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friday craft day: easter egg candy pouches

Friday, April 22, 2011

After a search around the island failed to turn up any plastic Easter eggs for our annual Easter egg hunt I knew it was time to come up with a plan B. When I stumbled across these cute paper candy pouches online one day I knew I’d found the perfect solution! Only problem? I don’t have access to a sewing machine & hand sewing enough pouches for four kiddos, well that just wasn’t going to happen.

 So here’s what I did:

1. Using Crystal Wilkerson’s Happy Spring kit I created some pattern paper & monogrammed egg shapes. I made four different sets, each in a different color and with a different monogram, so my kids will know what eggs are theirs during the Easter egg hunt.

2. I then cut out my pattern & monogrammed eggs with an equal number of plain white eggs.

3. Next I took a pattern paper or monogrammed egg for the front, paired it with a plain white egg for the back and began stapling along the edges to create our Easter egg pockets. I made sure to only staple 3/4 of the way around the egg.

 4. Then I filled the egg pocket with fun Easter treats. I used some fun spring colored treats {skittles, chicklets for the big kids & hawaiin fruit lifesavers.} You can use anything really, but treats that are a little on the flatter side will fit best in the pouches.

5. The last thing I did was finish stapling the edges of the eggs together and that’s it! Super easy! I have these cuties all ready and waiting for our Easter egg hunt Saturday morning!

Alivia kindly agreed to take our little egg pouches out in the yard for a quick test run before the real hunt & she thinks they’re going to work just fine! 😉
We’re all looking forward to lots of Easter fun and treats this weekend and I hope you are too!
Happy Easter everyone!
 I’ll see you back here in a week or so after a little blogging break while my kids and husband are off school. Stay tuned for a handful of pre-scheduled posts during my time off.
🙂

I’m linking up with these fabulous blogs:
somewhat simple, house of hepworths, a bowl full of lemons,
 Tidy Mom, Whipperberry 

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Rebecca Cooper is a 42-year-old wife and mother of four from Alberta, Canada. As a photographer, crafter, author, and blogger, she finds joy and fulfillment in celebrating everyday moments. She loves to read and eat chocolate, and is a firm believer in afternoon naps. Rebecca shares her family’s adventures, photo tips, simple craft projects + more right here at Simple as That.
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  1. JoLynn says

    Friday, April 22, 2011 at 2:28 am

    hooray! What a great, colorful alternative! I knew you would find a way to “make lemonade.” 🙂

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  2. Alisha says

    Friday, April 22, 2011 at 3:02 am

    SO cute! Enjoy your time with your family!

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  3. Brenda says

    Friday, April 22, 2011 at 3:13 am

    Thanks for the wonderful craft ideas. I thought you might like to see my adaptation of your Spring Butterfly Mobile. The photos not great, but you’ll get the idea. http://brendas-bits-and-bytes.blogspot.com/2011/04/welcome-to-brendas-bits-and-bytes.html

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  4. Peggy says

    Friday, April 22, 2011 at 4:14 am

    That is the most adorable idea ever! And your pictures are darling! Have a nice break!

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  5. Jennifer says

    Friday, April 22, 2011 at 4:18 am

    Hooray…

    glad that you found a way.

    enjoy family time….

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  6. Erin says

    Friday, April 22, 2011 at 4:26 pm

    You are stinkin’ creative! Adorable!

    Reply
  7. Jenny @ Embellishing Life says

    Friday, April 22, 2011 at 4:38 pm

    Adorable idea! I love that it is “no sew” and uses pretty paper! Gonna do this one for sure 🙂

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  8. So Domesticated says

    Friday, April 22, 2011 at 5:10 pm

    The most adorable idea!

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  9. Danielle Renee says

    Friday, April 22, 2011 at 10:44 pm

    I love the concept! And I have some cute paper that needs to be used.

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  10. thelifeofthepartyco says

    Friday, April 22, 2011 at 11:03 pm

    I think I actually like these MORE than plastic easter eggs! Super cute! Hope every one has fun at the hunt! Came over from Whipperberry’s link party.

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  11. Missy says

    Saturday, April 23, 2011 at 2:27 am

    What a great idea. It is so cute. I might have to “borrow” this same idea for my kiddos.

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  12. Maggie Muggins says

    Monday, May 7, 2012 at 2:24 am

    I love that you stapled these! It’s still cute and yet easier! I am having a Silhouette Blog Party and one of the shapes in it is a Egg Pouch. You may not have used the Silhouette but I would love it if you would (or if you would let me) link up this project as an example of how to use the shape. http://www.maggiemugginsdesigns.com/2012/05/silhouette-free-shape-blog-party.html

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