Hi everyone! I thought I'd show you how I've decorated our front porch for Easter. I was inspired to paint some bunnies and eggs after seeing a bunny wall hanging in the Pottery Barn catalog.
While red is not a traditional color for Easter, I had to work with the colors that we use on the front porch. Pastel colors just would not have looked good with all the red, brown and tan colors we have on the porch.
And since I already had the grapevine and burlap garland hanging around the door, I decided to add some flowers and natural colored eggs to it. I used the same garland in decorating the porch for Christmas.
Here's a closeup where you can see the painted bunny and garland on the left side.
And here's the right side of the door.
To make the two bunny wall hangings, I cut a piece of canvas in half and rough sketched the bunnies. Then I painted the bunnies brown with some craft paint. I painted the red background using the leftover paint that I had used to paint the table on the front porch.
Then I asked Leo to cut 2 dowels the right size. I already had the little end caps for the dowels. So up on the wall they went!
It's really hard to get a photo of the front door without a reflection, but I wanted you to see the garland and the bunnies together.
There are some large eggs tied onto the garland.
And there are some smaller ones tucked into the grapevine and in this basket that's hanging on the door. Would you believe that these eggs started out as bright, plastic Easter eggs?
If you want to know how I painted these eggs, you can check out my guest post on Debbiedoo's blog how to paint cheap, plastic Easter eggs.
Here you can see the simple door decoration that has 2 of the painted eggs in it.
On the table, I placed a little burlap bunny in a basket.
I love how the garland with the painted eggs turned out.
The natural colors just suit our front porch on our little cottage.
Now if only the weather would warm up so that we can enjoy these bunnies and eggs!
lynn cockrell
Jane, your porch looks wonderful! The colors may not be the pastels we see so often, but change can sometimes be like a breath of fresh air. When you think about it, Easter represents that time of year when we celebrate the fact that Jesus died for us to be covered and saved by the sacrifice he gave in shedding his blood. Considering this aspect, the color red would certainly be appropriate, if not necessarily typical. By the way, I love the rustic and folksy look of the decorations, especially those cut bunnies!
Mary Ann Eckles
Absolutely beautiful. You guys have a HAPPY EASTER
debbiedoos
Way too cute Jane...I love these eggs and so did many others. You have a magnificent Spring porch hoppining this year.
Rose
Wow the eggs are beautiful I love the bunnies
Shannon {Cozy Country Living}
This looks great! You made it look so inviting:) I love the painting!
Jenna
This is so cute and different Jane! I am loving the burlap ribbon garland with the "natural" eggs, I can't believe you created those from plastic ones. I have been looking for some giant eggs to put in my planters outside and can hardly wait until Monday to see how you did that! The banners are adorable, I love that you did 2, facing each other. Thanks for sharing all your great ideas,
Jenna
Mary
Hi Jane~ I just saw your tutorial for your eggs! Love their natural color!
Audrey Zumwalt
Love the way you decorated the eggs. They look so good in you garland over the door. I have some paper mache ones I need to do this treatment to. Thanks for sharing.
Blessings,
Audrey Z. @ Timeless Treasures
Sue
Jane, your eggs turned out so cute and your incorporation of them into your doorway looks great! Wish I had a porch to play with - then it could look as festive as yours! 🙂 Sue
Babs
Pretty Easter look with the cute bunnies and the garland around the door...very welcoming. 🙂
Suzi
Hi. I saw your spray painted eggs over at Debbie doos. Great idea that I will employ this week! Granddaughter arrives in a week & I am all about getting ready. I am an folk artist & learned to splatter paint with a loaded toothbrush, too. But to load it lightly and use the index finger like a rack across the top. You get spatters this way but fewer glops 🙂 . Hope this helps. Now that I'm here I plan to have a look around your 100 yr old family homestead!
Kathy
Visiting from Debbie do...lovely way to incorporate your colors into
Easter decor.
Jen @ Girl in the Garage
I love your porch- the painted bunnies, the garland, and all the red! (my favorite color, it makes me happy) 🙂 Looks like a lovely place to sit and relax.
Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage
Such a welcoming front porch - love those bunnies!! And isn't it amazing what a makeover can do to a plastic egg!
Kelly
Maria
Hi, Jane! I love, love your front porch decor! Everything looks so pretty and welcoming. I have a new link party and I would love if you come over and link up your beautiful porch. The link will be live tonight at 8:00pm Central time. Hope to see you there!
Ann
You made it all work and I think the red is perfect. Those giant eggs on the garland are so cool! I'm impressed with the bunnies that you painted. You should do more of that...what a personal touch!
Angelina - JoJo and Eloise
Thanks for partying with us at "it's a Spring Thing" So cute! Pinning 🙂
xo
Angelina
laura@Top This Top That
sweet little hanging pendants Jane. I saw these in the catalog too but have yet to buy or to make. Hope all is well with you and Leo!
Mary
Adorable Jane! Despite the nontraditional Easter colors, your red with the burlap is such a warm and inviting color combination! I love your bunny banners! Looking forward to your painted egg tutorial 🙂
Shirley@Housepitality Designs
Jane...love the bunnies!!...you are quite the artist!!...and the garland is perfect around the door...never thought to add eggs, etc to a garland...such a great and pretty idea!...Your porch is definitely ready for Spring....Our trees here are just starting to bloom...the Bradford Pears are almost in full bloom...oh boy, here comes the pollen!...
Have a wonderful week Jane and Leo!!
Melanie
Nice!
Jean Windham
Jane my favorites are the large painted eggs. I love the colors with your existing red and tan. It fits very well with the burlap and especially the red milk can. Great job. Jean
Barbara F.
Jane, this is so great, perfect for the cottage and the pretty red door! Can't wait for your painted egg tutorial. You are one talented lady. xo
Robyn
Love that garland around the door. Your bunnies are adorable!! I think I'm gonna have to paint some bunnies for my sunroom!!!
Dawn
I love it and the colors are perfect. You two are such a great team together. I can't believe your drawing skills for the bunnies. Lovely!
VICKIE
How cute! I love the burlap-and the red is perfect with it. I just pulled out the Easter stuff today,gotta get busy.
Carlene@Organized Clutter
Charming folk art bunny banners. Love the egg garland around the door too, Jane.
Pat
Cute as can be! You are very talented ~ the bunnies are adorable.
xo
Pat
Olive
I love the bunny panels you painted Jane. You worked with your red really well.
Stacey
Absolutely adorable and so welcoming!
kim
Jane, this is just too too cute! I love the bunnies on the red background. I didn't know you were so artistic.
Cheryl
I loved it is so pretty so my style! Thanks for sharing!