Ecofriendly Easter Crafts and Ideas

I am ready for spring. But who isn't at this point?! I love the green grass, fresh air and especially Easter. The holiday is just around the corner and I'm prepping you with information to make this spring holiday even more "green" this year!

Eco-Friendly Easter Eggs

Skip the artificial dyes and harsh chemicals this year-make your own dye naturally with some surprisingly simple ingredients. It's amazing what fruit and vegetable juices can do! Check out this site to see how you can take frozen blueberries to create blue dye or even orange juice to design orange Easter eggs.

Tweet to me @GreenChild1 and share what ingredients you used this year!

Upcycled Paper Flowers

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Creating projects and crafts are the perfect way to spend time with your family over the holiday. It's the time of year where Easter bouquets and baskets are just about everywhere and you can create your own upcycled floral centerpieces this year using some simple materials lying around your house. Try this DIY Pretty Paper Flowers idea or try these Coffee Filter Flowers. Don't forget the Easter egg basket! Try these easy projects using paper grocery bags or egg cartons. 

Eco-Friendly Easter Egg Hunt

This one's the biggie. It's not Easter without an Easter Egg Hunt. If at all possible avoid plastic eggs or try buying secondhand or used eggs. You can also change it up this year by hiding felted or knitted eggs. Instead of using the plastic Easter grass, try shredding colored paper or newspapers before recycling, fill the eggs with organic candy and choose packaging that minimizes environmental waste. Another great idea is including seed packets in your Easter egg hunt and choosing to plant something this year. Let the kids in your life go crafty this year and create their own upcycled crafts. Include a craft packet in each egg (string, beads, newspapers, etc) and promote reusing and creativity.

How did you keep your Easter environmentally friendly this year?