I recently purchased two adorable (Raz) hydrangea bunnies and thought they would look really cute nestled inside lanterns.
Luckily, I found two perfectly-sized lanterns at Home Goods, one of them being on clearance… yay!
All that was ‘wrong’ with the discounted lantern is that it was missing a glass panel & a couple of tiny hinge screws.
Lucky for me, I was planning on removing the lantern’s glass anyway to make it safer for outdoor display,
and simply borrowed a couple of screws from less obvious areas of the lantern….problems fixed! 🙂
Decorated lanterns look fabulous on tabletops, a fireplace hearth or mantel
(I always re-use my decorations so you’ll see them again in Christmas 2014),
but I had a more unique idea in mind for Spring… to make them the centerpiece atop my 2 trusty, outdoor planters.
I keep circles of round styrofoam inside my planters year round, as they make a wonderful supportive base
for anything I’d like to place on top for the season.
The styrofoam circles are also great for adding additional decorations, around the perimeter of whatever I set on top,
and because I was decorating with bunnies, I began by adding artificial lettuce leaves.
If you can’t find individual leaves, check your local craft store (or on line) for an artificial head of lettuce
(I found this one at Hobby Lobby), which you can cut individual leaves from
(don’t forget your discount coupon, to save money!)
STEP ONE: Set the lantern in the center of the styrofoam base.
Using metal, U-shaped, floral pins, add the lettuce leaves around the outside edge of the styrofoam.
STEP TWO: Cut faux gras into rectangular (apx. 1″ wide) strips. Faux grass typically comes in square-shaped grids, so you’ll need to grab some scissors to cut it into the necessary strips.
Again using the floral picks, add the strips around the perimeter of the lantern.
STEP THREE: Use Easter grass to disguise the mechanics of your design and provide a grassy home for your bunny
STEP FOUR: Again, using the floral picks, add a contrasting, neutral decoration to all the greenery.
I chose to use faux white baby’s breath:
STEP FIVE: Add flowers by pushing their stem directly into the styrofoam, between the grass & lettuce leaves.
Space them out around your lantern and don’t forget to put some closer to the lantern and others closer to the edge of the planter for interest.
Add a bow to the handle atop the lantern, and wrap one or two ribbons around the base of the planter to tie it all together
(found this cute spring plaid ribbon at Sam’s Wholesale Club this year).
I could have added all pastel or all bright flowers, but decided to mix the two for a nice change.
Don’t you think the pastel pink goes great with the bright orange & pinks?
With both of my planters finished, it was time to head outside & decorate The Seasonal Home’s front porch…
WELCOMING SPRING!
I began by adding more veggies to my front door!
In lieu of a wreath, I hung another welcoming, white bunny and a batch of bowed, faux carrots.
{Faux carrots are available in most craft stores & I just tied several together – with floral wire – before adding the bow}
Next, I placed my decorated planters on each side of the front door to complete my Spring-y welcome…
I couldn’t forget to decorate my front porch bench for the season,
so that received some veggie-themed decorations and a cute stone bunny too…
meet Mr. Hoppity! 🙂
A small amount of a gummy, office (tack-it) product is all it takes to keep bunny ears on this little, stone bird
(his bunny ears were borrowed from an M & M candy container… LOL)
Don’t forget to consider taking down your outdoor wall decorations,
to replace them with something that compliments your seasonal decorations
(this pretty SPRING banner came from Michael’s Craft Store, this year).
And here are a few more photo angles, so you can enjoy all the details of this SPRING fun!
These decorated lanterns would also be gorgeous in a foyer or as a kitchen/dining room table centerpiece!
Make it even easier for yourself by placing your decorated lantern in the center of a pre-decorated, Spring wreath.
HAPPY SPRING!
Gorgeous! You are so clever and your designs get better and better.
Awe, thank you Celeste! That means a lot to me coming from you because you’ve been a reader for a long time. I’m glad to know my love for seasonal design is evolving. ♥
I absolutely LOVE what you’ve done on your porch! It such a welcoming display. As always, Eileen, thank you so much for sharing!
Thank you Donna… I’m happy to inspire. Happy Easter! 🙂
GORGEOUS! Love it! Happy Easter!
Thank you Pamela and HAPPY EASTER to you too! 🙂
Oh my goodness what a beautiful porch setting,Soooo pretty one best crafters on here Thanks’ made ole lady smile….
Awe, thank you! ♥
I love this idea! Hope you don’t mind if I use it on my front porch.
Hi Kathy and thanks! 🙂 And yes, please do copy it. If you find time, share a photo… I’d love to see it! ♥
I love your style—you are so talented and made your front porch look absolutely beautiful—
Thank you Pat! I hope it inspired and got your creativity flowing too. 🙂
Eileen:
This is nothing but Genius !!!!! Beautiful.
Mary
Awe, thanks SO much Mary! ♥
Very beautiful, Eileen, you’re inspiring all of us.
Happy easter
H
I am so happy to hear that Horte and Happy Easter to you too! 🙂
Oooo, I love this! Thank you for sharing your talent.
Mary
You’re welcome Mary ♥
Thank you for sharing your beautiful spring deco.
Your friend from Northside Crafters Mall Alb. NC
Becky
You’re very welcome Becky and I hope things are going well for you up in Alb, NC! I will try to get by there again soon. 🙂
Eileen, what a beautiful decoration!! You are genius!! Thanks for sharing!
Happy spring and Happy Easter!!
Hugs,
Vesna
Thank you Vesna! 🙂
I get to see these in person and they are stunning & adorable! Great job Mom, as always! 😀
I absolutely LOVE it all! I found you while looking for Easter/Spring ideas on Pinterest. Love, Love the bright colors and the bunnies in the lanterns. So creative.
You are so creative, Eileen, and your ideas are so unique! I love the way everything comes together so artistically! I hope you have a very blessed Easter! I love the idea of the little ears on the birdie! So cute! Where did you find the gorgeous Hoppity? I just love him! Thank you for sharing your colorful ideas!
Thanks so much for your nice comments Laura!♥ I found Hoppity in ROSS for only $17.99 and by the way, BONUS: he’s pretty lightweight, so happy hunting (for Hoppity) and I hope you have a very blessed Easter too! Happy Spring, Eileen
Eileen, As always everything looks gorgeous.
Beautiful porch! Where did you find your bunnies. They are gorgeous and I’ve never seen any like those.
Thanks so much Mavis. I found my sweet (RAZ) white hydrangea bunnies at a family-owned shop in Florida. They do ship, but don’t have a website with the merchandise on it because it sells out so quickly. If you want to call them to see if they still have them in stock… it’s called “The Stable Home Decor” and here’s their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Stable-Home-Decor/114550385225034. Good luck and Happy Easter, Eileen
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waooo. So beautiful,elegant and simple. i could not get enough; i kept going back and forth looking at it. i don’t have a web but i admire all the creative ideas i see on the web. please keep posting beautiful ideas. you decor is a great blessing to expectations like me. God bless
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I love your beautiful ideal with the white lantern with the way to cute bunny inside, and how you show us how to decorate the planters with all the beautiful colors of Spring. so beautiful to see, i always come here on your website for your gorgeous ideal Mrs. Eileen! and always will! keep them coming, i do love all you have shown us in your gorgeous decoration.
Thank you so much Wanda. You are such a thoughtful & kind person to leave me nice comments… I appreciate that so much! 😊 Eileen
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can you please tell me what color the paint is on your front porch?
I will look & let you know Shari.
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