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3 . Nested flowers : Purchase a wooden or wicker basket and weave or glue small twigs onto it . This will give it the look of a natural bird ’ s nest , which is one of the markers of the spring season . The nest can cradle spring blooms , such as tulips , or hold Easter eggs .
4 . Easter bunny garden : Fill a shallow ceramic bowl with floral design moss or another green filler . Place a gold-foil chocolate bunny or a ceramic rabbit in the center and put small tealight candles and a small glass canister of pastel-colored candy eggs to complete the picture .
5 . Take a ‘ peep ’: Marshmallow Peeps ® are an Easter staple and they can have a place outside of Easter baskets . Line a small vase with Peeps . Place cut flowers inside for a festive centerpiece .
6 . Rainy day decor : April showers bring May flowers . Put that sentiment on display by purchasing an inexpensive pair of brightly colored rubber rain boots . Place cut fresh tulips into narrow glass vases and then slip the vases inside of the boots for a festive and funny table conversation piece .
7 . Floating flowers : Poke the stem of a flower into a square of bubble wrap . Place into a small fishbowl filled with water and watch the flowers float on top . Tint the water a pastel hue if desired .
8 . Painted pinecone bouquet : If you have pine cones left over from Christmas decorations or a pile that the kids may have collected from the yard , paint them in bright colors for an Easter makeover . Place in the container of your choice and add some faux or real greenery to complete the bouquet picture .
Dining tables can be incorporated into Easter decor . There are many different creative options for crafting centerpieces guests will adore . n
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