A Bunch of Carrots for Spring! (Round Up)

A big part of the fun of having a blog, for me, is that it gives me a good excuse to go peek at what everyone else is up to!  This past month, I've been totally charmed by how often I'm seeing carrots as a theme for Easter and Spring related crafting and cooking - they are such a cheery color to play with as the days grow longer, and make the perfect accessory to bunny-themed decorating.

Here are a few crafts and recipes I've come across this year, many possible to do on short notice if you're seeking some last minute Easter inspiration!

DIY Kid-Friendly Easter Drinks // Just Destiny

These cute carrot top straws make a fun way to serve kids a special drink.

DIY Carrot Easter Eggs // DIY Inspired

This very fast and easy DIY uses a few simple items you may already have on hand.

Easter Carrots // Life with Heidi

Here's a fun savory snack to tuck into Easter Baskets or add to a table setting to offset all the sweets sure to happen on Easter morning.

The Fabric Carrots Are Here // A Confetti Life

These cute little stuffed carrots would look so sweet collected in a basket.

Carrot Sugar Scrub & Free Printable Tag // Oh My! Creative

Something special for a woman's Easter Basket or a dish in the bathroom? Yes!

Carrot Gift Box // Crafty Journal

Here's another easy idea to get some carrots into the basket or table setting - a little box that can be filled however you like.

Crochet Carrot Pocket Tutorial // Restyled Junk

Here's a lovely drawstring pouch to crochet!

Carrot, Raisin, Pineapple Salad // Noshtastic

Don't forget some carrots for the table! This classic salad is delicious, gluten-free and depending on the type of mayo used, is vegan and/or paleo friendly.

Mini Carrot Cake Bundts // Strength & Sunshine

Carrots make an appearance on the dessert table here, in this gluten-free, low sugar version of another classic recipe.

Ginger Beer Glazed Carrots // Reviews, Chews & How-Tos

I can't leave out my own carrot offering - this side dish has a bit of the bite and sparkle of a good ginger beer to give it a little something special.

Easy Cheesy Easter "Carrots" // Recipes & Ramblings with the Tumbleweed Contessa

No recipe, but a funny story to go along with this cute way of serving up a cheeseball.

Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting // Cooking Classy

Another delicious take on carrot cake - this one topped with marzipan carrots.

How to Make Carrot Cake Pops For Easter // Rose Bakes

One more carrot themed dessert - this time, adorable individual serve cake pops!

Upcycled Carrot Party Favors // Dukes & Duchesses

Here's a quickie DIY using repurposed materials to create a favor container for table or basket.

Easter Carrots Door Wreath Tutorial // Paint Yourself a Smile

Carved out of foam board, these giant carrots make such a cheerful welcome for the front door!

DIY Jute Easter Carrot Garland // Raggedy Bits

Finally, this garland made of jute-wrapped carrots adds a wonderful primitive touch to a vintage decorating scheme.

I hope this round up brought a sunshiny smile to your face - I'd love to hear about how you like to use carrots in your Easter and springtime decorating and special mealtimes!

Happy Spring!