Spring imagery is some of my personal favorites. The pastel colors and general adorableness are as heartwarming as they are appealing to the senses. It isn't just bunnies and baby chicks; bird nests are a prominent image, symbolizing nature and new life. Check out these three bird nest inspired desserts. Not only are they impressive and simple to make, they're tasty, too!

Kick things off in the kitchen with these neat chocolate spoon nests from Cute Food For Kids.

Making them is a cinch, and they're absolutely adorable. These make great gifts or even baked sale goodies! Learn to make them with the fully photographed and simple to follow step-by-step instructions here.

Here's another fun treat you can make with your kids: Rice Krispie Treat Easter Basket from Beauty and Bedlam.

Incredibly quick and easy - they're your basic Krispie Treats with a creative twist! Find the full instructions here.

If you're feeling a little more adventurous, you can tackle this beautiful Rich Chocolate Cake with Ganache Frosting and Truffle-Egg Nest, courtesy of Martha Stuart.

It's a little more time-intensive and definitely not as kid-friendly, but the end result is fabulous. It would be great for a party or social gathering. Find the full instructions here.

Hello, all! Long time, no see. It's been a while since I've updated. I'm slowly getting back into the hang of things. :3

Today, I'm going to be talking about the lovely time of year that is upon us! Spring! Easter is a great holiday for sparking your creativity. Decorating Easter eggs is not just a tradition that you celebrate as a kid in anticipation of playing the egg equivalent of hide-n-seek, it's a unique and delicate art form enjoyed by all ages and walks of life. Even if you don't celebrate the holiday, you can still enjoy coloring lovely eggs in honor of Spring.

This month, the Artisan Craft group on DeviantArt is hosting an egg and egg holder decorating challenge. The purpose is to expose all of you crafty folk to something new and hopefully inspire some awesomeness. If you're not a member of the group, it's simple to join. Not only are they a great and talented group of people, but it's a great way to get some extra exposure in the crafty community.

Here's the challenge post. You can decorate them however you'd like; one Deviant (CraftyLikeATodd) even knitted some adorable Spring themed eggies. Check out the current features for some inspiration. Never decorated an egg or are a little rusty? No worries, they have some wonderful tutorials listed at the bottom of the post. Be sure to look over the rules before submitting. Have fun, and get crafty!