Spring Has Hatched!

Here in the south we are well into spring. God's colorful handiwork is stepping out all around us and putting on quite a show.

I enjoy bringing a touch of the season into my table decor throughout the year, and wanted to share my most recent spring idea with you.

These look lovely as is, but you could easily make these place holders by writing each guest's name on the egg shell with a craft pen or by simply attaching a pretty name tag to the nest with a bit of ribbon or twine. Try dying them for a more colorful look. These would make nice gifts for your guest to take home.

To make this project as shown you will need:

Eggs

A nail or sharp pointy tool (for making hole.)

Antibacterial soap for washing cracked shell thoroughly.

Small shovel or large spoon

Wild violets from yard ( pansies from garden center would work.)

Green moss from yard ( You could used dried from craft store or check with local florist for fresh.)

Potting soil

Spanish moss (for nest) Found at craft store.

Spray Bottle (For misting with water.)

Preparing Eggshell

First, make hole in top of egg by applying gentle pressure and twisting with nail until you pierce the shell all the way through.

Next, you will need to gently chip away small pieces from the shell.

Drain yoke and whites from egg shell.

You will need to carefully wash the inside and outside of the shell with antibacterial soap.

Gently dry shell with soft cloth.

Now, if you haven't already it is time to gather your

plants and other materials listed.

Gather green moss growing in yard or use some you have purchased.

Dig up wild flowers of your choice or use purchased plants.

Organize all supplies into one place.

Now you are ready to fill your egg shell planter.

Shape moss until it resembles a birds nest.

Fill shell halfway with potting soil.

Carefully place plant into shell. Lightly mist with water.

Tear small bits from moss to cover soil. Add pieces until you achieve desired look.

These would be a lovely addition for tea parties, women's luncheons, or a sweet way to brighten up a breakfast tray. I plan on using these on our Easter table this year.

I hope you will give this project a try!

Copyrighted 2009 Alana T.