DIY Easter Decors That Your Family Will Love

Easter is one of the fun and exciting holidays celebrated by the Christian world. It is a holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. It is represented by various symbols such as Easter bunny, egg, and chick. Here we have the information that you need about DIY Easter decors that you and your family will love.

What’s good about DIY?

If you want to make your home interior attractive and inspiring, but tight on the budget, then DIY projects are the best answer to your problem. You also get to be your own boss when doing DIY projects since you are the one in control. Sometimes it feels rewarding to do and accomplish things on your own. Imagine making your home interior look amazing by creating the design and decorative items yourself, from available or recyclable items like wallpaper scraps or old cloths. These are something to be proud of.  

DIY projects may have started just as a hobby, but sooner or later, these may be elevated to the next level and be your business. Successful entrepreneurs may share their own success stories. Many of which have humble beginnings. From being a hobby, their products may have become known and popular worldwide. So what are you waiting for. Do not hesitate to create your own DIY home improvement projects and be proud of your accomplishments.

What is so special about Easter?

In the Christian world, Easter is all about the resurrection of Christ after dying from crucifixion. Christians celebrate this moment as they believe that people are saved from their sins. The true message of Easter is that Jesus died in our place, so that we could be forgiven for all our sins. It also means that we too can come to the same “resurrection life” that Jesus experienced. It is the demonstration of the love and power of God and His Son for people who are suffering because of sin.
Easter gives us hope and new life. As such, the holiday is represented by various symbols that reflect new life and hope. The Easter egg and hare for instance are symbols of fertility and new beginning in spring. Eggs are considered to have been associated with world or universe in many cultures. Therefore, eggs are used in many different rituals, decorated and were hung in temples in ancient times. Christians adopted this concept and becomes a symbol of rebirth. Christians symbolize the egg to Christ’s tomb. Decorated eggs eventually evolved and becomes elaborate and colorful.

Germans believed that bunny laid red eggs on Holy Thursday when it laid multi colored eggs before Easter Sunday. Eventually, the Germans have brought the tradition and custom with them when they settled in the United States.

Easter baskets, on the other hand originated from the Catholic custom of bringing food to the mass for blessing. As a tradition, people bring basket of food to church to be blessed. Baskets are no longer filled with dinner. Instead they are filled with colorful eggs, toys and special treats for kids.

Lilies are another interesting symbol and are often used for decoration. The white color symbolizes purity, honesty and everything nice.

Hot cross buns are another popular Easter symbol, particularly in England. Buns are traditional Easter food in England. Easter candles are an Easter symbol since it represents the light of the world. The candles lighted in churches during Easter mass commemorate the birth of Jesus after three days. In which Jesus is considered to be the light of the world when he rose from the dead.

Easter lamb symbolizes Jesus as he is the lamb of the highest. 

These are some of the common symbols of Easter that can be used as home decors. Well, you have the option to buy them or better yet, make your own Easter home decors.

DIY Easter decorations to add to your home

Here are some DIY Easter home décor ideas that you and your family will definitely love:

1. Pom Pom Bunny Tail Easter Garland
2. Lollipop Bunnies
3. Easter Chalkboard
4. Eggshell Tealight Candles
5. Chalkboard Eggs
6. Spring Birdhouses
7. Paint Chip Easter Garland
8. Reclaimed Wood Bunny
9. Easter Egg Flower Arrangement
10. Tiny Easter Baskets