Jelly Bean Flowers - Candy Filled Eggs

 

Can you believe that Easter is almost here?  Wow, where has the time gone?!!??  I have a whole bunch of great Easter crafts that I'm planning on making (and sharing), of course this all depends on my munchkin's cooperation and my energy level (baby #2 is due in 6 weeks)!

These Easter decorations and pictures are actually from last year.  It was the 1st year that I hosted Easter at my house and since both my family and my hubby's family were attending, I wanted to make some really pretty table decorations.

Quick & Simple

As soon as I found this centerpiece I knew that I had to make my own!  However, I had to make a few changes.  The original version used real flowers, and since I LOVE jelly beans, I wanted to be able to use (aka eat) them after Easter was over, so I didn't want them to get covered in stinky old flowers and water.

So, I bought some silk flowers and LOTS of jelly beans and started my arrangements.  I made 3 different ones and they turned out beautifully!

I wanted the table to look like spring, so I made sure the flowers were soft but colorful!

 Pink

Yellow

Purple

After finishing the centerpieces I also wanted something cute that I could put on each plate.

 

 

 

I went to Michael's and bought a bunch of tiny pots, next I  wrapped each one in ribbon (which I secured with my glue gun) and then I put little flower and egg stickers on the seams (to cover up where it was glued).  I filled each plastic egg with some candy and Voila!

My table setting turned out really pretty and the best part was that it was also pretty cheap to make! 

HAPPY CRAFTING!!

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