Maximise your gifting and decorating potential whilst staying under budget at Eastertime. Keeping to an Easter budget doesn’t mean skimping on gifts for anyone, or decorations for your home. You can still make an impact in your home and with your gifts without breaking the bank.
Read on to unlock our handy budget-friendly tips you can use to under budget at Easter at beyond.
DIY Easter Gifts & Décor
Most grandparents relish at the idea that there’s a possibility thy could be receiving a cute handmade gift from their precious grandchildren. Ensure Easter is no exception. With a simple internet search, you’re can certainly locate kids craft project ideas that don’t break the bank.
Understandably, older children may prefer not to scribble or paint on paper, but want to join in on the fun of DIY gifting. These tween to adult gift givers can still be involved in crafty gifting projects, such as transforming your Christmas wreath to Easter or centrepiece making. Give them the responsibility of affixing or placing, and watch their eyes light up as their stunning creation comes to life!
And for all ages craft projects that stay under budget at Easter, we absolutely can’t resist the simplicity flower pot painting. You’re never too old to decorate flower pots, and they’re reasonably cheap to and easy to source at any plant shop, or even via online marketplaces. Get involved and freshen up an existing plain plant pot, or relax and let the kids be as creative as they like. Don’t forget to include an assortment of buttons, sequins, glitter, and paint colours and brushes. Everyone is guaranteed to enjoy themselves during this imaginative project!
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Families with kids can understand how expensive materials for craft activities can be. That’s why we know you’ll love our inexpensive easy Easter crafts for kids. Sometimes, you may even be able to find particular budget-friendly craft kits online, e.g. bath bombs, tie dye, and jewellery making kits. Just remember to check the company’s shipping timeframes to ensure you will receive the kits in time for Easter, or ideally shop in-store.
Encourage your children to craft handmade items for their entire family then your gifting is at least halfway done. All of these DIY ideas are ideal for those days when you just want to spend a weekend indoors.
Sales to Stay Under Budget at Easter
The best thing about Easter and Christmas alike are the specials and sales that pop up in every shop throughout the final weeks of the lead up. So you can really save big without blowing the budget, take notice of the specials at your local grocery or homewares stores and allocate some time to compare. Ask a family member or friend to join in on your comparison day so both of you can get the most bang for your buck.
Speaking of sales, did you know Gifts and Keepsakes gives you the opportunity to save money at Eastertime, too? That’s right! Each week prior to Easter, we select a particular category to discount. Make sure to place your order as quickly as you can, because being a small business means our Easter stock is limited. Know which category will be on sale next by following us on Facebook and Insatgram and subscribing to our mailing list.
Take full advantage of post-Easter sales by shopping for next year’s Easter after Easer Sunday. There are so many decorations, gifts, ornaments and gift wrap options you can often snap up on after Easter. We recommend having a couple of empty storage tubs ready to place these bargains into.
Repurposing on a Budget
Repurposing other seasonal decorations is not only the perfect way to stay under budget at Easter, it’s also incredibly fun and so easy! With just a few simple steps overall, you can create one-of-a-kind Easter décor for every space.
The decorating pieces we love to repurpose the most include wreaths, garlands, tableware, and trees. And you’ll see why in just a moment!
Wreaths and garlands – the most versatile decorating pieces we can think of! So, to stay under budget at Easter, pull out that wreath you put away after Christmas. Grab all the Christmas and Easter picks, sprays, florals and ribbons on hand to create a DIY Easter Wreath and garland. By following our simple decorating guru’s tips and tricks, it’s so much fun to turn your Christmas wreath and garlands into eggciting Easter décor! After you have a crack at these projects, we’re sure you’ll also agree these are the best decorations to repurpose.
Use the same tablewear from prior celebrations (like Christmas and birthdays) but add an Easter-y feel to them. Spray some foam eggs to match your theme and place on top of the plates; scatter little festive friends you already have around the table; and re-use nametags from Christmastime to determine place settings. Finish the table by placing a garland or DIY centrepiece (such as our Easter Birdhouse, or a fresh tray filled with Easter flowers and embellishments) in the middle.
As much as we love these ideas (and are sure your guests will too), sometimes we understand you may need to buy extra decorations which can add up. So, another of our favourite budget-friendly centrepiece ideas for your Easter feast table includes a sweet treat charcuterie board. Save money by baking some of these treats yourself, or snapping up some of your favourite sweets during the obligatory pre-Easter sales. Place this delectable piece in the middle, alongside some bunnies, an Easter tree, or any other decorations you have, for an easy way to stay under budget at Easter (and keep your guests bellies full).
To complete your table and make it table feel a little more eggstra, hang Easter decorations, such as mini wreaths, plush, or soft faux eggs, off the backs of each guests’ chair.
Despite being officially named ‘Christmas tree’, there’s no constraint to reserving them for Christmastime only. We’ve noticed a surprisingly increasing trend in households establishing the tradition of repurposing the Christmas tree for occasions throughout the year. We don’t blame them, taking it down and reassembling trees are a tedious task, especially with multiple! Leaving it up and altering the decorations based on the occasion is definitely the way to go.
Make especially light work of all your Easter decorating by mustering up the kids, your partner, or even siblings to help your vision become a reality (and secretly entice their celebratory spirit too).
Gift Wrapping
Affordable gift wrapping definitely doesn’t mean buying an excessive amount of paper, only for it to be disposed of in a couple of weeks. Beyond gift bags and paper, there are numerous ways to wrap gifts within a budget.
Some of our handy tips include:
- Use any fabric offcuts, or cut an old table cloth or tea towel to the size of the gift and wrap as you would with paper.
- Repurpose your children’s Easter Hunt Buckets by filling with gifts and covering with materials you have on hand.
- For smaller gifts, we recommend placing inside empty glass or plastic jars. Additionally, if you’re feeling especially crafty, paint the insides of the jars so they are no longer transparent to add an element of surprise.
- Gather a selection of coloured cardboard boxes. They don’t have to contain an Easter motif or pattern, and are readily available at discount stores. But before you go and spend money, make sure you firstly search for cardboard gift boxes around your home.
- Likewise with gift boxes, you may already have a stash of gift bags waiting to be used. This option works just as well!
Other than finding affordable gifts and décor options, there is still enough time to prepare and stay relaxed this Easter. Although these tips are specific to staying under budget at Easter, the principle remains the same for every occasion. Find more handy Easter decorating tips on our blog, and all the gifts you need for any special event on our online store.