Easter Egg Tree Centerpiece

Create the perfect centerpiece for your Easter table... A little Easter egg tree with real eggshells and Easter figures that will be the delight of children and adults alike.

small bunnies and small figures are housed in egg shells to create an Easter Egg Tree centerpiece

After having a wonderful first day of Spring, lots of sun, nice temperatures and a nice breeze, I'm more than ready to embrace all the soft colors of the season, the flowers, even the cleaning that comes with Spring.

Just kidding :D As of right now, I'm only ready for flowers and Easter.

Easter centerpiece with little bonnies, birds, eggs

On one of my recent visits to a thrift store, the colorful displays on the Spring/Easter aisles totally got me in.

I went looking for something cute to use on my Easter table. There were lots of eggs, baskets, books, but for some reason what really spoke to me were a couple of bunny figures and the two sets of wooden ornaments you see in the picture below.

They stayed on top of my dining room table for about a week until I finally decided on using them on an Easter tree.

Well, an Easter egg tree where real eggshells are the homes to all of the tiny rabbits and birds and little penguins that came in my two dollar sets, and that's about the total cost for this project if you happen to have all of the other materials as I did.

The materials you'll need:

Egg shells - about 18
Small decorative Easter figures (eggs, rabbits, birds, etc.)
Acrylic Paints and little brush
Cardboard paper(two letter size pieces)
Cardboard tube (from wrapping paper or toilet paper)
Candle holder
Decorative paper
Scissors
Hot glue gun
Sprinkles, moss, or colored rice to use as a filler ;)

Directions:

I was collecting the egg shells for quite some time already. My son happens to love a Winter soup where the eggs have to be sprinkled from a small hole you open at the end or top of the egg. So, After using the egg, I kept the empty shells there in the fridge, until I had enough to create the tree. I also used some half shells.

1. ENLARGE THE HOLES ON THE EGG SHELLS AND PAINT THEM
Make those little holes bigger or big enough for the small figures to fit in. Color the inside and the outside a different color. White egg shells would be better. I had to apply three coats of acrylic paint on the outside.

I used lots of pencils that were stuck in a piece of foam. Perfect holders for the shells to dry on.

2. MAKE A STAND
You can find the three free templates HERE and HERE. Trace them onto the cardboard and the decorative paper, cut them out and glue them together. Two pieces of the wrapping paper or toilet paper tube were cut at 2¼" and one at ¾", cover those with pieces of decorative paper too.

ADD A BORDER TO EACH OF THE STAND PLATFORMS
Long pieces of the decorative paper, only ¼" width, were also cut and hot glued to the edge of each platform, as you can see, they make a difference.
Use hot glue to put together the whole stand.

3. POSITION THE SHELLS ON THE STAND

Use hot glue to set the shells on the stand. Place the biggest shells you have on the lower level of the stand. - BE CARFUL - remember they're fragile!
Smaller shells go to the top layers, and set them in place at different positions... one opening looking all the way up, the other down, etc.

Add hot glue to the top of a small candlestick and set the tree on top of it.

4. ADD FILLER AND LITTLE FIGURES

Use filler, moss or sprinkles, I didn't have any of those at hand, that's why I used green colored rice to bring the small figures popping out the shells.

5. CREATE A STORY! - Optional

Even though is not required, you can create your own story while setting those little figures in place...

Mr. Rabbit is at work...

Managing Colorful Egg Chocolate Co. is not an easy task.

Chirpie his faithful assistant is having a difficult day.

Easter egg tree with little Easter figures on easter table

Pinklet, control quality assistant, believes the chocolate carrot stems are a teensy bit too long.

A cart full of chocolate carrots is coming up to his office at this exact time.

rabbits, birds, duck, chicks, carrots on Easter egg tree centerpiece

small rabbits, flowers, birds and egg shells for Easter egg tree.

Lots of noise! Birdie yells..."Bring me the mail!"

small rabbit, bird and flowers inside egg shells for Eas/ter egg tree centerpiece

Others in Colorful Egg Chocolate Co. are trying to sneak out to enjoy the beautiful day. they cannot stand so much stress!

Easter Egg Tree Centerpiece wit real egg shells

Well, not Whiskers, he is always calm. Doing a good job is what he enjoys the most.

real egg shells used for Easter egg tree centerpiece

It's been a real busy and productive day but somehow Mr. Rabbit can't wait to head home.

Check how it looks adorning my Easter tablescape HERE

Oh boy, so much going on!

:)

real egg shells painted and mounted on a cake stand and fill with little wooden rabbits, birds, chicks and penguin figures

Happy Easter!

Morgane @ Bear,Dolly and MoiMarch 21, 2014 at 7:49 AM
this is so cute! so many wonderful details....the stand is great idea. Happy spring!
are you ready for next week snow?
Mindi@MyLove2CreateMarch 21, 2014 at 10:16 AM
So cute and creative! My kids would love this!
Our Pinteresting FamilyMarch 21, 2014 at 10:53 AM
This is adorable!
Feral TurtleMarch 21, 2014 at 11:26 AM
This is awesome!! What a great deal you got on your miniature bunny family!! This is really cute Cristina. Pinning!!
Vel CristeMarch 21, 2014 at 12:16 PM
OMG! this is just the most adorable easter centerpiece I've seen so far Cristina!!!!! LOVE IT to bits!
fiona andersonMarch 21, 2014 at 3:20 PM
It's gorgeous Cristina, really, really pretty.
Something Nice and PrettyMarch 21, 2014 at 10:51 PM
If that doesn't say spring/Easter I don't know what does, it's so cute love how you used the egg shells!
Ashley @ 3 Little GreenwoodsMarch 22, 2014 at 7:04 AM
This is absolutely adorable! My children would love peeking into each egg to see the bunnies and it would defiantly make me smile each time I walked past it.

Happy Spring!
~ Ashley
UnknownMarch 22, 2014 at 8:04 AM
I passed up all the Easter goodies in the thrift store yesterday darn it!
Christy JamesMarch 22, 2014 at 9:20 AM
That is so sweet, Cristina! Love all the little colorful details! XO
decorayadoraMarch 22, 2014 at 6:51 PM
Que linda te ha quedado ese centro de mesa de conejitos de Pascua !! Me gustó mucho las tonalidades de colores que elegiste .. Como siempre un trabajo armonioso !!!
restlessrisaMarch 23, 2014 at 12:36 AM
Absolutely adorable. Thank you!
JenMarch 25, 2014 at 6:54 PM
My goodness how cute is that... I bought very similar wooden Easter ornaments from the thrift store. I didn't quite know what to do with them but thanks to you I could make something similar. Love your idea. Visiting from BNOTP :)

http://castlesandcarriages.blogspot.com/2014/03/easter-mantel-decor-tulip-wreath.html
Crystelle BoutiqueMarch 25, 2014 at 11:47 PM
What an adorable tree! I've never seen one made like a stand before. Super adorable! I like how every egg is a little scene on its own....
And great tip on drying the freshly painted eggshells on sticks!!
:)
“hugs” Crystelle
Crystelle Boutique
SarahMarch 27, 2014 at 4:14 PM
You win the prize! This is the most creative use of holiday ornaments I've seen. Your Easter tree is adorable. So much more interesting than just hanging the ornaments from branches. I'm going to pin this idea just to keep admiring your creativity. Thanks for sharing the step by step details. Kudos for a fantastic project. Happy Easter!
Custom ComfortsMarch 27, 2014 at 6:50 PM
What a sweet tree you have made. It looks like you have put a lot of time and thought into it, not to mention a lot of creativity and it is truly darling. Just perfect for Easter.
Cindy
KajunKJMarch 28, 2014 at 2:19 PM
Adorable. ..and the story really made me smile! 😃
UnknownMarch 29, 2014 at 12:11 AM
Adorable!! This is such a cute idea. I would love for you to share this on my Friday T.G.I.F. linky party :)
Deb @ Frugal Little BungalowMarch 31, 2014 at 6:38 PM
Absolutely adorable! :)
thepaintedapron.comMarch 31, 2014 at 6:40 PM
oh my goodness totally the cutest Easter tree ever! I love the different colors inside the eggs and the way you arranged them it different "poses" on the wonderful pastel patterned tiers~ Simply wonderful!
Jenna
AnonymousApril 1, 2014 at 11:14 PM
Oh my! This is so pretty and adorable! I love your egg tree! I love the beautiful colors and the cute bunnies. I am so pinning this to my Easter board!

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Pink Texas ChickApril 2, 2014 at 1:35 PM
Cristina! This is too, too cute! I love it. Y tambien te pido perdon. Hace mucho tiempo que no visito tu blog (ni el mio) pero ya estoy de regreso. :)
Christine @ Rustic-RefinedApril 4, 2014 at 11:04 AM
Wow....love it! I had to PIN it, drool and just plain stare at it....So much more creative then just a bouquet of flowers!
ProjoApril 7, 2014 at 6:09 AM
Amazing, The color was harmonious, love it
I hope I can make it too
An Oasis in the DesertApril 7, 2014 at 10:09 AM
Oh my goodness -- this is just adorable, Cristina!

Thank you for popping by my blog!
Mindie HiltonApril 9, 2014 at 12:05 PM
Featuring at this weeks party! Thanks for sharing at Bacon Time, Anything Goes linky. This is one of the cutest things I have seen in a long time.
Lisa @ Fern Creek CottageApril 10, 2014 at 7:43 PM
Love, love, love this! It is so cute!!!
VirginiaApril 11, 2014 at 6:37 AM
This is SUPER sweet
UnknownApril 13, 2014 at 9:34 PM
This is adorable! I'm pinning it and hope to make it with my granddaughter someday! Thank you!
Melissa French - The More With Less MomApril 15, 2014 at 9:28 PM
Yay thrifty and pretty! I pinned it. Thanks for sharing. :)
passionfruitprincessApril 21, 2014 at 1:30 PM
Wow! That's lovely! Lucky you, finding the cute ornaments! And what a creative way of displaying them!
Rachele FunkSeptember 29, 2014 at 6:01 PM
This is just amazing. I'm inspired to look for supplies and try this myself!
pam smithMarch 2, 2015 at 9:35 AM
Is thisade with real eggs or plastic ones
Christy @ Our Southern HomeMarch 28, 2020 at 8:59 AM
This is an absolutely precious idea! Great idea to do with kids while in quarantine!
Doreen @ Hymns and VersesMarch 28, 2020 at 11:42 AM
I love how you repurposed the egg tree ornaments - so clever!