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I absolutely love Easter! \u00a0The colors, the sweet traditions, the pretty dresses, the silly Easter egg hunts, a cute Easter bunny, beautiful flowers\u2026all of it! \u00a0We have a great time celebrating the Easter season. \u00a0One of my favorite things to do is to create a DIY resurrection garden to use in my Easter decor!<\/strong><\/p>\n Most of all, I love the significance and importance of the Easter holiday to my faith!<\/p>\n A few years ago, we started creating a Resurrection Garden centerpiece for Easter. \u00a0However, I wish I had started it many years ago!<\/p>\n It is always so much fun doing Easter crafts with the kids. \u00a0Best of all, a DIY resurrection garden opens the door wide for meaningful conversation about the beauty of the Easter holiday and the resurrection of Christ!<\/strong><\/p>\n There are a lot of fancy ways to create a Resurrection Garden centerpiece for Easter. \u00a0We chose to keep ours very simple, though you could add a lot of things to make it even more beautiful, as well as to coordinate with your Easter table colors. \u00a0You can even create mini resurrection gardens to use around your home or give as hostess gifts for Easter Sunday!<\/p>\n First, let\u2019s make the DIY resurrection garden!<\/strong> \u00a0We made ours recently and are waiting for the grass to grow in! \u00a0It should be beautiful before Easter morning arrives!<\/p>\n Then, you can have fun embellishing the fun project to fit your own home!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Ironstone-dish-garden–scaled.webp” alt=”resurrection garden used as a centerpiece for an Easter tablescape” title_text=”Ironstone dish garden” admin_label=”IMG ironstone dish garden” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”750px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”how do you make a resurrection garden for kids?” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Keep reading for details on these simple step-by-step instructions to create a DIY Resurrection Garden!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”what does an Easter garden represent? Luke 24:1-8″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n A Resurrection Garden represents Jesus rising from His tomb on Easter. \u00a0It takes us back to Luke 24:1-8:<\/p>\n “At the crack of dawn on Sunday, the women came to the tomb carrying the burial spices they had prepared. They found the entrance stone rolled back from the tomb, so they walked in. But once inside, they couldn\u2019t find the body of the Master Jesus.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n They were puzzled, wondering what to make of this. Then, out of nowhere it seemed, two men, light cascading over them, stood there. The women were awestruck and bowed down in worship. <\/span><\/em><\/p>\n The men said, \u201cWhy are you looking for the Living One in a cemetery? He is not here, but raised up. <\/span><\/em><\/p>\n Remember how he told you when you were still back in Galilee that he had to be handed over to sinners, be killed on a cross, and in three days rise up?\u201d Then they remembered Jesus\u2019 words.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”BLOG TITLE” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Materials ” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n While you may need to purchase several things, you can reuse everything except the grass seeds and potting soil year after year!<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Materials-scaled.webp” alt=”all the materials for a resurrection garden” title_text=”Materials” admin_label=”IMG of materials” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”750px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”Step 1 ” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n After gathering our materials, we laid the small terra cotta pot<\/a><\/strong><\/span> on it\u2019s side, inside the large saucer<\/a><\/strong><\/span> or bowl. This will become the empty tomb for the garden and a small hill for the garden \u00a0You’ll want to make sure your smooth stone approximately covers the opening of the terra cotta pot. \u00a0We will add the stone at the end to show the empty tomb!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Pot-on-side-scaled.webp” alt=”a small terracotta pot on its side inside an ironstone bowl” title_text=”Pot on side” admin_label=”IMG of terra cotta pot on its side” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”750px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”Step 2 ” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Take the potting soil<\/a><\/strong><\/span> and fill around and on top of the small terra cotta pot.\u00a0\u00a0 Make it nice and thick!\u00a0 We left about 1\/3 of the saucer with just a thin layer of soil, in front of the opening of the terra cotta pot.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Soil-scaled.webp” alt=”soil put in and around the small terracotta pot in the ironstone bowl” title_text=”Soil” admin_label=”IMG with soil” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”750px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”Step 3″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Sprinkle\u00a0cat grass seeds<\/a><\/strong><\/span> evenly over the potting soil and then spread a thin layer of potting soil over the top of the seeds. I like to use cat grass seeds because they grow quickly.<\/p>\n Pro Tip: \u00a0Don’t plant them too deep. \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n The first year that we did this, I think we buried the seeds too deep and it took extra long to get any sprouts of grass!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Kids-hands-with-seeds-scaled.webp” alt=”one of the kids holding seeds over the resurrection garden” title_text=”Kids hands with seeds” admin_label=”IMG kids hand with seeds” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”750px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”Step 4 ” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Break or cut small twigs for the three crosses and tightly wrapped twine<\/a><\/strong><\/span> to hold them together.\u00a0 We stood these up in the top of the soil, right behind the terra cotta pot. \u00a0For significance, consider making the center cross a little taller for Jesus’ cross.<\/p>\n You can use sticks from the yard or popsicle sticks<\/a><\/strong><\/span> for convenience. \u00a0We’ve done it different ways!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Harrison-with-sticks-scaled.webp” alt=”Harrison hunting for sticks for the cross” title_text=”Harrison with sticks” admin_label=”IMG Harrison with sticks” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”750px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Stick-crosses-scaled.webp” alt=”two different sizes of stick crosses in the resurrection garden” title_text=”Stick crosses” admin_label=”IMG stick crosses” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”750px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”Step 5 ” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n This step is optional, but I do think it looks really pretty! \u00a0We added small rocks<\/a><\/strong><\/span> around the empty 1\/3 of the saucer in front of the “tomb”, which is the small terra cotta pot.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Pebbles-scaled.webp” alt=”pebbles poured in front of the soil and terracotta pot” title_text=”Pebbles” admin_label=”IMG pebbles” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”750px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”Step 6 ” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Place the large, smooth rock partway in front of the small opening of the terra cotta pot.\u00a0 This creates the look of the stone, rolled away from the tomb!<\/p>\n Make this special moment where you read the Easter story<\/a><\/strong><\/span> and discuss the significance of faith!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Step 6 book suggestions” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Here are some other book suggestions that we have at home or that I use in my classroom for young children(I teach at a Christian school):<\/p>\n (Any of these would make great Easter basket gifts too!)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Tomb-stone-scaled.webp” alt=”nearly completed resurrection garden with soil hill, terracotta pot tomb and stick crosses on top” title_text=”Tomb stone” admin_label=”IMG kids hand placing the tomb stone” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”750px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”Step 7 ” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Placed your DIY Resurrection Garden in a sunny spot, spritzed it with water every day! \u00a0The cat grass seeds usually sprout very quickly, which is great for little people (or big people) who have a hard time waiting!<\/p>\n Even if you make your DIY Resurrection Garden a little late and it doesn\u2019t grow too much before Easter, this is still a great chance to discuss the Easter story with your children and enjoy for the spring months.<\/p>\n I love that while Easter is a scheduled holiday, the Easter message can be part of our lives every day!<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Growing-garden-1-scaled.webp” alt=”resurrection garden with grass starting to sprout” title_text=”Growing garden 1″ admin_label=”IMGGrass Growing” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”750px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”how do you make a simple Easter garden” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Your Resurrection Garden can be as simple or elaborate as you care to make it. \u00a0Often, people like to add flowers or small plants to their Resurrection garden.<\/p>\n Easter Lilies are the traditional flower for the Easter holiday. \u00a0However, beautiful blooms of any flower can represent new life and the Easter story.<\/strong><\/p>\n Since, I don’t have very good luck with growing flowers indoors, I would opt for pretty faux flowers. \u00a0I will link some favorites below.<\/p>\n At the same time, I also love to keep our Resurrection garden very simple. \u00a0It is easier for the kids to be involved and I do love the symbolism of the simplicity too.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”faux flowers links” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”bowls for garden- links” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Now that you know everything you need, you can start gathering supplies to create your own Resurrection Garden centerpiece for Easter! \u00a0The first thing you need is a beautiful bowl. \u00a0I am linking some favorites below. \u00a0Each of these can be used for other things throughout the year, too. \u00a0I love multi-purpose decor accessories. \u00a0Don’t you?!?!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”wrap up – centerpiece – what do you put on a table for Easter” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Your Resurrection Garden can become a beautiful centerpiece for your Easter table as well! \u00a0For example, flank it with some pretty flower bouquets<\/a><\/strong><\/span> or fresh plants and add some faux egg filler<\/a> <\/strong><\/span>down the table runner<\/a><\/strong><\/span>! \u00a0(I like to use a vintage grain sack<\/a><\/strong><\/span> for my table runner!). Simple, but meaningful and so pretty!<\/p>\n At the same time, you could use your Resurrection Garden centerpiece for Easter as a centerpiece for other accent tables around your home. \u00a0For example, welcome guests to your home by featuring it on an entryway table or covered porch!<\/p>\n A Resurrection Garden would be a beautiful centerpiece for a coffee table or even a kitchen island too. \u00a0<\/strong>Think of your Resurrection garden centerpiece for Easter as a way to invite conversation about the meaning of Easter among friends and family!<\/p>\n Place your garden wherever those conversations are likely to take place and then enjoy!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Centerpiece_tablescape-1-scaled.webp” alt=”resurrection garden styled on a bread board with other decor in between two jars of spring flower arrangements” title_text=”Centerpiece_tablescape 1″ admin_label=”IMG centerpiece\/tablescape1″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”750px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=” shop the look – with links” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\nHow do you make a Resurrection Garden for kids?<\/em><\/h3>\n
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