As soon as spring begins to show it’s earliest signs, I am ALL ABOUT decorating for Easter. I think it’s the joy of coming out of the winter season and bringing life and color back into our home. That and the opportunity to share the Easter story with our family!
No matter the time of year, I love taking trips to Dollar Tree to stock up on their seasonal decor and craft kits. Last year I made this $2 Easter garland and used the plastic eggs for speech therapy. This year I knew exactly what I wanted to make with our restock of plastic Easter eggs – a wreath!
Dollar Tree Easter Egg Wreath
We purchased 4 packs of plastic eggs (18 pieces each) and 1 wire form from the Dollar Tree. I had thin floral wire on hand at home to use. So doing the math, that’s only $5 in supplies! (One pack was already opened when I took this picture…)
I’ve seen several Easter egg wreath versions online and around Pinterest, but was surprised that none used this method. You know those little holes on the tops and bottoms of the eggs? I look at them and see opportunity! It’s about the cheapest “bead” you could ever find.
I wish I had better, precise instructions for you… but I don’t. This is really a “see how it goes” puzzle type of craft project. I love that time of challenge, but if you’re not into abstract or freeform, this is your fair warning! Here’s the best I can tell you…
Like a egg-cellent puzzle
Start by cutting the wire into three foot lengths. This is the perfect length to help the process go quickly and easily.
Wrap one end of the wire around the wreath form to secure.
String an egg from bottom to top onto the wire. You may need to separate the egg to get it through. Wrap it around another section of the wreath form to hold in place. Repeat with a different color and alternate direction.
Every so often and to fill in gaps, string the wire through just the bottom two holes of the egg. This will make the egg appear more upright as if it’s sticking out of the wreath.
Work you way back and forth around the entire wreath. I tried to cover a section all the way across before I moved on, but you can go around a couple times if that works better for you flow!
Hold your wreath up and look for gaps. Cut shorter pieces of wire, string an egg and use as filler!
I love the freeform, imperfect final product!
The full wreath took about an hour and a half – the perfect #naptimediy.
Optional: Spray paint, but be warned
I went back and forth on whether I should leave the bright colors or spray paint the entire wreath. I loved the festive colors, but it didn’t match the rest of our porch decor.
I decided to spray paint robins egg blue for a more subtle look. After the first coat… I immediately regretted it. Honestly.
Even with light coats and adequate drying, it was difficult to get full coverage. The colored plastic still shined through. I used the entire can of paint!
In the end, the wreath does look gorgeous from a distance (AKA our sidewalk), but you see the imperfections as you get closer. I’m still in love with our Easter egg wreath and had so much fun making it!
Be sure to check out my other Dollar Tree Easter Decor Tutorials!!
