How to decorate the Easter holiday

The bright, kind, historically significant Easter holiday simply cannot be ignored. Every Christian family in all corners of the globe prepares for this day with trepidation. It is necessary to prepare not only delicious treats, but also to decorate the house and prepare gifts for loved ones and loved ones. That's just about all this we will talk with you today.

How to decorate Easter with your own hands

Strawberry wedges lined up at the base, a little sprinkling at the very top and a delicate mint leaf - a small set of jewelry that can work wonders.

Ordinary culinary beads are fine for a clean design. You can decide on the color yourself, just like with the picture. It can be a chaotic arrangement of curved lines or simple letters XB, as in the photo below.

Candied fruits, fresh fruit, and even thinly sliced ​​almonds are suitable for decoration. Lay out at the base any, contrasting in color with easter, fruit, stick a mint leaf on top, and decorate the sides of the curd mass with almonds. Simple and original. The mint leaf can be replaced with decorative butterflies, which you can easily find on store shelves.

You can not be limited only by the appearance of Easter, go ahead and think over the filling. A slice of mango placed in the center of the curd mold will look very original in cut. Top with a little melted chocolate and almond shavings. Especially creative natures can decorate the very dish on which Easter will be located. This is very unusual and, importantly, delicious!

How to decorate Easter cakes with your own hands

Decorating an Easter cake is a delicate matter that requires a creative approach. The main thing here is to observe the fine line between luxury and luridness. If until now you have not noticed any notes of creative impulses, then it is better to stick to the minimalist style or follow our recommendations.

Not enough time for decorations? Then you can go to any grocery store that sells sprinkles, dyes and pastry syringes. Having purchased everything you need, that the eye liked, just pour the cake with icing, collect the letters ХВ (which means Christ is Risen) with edible beads and ... that's it. Easter Easter cake is ready!

However, if you have enough time to decorate the cake, here you can embark on a fabulous creative flight. Mastic alone is worth what is not made of it. Here are wonderful chickens grazing on the grass, made with skillful handles from the same edible plasticine.

Another example of a non-standard approach to decorating Easter cakes. Delicate blue cream with silver sprinkling and flowers. A laconic approach, which in this case played a positive role.

Even the simplest cake, covered with chocolate glaze and sprinkled with crushed nuts, looks unusual and appetizing. And what about the peaks from the well-known meringue? It is done very quickly, but how airy and original!

Fun, joy, spring - all these thoughts evoke just one look at the cake, decorated with candied fruits and dressed in a bright ribbon.

How to make frosting

Classic glaze

• 2 egg whites;
• 250 g icing sugar;
• some salt.

1. Whisk the pre-cooled egg whites with salt on high speed.
2. Without turning off the mixer, start gradually adding the icing sugar.
3. After all the ingredients are in the bowl, keep beating for about four more minutes.
4. Spread a stable mass over slightly cooled cakes.

Protein-free glaze

• powdered sugar;
• lemon juice.

1. Gradually pour the lemon juice into the powdered sugar poured into the container.
2. Stir the resulting mass thoroughly until no lumps remain.

The mass sets very quickly, therefore, when applying it to Easter cakes, you cannot hesitate.

Glaze with chocolate

• 100 g of chocolate (white or dark - optional);
• 150 g icing sugar;
• a teaspoon of potato starch;
• 50 g butter;
• 4 spoons of cocoa;
• 7 spoons of milk.

1. Combine the powder with milk and bring to a boil over low heat.
2. Without removing the mass from the stove, add the chocolate slices and butter (for convenience, you can grate the chocolate on a fine grater).
3. While stirring the mixture, wait until the chocolate is completely melted.
4. Add remaining ingredients and stir to avoid lumps.
5. As soon as the composition cools down a little, apply it to the finished cakes.

The glaze is applicable not only to Easter cakes, but also to cottage cheese Easter.

How to make Easter sprinkles

You can buy sprinkles at the nearest supermarket, or prepare it yourself, especially since it is quite simple to do.

• 3 eggs;
• 450 g of powder;
• 7 drops of lemon juice;
• food coloring.

1. Separate the whites and yolks. For work, only the first are required.
2. Combine whites, powder and lemon juice in a separate bowl.
3. Whisk on a slow speed for 10 minutes. The composition should be dense, but with dropping peaks after the rim is lifted.
4. Depending on how many sprinkling colors you will make - divide the mass into portions. Those. if the color consists of 5 colors, then 5 servings are needed.
5. Add your own dye to each of the masses and mix thoroughly.
6. Using a small cornet, squeeze long, thin colored stripes onto a pre-wrapped plastic board.
7. Let the strips solidify completely.
8. After that, roll up the plastic and crumble the dried strips with your hands.

Voila! The sprinkling is ready! You can start decorating your prepared meals.

How to decorate a house and plot for Easter with your own hands

Let's start with the door. After all, it is through it that guests will pass, which means it will be the first thing to pay attention to. An excellent choice would be a homemade wreath made of fresh flowers. It is better not to use artificial ones, as these are “dead” things, and Easter is holiday life.

To prepare your yard for Easter, all you need to do is hang beautifully decorated eggs on the trees. Looks original and elegant.

The general atmosphere in the house should be filled with bright colors, light and symbols dedicated to the holiday. It can be eggs, rabbits, fresh spring flowers, chickens, etc.

How to decorate a room for Easter with your own hands

Decorating a room is no different than decorating a home. The same rules apply as for other locations. Arrange homemade souvenirs harmoniously, you can hang a small flower wreath on the door. Burning candles will be an excellent addition, which will add comfort and romance to the evening. It will also help burn off bad energy in the room. Fresh flowers in vases are also welcome.

How to decorate a fireplace for Easter

The fireplace can be hung with various Easter decorations, which are either made on their own or purchased. Put massive candles inside that can be lit in the evenings. Wicker baskets standing on the fireplace look original, in which knitted hens with eggs and chickens sit. Ribbons, bows and other bright decorative elements in a harmonious combination will delight your guests and create a cozy holiday atmosphere.

How to decorate a table for Easter

The decoration of the Easter table can be the Zubyanka plant sown in a small pot. The latter can also be decorated.

In general, special attention should be paid to the table, since it is at it that the whole family will gather to break the fast. To beautifully decorate the table for Easter, ordinary colors and symbols of the holiday are enough. The original serving of the dishes will also not hurt. Here are some great ideas for preparing a festive table.

How to make a candy bunny for Easter

Homemade candy bunnies can become an original decoration and gift. Needless to say, kids will be especially delighted with such a present.

• On a sheet of cardboard, A4 size, draw a diagram-drawing of future hares. This is very easy to do, since they consist of a rectangle with ears extending from it. Sketch the faces right away. Make them the way you like best, it is desirable that they are cheerful.
• Cut out the details. Additionally, although not required, prepare a small piece of paper to hold the sweet insides of the hare. Draw and shape the animal's face brightly.
• Try on the size of the candy and the rabbit itself. If everything is fine, you can start packing gifts. If you find any shortcomings, fix it.

• Glue the sides of the souvenir together, securing them with glue. Do not forget to secure the "filling" more securely.

Everything, the Easter bunny is ready.

How to make cookies for Easter

The ingredients are calculated for 25 pieces of cookies.

• 25 canned apricot halves
• 100 g butter
• 250 g flour
• 6 tablespoons of sugar
• 180 g icing sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 spoon of milk
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice

1. Beat the softened butter with a sugar mixer.
2. Without turning off the mixer, add the egg and milk.
3. Add sifted flour and knead to a tender soft dough.
4. Sprinkle a little flour on the table and roll out the dough so that its thickness is 5 mm.
5. With a glass "cut" circles from the dough, 6 cm in diameter.
6. Bake the cookies on parchment at 180 ° for about 10 minutes.

While the cookies are cooling, prepare the frosting and decoration.

1. Spread the apricot halves on a paper napkin so that all the liquid is gone.
2. Rub the powdered sugar with lemon juice.
3. When the cookies are slightly warm, brush them with the cooked icing, and place half of the apricot exactly in the center, slightly pressing on it.

As soon as the mass on the cookies hardens - the treat is ready!

How to decorate a basket for Easter with your own hands

Before you put your Easter eggs in a basket, you need to decorate the basket for a festive occasion.

• An excellent option for decorating a basket is flowers. They will revive the image, make it light and airy.

• A beautiful ornament laid out on a piece of fabric and made with the use of branches and eggs looks quite original.

• In general, the basket can be decorated as you wish. Get creative. Even the most ordinary ribbon can serve as a wonderful decoration for an Easter basket, the main thing is to tie it correctly.

How to make a DIY Easter card

A simple Easter card that can be done in a couple of minutes. A detailed master class that does not require comments.

What you need:

• tracing paper;
• colored adhesive tape;
• thick paper for postcards;
• a piece of paper;
• felt-tip pen;
• scissors and a couple of minutes of free time.

Finally, a video that presents interesting ideas for Easter souvenirs. See, get inspired, create!