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Mossy Easter Egg

March 22, 2013 by Patti 39 Comments


I thought I’d finished my Spring decorating (link back for more of that here) until I stopped in at my neighborhood Goodwill store and . . . well . . . you know how the story goes from there.

 
I spied this (not so) marvelous ceramic egg, circa 1978.

I didn’t love the pink flowers and there was a little chip off it’s nose (can you believe they were charging $1.99 for a chipped egg?) but  that was all okay. I immediately saw it’s potential and began to formulate my plan.

  Step one: Gather some moss from my yard.

Step two: Lay it out to dry on Beauregard’s tray
(Beauregard is our porch watchdog).
NOTE: It is really good to allow the moss to dry completely. I was impatient and worked with it while it was still a bit damp, resulting in the surprise of little baby worms wiggling out of the moss when I applied the hot glue. Yuck! By morning they were all dried up and stuck to my tray.  Double yuck! 

Step three: Print an Easter graphic from The Graphics Fairy, cut a few slits for ease in molding it around the egg’s lid and ModPodge in place (a layer of glue under the paper, another layer over).

 Step four: Use the glue gun to attach moss to the bottom of the egg,
 
leaving the bottom uncovered so it would have a firm surface to stand upright.

Step five: Add a little ASCP Dark Wax to add age and highlight the wrinkles in the paper (I think they look a bit like cracks in the egg), topped by another coat of glossy ModPodge to seal and finish it off.

I think these bunnies are so darn cute!
 

          I ended up gluing the egg’s top and bottom together for stability and glued a row of moss over the seam.

So now for deciding where to display my mossy little Easter egg . . .

. . . under cover on my cake plate,

 with my vintage book Rabbit Hill (also a thrift store find),

 or tucked in among my other decoupaged eggs (tutorial here). 


I am delighted with this mossy, bunnied, egg.

 
Sometimes, I just have to say to God, “You are brilliant! I never could’ve come up with this idea without You!”
 
   Blessings,
Linking up to the following great parties:

Sunday:
UnderTheTableAndDreaming, TheDIYShowoff, TheTablescaper, IHeartNapTime
Monday:
 IShouldBeMoppingTheFloor, ModVintageLife, BetweenNapsOnThePorch, TheGraphicsFairy, TheDedicatedHouse, UncommonDesigns, WestFurnitureRevival, BoogieboardCottage, DIYHomeSweetHome, HuckleberryLove
Tuesday:
KatheWithAnE, HomeStoriesAtoZ, AStrollThruLife, Elizabeth&Co, MyUncommonSliceOfSuburbia, CoastalCharm, CozyLittleHouse, PJHDesigns, NaptimeCreations, CedarHillRanch, NotJustAHousewife,
Wednesday:
SavvySouthernStyle, The36thAvenue, SouthernLovely, VintageOnADime, IvyAndElephants, DIYByDesign, DesignedDecor, ViewFromRiverMountain, TheStyleSisters
Thursday:
NoMinimalistHere, ImpartingGrace, TheVintageFarmhouse, TheSabbyCreekCottage, EmbracingChange, HaveADailyCupOfMrsOlson, BeyondThePicketFence, StoneGable, AllThingsWithPurpose, RootedInThyme, FromMyFrontPorchToYours, MyRepurposedLife
Friday:
MyRomanticHome, FrenchCountryCottage, TatertotsAndJello, MissMustardSeed, ThriftyHandmadeDays, CraftJunkieToo, CommonGround, TheShabbyNest, LizMarie, Redoux, JenniferRizzo, TheCharmOfHome,  504Main
Saturday:
FunkyJunkInteriors, ClassyClutter, SixSistersStuff, It’sOverflowing, BeDifferentActNormal, TooMuchTimeOnMyHands, LifeOnLakeshoreDrive
 
 
 
 

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Comments

  1. Deneen@dreaming-n-color says

    March 22, 2013 at 11:16 pm

    I love this! What a great idea.

    Reply
  2. Kara Claflin says

    March 23, 2013 at 12:44 am

    It looks really nice. What a great idea.

    Reply
  3. Tina Lou says

    March 23, 2013 at 1:25 am

    Brilliant, Patti. Love it!

    Reply
  4. Doreen@househoneys says

    March 23, 2013 at 4:06 am

    What a fabulous vision you had and the end result is simply adorable!

    Reply
  5. Suzan Sweatman says

    March 23, 2013 at 4:46 am

    Absolutely beautiful Patti!!!
    What a great project – I really have to get on the Cloche bandwagon here!!!
    XXX

    Reply
  6. Jill Cooper says

    March 23, 2013 at 2:38 pm

    Very pretty! What a great idea!

    Reply
  7. Mary says

    March 23, 2013 at 11:18 pm

    I love all things moss and eggs to this a double delight! So creative and I love the ASCP wax finish!

    Reply
  8. The Tablescaper says

    March 23, 2013 at 11:20 pm

    This is adorable! Love the moss.

    Great to have you be a part of Seasonal Sundays.

    – The Tablescaper

    Reply
  9. thepaintedapron.com says

    March 23, 2013 at 11:36 pm

    Wow, that looks great, what a wonderful creation from something that was tossed aside!
    Jenna

    Reply
  10. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your Home says

    March 24, 2013 at 12:36 am

    So pretty! You are so clever…great transformation!
    Blessings,
    Cindy

    Reply
  11. Sarah says

    March 24, 2013 at 2:21 am

    Very clever, Patti. Your egg is really cute.

    Reply
  12. Diane says

    March 24, 2013 at 11:24 am

    What a creative idea – love blogging and seeing what everyone else is doing. Hope you have a glorious Easter!

    Reply
  13. Bonnie says

    March 24, 2013 at 8:42 pm

    You should be delighted with yourself! Your egg is so cute and you were so creative.

    Reply
  14. Laura Ingalls Gunn says

    March 25, 2013 at 12:39 am

    Oh yes! A truly lovely transformation!

    Happy Palm Sunday!

    Reply
  15. Katalina Jewelry says

    March 25, 2013 at 4:35 pm

    Gorgeous transformation! Love it!

    Reply
  16. Ornate Splendor says

    March 25, 2013 at 5:07 pm

    Such a pretty creation! Love the moss — you’re so lucky to have it growing right in your yard! I always collect lichen when I visit family in Louisiana; I microwave it in case there are any bugs.

    Happy Creating,
    Catherine

    Reply
  17. Liz@ Infuse With Liz says

    March 25, 2013 at 9:57 pm

    Super job! I love the stories about the worms- that’s yuck/funny! The bunnie picture you applied turned out really great. The moss looks reall fabulous around it.

    Reply
  18. The Refeathered Roost says

    March 25, 2013 at 10:00 pm

    I adore this…you are so creative… looks wonderful and so appealing now.

    Reply
  19. Lulu says

    March 26, 2013 at 1:22 am

    Taking a second hand find and making it into something special is my kind of thing. Love the way you presented the finished product.

    Reply
  20. Phyllis @Around the House says

    March 26, 2013 at 5:11 am

    Love your wonderful eggs, wow the goodwill has so many great finds for creative people, I love some of the fantastic things people make that look as though they were purchased in the finest shops…love your talent

    Reply
  21. Christina says

    March 27, 2013 at 1:23 pm

    wow- delightful- love how you included the natural moss with the charming vintage bunny-
    I’m a goodwill regular too-
    Happy Spring

    Reply
  22. Jessica @ View from River Mountain says

    March 27, 2013 at 1:36 pm

    This is gorgeous Patti. Just absolutely gorgeous. Thanks for linking it at Show It Off!

    Reply
  23. Kelly @ View Along the Way says

    March 27, 2013 at 4:45 pm

    Wow, it’s beautiful. Looks perfect in that cloche too! Thanks for linking this up to Monday Funday!

    Reply
  24. GinaBVictorian says

    March 27, 2013 at 10:54 pm

    Very cute egg! So creative. Love the photo of it on your cake plate with the dome over it. Gina

    Reply
  25. -Lisa says

    March 28, 2013 at 2:56 pm

    Stopping in via No Minimalist Here link party.
    What a creative idea, I love it!

    Reply
  26. marty (A Stroll Thru Life) says

    March 28, 2013 at 3:55 pm

    This is gorgeous and so creative. Thanks for joining TTT. Hugs, marty

    Reply
  27. Huckleberry Love says

    March 28, 2013 at 9:11 pm

    This is so pretty! I love the graphic that you mod podged to the egg. And I’m impressed that you picked moss from your yard… I would’ve been fairly grossed out by the worms!! Thanks for stopping by and linking up with Much Ado About Monday. We really appreciate it! Stop on by next Monday with more of your great ideas! Have a great weekend. 🙂

    ~Emily

    Reply
  28. Debra Oliver says

    March 29, 2013 at 1:43 pm

    Hi Patti, this turned out wonderfully! you had a great vision for it! LOVE it!

    Reply
  29. Nook and Cranny says

    March 29, 2013 at 1:43 pm

    I love what you did with your Goodwill find, one never knows what inspiration is hiding in those stores 😉
    I specially love the outdoor element.
    Thanks for sharing.
    Have a wonderful holiday weekend.
    Michele

    Reply
  30. Huckleberry Love says

    March 29, 2013 at 1:50 pm

    Your beautiful egg is being featured on Huckleberry Love today! We hope you’ll stop on by to grab our “I Was Featured” button and display it proudly. Thanks for linking up with Much Ado About Monday, we hope to see you next week! 🙂

    ~Emily
    http://www.huckleberrylove.com

    Reply
  31. Marisa says

    March 29, 2013 at 9:15 pm

    That is different and I love it. I found you on Craft Junkie Too and I a new follower.

    Reply
  32. Kathy Moody says

    March 29, 2013 at 9:16 pm

    Patti, your egg is gorgeous!! Oh, what a great idea. I just pinned. 🙂 I have a bunny I covered with moss that I have got to get posted. LOL Wow, I love yours! Thank you so much for sharing our bloglovin button, too! We appreciate it so much.

    Thank you so much for sharing at A Bouquet of Talent this week. I love seeing your awesome creativity!! Have a Blessed and Happy Easter.
    hugs
    Kathy

    Reply
  33. Ivy and Elephants says

    March 31, 2013 at 2:47 pm

    What a unique idea! It turned out so beautifully!
    And I love how you displayed it. Thanks for sharing.
    Hugs,
    Patti

    Reply
  34. Sherry says

    April 1, 2013 at 9:17 pm

    That is lovely! I love moss on it!
    Sherry

    Reply
  35. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:54 pm

    Loving your mossy goodness!

    Reply
  36. Stacey says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:48 am

    So pretty Patti! Love this!
    Thanks for linking up this week!
    Stacey of Embracing Change

    Reply
  37. Jann Olson says

    April 2, 2013 at 2:04 am

    Patti, I love it! You really turned it into a piece of art that has that vintage feel. I’m still laughing about the worms. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

    Reply
  38. AnnMarie says

    April 19, 2014 at 10:54 am

    What a transformation! I love your bunny print and it looks great with the bit of brown. I have that moss growing all over my yard….did not know I could dry it and then use it! Thanks for all the great ideas!

    Reply

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