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If you can't help but smile when you think about Easter, you're in good company. If you're religious, you know that, at its core, the holiday symbolizes hope and new beginnings. But even if you're not, Easter acts as an unofficial kickoff to spring. It's when darker, more muted shades give way to brighter, bolder pastels, the weather finally starts to warm, and the days skew longer. Essentially, Easter is the perfect time to give your space a much-needed refresh—starting with pretty, homemade Easter decorations that you'll still want to enjoy as the weather warms up.
So here's our best advice: Throw open the windows, tackle that spring cleaning to-do list, then get to work planning your Easter party. Pick a brunch menu, turn on your favorite Easter movie, and give these Pinterest-worthy craft projects a try. We're not just talking about painted eggs and Easter baskets, either. From outdoor flair like wreaths and egg hunt signs to indoor embellishments like candles and centerpieces, there are plenty of creative, cheap (think: Dollar Tree), and easy (some take just five minutes!) DIY Easter decorations to experiment with. These ideas, which transcend skill levels, are fun for the whole family—from toddlers to adults. Plus, they help make Easter feel truly special, and may even spark gratitude for your loved ones and encourage the spirit of giving.
This cupcake cottage made of clay features intricate, realistic details. Stick it on any windowsill or table indoors, and watch your family marvel with excitement.
This provides flexible garland provides instant charm, whether you wrap it around doors, railings, or windows. Display it inside or in a covered spot outdoors.
With whimsical, bunny-shaped dishes like these, it'll be hard to keep your hands off the sweets this spring. Think of them collectively as The Cookie Jar 2.0—perfect for jelly beans, chocolate, and more.
These 3D hanging decorations made of colorful felt and paper are sure to both dazzle your kids and bring out your inner child. Once assembled, it might even feel like the Easter Bunny is here.
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Floral Easter Basket
Who needs a floral centerpiece when you have this stunner at your disposal? It has a decidedly spring vibe, and looks fantastic filled with with plain white eggs. Best of all, it'll last for years to come.
You only need two tubes of paint to create this pretty pastel centerpiece: a darker shade of pink and white. To create the ombre effect, simply mix the pink paint with varying amounts of white to finish off the other two jars.
Nothing says Easter quite like an overflowing basket of tulips, and we love that this piece of decor—which takes just five minutes to pull together—will last well into the spring season (assuming you use faux flowers).
This easy craft is proof that you can make something beautiful enough to display on your mantle of a handful of items—yarn, wood, and paint—easily found at Dollar Tree.
Change greenery from winter greens to lighter greenery and plants. Incorporate a few florals or live plants, whether fresh greenery or fresh flowers. Add a pop of color with thrifted art or home decor accessories. Use lighter fabrics and lighten the textures and layers around your home.
What should I replace Easter decoratings with until summer? When Easter is over and it's not time to decorate for summer, think about lightening up your decor and textiles. Take down all overtly Eastery items but keep using flowers such as tulips and blooming branches until you are ready to decorate for summer.
But when to start decorating for Easter? As with other holidays and festivities, there is no precise date (or rule!), though most of us usually start decorating around two to four weeks before Easter. In 2024, this would mean decorating from the weekend of March 2nd.
We found the cracked papier-mâché eggs at the craft store and covered the exteriors in chalk paint. We chose a different color for the interior of each egg. Once the paint dried, we filled them with gold faux grass and foil-covered chocolate eggs. Display the finished decorations on cut branches.
Arrange a selection of decorations on a table for the perfect Easter display. Add a pop of colour with eggs decorated with acrylic paint, pretty painted flowers and pastel coloured milk bottles... not forgetting the beautiful grass-effect bunny.
“Set a beautiful table with spring floral colors like pastel-hued placemats, napkins, and glasses. Add something playful and whimsical for the kids too, with a piece like our Hop Napkin Ring adorned with a cute bunny.
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