Easter Decorations

Hello ,well only one week till the children break up for Easter hols here !!!
I've been inspired by the lovely Easter decorations seen in blogland to create my own Easter tree this year.Having never had a go at this before I'm still experimenting,and it's great fun.


This is how it looks so far... a little bare I feel, but I am pleased with how it's coming along.

All that's on it so far are some of my Lucy flowers left over from my wreath and some felt eggs I made at the weekend ...


On Saturday afternoon Mr BM took our little people to watch the local football match.This gave me about 3 hours free time.Not long enough to get out the sewing machine but time enough to create something pretty with felt....



and to photograph the stages for you.....



I made a simple paper template and cut out some felt in Easter colours,2 layers for each one.I then added some pretty embellishments to the front ....



I then added a cotton loop to the back to hang it up.Chose some co-ordinating embroidery thread and blanket stitched three quarters of the way around and stuffed lightly ,before com pleating the stitching.....



I enjoyed making these ,choosing things from stash .In fact some of the things in my stash are positively vintage.....



This 70's floral print....a scrap of fabric left over from a party dress made for me by my Nanna


This 80's pearl trim is left over from when I made my wedding dress.

I knew they would be useful one day !!and it's great to be able to incorporate these things which are so sentimental.Does anyone else hang on to things so long ?

have a great week
Jacquie x