This year, my subtle Easter decorations are carrot-themed. I made two carrot projects that are very easy to create and could even become an Easter-day project for kids (with adult supervision). First up are carrots made from different carrot-y shades of crepe paper.

For this project you’ll need:

• crepe paper in oranges, yellows, and green (I also used purple for fun)
• hot glue
• scissors

1. Create a base shape for the carrots by scrunching the crepe paper in a rough form, starting at the pointed end. This doesn’t need to be perfect by any means; you just want a general shape.
2. Without cutting the paper, start wrapping the crepe paper around the carrot, starting at the wide end. Continue to wrap down the carrot until you’ve covered the whole shape with a smooth layer. Place a small amount of hot glue at the end to secure the paper.
3. Layer four pieces of green paper that are about 2 1/2” wide and cut out a rough carrot top shape without cutting all the way through. (See photo for reference). Roll the whole bunch and pinch the end, twisting it to give the carrot top some texture. (Again, see the photo for reference).
4. Hot glue the top onto the carrot.

Viola!

Place one at everyone’s place at your dinner table, or display them in a basket as a centerpiece.


 

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