It must be something in the air because I’m so much more restless for the arrival of spring than I think I’ve ever been! In fact, I’ve been a bit impatient overall this year! Some of my friends were teasing me recently because I was counting down the days to when I could move on from Valentine decor and jump into something new! Not that I don’t fully enjoy each holiday…but for some reason I’ve had this itch for change! Which may also explain my seemingly countless list of home projects I hope to complete! So for whatever the real reason for my impatience–the weird winter weather, life changes, thinking ahead for blog posts, or simply a bad case of spring fever–I’m trying to sit back and enjoy the moment rather than unintentionally wishing the days away! I’m still happy that spring IS marching forward however, giving me permission to go ahead and dream about bringing the fresh, new season into my home! But I’ve made this promise to myself to slow down and soak in the happiness that each project really does bring to me! I heard a quote on the radio yesterday that really made me reflect…”the happiest people don’t have the best of everything…but they make the best of everything they have!” I love that! And while this quote doesn’t necessarily pertain to my impatience…it does give pause for thought. Making the best of everything means not just finding contentment in the possessions I have or don’t have, what nature has given me or not given, or the tally of all my successes or failures…it also pertains to seeing the relevance and joy of each moment, season, or holiday and enjoying every second it’s here! So today I’ll share my first spring craft…in plenty of time to enjoy the earliest signs of the new season and all the simple pleasures it brings! Have a peek at this tiny craft which is big on happiness!
cherish the tiny treasures of spring…
this craft definitely screams springtime…but it could also work for any season or celebration depending on the materials you use! it’s a great DIY project that’s not only easy & versatile but inexpensive as well! i’m planning to use these sweet clips on my Easter table this year!
they’re so simple but so darn cute! all you need are mini clothes pins and springtime embellishments…(you can find tiny eggs in the miniature section of crafts shops or anywhere that sells items for doll houses or fairy gardens)
a little moss–and i mean a little! this handful was all i had in my inventory and even after i was finished crafting there was still a bunch left!!
and you’ll need some glue. i’ve said it before, but i love the low temp glue guns! they’re inexpensive, tiny, and don’t fry the skin off your fingers when you use them! spread a little blob onto the clip and press in a pinch of moss…
then glue on your eggs or whatever miniature topper you choose!
and that’s it! easy and sweet!
how cute would these be to hold a tag on a gift?
but i’m planning to clip an Easter treat to each place card on my table…
i just used a simple stamped card with each guest’s name…
i think they’ll look so cute at each setting don’t you?
…and they were so easy to create! i’ll be looking for more ways to use these cuties the entire season until Easter finally arrives…leave me a comment and let me know how you would use them!