3 DIY Projects to Transform Your Easter Table

Easter is around the corner and although this year I won’t be with my family, I’m still hosting a video brunch and FaceTimeing my loved ones! I put together a list of cute, EASY, table decor DIYs!

I’ll be posting tutorial videos on my instagram @aptoff2nd for step by step walk throughs on a selection of the projects!

Project 1: Pressed Flower Easter Eggs

Every table needs Easter eggs! My no mess eggs just require supplies you probably already have at home :)

Supplies:

Small flowers from your grocery store or your back yard/Central Park

Eggs (of course)

Mod Podge

Wax Paper (optional, if you don’t have time for full 7 day flower drying process)

Start by pressing your flowers in books for 7 days! The longer the better. If you’re short on time then place the flowers in between two sheets of wax paper. Lay a thin sheet of fabric over the wax paper and iron your flowers flat.

Once the flowers are pressed boil your eggs. I used brown eggs but white eggs would be beautiful if you are using blue or pink flowers!

After the eggs cool down paint a layer of mod podge on them and press the flowers flat. Paint a second layer of mod podge over the pressed flowers. Don’t worry it will dry clear!

Once the eggs dry lay them around the table as a center piece. I rolled my napkin and tied a ribbon around it then placed an egg inside to make a bunny placeholder! Your roommates/family will love this thoughtful touch!

Project 2: Embroidered Napkins

My second favorite Easter craft are these adorable embroidered napkins! This technique also works on hand towels which make the perfect gift.

Supplies:

Napkins or dish towels

Embroidery thread

Embroidery needle

Scissors

Start by ironing your napkin so it’s nice and flat. In one of the corners write your initials (or friend’s initials!) in pencil.

Cut a long piece of embroidery thread and tie a knot at the end. Sew through the back side of the napkin on the hem. Pull your thread all the way through so it’s on the face side of the fabric

Pull the thread back under and come out around 3/8ths next to your first hole creating a whip stitch. Continue to do this around the entire napkin. Reference the images below!

After you are finished with your whip stitch, tie the end and cut your embroidery thread.

Tie a new knot and start tracing over your initials. Follow your pencil marks! Once you finish then tie a tiny knot in the back and then you’re finished!

Project 3: Embroidered Hoop Placeholder

I love little embroidery hoops as home decor! I thought they would also make the cutest placeholders at your Easter table! A great benefit of these is you can recycle them and use them as many times as you want and they also make great party favors.

Supplies:

3” Embroidery hoops

Scrap fabric

Embroidery thread

Embroidery Needles

Felt

Hot Glue gun

Start by cutting a small square of fabric and sandwich it between the hoops. Adjust the screw on top to ensure the fabric is secure. Pull the fabric to ensure there are no wrinkles!

Once the fabric is tight, sketch a name and design. Tie a knot at the end of your embroidery thread and trace your letters. Make sure your knot is on the back side of the embroidery hoop.

It’s easy to change colors along the way as long as you are tying each thread off.

After you finish embroidering cut the excess fabric around the hoop leaving enough to hot glue on the back, inner hoop.

Cut a piece of felt into a circle, the same size as your hoop. Hot glue it on the back hoop to hide the inside!

Then they are ready to be placed on the table! Once you get comfortable you can do all kinds of designs.