How to Make a Modern Easter Centerpiece
Use neutral colors and natural materials to create an easy, elegant Easter centerpiece.

Show off your Easter flair with a simple, modern approach. The simplicity of this centerpiece comes from neutral colors and pared-down natural elements. Bold, hand-drawn graphics add a modern touch. After painting foam eggs with a matte finish, you are just minutes away from a stunning Easter table.

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Materials needed:

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- 1-2 dozen foam eggs
- matte finish neutral spray paint - grey, white, khaki
- black permanent marker
- feathers of varying sizes in neutral colors
- string or twine
- small nests
- floral with small buds
- burlap table runner
- white craft paint
- paint brush
- bowl or small planter
- moss

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Begin by painting the eggs in neutral colors. To make things easier insert a toothpick in the bottom of the egg. Insert the other end into a sheet of foam. Apply a second coat if necessary.

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When the eggs have dried, embellish some with random patterns made with the permanent marker. For some add a simple, small feather with a glue stick. For others, wrap a bit of string or twine around the center. Leave some of the eggs plain.

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Snip branches from floral sprays to weave around the edges of tiny nests.

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Use carbon paper or a stencil to outline a bunny silhouette on a burlap table runner at both ends of the table. Place paper towels beneath the burlap and fill in the outline with white craft paint. Allow to dry completely before proceeding.

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Stuff a planter or bowl with paper. Arrange moss on top of the paper to cover it. Place a few eggs on the moss. Fill in with a few small feathers. Arrange the nests around the planter, extending a bit through the center of the table.

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Fill each nest with just a bit of moss and then a couple of eggs and feathers. Fill in the space around the nests with more moss, eggs and feathers. Be sure to keep a good mix of decorated and undecorated eggs.