10 DIY Easter Crafts You Have to Try

MT. PLEASANT, Mich -- If you're a lover of arts and crafts, Spring is such a great time to have a go at some serious DIY - all those cheery colors and themes are so inspiring! Check out our list of DIY Easter crafts you have to try! We hope you have a happy holiday! 

WATERCOLOR COOKIES

A mix of crafts and baking? Uh, yes, please! 

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BUNNY TREAT MASON JARS

Spruce up regular mason jars with some pretty paint and bunny cutouts. 

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EASTER EGG BALLOONS

Trying to get your Easter decorations all set? Give these cute balloons a try! 

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MONOGRAM EGGS 

Switch out your usual place cards with these adorable monogram eggs! They're so easy! Just use a small paintbrush to fleck tan acrylic paint (thinned out with water) on undyed eggs. Once dry, handwrite each guest's initials with a gold paint pen. 

ALMOND JOY WREATH 

Turn egg-shaped Jordan almonds into a sweet spring decoration! 

All you have to do is take a 12-inch styrofoam wreath, and beginning with the outside circumference, hot-glue the almonds in place, overlapping a few of them to add dimension. Continue in a circular pattern until the entire front, inner, and outer edges of the wreath are covered. Hang with a sturdy piece of cotton ribbon, or oversize rickram trim. 

SPRING BUNNIES GUMBALL MACHINE

With an upside-down flower pot and an empty candy jar, you can create the look of a gumball machine with a sweet Easter scene inside. 

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PEEPS HOUSE 

How adorable are these? You can either eat them or leave them up as decorations! 

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EGG FLOWER VASE 

Forego your usual vase and house your spring flowers in eggs! Just use candle wax to attach them to a mirror, then place by a window or on your dining table! 

EASTER EGG GARLAND

Hang these pretty patterned eggs in your kitchen or dining room for a bit of a rustic DIY touch. 

EASTER EGG BUTTONS 

Add some Easter flair to your walls by turning old and colorful buttons into an Easter Egg. 

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At Hank Graff Mt. Pleasant we strive to provide our customers with a car buying experience that is accommodating, stress-free and fun! Visit us at our Chevrolet dealership located at 4580 E Pickard Rd in Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48858 or our Buick GMC Cadillac dealership located at 116 N. Mission St in Mount Pleasant, MI 48858.

Welcome Spring With These DIY Crafts!

MT. PLEASANT, Mich -- We've almost made it out of the winter months! This year, the cold season was unreasonably bitter, and if you're anything like us, you can't wait for the weather to warm up a bit. While we still have a little ways to go, you can definitely get the spring vibes rolling with these cute DIY craft ideas! If you happen to try any of these out, comment and let us know how they turned out. We love hearing from you! 

COLANDER PLANTERS

Forget flower pots! Turn your favorite flowers into this cute DIY display. 

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MASON JAR SOAP DISPENSER 

Add a little springy touch to your kitchen or bathroom sink with this totally adorable soap dispenser! 

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PATIO PAVERS

Jazz up your patio pavers with this easy and cheap idea! 

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STENCILED ANIMAL MUGS

How cute are these? You'd never guess they were DIY right? 

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CUTE BIRD FEEDER

Make these adorable bird feeders with cookie cutters, mason jar lids, or whatever molds you have around the house. 

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RAINBOW EDGE STATIONARY 

Update your home office with this cute, springy stationary. 

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At Hank Graff Mt. Pleasant we strive to provide our customers with a car buying experience that is accommodating, stress-free and fun! Visit us at our Chevrolet dealership located at 4580 E Pickard Rd in Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48858 or our Buick GMC Cadillac dealership located at 116 N. Mission St in Mount Pleasant, MI 48858. 

5 Fun Activities for a Rainy Day Indoors

MT. PLEASANT, Mich. -- April showers, right? Or in Michigan's case lately, April snow showers. Either way, outdoor activities aren't exactly exciting options during this extra turbulent time of the season, but that doesn't mean there isn't fun to be had right in the comfort of your own home. For kids and adults, here are 5 fun activities for a rainy day indoors.

1. GOOD OL' NETFLIX

It's rainy. It's snowy. It's cold. What a perfect time to forget how dismal it is outside and catch up on your favorite shows inside! Grab some snacks and drinks, plop on the couch, and call upon your good friend Netflix. Rainy days create the perfect atmosphere for a horror flick scare-a-thon, or maybe you'll finally binge every episode of that one series everyone's been borderline spoiling on Facebook. If you have kids, you can never go wrong with Disney, and most of the movies double as a fun sing-a-long!

2. INDOOR EXERCISE ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS

Kids have a ton of energy, and we all know a rainy day doesn't change that at all. Consider some of these fun and active to-dos for your cooped-up kiddos:

• Balloon Ping-Pong: This one doubles as a creative activity. Get a paper plate and tape a popsicle stick to the back, then get some crayons and let your kid customize their ping-pong paddle. Lastly, blow up a balloon and go nuts!

• Dance Party: Throw on some of your kids' favorite music and have a dance party. Mix it up: When the music stops, everyone has to freeze in place until it starts again. Or add a "follow the leader" aspect, switching up dance moves as you make your way around the house.

• Indoor Hopscotch: No really, just hear us out. Get some painter's tape and create a hopscotch grid on your kitchen or dining room floor. The good thing about painter's tape is it'll come off easily when you're done and it won't ruin your floor.

• Hallway Bowling: Fill up some of the plastic bottles from your recycle bin with water, set them up at the end of the hallway, and have at it with any ball you have.

3. HAVE A HOME SPA DAY

Turn a gloomy day into a relaxing one by just pampering yourself. Light some candles, burn some incense, draw yourself a hot bubble bath and kick back with your favorite music, a good book, or both. Be sure to add an exfoliating face mask to your experience, as those are super nice and relaxing as well.

4. GAMES THAT DON'T NEED ELECTRICITY

The downside of technology as a source of entertainment is if a storm knocks the power out, there goes your fun, and wireless devices only last so much longer before they must be charged. In the event of such an occurrence, here some fun games you can play on a rainy day indoors that don't require electricity.

• Pictionary: Draw a thing! Guess the thing!

• Shadow Puppet Theater: Prop up a flashlight to shine on a blank wall. Brainstorm a story and use your hands to make it come to life!

• Board Games: The classic activity that never fails.

• Improvised Poetry: One person says a line of poetry, and the next person must make up their own line that rhymes with it, and so on.

5. PLAN A VACATION

Why not beat the rainy day blues by planning a vacation? For real this time! Make a list of places you'd like to visit or ask your kids where they'd like to go. Research transportation, look at pictures read about fun stuff to do while you're there. And, while you're at it, schedule a service appointment with us to make sure your vehicle is at its best for this awesome road trip in the works.

Those are just 5 activities we recommend to spend a rainy day indoors. What do you like to do when the weather has you stuck inside? We at Graff Mt. Pleasant want to know! Your garage counts as "indoors" as well, why not also use the rainy day to rundown your Spring Car Care checklist? If you're thinking about getting an entirely new ride, take a look at what we have in stock and schedule a test drive!

At Hank Graff Mt. Pleasant we strive to provide our customers with a car buying experience that is accommodating, stress-free and fun! Visit us at our Chevrolet dealership located at 4580 E Pickard Rd in Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48858 or our Buick GMC Cadillac dealership located at 116 N. Mission St in Mount Pleasant, MI 48858.

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8 Homemade Christmas Decorations

MT. PLEASANT, Mich.,–– Looking to add a little DIY holiday cheer to your home this year? We've got eight homemade Christmas decorations ideas for you to try! Craft your own ornaments, wreaths, garland, and other decorations to make your home extra bright and festive this holiday season.

Mason Jar Christmas Tree

Fill some mason jars with ornaments, jingle bells, and other holiday items and then stack them to create a country-chic miniature Christmas tree. 

Sprinkle Ornaments

Cute and colorful, these DIY Christmas ornaments will be fun to make and give your tree an extra splash of color and personality this season. 

Popsicle Stick Christmas Trees

Another DIY ornament, but one that is a perfect craft to make with your kids! They're simple and easy to make, and your little ones will be proud to show off their handiwork hanging on the family tree!

Rustic Jingle Bell Pinecone Ornament

This chic ornament can give your Christmas tree a little more style this December. Find the perfect pinecones out in your yard or a local park to create this rustic look.

Jar of Bulbs

Make use of all the faulty light bulbs you've had to replace over the years and start using them to fill a beautiful decorative jar or vase. Add a little fake snow for a festive touch!

Gift Bow Wreath

Greet your guests with a present right at the front door! Or, at least a gift bow wreath to celebrate the season of giving.

Mason Jar Ornaments

This beautiful snowglobe-like ornament will impress all of your family and guests when they gaze upon your Christmas tree. Create these ornaments using a few simple crafting materials, including miniature mason jars.

Santa & Reindeer Garland

Hang some cute and festive garland around your home or fireplace this season! You can make Santa's sleigh and all of the reindeer including Rudolph, Dasher, Dancer, and the rest of the gang fly above the ground on their way to deliver toys and gifts.

Get started on crafting any these eight homemade Christmas decorations that will last for years to come. Before you begin any of your holiday traveling, make sure to complete our Winter Car Care maintenance routine to protect your vehicle and its internal components from the freezing temperatures and to make sure it performs well in poor winter road conditions. Or, if you're in the market for a new vehicle, like the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse, browse our entire inventory online to determine which cars, trucks, or SUVs you'd like to check out or test drive in-person at our dealership

At Hank Graff Mt. Pleasant we strive to provide our customers with a car buying experience that is accommodating, stress-free and fun! Visit us at our Chevrolet dealership located at 4580 E Pickard Rd in Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48858 or our Buick GMC Cadillac dealership located at 116 N. Mission St in Mount Pleasant, MI 48858.

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10 Thanksgiving Craft Ideas for Kids

MT. PLEASANT, Mich.,–– Looking for something to fun to do with your kids during November? Get ready for the big turkey-day celebration and even make your home a bit more festive with these 10 Thanksgiving craft ideas for kids! There's plenty of fun to be had when putting these crafts together, and most of them are very simple to make.

Turkey Cones

Use these silly and goofy turkey cones as party hats or table decorations this Thanksgiving. Your kids will love this simple craft and enjoy getting to add a unique personality to their turkey!

Pumpkin Placecards

Have your kids help decorate cute little pumpkin placecards to make sure everyone knows where to sit at Thanksgiving Dinner! You can create all sorts of festive designs with paint, glitter, and other crafting supplies

Autumn Leaves Garland

Decorate your house with this beautiful, festive garland. Purchase some artificial leaves, coat them with glue and autumnal colored glitter. Then, use a hole punch then hang them with some ribbon. Simple and elegant!

Pinecone Turkeys

A quick and easy craft that's perfect for young children. Make a googly-eyed turkey using pinecones, popsicle sticks, some felt, some other crafting supplies. Your kids will be so excited to show all their relatives the turkeys they made at Thanksgiving!

Turkey Bowling

Less of a craft and more of a fun game to play with the whole family. Fashion some brown cups to look like little turkeys pins with construction paper and googly-eyes. Then, get some small pumpkins that will act as the bowling ball!

Thankful Tree

Grab a fallen tree branch out of your backyard to start making a Thankful Tree! This simple craft is a great way to have a conversation with your kids about being thankful for the things they have like family, pets, their favorite toys, and more.

Turkey Wreath

Build this beautiful turkey wreath to welcome family and guests to Thanksgiving dinner this year! You kids will love creating this fun and vibrant turkey-day craft.

Cup on the Cob

Aren't these the cutest? Your kids will be extra excited to help make these festive snack containers because eventually, they'll get to eat the popcorn inside! These can also serve a fun snack/appetizer to tide the kids over at Thanksgiving until dinner is served.

Paper Plate Leaves

Another simple craft for young children. Grab some paper plates, paper mache, glue, and scissors, and let their creativity run wild with this festive craft!

Handprint Turkey Hat

Make this adorable turkey hat with your kids to make this Thanksgiving an extra silly and memorable one. You'll really only need construction paper, scissors, and a stapler to create these hats, and don't forget to include the bouncy turkey legs!

Spend some quality time with your little ones this season by making this fun and simple 10 Thanksgiving craft ideas for kids. Additionally, start preparing for the winter weather by completing our Fall Car Care routine to make sure your vehicle and its internal components are ready for the freezing temperatures. Small fixes and preventative measures can help you avoid expensive service bills in the future and remain safe out on the road this season! Visit our Service Center to learn more!

At Hank Graff Mt. Pleasant we strive to provide our customers with a car buying experience that is accommodating, stress-free and fun! Visit us at our Chevrolet dealership located at 4580 E Pickard Rd in Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48858 or our Buick GMC Cadillac dealership located at 116 N. Mission St in Mount Pleasant, MI 48858.

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Creative Halloween Pumpkin Carving & Decorating Ideas

MT. PLEASANT, Mich. – We're just two weeks away from the most haunted holiday of the year, which means it's time to decorate and carve your pumpkins so they are ready and on display for all the excited trick-or-treaters! Struggling with deciding which Creative Halloween Pumpkin Carving & Decorating Ideas you want to do this year? We feel your pain, so we narrowed down the endless spooky ideas to the best ones for this year!

Creative Halloween Pumpkin Carving & Decorating Ideas

Make a statement with your pumpkin! Whether it's Boo, Spooky, Happy Halloween, etc. you can utilize thumbtacks, paint, or puffy paint to make your message stand out!

If you're a fan of a little sparkle, all you need is some glitter and glue to to make your pumpkins the perfect addition to your fall decor!

 Another great way to incorporate your pumpkins into your Halloween decor is by adding some lace. Whether you prefer orange pumpkins or white pumpkins, you can simply adhere any color lace to add a bit of drama!

Or, just break out the paint and let your creativity flow! We love these geometric designs and home-state homage, but you could even depict your favorite spooky scene!

The latest craze in carving pumpkins it to not carve them at all, but to let a drill do all the work in creating a bright design!

Who says you can only use one pumpkin? If you love a classic jack-o-lantern carving, then this idea is twice as nice! 

 Or, forgo the carving all together and use what's at your disposal to create a creepy-crawly spider!

Can't pick just one? Go crazy and do them all! But if you need a bigger truck to haul all those pumpkins, come see us to check out our new Chevy trucks for sale at our Chevy dealership near Big Rapids, MI. At Hank Graff Mt. Pleasant we strive to provide our customers with a car buying experience that is accommodating, stress-free and fun! Visit us at our Chevrolet dealership located at 4580 E Pickard Rd in Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48858 or our Buick GMC Cadillac dealership located at 116 N. Mission St in Mount Pleasant, MI 48858.

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