Easter Bunny Centerpiece How To
create a sweet easter bunny centerpiece with this step by step how to
Have you ever seen a picture on Pinterest and thought, “Ooh, I really like that, but I could never do it”? Today we are banishing those negative thoughts and are going to learn how to imitate one of those pretty Pinterest pictures! When Cindy at County Road 407 asked me to be a part of a Pinterest Challenge, I was intrigued. One of my goals for this blog is to give you the confidence to be creative yourself; to not be scared to try something new with a project or your decorating. Today’s Easter Bunny Centerpiece How-To will hopefully show you some steps to make a pretty Pinterest picture come to life at your own home!
I’m joining a bunch of other bloggers on this Pinterest challenge, so you’ll get lots of ideas and variety on a theme. Make sure to check out all their variations at the end! If you’re popping over from “Let’s Add Sprinkles”, welcome! I’m sure you enjoyed Katie’s fresh style;)
Cindy found an Easter pretty centerpiece idea on Pinterest, styled by Lisa @ASimplyStyledNest. (Click on her IG link to follow Lisa). This is one of the many gorgeous pics on her feed!
This table setting and centerpiece has such a pretty, farmhouse style, doesn’t it? Perfect for an Easter morning brunch.
But you may be thinking, “I could never imitate that look because _____”. Maybe you don’t use those pastel colors in your home or maybe you don’t own a wood vessel or bunny like that. The good news is, you can imitate a picture using your style, your colors, and your accessories! I’m going to take Lisa’s beautiful ideas and make them fit my style and the accessories I already have. I’m hoping it will give you the confidence to try this kind of Pinterest challenge yourself!
Easter Bunny Centerpiece How-To
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The First Step of a Pinterest Challenge is to Examine the Elements in the Picture
Here’s what I noticed in the @SimplyStyledNest’s picture:
Once you’ve analyzed all the elements in the pic you want to imitate, it’s time to take stock of what you have or need to purchase. Yep…shop your house!
Next, Take Stock of What You Already Own and/or Need to Buy
Here are the elements I found in my house to imitate the look:
- standing bunny (there’s a smaller, similar one HERE or HERE)
- vintage metal mesh tray (similar, smaller version HERE)
- larger-sized bird’s nest (similar HERE)
- springtime eggs (HERE , HERE, HERE
- variety of Mosses (HERE)
- feathery fern garland (HERE)
- mix of white/green flowers
Make It Your Own, Depending On Your Style
The elements you find will determine the look and help give your centerpiece your own style. My version of this centerpiece has a more organic vibe and I’m using my color scheme of aquas, greens and white. But the overall idea is very similar to Lisa’s.
I love vintage, galvanized metal, so instead of using a wood rectangular vessel at the base, I’m using an old metal tray. I placed books inside, so my bunny and elements would sit up higher:
Then I covered it all with several different types of moss; whatever I had in my stash;)
Another change from the original picture: I’m going to place my bunny a little off-center rather than centered, because that’s just a little more me;) I’m also only using 1 nest, rather than 2. These 2 pieces fill my base container nicely and will still allow plenty of space for the textures all around. I don’t mind seeing the old book pages through the metal; it adds texture and vintage charm to the scene.
Now to add all that wonderful texture at the base of the centerpiece! Lisa’s version is farmhouse-styled. Since I’m going for a more organic, vintage look, I pictured my bunny being on an Easter egg hunt in the forest. I wanted to recreate the look of a forest floor, very natural.
First I added the white with green flowers. Then I added some feathery ferns and leaf fronds. Lastly, I sprinkled the different sizes and colorations of eggs all around. If you just add layers in this way, it doesn’t have to be an intimidating process. Take it one step at a time. With each layer, your centerpiece gets prettier!
My version of the Easter Bunny Centerpiece
My Mr. Bunny has already found a few eggs on his Easter Egg Hunt! I set the centerpiece on a length of burlap to add some rustic texture like the imitation photo and pulled out my DIY Leafy Placemats, since Lisa showed round placemats on her table. Once again, mine are a little more organic version, to coordinate with my version centerpiece.
Can you see how you can take a picture you love from Pinterest (or IG) and replicate the look, while making it your own? I hope talking it through and showing you this process will give you the confidence to try it for yourself! If you’d like to see where this centerpiece ended up for Easter, see the whole spread in “A Vintage Botanical Easter”.
Become an Insider!
Since we’re having fun with bunny centerpieces, I thought I’d whip up some free bunny placecards for you to set your table. Because setting the rest of the table is the next step, right? Cute placecards always inspire me;) To get access to my FREE Bunny Placecards, simply become a Lora B Insider, and I’ll send you the password to my Resource Library. You’ll get all kinds of helpful and decorative resources that you can download and print anytime. Also, my weekly email will keep you informed of my creative adventures!
If you enjoyed this Pinterest Challenge, you should grab my “Thrift the Look Checklist” resource in the library also. It goes over some of these same ideas of imitating the look of a picture you like. {see similar posts in “How to Decorate to Thrift the Look, Vintage Lakehouse and “How to Decorate to Thrift the Look, Vintage Boho Style”}.
Hopefully this Pinterest challenge will give you the confidence to find a picture and try your own hand at imitating it, with your own style, of course! If you’re going in blog hop order, visit Julie at “My Wee Abode” next. Hope you enjoyed this Easter Bunny Centerpiece How-To!
Pin, Share, and then Enjoy the rest of this Pinterest Challenge!
“Spring is in the Air” Pinterest Challenge
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Well, this is darling! Lora, I have to laugh–I am in the process of creating my own bunny centerpiece and just used books to stack an Easter vignette, haha! Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm! Pinned!
Vintage books are so handy, aren’t they? I use them so many ways! Thanks for pinning, Cecilia!
Your bunny is so cute with his little backpack. I’m like you and prefer things a little off center so your version of the Easter centerpiece appeals to me. Love that you shopped the home too. I have to admit, I’m one of those people who think I could never recreate some of the stunning centerpieces on Pinterest. You really broke it down nicely for us, Lora and I honestly feel far more confident after reading this post!
I’m so glad, Marie! All it takes is to take the layers one step at a time! Everything you touch comes out beautiful, so I’m sure you will be coming up with something soon;) Enjoy spring!
Lora what a fabulous post and I love how you shared with readers step by step on how to achieve a similar look. I love your natural nests and moss as filler in the wire basket.
So happy to join you for this challenge. Happy Spring!
This was a fun one, Amber! Thanks!
Your centerpiece is beautiful.
Thanks for the tip on using the books to get height in the centerpiece – I’ll be using that idea soon.
Glad you learned a new trick, Carol!
I love the whole feel of your centerpiece, Lora. It really turned out just how you envisioned it to be with it’s vintage charm just spilling out of it. I love the forest feel of it and it makes me feel like I’m walking through the pages of an old favorite child’s book. Love it! Great job!
Thanks, Tara! It does kind of resemble a child’s book, which makes sense, because I love old book illustrations;)
Your arrangement is so very pretty! This is such an awesome basket and love how you used the vintage books. Not only adds height, but a wonderful layer of texture.
Yes, the books really do add texture, Christy, and I wasn’t even planning that!
Super sweet, Lora. Looks so cozy… like it came right out of nature! So glad to be ‘hopping’ with you, too! Pinned!
Thanks, Julie! Glad to join you on this one!
This is such a charming centerpiece, Lora! I love how you brought together your version …so pretty!
It was a fun challenge, Linda!Thanks!
Wowza! I loved your tutorial and how your centerpiece turned out. It’s beautiful and I want to just pick that bunny up and give it a big squeeze! BTW, we are soul sista’s. I want to teach my readers how to decorate on their own too! Thank you for joining us today! Pinned.
Glad you like it, Cindy! It was a fun challenge you dreamed up! Thanks for being a great hostess with the mostest!
I love your take on our inspiration piece, Lora! Having Mr. Bunny going around finding Easter eggs is very sweet. I like the forest floor idea. The ferns are a nice touch!
Hoppy spring to you and your sweet bunny,
Barb 🙂
I found that great fern garland at a church sale last year, Barbara…and scooped it up!
I LOVE the bunny! The whole piece is so charming. It looks like it came right out of The Hundred Acre Wood.
Yes, the Hundred Acre Wood, Amy! Love that visual!
Lora, I love how you broke down our inspirational photo. What a great idea to do. I love all your items you used for your centerpiece. Your bunny is adorable. I love everything about your Easter centerpiece. I had a lot of fun working with everyone in our group with this challenge. Have a great day!
Thanks, Terrie! I know it helps me to break down the elements like that, so I’m hoping it helps my readers, too1
Too pretty!! I love the metal basket and your bunny with his backpack…that is just too cute!! Have a great one! Hugs!
Thanks, Benita! His backpack does make him extra cute;)
I love your version of this centerpiece, Lora! The wire basket with books in the bottom look great with the bunny, florals and nest on top. The place cards that you created are beautiful and I’ll bet that they will grace many a table this April.
Thanks, Paula! I love that it’s all totally different than last year. Yes, I hope the placecards will come in handy for many tables!
Oh Lora I adore your centerpiece. Your bunny is his darling backpack is just charming!
Thanks, Laura! He was quite the find and I think he’s my favorite child of my bunnies family;)
This is adorable. I love the metal basket. Your bunny is too cute. Where did you find him?
I got him a couple years ago at a garage sale for sinfully cheap, Katie! He really makes a statement and does fit perfectly in the metal basket my neighbor gave me. Thanks!