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Easy Easter Garland Spring Decor

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This bright and colourful Easter Egg garland is super easy to make and can dress up any mantle or bannister. The decoration is perfect for Springtime Gatherings and home decor. This Easter tutorial uses cheap plastic dollar store eggs. Check out more SVG files and bundles over at Design Bundles
What you need
Plastic Easter Eggs
Twine
Scissors
Ruler
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Instructions
Step 1 – Measure out twine the length of mantle or bannister and add an extra 2 feet for knotting the twine and hanging.
Step 2 – Break the plastic eggs in half and use the “bottom” part of the egg to knot the twine The plastic Easter eggs should already come with 4 holes (2 on the top of the egg and 2 on the bottom).
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Step 3 – Next, weave the twine into one of the “bottom” holes and out the other end and double knot the twine at the the top of the egg. For the first egg, be sure to leave some slack at the end of your garland for hanging. Close the egg back together.
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Step 4 – Add the next egg and separate about 6-8 inches apart and double knot the twine at the top. Repeat process until done.
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Step 5 – When you’re finally done, be sure to close up all your eggs back together ! It’ll look like a string of Christmas lights.
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Step 6 – After you’re done, you can tie and hang this beautiful garland onto your mantle or bannister.
Step 7 (Optional) –  If you’d like to add more to your eggs, you can add stickers for a fun look, gold leaf them for more pizzazz or even use puff paint or pen to write on them for a fun message.

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If you’re someone who enjoys DIY woodworking projects and has a soft spot for garden wildlife, Natural Birdhouses by Maria and Amen Fisher is a must-read. I picked this book up recently and have been completely inspired by the earthy, sustainable approach it offers to building homes for birds, bats, and even beneficial bugs.

What really drew me in was the focus on using found wood and natural materials—think branches, logs, reclaimed boards, and other bits of nature you can often source from your own backyard or a nearby forest. Not only does this make the projects eco-friendly, but it also gives everything a beautiful, rustic feel that blends effortlessly into any garden or backyard setting.

The book includes 25 step-by-step projects, all clearly explained and illustrated, which makes it accessible for both beginner and seasoned crafters. Even if you don’t have a fully-equipped workshop, most of these can be tackled with just a few basic tools and a bit of patience.

I started with a simple birdhouse design, using some weathered fence boards I had stashed in the shed. The instructions were easy to follow, and I was surprised how quickly it came together. Within a couple of days of putting it out in the garden, a curious little sparrow showed up—talk about instant reward! I’ve since bookmarked the bat box project and one of the insect hotel builds for next weekend.

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If you’re looking for nature-inspired DIY garden projects that not only look good but also serve a purpose, Natural Birdhouses is full of ideas that check all the boxes. It’s creative, environmentally conscious, and a great way to spend time outdoors while giving something back to the ecosystem.

I’d definitely recommend this to anyone into sustainable gardening, backyard birdwatching, or rustic outdoor décor. Let me know if you give it a try—I’d love to hear what you build!