Thursday, April 7, 2011

Spreading Easter Cheer

Ok- I think that it's safe to talk about this now since I think everyone has received their "surprise" in the mail. A few weeks ago I saw this post on the Givers Log and it totally inspired me. 





She mailed out plastic Easter Eggs stuffed with candy and small toys to friends and family. How cute is that? I had to try it out.


I bought a few packs of the jumbo plastic Easter Eggs, some candy, and Easter grass- about $5 in supplies. Then filled them up with a little note from our family.



I taped them up really well, I was hoping they wouldn't get smushed and explode in the mail.



I felt like the Easter Bunny when I dumped the eggs onto the counter at the Post Office- "I'd like to get these weighed please?". The workers got a kick out of it, I suspect they don't get things like this handed to them very often. Other patrons thought it was fun as well. I'm hoping my little cousins think the Easter Bunny came a little early this year, and hoping to bring a smile to my family and friends face.


This is a fun and easy project. The supplies are cheap and the postage was only about $1.40 per egg. 

Try it out and spread some Easter Cheer! Linking up to the CSI Project
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22 comments:

  1. Kindra-At Home With KApril 7, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    So cute! What a super idea to do for my neices and nephew I barely get to see. A fun surprise in the mailbox. :)

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  2. ArtfullyJuneApril 7, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    What a great idea. I might have to do that for my god children. One is in college - I would love to see her face when she opens the mailbox and sees and egg from me!

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  3. katie jeanApril 7, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    I love this idea of sending funny things in the mail without an envelope or box. I bet everyone will love their surprise!

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  4. JessaApril 7, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    This is the best idea ever! Cuteness.

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  5. DebraApril 7, 2011 at 11:49 PM

    What a cute idea!!

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  6. laxsupermomApril 8, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    What an adorable idea! I have some nieces and nephews that are going to be tickled when they receive one in the mail. Thanks for sharing.

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  7. WendyApril 8, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    Love it! I'm going to have to do this for my friends and family! Thanks for posting!
    Wendy
    Itswhatimdoing.blogspot.com

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  8. CarolynleighApril 8, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    How cute!
    Stopping by from BMB Friday! Now following =)

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  9. Linda@Coastal CharmApril 8, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    Thanks for passing on this FUN idea!

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  10. Handy Man, Crafty WomanApril 9, 2011 at 12:55 AM

    Very cute idea!

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  11. Andrea . Charcoal and CrayonsApril 9, 2011 at 1:27 AM

    Such a sweet thing to do! I never would have guessed that you could mail Easter eggs!
    Andrea

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  12. Happy Home FairyApril 9, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    This is EGG-CELLENT!!!! First of all, I loooooove snail mail. Second of all, I love snail mail that is egg-citing like this!! I am definitely making this happen. Thank you for sharing!!!

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  13. UnknownApril 10, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    Oh my gosh, how fun is that?!!! I love it!

    I would LOVE to have you share this at my For the Kids Friday Link Party (still open). Stop on by and join the fun!

    http://sunscholars.blogspot.com/2011/04/for-kids-friday-6.html

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  14. Kristin AquariannApril 10, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    What a cute idea! ^.^

    Btw, I'm following from Swingin' by Sunday and hope you will join my Spring Blog Hop, too.

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  15. ErinApril 11, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    Oh my gosh! This is fantastic! I love this idea. I know I would LOVE to get an egg in the mail! I'm so going to steal your idea and do this. I will link back to you =o) Thanks. You are brilliant!!!!

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  16. All Things FeeApril 11, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    I never know you could mail an egg!

    Would love to see you share it at my link party!
    http://allthingsfee.blogspot.com/2011/04/calling-all-crafters-2nd-edition.html

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  17. Decor To AdoreApril 12, 2011 at 4:05 AM

    Adorable. Creative. Genius.

    I am having a spring craft linky party and giveaway on my blog this Friday. I would love for you to showcase this wonderful project.

    Details are on my blog today.

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  18. JamiApril 12, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    Love your surprise eggs!!! I hope you'll stop by the Pretty Packages Party and share them.

    http://blackberryvine.blogspot.com/2011/04/pretty-packages-party-8.html

    Smiles!
    Jami

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  19. UnknownApril 14, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    I had NO IDEA you could mail eggs just like that! I wonder if I could get them sent internationally. Maybe big ones would work so there's room for customs forms... Hmmm!! Very cool!

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  20. UnknownApril 14, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    This is too cool! I shared your post with my Facebook friends.

    Thanks so much for sharing this at my For the Kids Friday Link Party! I appreciate you stopping by. This week's party is now posted, so stop on by. I'd love to see what you have to share this week!

    Hope to see you soon!
    :)rachel @ http://SunScholars.blogspot.com

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  21. NicoleMarch 22, 2012 at 11:16 AM

    Great idea with a nice personal touch! It beats a card I'm sure.

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  22. AliApril 14, 2014 at 10:16 AM

    I tried to do this today and the postal service gave me a big fat, "NO." :( Can you tell me what kind of postage you used to send these? The label on your eggs looks vastly different from the label my postal worker showed me — hers was huge! And since it was too big for the egg, she insisted there was nothing she could do.

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