5 Easter And Springtime Delights To Discover At Your Favorite Fabric Store
What do you envision when you think of a fabric store? Most fabric stores sell much more than yarn, fabrics and textiles. When springtime rolls around and you are looking for a way to spruce up your home with whimsical decorations, or if you're in need of a thoughtful Easter gift, why not head on over to your local fabric shop? You'll find everything from indoor decor to Easter crafts for the kids, and these are only a skip and a hop away. Here are 5 inspirations for your springtime fabric store shopping list:
1. Easter and Spring Table Decor and Centerpieces
An Easter-themed centerpiece for your dining table may be made from fabric or paper. Choose from the inexpensive paper centerpiece with an accordion-style tissue base, or a poly-resin material. You may find colorful Easter bunnies, springtime flower designs and more. For parties, don't forget to pick up a festive springtime designed tablecloth as well as paper plates and cups, which are sold at many fabric and craft stores.
2. Easter-Themed Bean Bag Collectibles
Those popular bean bag plush toys are well appreciated by young and old alike. If you know someone who collects bean bag plush (or if you are a collector yourself), your favorite fabric store might have what you're looking for. Look for a rack display with the standard and medium sized bean bag animals.
The popular manufacturer of these collectibles (with the trademark logo of a large red heart) often creates special edition plush for the holidays. When springtime and Easter approach, you'll often find cute little bunnies and chicks in colorful fabrics and designs. Quite often these collectibles become retired, and buying them on the resale market or from an Internet auction can become expensive. These make fine Easter basket stuffers, so pick up a few before they are sold out.
3. Novelty Craft Ideas for the Kids
Are you looking for novelty toys or crafts for the little ones? Try these fun ideas:
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A set of glow-in-the-dark Easter eggs for your baskets and Easter egg hunting games. Check to see if your favorite fabric and craft store has these in stock. Made from durable plastic materials, these colorful "eggs" become charged from natural sunlight and glow brightly. Typically designed in solid colors, the kids may paint them with markers or gel pens or decorate them with fun Easter stickers.
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Egg Decorating Kits: Another fun idea, these typically include self-adhesive pieces such as bunny ears or springtime animal faces made from foam. They adhere to most any Easter egg.
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Springtime Tie Dye Kit: Perfect for springtime, these colorful tie-dye kits come with several bottles of dye, rubber bands and instructions. All that is needed is some fabric or an article of clothing for tie-dying. It provides creative fun for kids and teens.
4. A Custom Canvas Made From Your Favorite Spring or Easter Photo
Do you have a cherished photo of your child posing with the Easter bunny? Perhaps you've captured a special springtime moment in the rose garden or at the flower show. Why not preserve these precious moments forever on a custom-made canvas print created by your fabric and craft store? Check for special holiday and spring discounts and make it happen. Choose from a borderless wrap-style canvas or have it framed at an additional cost.
5. Enrollment in a Springtime or Easter-Themed Class
Most national fabric stores offer special classes and events. Some classes are even free, so what are you waiting for? Some classes are floral-designed, perfect for spring. Others involve lessons or crafts for kids only. You must register by the pre-determined date, so contact your local to learn more.
To get a jump start on your springtime crafts, visit a fabric store such as Brandt's Interiors & Workroom.