Noticed lots of Insta-perfect and Pinterest-worthy images of Easter trees popping up?
Wondering how to go about making one yourself? Then read on!
Easter trees are everywhere you look at Easter nowadays – in shop windows, on the pages of glossy magazines and all over social media too.
They originate from Germany, where it’s a centuries old tradition to decorate twigs and branches with eggs to make an ‘Osterbaum’ to celebrate Easter, and it’s a tradition that’s rapidly spreading.
I lived in Germany as a child where we always had an Easter tree, and my Mum has done one ever since. The kids love it, and as a result an Easter tree has become a thing in our house too.
So, how do you make one and what does it involve? It’s actually easier than you think!
How to make an Easter tree in 5 easy steps
1. Start by selecting a bunch of branches and twigs to make your tree. Traditionally willow is used, but you can use anything you can get your hands on. I bought a mix of willow, birch and pussy willow for Β£1 a stem from my local florist.
2. Add some colour. There’s nothing like a bit of blossom to herald the start of spring, and cherry blossom is perfect. Although we have cherry blossom on our allotment, I didn’t want to cut it down as that would mean no cherries later on in the year. So I opted for artificial stems instead, and the bonus is you can use them year after year. But anything in bud or blossom will do – just go out in the garden with a pair of scissors and take a look!
3. Choose your decorations. As the concept of Easter trees gains traction so do the decorations available. There’s no need to break the bank either, I found all ours in The Works and on eBay. You could opt for a theme or colour scheme, or just let the kids choose, in which case you’ll end up with a bit of everything!
4. Now for the fun part – it’s time to decorate! A bit like Christmas and the decorating of the Christmas tree, I find it’s easier to just let the kids go mad rather than trying to tell them what to put where. Stand them on chairs and let them go for it.
5. Even everything out after the kids have gone to bed. Otherwise your tree is likely to have all the eggs on one branch, all the bunnies on another and some branches with nothing on at all. Unless you don’t care, in which case leave it as it is!
Do you make Easter trees in your house? Do you fancy having a go?
I love this! Easter is not Easter without a tree! #thatfridaylinky
I love the look of these. I think i will invest in one for next easter
I have a friend, who lives in a big farm cottage, she has a tree branch that she decorates at Easter and Christmas, I wish my living room was big enough to accommodate one, looks great #kcacols@_karenfennis
This is fab! I love Easter trees. It did make me smile about everything being on one branch. This would be my youngest for sure! x #MMBC.
Simple and effective. We usually use a branch from the garden, but I like your willow and birch. #KCACOLS
Awww such a cute idea! Olivia would have so much fun making one of these π pinning for later!! #KCACOLS
It sounded weird at first, but it’s really pretty. I like it a lot. #kcacols
Ha ha, love that you suggest rearranging it after the kids have gone to bed! I totally would. Glad it’s not just me… xx
That is so pretty and I for the first time an considering one #dreamteam
Oooh this is lovely! Iβve seen Easter trees in the shops but never thought about actually making one myself! #KCACOLS
I love it. We did try something similar in our fireplace last year, but it was not as pretty as this #DreamTeam
This is lovely. Pussy Willow looks so pretty with the cherry blossom. #KCACOLS
I always wondered where the Easter tree came from and now I know. We have never had an Easter tree but I love yours. Maybe next year for us. Thanks so much for linking up at #KCACOLS. Hope you come back again next time
This is so simple, but so pretty #kcacols
This is so beautiful. I love it! It is so easy too! My boys would love to do this! Thanks for sharing! #KCACOLS