As a magazine craft editor, I have to tackle Easter eggs every year. And seriously, it’s a massive challenge for me to reinvent this tradition. So instead of slaving over it myself, I hire brilliant crafters to tackle the egg. Need new, easy ideas? Look no further…

You have to visit Chez Larsson to see how she made these adorable egg crafts!

These precious egg cozies were made by the brilliant Susan B. Anderson for Parents magazine. They are little baby socks, felt, and pompoms—genius!

  

Another amazing use of Happy Tape, Suzonne Stirling (check out her lovely blog, Urban Comfort) made these amazing (and refreshingly simple) eggs for Family Circle. Gorgeous!

You can’t ignore Martha Stewart when it comes to decorating eggs. Check out these cuties from her April 2010 issue.

After a crazy-long and crazy-busy week, all I want to do is crawl into one of these with a good book and a pillow. And a box of Junior Mints.

Check out Oh Hello, Friend for even more cozy, curl-upable nooks. Have a lovely weekend!

There is no occasion that is ill-suited for a garland. They can convey a color, design, theme, or, in the case of these lovely examples, a message.

  

Off the beaten path phrases from Banter Banners.

Christmas carol banners from Katie Did.

A simple birthday garland made from circles cut from cereal boxes, baker’s twine, and letter stickers (no glue needed…just use the sticker to attach string to cardboard). From Parents Magazine.

How Sweet It Is, for real, from Simple Song.

I have a thing for them; don’t know why, but I do. Maybe it’s the even spacing, or the dashed lines, or the simple and familiar font. Clearly, I’m not alone…

Pretty Linen Measuring Tape ribbon from Cotton Blue, found via The Long Thread.

I’ve loved this birth announcement idea for a long time. Of course, it’s from Martha.

Clever: a lamp made from measuring tapes. Cute for your craft room? Found on A Dress a Day.

A gift bow made from a measuring tape? Why not? Found in Canny Belle’s Etsy store.

Cute bangle from Cupcakes Polka Dots on Etsy.

And lastly, for a practical use of this ubiquitous tool, mount a measuring tape on the edge of your work space. You’ll never fumble for a ruler again. Oh Martha!

I am usually not a fan of the packaged party thing; I’m a DIY girl after all. I’m constantly getting press releases and pitches for “party in a box” sets that just do it all for you. Now, I’m not a mom yet, and I know most moms out there say that sometimes is just easier to buy a kit. Well, if you must do the grab-n-go thing, at least spring for something as cool as Banter and Frolic. Check out these sweet party kits.

The Carnival is in Town contains (among other things) hot dog holders, popcorn bags, pinwheels, and ticket strips.

The Grandstand Sports Party comes with sporty drink holders, paper to make cones, pennants and sandwich holders.

Off Limits Construction Party comes with construction tape, straw tags, construction tape, and icon food toppers.

Standard with each party comes invitations and a manual (yes, a how-to manual for setting up your party-in-a-box). Sad that you’d have to order from an online Australian site (hello, shipping costs!), so if you must have a kit made in the USA, go for the precious ones by Meri Meri.

(But really, if you have any questions about kids’ parties, leave a comment; it’s my specialty!)

Banter and Frolic found via LMNOP.