Easy, Cheap Easter Tree

Mise en place

Growing up, my husband believed in the Easter bunny much longer than he believed in Santa. For that reason (and for many others), we're trying to raise our little one to know the true meaning of Easter early on. Our one Easter decoration (in addition to the nice cards my family sent me) is an Easter tree! You can make one too - for under $3.

Supplies

Tree (I got one for $2.50 from a Target bin)

2 Half-sheets of colored cardstock
Ribbon
Sewing needle
Thread
Tape
Scissors

Directions

1. In a word processor, type up words that represent Easter. Import pictures from free clip art sites. Print two copies of the document. Cut them out and tape them together.

This is the poky part.

2. Here's where it gets tricky. Poke a hole in each set with a needle. Thread the needle and pull it through the tiny hole. Double-knot the thread so it stays.

3. Hang them from the tree and enjoy the true meaning of Easter.

Alternative

Find little things around your house that represent parts of the Easter story and hang them with string from the tree. Ideas include tiny hammer and nails, a cross, a donkey, etc.

Confession

I had tried to make little Easter eggs out of self-hardening play clay, but it crystallized and the only paint color I had was pink and I didn't make holes in them, so they wouldn't hang. They are now decorating our landfill.

This little tree works for me. Join in the fun at Works for Me Wednesday!

Happy Easter!