Ready for spring showers and beautiful flowers? Celebrate the end of winter with these 15 Ostara DIY projects.
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I LOVE spring. Where I live, the winter is long and brutal, which makes the arrival of spring that much sweeter.
There is something so life-affirming about sunny days, flowers, and baby animals (ducklings, kittens, and baby bunnies galore!).
The celebration of spring goes back thousands of years. This should come as no surprise – surviving the winter is no easy task, especially in the pre-modern world. (I am constantly in awe that anyone survived in Canada before the invention of the heater, for example. I’d be useless if my heat went out!)
In this post, I’m highlighting 15 DIY projects that are perfect for celebrating the end of winter. In particular, we’re talking about the Spring Equinox and Ostara. Ostara is a pagan holiday celebrating themes of balance, rebirth, and renewal. Symbols of the holiday include bunnies, fairies, eggs, flowers, and more.
Of course, Spring Equinox and Ostara DIYs are spring DIYs, which means most of them are suitable for spring celebrations more generally. This list includes some great DIYs that would be perfect for Easter too!
And now, without further ado, let’s get to the list!
15 Spring Equinox and Ostara DIY Projects to Celebrate the End of Winter
01. Eggshell Candles
Brighten up your Ostara celebration with these delightful DIY egg candles! Perfect for welcoming spring, they’re easy to make and add a cheerful touch to your seasonal decor. Light them up and enjoy the cozy, inviting glow that celebrates new beginnings and fresh energy this spring!
02. Felt Flower Garland
Flower DIY projects feature heavily on this list because what screams spring more than brightly colored flowers? Felt is an easy, forgiving medium to work with, and you can make a lot of flowers pretty quickly. Plus, you’re not limited to spring flowers. Why not make a flower garland for every season of the year?
03. Crystal Sun Catchers
Suncatchers are a gorgeous way to amplify the beauty of nature in your home. Use lots of crystals or just a few. Choose colors that remind you of spring or the properties of the season. Make one or ten! Plus, suncatchers make fabulous gifts, whether for that friend who just got a new home or for a loved one who needs a reminder of how beautiful the world can be. Check out the tutorial below!
04. Floral Crown
You’ll find a lot of flowers on this list because flowers are the epitome of spring. Whether you’re looking for a cute craft for everyday wear, as part of a costume for a Ren Faire or Comic Con, or so you can embody your inner spring goddess, this tutorial will help you create a gorgeous flower crown. Business idea: Flower crowns made with fake flowers are a great product to sell at markets and online! Why not add some matching crystals?
05. Clay Garden Markers
If you’re a gardener or need a quick gift for a gardener, these clay plant markers are a perfect DIY. They’re simple, inexpensive, and add a lot of personality to otherwise boring plant pots. Will you give these a try?
Do you have a 3D printer or access to one? If yes, you can get a print file for herb/plant marker clay cutters on Creative Fabrica if you don’t want to cut the pieces out by hand!
06. Pressed Flower Lanterns
If you’re looking for a delicate, pretty way to decorate for Ostara, these pressed flower lanterns are the answer. This simple DIY is great for personal decor, but you can also give these little lanterns as heartfelt gifts. Or try this DIY with your kids!
07. Beaded Flower Bracelets
Another simple project that you can make on a sunny afternoon! Why not make a bunch and give them away to friends? They’re also perfect for Easter baskets, loot bags, and party favors.
08. Fabric Flower Necklace
If you like big, bold jewelry, this fabric flower necklace would be a fun project to tackle. You don’t need many supplies, and it come together quickly. Not sure about wearing big fabric flowers as a necklace? These flowers would also be great as a part of a garland, added as decoration to a wrapped gift, or as pins.
09. Felt Flower Bouquets
If you want flowers that will last for years, make them out of felt! Why not make yourself a bunch of felt flowers and then use them to make yourself a flower crown? You can also make a stunning flower garland or bouquet.
10. Sewn Spring Equinox Table Runner
If you’re more of a “traditional” crafter who loves quilting and making practical home decor, this project is for you. This beautiful table runner is cheery and perfect for your Spring Equinox celebrations.
11. Pressed Flower Bookmarks
This project doesn’t require many supplies and is great for book lovers. If you’re always losing your bookmarks, or need a cute little add on for a gift, why not make some of these stunning pressed flower bookmarks? I know I will be!
12. Birds Nest Earrings
These stunning earrings are perfect for spring and celebrating the emergence of new life. If you don’t wear earrings, why not make the nest into a pendant perfect for a spring necklace? You could also turn the nest into a charm and add it to the end of a bookmark, a keychain, or numerous other things!
13. Spring-Inspired Felt Bead Garland
I love working with felt. It’s such a versatile material, and you can find it in so many different colors. This banner is easy to make and would be tons of fun to display. Wind it down staircase railings, drape it over a fireplace mantle, string it over doorways… the sky is the limit!
14. Spring Polymer Clay Barrettes
All too often, I think of polymer clay projects as earrings, but there is so much more you can do with this versatile medium! This barrette project is a great example. You can also add polymer clay projects to bobby pins (like these bobby pins with a round piece for securing things), to pins, to magnets, etc.
15. Wildflower Seed Packets
If you think the world around you needs more wildflowers, why not make some little seed packets to take with you or give away? In a park? Sow some seeds. Going for a long drive? Toss some seeds out the window! Just make sure that whatever seeds you’re sowing are local and non-invasive!
Will you try any of these spring-inspired Ostara DIY projects?
There are so many stunning Spring Equinox and Ostara DIY projects to try. This list is just the beginning! Which of them will you try?
Looking for more DIYs celebrating the changing seasons? Check out my lists of Mabon DIYs and Imbolc DIYs!
I’d love to see what you make. Follow me on Instagram (click here!) and use hashtags #theserialcreative and #ostaradiys so I can check them out! Or tag me!
Happy making!
