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Monday, September 16, 2019

Fall Decor Using Easter Eggs

Fall Decor Using Easter Eggs

I actually made this fall arrangement a couple of years ago. I found them as I was going through some boxes in my garage. I thought I would share them with you in case you missed them the first time.  
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The bases of this fall arrangement were these plastic eggs. 
Eclectic Red Barn: Plastic eggs for fall centerpiece

These 6 eggs were the bigger ones, around four inches in length. I decided to turn them into acorns. 

Here is how I created my fall acorns:
1. I added some hot glue to the edge of one part of the egg and glued the two sections together.
2. I decided to paint the eggs gold. I set them in the lids from the spray paint cans and sprayed them gold.
Eclectic Red Barn: Spray painted plastic eggs

 3. I only had enough gold paint for three of them. ( I decorated the other three differently) I let the paint dry and worked on the other three.
4. I needed some additional supplies for the other acorns. The eggs of course, twine and old books.
Eclectic Red Barn: Supplies needed for fall acorns

 5. I used pages from some old books I had and tore small pieces. You could use newspaper or magazines. 
Eclectic Red Barn: cut up pieces of paper

6. I used Mod Podge to adhere the scraps of paper to the bottom part of the egg. I added more Mod Podge to the top of the paper to hold it. I set them in containers to dry. (This was my twine ball)
Eclectic Red Barn: Mod Podge pieces of paper to bottom of egg

7. Once the gold paint and the paper eggs were dry I added a small twig to the top with my glue gun.
Eclectic Red Barn: stick glued to top of the egg

You need to hold the stick for for a few seconds since it will take a little longer to secure. If it tilts to the right or left, that's OK too since acorn tops can be a little off and not straight up.
Eclectic Red Barn: stick glued to top of the egg

If you don't have any sticks, a thick piece of twine could work as well.

 8. Once the stick has dried and is secure, it is time to finish the top part. I put some hot glue on the section where the two pieces come together and attached the twine. I kept adding glue and twine.
Eclectic Red Barn: wrapping twine around the egg

Eclectic Red Barn: wrapping twine around the egg

9. As you reach the top, it may be off slightly. Don't worry. Continue wrapping and gluing around.
Eclectic Red Barn: wrapping twine around the acorn top

 Make sure to wrap around the stick as well.

Eclectic Red Barn: Twine wrapped around the acorn

 10. Your acorns are now complete. They no longer look like eggs, but cute little acorns.
Eclectic Red Barn: Decorated Acorns with paint and paper

I put them in a basket and added some other acorns and leaves I had. 
You can get inexpensive berries and leaves at the Dollar Tree.
Eclectic Red Barn: Acorn fall arrangement

 These plastic eggs made a very inexpensive fall arrangement. I love when I can reuse items. Who would have thought that Easter eggs could be such cute fall decor?


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20 comments :

  1. Barbara at Mantel and TableSeptember 17, 2019 at 12:36 PM

    What a fun idea Beverly - I would never have thought of that! They're darling - thanks for sharing!

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    1. Eclectic Red BarnSeptember 18, 2019 at 11:44 AM

      Barbara,
      Thank you for the sweet comment. Sometimes it just comes together.
      Have a lovely day.
      Hugs,
      Bev

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  2. Eclectic Red BarnSeptember 17, 2019 at 1:00 PM

    Julie,
    Thank you for the sweet comment. They did turn out so cute and for so cheap.
    Hope you are having a great week.
    Hugs,
    Bev

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  3. Kippi O'HernSeptember 17, 2019 at 8:36 PM

    Super cute acorns. I love that you added the stem!
    Happy Fall,
    Kippi

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    1. Eclectic Red BarnSeptember 18, 2019 at 11:45 AM

      Kippi,
      Thanks you for the lovely comment. they would just not be the same without those stems.
      Have a great day.
      Hugs,
      Bev

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  4. threesidesofcrazySeptember 19, 2019 at 11:23 PM

    I LOVE these! I'm going to search my Easter decorations box for some eggs tomorrow! Thanks for sharing.

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    1. Eclectic Red BarnSeptember 21, 2019 at 2:30 PM

      Tamy,
      Thank you so much for your kind words. I hope you post them if you make them. I would love to see yours.
      Have a lovely weekend.
      Hugs,
      Bev

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  5. Dee | GrammysGrid.comSeptember 20, 2019 at 2:22 AM

    Great idea and they look so nice! Thanks so much for linking up at #AThemedLinkup 1 for Crafts and DIY. Shared.

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    1. Eclectic Red BarnSeptember 21, 2019 at 2:31 PM

      Dee,
      Thank you for inviting me to share at your party and for the kind words. Hope you are having a wonderful weekend.
      Hugs,
      Bev

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  6. Judy WhatiliveforSeptember 20, 2019 at 9:55 AM

    I love it! I always have too many of those plastic eggs, and this is such a fun way to repurpose them.

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    1. Eclectic Red BarnSeptember 21, 2019 at 2:29 PM

      Judy,
      Thank you for the sweet comment. It was an easy project and I could use up some of those eggs. You could use any size.
      Have a lovely weekend.
      Hugs,
      Bev

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  7. Lisa L LombardoSeptember 22, 2019 at 2:42 PM

    These are so cute! Thanks for sharing on Farm Fresh Tuesdays!

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    1. Eclectic Red BarnSeptember 22, 2019 at 10:13 PM

      Lisa,
      Thank you for the sweet comment on my Fall eggs. Looking forward to sharing again at your party this week. Have a lovely week ahead.
      Hugs,
      Bev

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  8. AnnMArie LewellynSeptember 23, 2019 at 1:58 PM

    I absolutely love these and will be featuring this post on the Farm Fresh Blog Hop this week!

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    1. Eclectic Red BarnSeptember 23, 2019 at 10:03 PM

      AnnMarie,
      Oh I feel so honored to be featured. Thank you so much I really appreciate it.
      I will be at the party.
      Have a lovely week.
      Hugs,
      Bev

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  9. CrissySeptember 23, 2019 at 10:13 PM

    Bev, this is such a brilliant idea! I love the way your little acorns turned out. Thanks for sharing them at Tuesday Turn About!

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    1. Eclectic Red BarnSeptember 23, 2019 at 10:24 PM

      Crissy,
      Thank you for your sweet words on my updated acorns. I appreciate your sweet comment. Hope you have a lovely week.
      Hugs,
      Bev

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  10. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasSeptember 24, 2019 at 7:05 AM

    Bev!!
    I LOVE this idea!! I will have to remember to leave out some Easter eggs to make acorns for the Fall!! Thanks for sharing!!
    And thanks for visiting!!
    Hugs,
    Debbie

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    1. Eclectic Red BarnSeptember 26, 2019 at 9:19 AM

      Debbie,
      That is always the problem when we see something that we want to make to make sure that we keep supplies out. At least that is usually my problem.
      Have a lovely day.
      Hugs,
      Bev

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  11. Dee | GrammysGrid.comSeptember 30, 2019 at 1:06 AM

    Congrats! Your post is FEATURED at #AThemedLinkup 2 for All Things Halloween from my previous Crafts and DIY Linkup! Party open now!

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