If you think trees should only be decorated for Christmas, think again. For centuries, Germans have made a tradition of decorating trees for Easter, called “Ostereierbaum.” The Swedes have their own version,”Påskris,” where they string eggs and feathers around trees. But today, Easter trees, whether store-bought or DIY, have become a staple in households around the world as centerpieces, mantel displays, and outdoor decorations.
So, what makes them different than the ones you deck out at Christmas? Easter trees tend to be smaller, less personal (no macaroni picture frames here), and covered with decorative accents that highlight what the spring season is all about: pastel hues, lively florals, and decorated Easter eggs. Although you pick up a store-bought version, DIY Easter trees are actually super easy to make: First, settle on a base, anything from fake dogwood topiaries to flowering branches from your backyard. Then decorate your tree with salt dough egg ornaments, hangable crafts (like DIY paper flowers), or anything else that ties in with the rest of your home’s Easter decor. Keep reading to learn how to decorate your Easter tree, so that it’ll really make a statement this spring.
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Flowering Easter Tree
Take any flowering branches — pussy willow, forsythia, cherry blossom, magnolia, or dogwood — and use them as a base for a colorful tree.
Then make it Easter-appropriate by hanging blown-out eggs or faux craft eggs. To hang, cut a 20″ piece of thin ribbon and attach the midpoint of the ribbon to the bottom of the egg with hot glue. Wrap the ribbon around the egg and attach to the top of the egg with hot glue. Once dry, tie the eggs onto the branches and trim excess ribbon.
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Easter Egg Salt Dough Ornaments
Head to your pantry to get all the ingredients to make these adorable ornaments for your Easter tree.
Follow this step-by-step:
- Heat water until it’s warm, not boiling.
- Add 1/2 cup salt and 1/2 cup warm water to a large bowl. Mix until the salt is fully incorporated.
- If you would like to color your dough, add a few drops of food coloring and stir until well combined.
- Add 1 cup all-purpose flour and mix until you have a crumbly dough, making sure to break up large clumps with a spoon or your fingers.
- Add 2 Tbsp vegetable oil and mix with your hands until incorporated. Form the dough into a ball and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Set it aside for about 10 minutes.
- Lightly sprinkle your work area and rolling pin with cornstarch. Roll out the dough until it is about ⅛ – ¼” thick. Cut out egg shapes with a cookie cutter and make a small hole for hanging with a straw or skewer. You can press flowers, herbs, or leaves into the dough to create an impression.
- Bake in a low oven (200ºF or lower) for about 2 hours or let air dry overnight. Once dry, paint the dough and hang it with ribbon.
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Pom Pom Easter Tree
Keeping your pets and young kids in mind, craft colorful, nonbreakable eggs out of yarn and hang ’em on barren branches. To make your display look more like the traditional Swedish Påskris Easter tree, add a few feathers here and there.
Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built »
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Ceramic Easter Egg Tree
Get your kids involved by having them decorate ceramic eggs with stripes, dots, and other designs. Try to use pussy willow branches to stay true to the German Osterbaum Easter tree tradition.
Get the tutorial at Design Improvised »
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Ditsy Floral Easter Tree
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Hanging Egg Easter Tree
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Paper Swedish Easter Tree
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Paper Easter Tree Ornament
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Sun Catcher Easter Tree
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Colorful Easter Trees
In this tabletop decoration, color and sophistication go hand in hand. Simply, fill out a mossy topiary with a variety of decoupaged Easter eggs, either store-bought or handmade.
Get the tutorial from The Majestic Mama »
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Naturally Dyed Easter Egg Tree
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