eastercraft
Easter eggs made by putting hole reinforcement stickers on the eggs before dying. My daughter remembered this from a past issue of Martha. She is like my living breathing Marthadex.
Me: "What are you doing Mia?"
Mia: "Making paperclip chains. You know, like from making holiday decorations from office supplies in Martha Stewart's Kids Winter 2005."
Me: "Oh."
Appearing in my kids' baskets this Sunday will be two Wee Bunnies.
Such a great pattern. So simple (I made both of these within a couple of hours), but so full of charm. Thank you Hillary!
I also had plans to make the actual Easter baskets from wool and fabric, but it wasn't turning out as I had planned, so I stopped at box. I do love the box and plan on making more as organizers for drawers and my desk.
Have a great weekend everyone! Happy Spring.
I love the box! Is there cardboard in between the fabric layers or simply fabric?
Posted by: Susanna | April 13, 2006 at 04:19 PM
susanna, it's thick wool fused to fabric. if i make some more, maybe i will do a little tutorial.
Posted by: Stephanie | April 13, 2006 at 04:25 PM
Just a random comment/compliment.
I look at your site all the time to see what you are always making.
I love all of it!
You are very very crafty.
Your kids are adorable, too.
Posted by: Katie | April 13, 2006 at 05:09 PM
Glad you got some nice eggs since the ones I did looked prety bad today. They were quite pretty when I took them out of the dye last night!
Posted by: Gerrie | April 13, 2006 at 05:55 PM
The wee bunnies adorable and I love the box too! What a great idea. Be sure to get some pictures of the assembled Easter boxes for us to drool over!
Posted by: Elli | April 13, 2006 at 05:58 PM
all lovely - as usual. kudos to mia!! have a lovely easter weekend with your family.
Posted by: tracy | April 13, 2006 at 06:03 PM
Love the wee bunnies! And glad to see they are nice and fat ... I thought mine was the only plump one :)
Posted by: jac | April 13, 2006 at 07:24 PM
what a great box ... and i love the first photograph of the eggs in hand. wow. it blew me away. happy spring to you too my friend. xox, mav
Posted by: maria | April 13, 2006 at 07:36 PM
I love that your daughter is as passionate about craft as you are! I hope I can pass that on to my baby daughter too.
p.s. I love the bunnies and the box!
Posted by: melissa | April 13, 2006 at 07:48 PM
great idea for the easter boxes - i have to get on with my as-yet-to-be-determined-easter-vessels tomorrow... may refer back her for inspiration!
Posted by: jennifer | April 13, 2006 at 07:48 PM
Those eggs are great! nice work, mia! I love the bunnies, and the box is just perfect!
happy spring!
Posted by: shoofly | April 13, 2006 at 08:23 PM
Aw, I love that box!
Posted by: Julia | April 13, 2006 at 08:26 PM
you are the cleverest. and mia just cracks me up. see you tomorrow, er, um, i guess saturday.
Posted by: lisa | April 13, 2006 at 08:26 PM
Love the Easter eggs. I need a Mia [aka "the living Marthadex"] over at my house! The bunnies + box are too sweet.
Posted by: sally | April 13, 2006 at 09:40 PM
cute crafts! happy easter!
Posted by: joleen | April 13, 2006 at 09:44 PM
Marthadex?! How brilliant is that to have one living with you? You've trained her well!
Posted by: Kristin | April 13, 2006 at 09:57 PM
So cute, how cool is that box? Are those easy to make, is there a pattern, or did you just wing it? Is it hand stitched together?
Posted by: Amber Lee | April 13, 2006 at 10:55 PM
oooo yes, please, a box tutorial would be great! I love it and it would be such a fun way to use up some of the smaller bits of fabric that I have. I love the bunnies. What a fun pattern. I made a quilt for the bunny I made last week and its going for a little trip in the mail tomorrow to a sweet little girl out of town. Now I have to make some for my kids!
Posted by: mo | April 13, 2006 at 11:34 PM
I like the idea of having a Marthadex in your home. I need one of those.
Our easter eggs are up on my blog too, and the woven basket Son #3 MADE HIMSELF. Unbelievable.
Posted by: suse | April 14, 2006 at 12:18 AM
Your wee bunnies are so cute! I especially love the polka dot fabric, it's great! And the box is just lovely, I would love to try one so I hope you can do a tutorial :)
Posted by: Emma | April 14, 2006 at 01:59 AM
I love your wee bunnies !
i made two of them for Eastern also, but theyare by far less cute then yours !
Posted by: Céline | April 14, 2006 at 02:04 AM
Oh! Your post had me laughing so hard I was crying! I always check you blog with my kids, and as soon as the eggs loaded, Ai Ana exclaimed, "Like Martha Stewart Kids!"
Marthadex, indeed!
And of course everything is absolutely delicious-- a box tutorial would be splendid.
Have a wonderful easter weekend with Lisa and your family.
Posted by: Luckybeans | April 14, 2006 at 03:00 AM
Well done with your "Martha"-eggs!
Hope you will get rid of all that paint on your fingers as well :D
Posted by: Annika Sandin | April 14, 2006 at 03:05 AM
Your bunnies are adorable! I love the chocolate fabric and blue dots... one of my favorite combos.
Posted by: Susanne | April 14, 2006 at 05:50 AM
Mia's the cutest. I love how she loves her Martha. I'm so glad you liked the bunny pattern. Your two are adorable!
Posted by: hillary | April 14, 2006 at 06:06 AM