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.

Easy Appetizers That'll Upgrade Your Holiday Party

MT. PLEASANT, Mich -- Hosting for the holidays is a sure-fire way to shoot your stress level from 0-100. But throwing an elegant Christmas or New Year's bash doesn't have to send your heart rate above 60 BPM, check out this list of easy appetizers! Not only are they quick and elegant but they all taste amazing too! Best of luck and bon appetit! 

1. BROCCOLI RABE AND ITALIAN SAUSAGE FRIED RAVIOLI 

These hearty, fried raviolis are sure to disappear in the blink of an eye! Stuffed to the brim with a delicious filling of broccoli rabe, Italian sausage, cheese and cherry peppers, they're the perfect combination of class, simplicity and deliciousness.

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2. SPICY ROASTED OLIVES 

Give your guests an olive bar experience their taste buds will never forget. This dish is oh-so-easy and oh-so-good. 

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3. PINE CONE CHEESE BALL WITH ALMONDS

How cute are these? Spruce (pun definitely intended) up your typical humdrum cheese ball with almonds to create a nature-themed snack that will appeal to your guest's eyes and their stomach. 

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4. CLASSIC SCOTCH EGGS

This old-fashioned favorite is bound to please at any event. Hearty and flavorful, your guests will be begging you for the recipe. 

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5. WHIPPED FETA DIP

This creamy, tangy and salty offering is a step-up from the usual buffalo chicken or artichoke dip. It's easy, elegant, and tastes amazing! Use leftovers as a spread for pita sandwiches, a dipping sauce for fries and more! 

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6. ZA'ATAR POPCORN

Give regular old popcorn a makeover with the traditional Middle Eastern spice blend Za'atar. Trust us, you're going to want to put this seasoning on everything. 

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7. PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED ARUGULA 

This is literally the easiest appetizer ever, it takes about 5 minutes to make and it's so pretty! 

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8. PECAN PIE BRIE

Let's be honest what party is complete without brie? Step away from the traditional cranberry or cherry and brie combinations and try this sweet take on a renowned classic. 

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9. REUBEN EGG ROLLS

We know, it sounds weird, but seriously, these egg rolls are bound to become one of your go-to party snacks. 

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10. BUTTERNUT SQUASH, RICOTTA AND SAGE CROSTINI 

Bring your winter flavor A-game with these sage and squash crostinis. Not only are they beautiful, we guarantee they'll disappear in no time. 

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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.

Give Thanks for Vegan Thanksgiving!

MT. PLEASANT, Mich -- November is National Vegan Awareness Month! In recent years, this entirely plant-based diet has garnered quite a few avid followers, and along with them, it's own share of controversy. We're sure at least one of your loved ones has adopted the zero animal product diet, so we've decided to give you a few ideas for Vegan holiday recipes to create the perfect, inclusive Thanksgiving dinner. Let's hear some thanks for vegan Thanksgiving! 

1. VEGAN ROASTED GARLIC AND HERB DINNER ROLLS

Rolls are an essential component of any holiday feast, they fill the house with that homey "warm bread smell" and are perfect for sopping up gravy and transforming your Thanksgiving leftovers. These vegan rolls from Foodal are buttery, delicious, and animal-product free! 

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2. VEGAN STUFFING

You just can't have a holiday dinner without stuffing, to put it plainly, it's a major faux pas. This hearty mushroom-laden stuffing tastes just as good, if not better than the turkey version, and the best part? It's guilt-free! 

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3. VEGAN MUSHROOM GRAVY

Gravy is a commonly overlooked dish when it comes to accommodating vegans at holiday meals. It may seem like a simple sauce, but it ties the whole meal together. Substituting mushrooms for turkey is your best bet for veganizing your gravy recipe, they lend such a deep, earthy flavor that you won't even miss the meat! 

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4. VEGAN MASHED POTATOES

Think the creamy mashed potatoes of your dreams are impossible without the dairy? Think again. These fluffy taters will have you under their vegan spell. 

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5. VEGAN GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE

This veganized version of the classic green bean casserole won our taste buds approval with it's homemade "fried onions" they're so frickin' good you'll want to put them on everything! Hearty and filling this warming casserole is insanely delish! 

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6. VEGAN MAC-STUFFED SWEET POTATOES 

Swap out the traditional, sickeningly sweet marshmallow-topped sweet potato casserole for this fun and delicious side. Flavorful and smoky, this dish is sure to add that wow-factor to your holiday spread. 

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7. CINNAMON PECAN ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH

These sweet, autumn side dish is like having dessert for dinner. Simple,  and oh, so good. It's sure to become on of your favorite side dishes. 

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8. MAPLE CRANBERRY SAUCE

Easy and delicious, this cranberry sauce is vegan, paleo, GF, and free from refined sugars! The additions of maple and orange lend it a deeper flavor, and it only takes 15 minutes to make!

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9. KUNG PAO BRUSSEL SPROUTS

Asian-inspired veggies for Thanksgiving? You betcha. Surprise your guests with this out-of-left-field dish that's sweet, salty and a little spicy. These saucy veggies make the perfect appetizer, serve the leftovers with rice for the perfect "after black-friday shopping" snack

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10. VEGAN TURKEY ALTERNATIVES 

Last, but not least...the main event! What can you possibly offer your vegan guests in place of the traditional turkey course? Fortunately, there's a dizzying array of meatless "turkey" and "roast" options for those following a plant-based diet, and you'd be surprised how delicious some of them can be! Check out this list of meatless products that are the perfect holiday dinner meat alternative. 

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We hope this blog was helpful in giving you ideas for feeding your plant-based guests this holiday. If you try any of these recipes, feel free to comment and let us know how they turned out for you!

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. 

Simple Christmas Decorating Ideas

MT. PLEASANT, Mich. – How is Santa supposed to know where to bring your presents unless you show your Christmas spirit, and of course leave him some cookies? If the holiday season has left you busy beyond belief without a moment to decorate, no need to worry. We've gathered up some Simple Christmas Decorating Ideas that will have your home feeling festive without taking much time at all!

If you don't feel overly talented in the decor department or just haven't had time to get all your Christmas decorations out, we have scoured Pinterest for some super simple ways to get your humble abode holiday ready in a flash!

Simple Christmas Decorating Ideas

And if you just can't bring yourself to decorate a huge tree and drag out all of your ornaments, there's a solution for that too with this unique tree!

Need more holiday inspiration? Check out our Happy Holidays Pinterest Board! But if you really want to make your Christmas wishes come true, check out our new Chevy cars and trucks! ;) Happy Holidays from Graff Mt. Pleasant!

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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