a sturdy bouquet.
Tips:
- So many combinations of flowers + leaves + hens and more are possible. 5 of our favorites are detailed below.
- The egg will want to roll to one side once it has been decorated. While we tuck our eggs into Easter baskets, if you want to display yours on a table as a candy container, add a simple base to steady it. Paint base to match egg and glue in place on un-decorated side of egg.
- To ensure no flowers pull out of the bouquets, after glueing to the egg, add a small stripe of glue across the top of the bundle just above where the stems are wrapped. Additional stems of flowers can be individually glued to egg as well (in the golden egg below, the stem of the leaf sprig is glued in two additional places with 1-2 drops of glue).
- If your egg box seems to fit together unevenly after painting, position it as you wish and wrap a few rubber bands around it to help it hold position and regain a tighter fit.
Specific Supplies: Below are links to the supplies we used to create each egg.
Gold Egg with Flowers: 1 stem Ivy Leaves + 2 stems Blue Forget-me-nots + 2 Light Yellow Forget-me-nots + 1 White/Yellow Narcissus + 3 Orange Blossoms + 1 Large Yellow Narcissus + 1 Pale Orange Azalea + Antique Gold Dresden Border
Robin Egg Blue Egg with Berries: 2 Fabric Strawberry Leaves + 1 Velvet Strawberry Leaf + 1 Strawberry + 1 Raspberry Stamen + 4 Strawberry Flowers + 1 White/Yellow Narcissus + 1 Wooden Egg + Light Green Dresden Border
Paints used: Martha Stewart Crafts Paints in Gold (Metallic), Jet Stream (Pearl), and Pink Taffeta (Pearl). Craft Smart Paints in Light Yellow (Satin) and Robin Egg Blue (Satin).
Item No. VN018
6 old store stock vintage composition strawberries in matte red with green paper leaves. Berries have a subtle texture. Each measures 7/8" long and 5/8" wide on a 3" green paper covered wire stem. Made in Germany, circa 1950-60.
Item No. VL089R
One sprig of vintage embossed flocked fabric ivy leaves in pale red. 4 branches with 5 leaves each for a total of 20 leaves. Leaves measure approximately 1-1/4" long by 1-1/4" wide, and smaller leaves measure 3/4" x 3/4". Leaf backs are a red-yellow mix. Sprig measures 10" long overall. Most sprays have an attached paper tag that reads "Made in Germany".
Item No. VL023W
One sprig of vintage embossed pearlized fabric ivy leaves in off white. 4 branches with 5 leaves each for a total of 20 leaves. Leaves measure approximately 1 1/4" long by 1 1/4" wide. Sprig measures 10" long overall. Most sprays have an attached paper tag that reads "Made in Germany USSR Occupied".
Item No. VL023R
One sprig of vintage embossed pearlized fabric ivy leaves in red. 4 branches with 5 leaves each for a total of 20 leaves. Leaves measure approximately 1 1/4" long by 1 1/4" wide. Sprig measures 10" long overall. Most sprays have an attached paper tag that reads "Made in Germany".
Item No. VL023MX
One sprig of vintage embossed pearlized fabric ivy leaves in pale green and pink ombre. 4 branches with 5 leaves each for a total of 20 leaves. Leaves measure approximately 1 1/4" long by 1 1/4" wide. Sprig measures 10" long overall. Most sprays have an attached paper tag that reads "Made in Germany".
Item No. VL023M
One sprig of vintage embossed pearlized fabric ivy leaves in maize yellow. 4 branches with 5 leaves each for a total of 20 leaves. Leaves measure approximately 1 1/4" long by 1 1/4" wide. Sprig measures 10" long overall. Most sprays have an attached paper tag that reads "Made in Germany".
Item No. VC001
10 old store stock vintage spun cotton carrots with glossy orange lacquer and hand painted stripes . Each measures 1-3/4" on a 2-1/4" green paper covered wire. Made in Germany, circa 1950-60.
Item No. VAT515
Set of 12 miniature textured red berries with green wired stems. Each berry measures 1/2" tall x approximately 3/8" wide with a 2" stem. Old stock vintage fruit made in Germany.
Item No. VAT001-WH
Bundle of 24 old store stock vintage fabric primroses in white. Blossoms measure approx. 1" across with green fabric stems measuring 4-3/4" long. Old store stock made in Germany.
Item No. VAT001-BL
Bundle of 24 old store stock vintage fabric primroses in light blue. Blossoms measure approx. 1" across with green fabric stems measuring 4-3/4" long. Old store stock made in Germany.
Item No. PME-W
Unfinished white papier mache egg container in matte white for you to embellish. Inside of egg is plain. Made in Germany. Measures 4 1/2" long, 3" across and 3" high. Golden egg and blue scrolled egg are real chicken eggs for size comparison. Sold individually.Project tutorials using these egg boxes can be found HERE, HERE and HERE.
Item No. NLC123-STG
Set of 12 petite velvet rose leaves in sage green. Each leaf measures 1-1/4" long by 3/4" wide with 2" paper wrapped wire stems. Handmade in the Czech Republic exclusively for us.
Item No. NLC123-PY
Set of 12 petite velvet rose leaves in pale yellow. Each leaf measures 1-1/4" long by 3/4" wide with 2" paper wrapped wire stems. Handmade in the Czech Republic exclusively for us.
Item No. NLC123-PK
Set of 12 petite velvet rose leaves in mixed pink. Each leaf measures 1-1/4" long by 3/4" wide with 2" paper wrapped wire stems. Handmade in the Czech Republic exclusively for us.
Item No. NLC123-MOSS
Set of 12 petite velvet rose leaves in moss green. Each leaf measures 1-1/4" long by 3/4" wide with 2" paper wrapped wire stems. Handmade in the Czech Republic exclusively for us.
Item No. NLC123-MG
Set of 12 petite velvet rose leaves in medium green. Each leaf measures 1-1/4" long by 3/4" wide with 2" paper wrapped wire stems. Handmade in the Czech Republic exclusively for us.
Item No. NLC123-LG
Set of 12 petite velvet rose leaves in pale green. Each leaf measures 1-1/4" long by 3/4" wide with 2" paper wrapped wire stems. Handmade in the Czech Republic exclusively for us.
Item No. NLC123-DG
Set of 12 petite velvet rose leaves in dark green. Each leaf measures 1-1/4" long by 3/4" wide with 2" paper wrapped wire stems. Handmade in the Czech Republic exclusively for us.
Item No. NLC120-STG
Set of 12 velvet strawberry leaves in sage green. Each leaf measures 2-1/4" long by 1-3/4" wide with 2-1/2" paper wrapped wire stems. Handmade in the Czech Republic exclusively for us.
Item No. NLC120-PK
Set of 12 velvet strawberry leaves in mixed pink -- pale pink with magenta accents near the stem. Each leaf measures 2-1/4" long by 1-3/4" wide with 2-1/2" paper wrapped wire stems. Handmade in the Czech Republic exclusively for us.
Item No. NLC120-LG
Set of 12 velvet strawberry leaves in shaded pale green -- pale green with medium green accents near the stem. Each leaf measures 2-1/4" long by 1-3/4" wide with 2-1/2" paper wrapped wire stems. Handmade in the Czech Republic exclusively for us.
Item No. NLC120-DGR
Set of 12 velvet strawberry leaves in shaded dark green -- dark green with brown accents near the stem. Each leaf measures 2-1/4" long by 1-3/4" wide with 2-1/2" paper wrapped wire stems. Handmade in the Czech Republic exclusively for us.
Item No. NFC046-YEL
Mixed bundle of beautiful fabric forget me nots in yellow velvet. Blossoms are approx. 1/4" across. Spray is approx. 7" long overall. Each petal, leaf and stamen has been handmade and hand assembled with meticulous attention to detail. Made for us in the Czech Republic. Bundle can be split into 10 stems. Each stem has a group of 4 flowers and two pips.
Item No. NFC046-W
Bundle of beautiful fabric forget me nots in white velvet. Blossoms are approx. 1/4" across. Spray is approx. 7" long overall. Each petal, leaf and stamen has been handmade and hand assembled with meticulous attention to detail. Made for us in the Czech Republic. Bundle can be split into 10 stems. Each stem has a group of 4 flowers and two pips.
Item No. NFC046-VPU
Bundle of beautiful fabric forget me nots in violet purple velvet. Blossoms are approx. 1/4" across. Spray is approx. 7" long overall. Each petal, leaf and stamen has been handmade, hand painted and hand assembled with meticulous attention to detail. Made for us in the Czech Republic. Bundle can be split into 10 stems. Each stem has a group of 4 flowers and two pips.
Item No. NFC046-SPX
Bundle of beautiful fabric forget me nots in a mix of white, light pink and violet purple velvet. Blossoms are approx. 1/4" across. Spray is approx. 7" long overall. Each petal, leaf and stamen has been handmade, hand painted and hand assembled with meticulous attention to detail. Made for us in the Czech Republic. Bundle can be split into 10 stems. Each stem has a group of 4 flowers and two pips.
Item No. NFC046-PKP
Bundle of beautiful fabric forget me nots in a mix of light pink and light purple velvet. Blossoms are approx. 1/4" across. Spray is approx. 7" long overall. Each petal, leaf and stamen has been handmade, hand painted and hand assembled with meticulous attention to detail. Made for us in the Czech Republic. Bundle can be split into 10 stems. Each stem has a group of 4 flowers and two pips.
Item No. NFC046-PK
Bundle of beautiful fabric forget me nots in pink velvet. Blossoms are approx. 1/4" across. Spray is approx. 7" long overall. Each petal, leaf and stamen has been handmade and hand assembled with meticulous attention to detail. Made for us in the Czech Republic. Bundle can be split into 10 stems. Each stem has a group of 4 flowers and two pips.
Item No. NFC046-PBL
Bundle of beautiful fabric forget me nots in peacock blue velvet. Blossoms are approx. 1/4" across. Spray is approx. 7" long overall. Each petal, leaf and stamen has been handmade, hand painted and hand assembled with meticulous attention to detail. Made for us in the Czech Republic. Bundle can be split into 10 stems. Each stem has a group of 4 flowers and two pips.
Item No. NFC046-MPK
Mixed bundle of beautiful fabric forget me nots in medium pink velvet. Blossoms are approx. 1/4" across. Spray is approx. 7" long overall. Each petal, leaf and stamen has been handmade and hand assembled with meticulous attention to detail. Made for us in the Czech Republic. Bundle can be split into 10 stems. Each stem has a group of 4 flowers and two pips.
Item No. NFC046-LBV
Bundle of beautiful fabric forget me nots in cornflower blue velvet. Blossoms are approx. 1/4" across. Spray is approx. 7" long overall. Each petal, leaf and stamen has been handmade, hand painted and hand assembled with meticulous attention to detail. Made for us in the Czech Republic. Bundle can be split into 10 stems. Each stem has a group of 4 flowers and two pips.
Item No. NFC046-GRMX
Mixed bundle of beautiful fabric forget me nots in light green, medium green and white velvet. Blossoms are approx. 1/4" across. Spray is approx. 7" long overall. Each petal, leaf and stamen has been handmade and hand assembled with meticulous attention to detail. Made for us in the Czech Republic. Bundle can be split into 10 stems. Each stem has a group of 4 flowers and two pips.
Item No. NFC046-GPX
Bundle of beautiful fabric forget me nots in a mix of white, light pink, pink, light green and green velvet. Blossoms are approx. 1/4" across. Spray is approx. 7" long overall. Each petal, leaf and stamen has been handmade, hand painted and hand assembled with meticulous attention to detail. Made for us in the Czech Republic. Bundle can be split into 10 stems. Each stem has a group of 4 flowers and two pips.
Item No. NFC046-BMX
Mixed bundle of beautiful fabric forget me nots in blue and navy velvet. Blossoms are approx. 1/4" across. Spray is approx. 7" long overall. Each petal, leaf and stamen has been handmade and hand assembled with meticulous attention to detail. Made for us in the Czech Republic. Bundle can be split into 10 stems. Each stem has a group of 4 flowers and two pips.
Item No. NFC043-V-WH
Bunch of 5 beautiful velvet narcissus in white with yellow centers. Fabric blossoms are approx. 1-1/8" across with 4-1/2" wire stems. Each petal and stamen has been handmade and hand assembled with meticulous attention to detail. Made for us in the Czech Republic.
Item No. NFC043-V-PK
Bunch of 5 beautiful velvet narcissus in white with pink centers. Fabric blossoms are approx. 1-1/8" across with 4-1/2" wire stems. Each petal and stamen has been handmade and hand assembled with meticulous attention to detail. Made for us in the Czech Republic.
Item No. NFC043-V-LB
Bunch of 5 beautiful velvet narcissus in white with blue centers. Fabric blossoms are approx. 1-1/8" across with 4-1/2" wire stems. Each petal and stamen has been handmade and hand assembled with meticulous attention to detail. Made for us in the Czech Republic.
Item No. NFC041-V-YPK
Bunch of 5 beautiful velvet narcissus in light yellow with pink centers. Fabric blossoms are approx. 2" across with 4-1/2" wire stems. Each petal and stamen has been handmade and hand assembled with meticulous attention to detail. Made for us in the Czech Republic.
Item No. NFC041-V-YOR
Bunch of 5 beautiful velvet narcissus in yellow with orange centers. Fabric blossoms are approx. 2" across with 4-1/2" wire stems. Each petal and stamen has been handmade and hand assembled with meticulous attention to detail. Made for us in the Czech Republic.
Item No. NFC041-V-WY
Bunch of 5 beautiful velvet narcissus in white with yellow centers. Fabric blossoms are approx. 2" across with 4-1/2" wire stems. Each petal and stamen has been handmade and hand assembled with meticulous attention to detail. Made for us in the Czech Republic.
Item No. NFC041-V-WPK
Bunch of 5 beautiful velvet narcissus in white with light pink centers. Fabric blossoms are approx. 2" across with 4-1/2" wire stems. Each petal and stamen has been handmade and hand assembled with meticulous attention to detail. Made for us in the Czech Republic.
Item No. NFC041-V-WOR
Bunch of 5 beautiful velvet narcissus in white with orange centers. Fabric blossoms are approx. 2" across with 4-1/2" wire stems. Each petal and stamen has been handmade and hand assembled with meticulous attention to detail. Made for us in the Czech Republic.
Item No. NFC041-V-WHBL
Bunch of 5 beautiful velvet narcissus in white with blue centers. Fabric blossoms are approx. 2" across with 4-1/2" wire stems. Each petal and stamen has been handmade and hand assembled with meticulous attention to detail. Made for us in the Czech Republic.
Item No. NFC041-V-WBU
Bunch of 5 beautiful velvet narcissus in white with burgundy centers. Fabric blossoms are approx. 2" across with 4-1/2" wire stems. Each petal and stamen has been handmade and hand assembled with meticulous attention to detail. Made for us in the Czech Republic.
Item No. NFC041-V-VEL
Bunch of 5 beautiful velvet narcissus in light yellow with yellow centers. Fabric blossoms are approx. 2" across with 4-1/2" wire stems. Each petal and stamen has been handmade and hand assembled with meticulous attention to detail. Made for us in the Czech Republic.
Item No. NFC041-V-LPK
Bunch of 5 beautiful velvet narcissus in light pink with pink centers. Fabric blossoms are approx. 2" across with 4-1/2" wire stems. Each petal and stamen has been handmade and hand assembled with meticulous attention to detail. Made for us in the Czech Republic.
Item No. NFC041-V-LGMP
Bunch of 5 beautiful velvet narcissus in light green with pink centers. Fabric blossoms are approx. 2" across with 4-1/2" wire stems. Each petal and stamen has been handmade and hand assembled with meticulous attention to detail. Made for us in the Czech Republic.
Item No. NFC041-V-GYW
Bunch of 5 beautiful velvet narcissus in golden yellow with white centers. Fabric blossoms are approx. 2" across with 4-1/2" wire stems. Each petal and stamen has been handmade and hand assembled with meticulous attention to detail. Made for us in the Czech Republic.
Item No. NFC041-V-GRP
Bunch of 5 beautiful velvet narcissus in green with pink centers. Fabric blossoms are approx. 2" across with 4-1/2" wire stems. Each petal and stamen has been handmade and hand assembled with meticulous attention to detail. Made for us in the Czech Republic.
Item No. NFC041-V-ALY
Bunch of 5 beautiful velvet narcissus in yellow with light yellow centers. Fabric blossoms are approx. 2" across with 4-1/2" wire stems. Each petal and stamen has been handmade and hand assembled with meticulous attention to detail. Made for us in the Czech Republic.