A couple of months ago, my mom sent me a picture of a beautiful Easter Garden which I promptly pinned to recreate. I planned to do this in early March so I could use actual grass seed and watch it grow across my miniature garden. Please check out The Frugal Homemaker’s Tutorial for great tips about the type of seed to buy and where you can get it. Unfortunately, time got away from me, so I ended up purchasing moss from my local craft store to cover the garden…
Supplies:
- Large Clay Terra Cotta Plant Saucer
- Felt Pads
- Small Clay Terra Cotta Pot
- Large Rock (to represent a boulder)
- Small Rocks
- Soil
- Sheet Moss- I found mine at Hobby Lobby
- Branches and Rose Stems
- Clippers
- Yarn
Instructions:
1. Add felt pads to the bottom of the plant saucer to protect the surface your garden will reside on.
2. Add soil to the saucer holding the small pot and large rock in place.
3. Cover with moss, breaking up the sheet as necessary.
4. I used rose stems to create the cross of Christ. It is to represent His crown of thorns as well as the wooden cross. Cut pieces of branches to create the other two crosses. Criss cross the yarn around each cross, leaving enough at the ends to tie in a knot to seal.
5. Add the crosses to the scene. Finish with some smaller rocks for added decoration. I wish the pictures showed the difference in the crosses more. I’m still working on my photography skills…
He is not here;
he has risen,
just as he said.
Come and see the place where he lay.
~Matthew 28:6
I would love for you to check out my other Easter Projects while you’re here…
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I seriously love this craft, Candace. I’m thinking it would look SO nice on my desk (and have the bonus of keeping me grounded). Happy April!
LuAnn Braley
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Thanks, LuAnn! It’s really nice to look at. I so agree about it keeping us grounded :). You should definitely make one for your desk!
great tutorial! that moss covered tomb cave looks great. great way to visualize the Resurrection.
Thank you, Roaen! It is a wonderful visual. I need to move it from the dining room to my kitchen so I can see it more :)!
I love it! Thank you so much for teaching us how to make this…I think I may actually be able to make it!!
You can definitely make this, Gisela! Let me know how it turns out or if you have any questions. It’s always great to see you!
Thanks for linking to my Easter resurrection garden! Yours turned out great too – love it! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for your beautiful, inspiring post, Christina! I’m so glad my mom found you. I will definitely be following your blog. I wish I would have started this in time to order the seed you recommended. Maybe next year :)!
This is a great Easter craft!
Thanks, Sonya! It is surprisingly easy and would be great to do with your kids.
I love these Resurrection Gardens. I made one last year and I am hoping to make one every year for Easter. I used moss from the yard last year but I think this winter killed that idea so I’ll have to buy mine too. Thanks for sharing at the #partyontheporch ! Have a great weekend. Blessings, D@TheShadyPorch
Thanks for the party and visit, D! I’m going to make this a yearly tradition too. Next year I want to try to use real grass seed if I can get started early. Hope you are having a great weekend as well!
Just stopping by to let you know that you’re featured at this week’s Freedom Fridays! 🙂
Thanks so much for the feature and visit, Jamie! I have been out of town all week. What wonderful news to come home to :)!
I love this:) A lovely reminder of the true meaning of Easter
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Congrats on being one of our lovely features this week:))
Thanks, Evelyn! I’m honored to be featured at your fabulous party. The garden has been a great reminder for me to see every day. Hugs to you as well :)!
This is such a great idea. I am going to make this for Sunday to use in Children’s Church. Thank you for the idea. Blessings! Just found you on Shelly’s site.
Blessings to you, Cathy! Thanks for visiting! I hope the kids love it :).