Happy Easter

The days may be getting colder here in New Zealand

but I'm pretending it's Spring. 

I'm putting brightly coloured flowers on the window sill so that we can

ignore the leaves falling off the trees for a little longer.

The Easter tree is putting on a bold and determined show in front of the fire place.

The bunnies are dressing up ready for tomorrow

(hair clip by Liberty Lane)

This lot are figuring out where to hide.

Some have already hidden.

And some are waiting for finishing touches.

Happy Easter Everyone.

Easter goodness

I've been getting ready for Easter.

A sneaky peek of something that will be going in M & E's Easter baskets.

I couldn't resist these Easter Chicks from Spotlight.

Parkin

This isn't actually an Easter treat but I wanted something gingerbread like. It tastes so much better after a week. Hopefully we can wait that long!!

How cute is this ribbon? I found it in our local Ikes Emporium.

Easter Craft ideas for kids and adults

There seem to be chocolate bunnies and Easter decorations everywhere in the shops at the moment. My youngest (the chocolate fiend) has been desperate for Easter for several weeks now so I'm really keen to make it special for her. I've been collecting ideas of kid related Easter ideas to keep my two busy during these school holidays and I thought I would share a few my favourites with you.

Fantastic Toys Pom Pom Bunny and Mushroom Egg Tutorial

Betz White Cashmere Bunny tutorial
(for the older child to make)

Leaf Print Easter Eggs

(Apparently, as long as the shell doesn't crack, hard boiled eggs can be kept indefinately as the contents will eventually just dry up.)

And click on the links below for some very cute cards suitable for printing off and colouring in.

http://familyfun.go.com/printables/bunny-bee-easter-card-to-color-703043/

http://familyfun.go.com/easter/easter-printables/printable-easter-cards/little-birdie-easter-card-702936/

For something a little more grown up check out Easter Craft Idea blog party going on over at Bird Crafts.

You can add your own ideas and look at other peoples. Her blog is a great source of ideas so check out the rest of it while you are there.