You need two main things for an Easter bonnet: Creativity and a place to show it off.
On the creative part, you have it covered with the following tips to make your hat.
A proper Easter bonnet has to start with a straw hat and end with flowers, but what's in between is up to you.
Here's what you can get from the hobby store or just your craft closet:
– Start with a a straw hat with a nice size brim. The brim is crucial since this is where you make your bonnet happen.
– You'll need some good fabric or craft glue and a scissors, of course.
– Felt: You can use this to cover your hat, if you wish.
– Paper confetti or Easter grass can make a nice nest on your hat.
– Plastic eggs, flowers, chicks and bunnies — good decorations.
– Cotton balls can be used to make flowers or even little bunnies or chicks.
– Or use anything at all you want. Make it yours.
Lastly you need a place to show it off.
– Host an Easter bonnet and card party.
– Start a parade.
– Gather your friends, go to the park on Easter, and wave at traffic.
– Wear one to church.
– Invite the family for dinner and wear it the whole time. They are going to be jealous.
– Invite the granddaughters over to make a hat, then take everyone to the park. Or go shopping. Or have a tea party (and you can do that with friends, too).
– Definitely wear it to any Easter celebration or party.
Allyson Good curates senior living, health, and family content. She is formerly the Managing Editor of Active Life, a print newspaper published in 2016-2017 for seniors, choosing practical articles on health, money, safety, and everyday living for older readers. She is also an avid gardener and offers up Garden Hints and Tips on a regular basis.
