Easter Egg Tree

 

This week we started Meat Fare Week.  For those not familiar with it, in the Byzantine Church we prepare for Lent two weeks in advance by getting rid of all our meat, one week in advance by getting rid of all dairy.  This way food doesn’t go to waste once we get to the Great Fast, and we are also eased into the season.

Now that we are approaching Lent, my thoughts turn to what should be done in preparation for Easter.  Arts and crafts wise, the mind turns to eggs.  Eggs have always been associated with Easter (new life hidden within the white walled tomb of the egg shell – we decorate them as a sign that the tomb no longer holds threat, that is, Christ has conquered death).  The tradition of Easter eggs on trees are more connected with Western Europe.  Pisanki and red colored hard boiled eggs are Eastern traditions.

Your basic tools: floral tape, small container, 18 gauge floral wire, floral foam, a small Spring-like container.  Also shown: wooden eggs for a future post and a kitchen knife for sizing the floral foam.

We often had an Easter tree growing up, but it wasn’t until I went to Austria for my studies that I discovered the most beautiful little wooden Easter eggs.  As this is a craft anyone can do, I will spend the next few weeks going over the lovely tradition of Easter trees and eggs for the tree.  I bought all the basic tools at Hobby Lobby. 

Mark the floral foam sponge and cut to fit your container.

Twist wire around pens, screwdrivers, or whatever you have.

Secure your twisted wire with floral tape and insert your tree into your foam sponge.

Add decorations as you wish and have available.

This something like what your finished and decorated tree will look.