We know St. Paddy’s Day hasn’t quite passed yet but we’ll be swapping our green decor for lighter, more Easter-y hues quite soon! Starting with these fun candy pomander eggs, created using yummy Easter Smarties:
For me, Easter is all about the pretty, pastel colors of spring, a celebration of starting a new season..
This was taken last April with our then 10-month old, our first Easter together as a family of three. It was our best one yet!
With seeing the pretty Easter pastel colors of Smarties, I wanted to try them as a display as well. After snagging a bag at Dollar General {see my full shopping trip here} I came home and looked around for the plastic Easter eggs that was in our little guys basket last year. Darn, must have chucked them during our recent move. Luckily I have 2 cartons of eggs in my fridge 😉 After cleaning them out, I started hot glueing Smarties in rows across each egg until it looked like this:
Cute, huh!
Such a fun, simple kids craft, too!
Oh, and the Easter bunny dropped off a giant load of Smarties to my house just for one lucky reader so stay tuned! In the meantime, check out Smarties on FB, Pinterest, Twitter & YouTube.
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All opinions are my very own… and I really do ♥ to snack on Smarties! 😉
About Lolly Jane
Meet Kelli & Kristi, twin sisters and authors of Lolly Jane. We are two busy wives + mommas who are makers of all things pretty. From signs to home decor and holiday crafts or redoing furniture in between soccer practices, we do it all all while armed with an ice cold Diet Coke. Join us in our DIY adventures! XOXO
LOve it!! My daughter is a Type 1 Diabetic and smarties is what she uses to get her blood sugar back up!!! Anytime we see smarties we think of Autumn…I need to try this!! Thanks, Denise
Heck yes! Use the sugar paste and it should hold just fine! Great idea, Bettina- those would look super cute all wrapped up in an Easter basket…. oh, the possibilities 😉
Beckie says
So cute! Oh, those are smarties. Why didn’t I think of that? Thanks for sharing this very fun and easy project Kristi!
lollyjane says
Thanks Beckie! : )
Michelle Paige says
Thanks for linking up to my Springtime Holiday link Party! I featured your eggs today! http://michellepaige.blogspot.com/2012/03/egg-cellent-egg-decorating-ideas.html
Rachel {BubblyNatureCreations.com} says
These are so pretty!!! great job!
Kim says
This is so cute!! I don't know if i could resist licking them though.. Smarties are my favorite!!
Monica Johnson says
Love these, so pretty!
Michelle Paige says
This is such a fun and sweet idea! I'd love to have you link this up to my Springtime Holiday Link Party going on now! http://michellepaige.blogspot.com/2012/02/springtime-holiday-link-party.html
Thanks, Michelle
Mel says
This is too cute! I would never have thought of doing this, so creative! They look lovely….
Amy Fountain says
Great decor. Such a lovely display
Ann @ Suburban Prairie Homemaker says
These are so cute and clever! I love how the candies are such wonderful and Spring-y pastels. Great job!
Randi~Dukes and Duchesses says
Those are just adorable … I would never have thought to do that!
Julie says
I am inviting you to come and be part of my blog hop:
http://juliejewels1.blogspot.com/2012/03/show-your-stuff-15.html
Jennifer says
Absolutely precious. Love these.
aimee says
they look great, i love them xxx
The {Prince} Family says
clever use of a real egg sis. how did you clean it out without breaking it?!
The {Prince} Family says
clever use of a real egg sis. how did you clean it out without breaking it?!
Durfee Family says
Love smarties! My favorite kids treat! (and of course adults have to share!)
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The Allen Family says
So creative! Love those!!
Emily @ 52 Mantels says
Such a cute idea! And, an even cuter family picture! 🙂
Cheryl @ Sew Can Do says
Really cute idea & fun for the kids to help make! Would love for you to link this to my next Craftastic Monday party:)
Aimee - ItsOverflowing.com says
PS are you using your new camera!?!?
PSS i totally pinned this! xo, aimee
Aimee - ItsOverflowing.com says
This is DARLING!!! I love these eggs LOTS!!!
XO, Aimee
Michele {The Scrap Shoppe} says
Oh my goodness, these are TOO cute! Very creative, and what a cutie pie family!! 🙂
Spittin-Toad says
LOve it!! My daughter is a Type 1 Diabetic and smarties is what she uses to get her blood sugar back up!!! Anytime we see smarties we think of Autumn…I need to try this!!
Thanks,
Denise
Lolly Jane says
Heck yes! Use the sugar paste and it should hold just fine! Great idea, Bettina- those would look super cute all wrapped up in an Easter basket…. oh, the possibilities 😉
Jenn Lifford says
Too cute! I LOVE these! The colors are perfect for Easter! 🙂
Bettina says
Love these. Wonder if I can stick them chocolate to an egg though cause I just know my niece and nephew will want to eat them!