I really liked how my Valentine’s Day Pallet Art turned out, so I thought I would make another version for Easter! So here is my Easter Pallet Art Using Wood Shims.
This may shock some of you, but besides Christmas, I’m actually not a big holiday decorator. If I do anything at all, I like to keep it subtle and simple. So that’s where my little bunny silhouette comes in. This little piece just might be the inspiration I need to put together a spring/Easter vignette this year :)
Supplies Needed:
– Pack of Wood Shims
– Wood Glue
– Gray/blue paint (I used a can a paint I bought from the Lowes reject section, so I have NO idea what the color is)
– DecoArt Americana Light Buttermilk Acrylic Paint
– Paint Brush
– Bunny Silhouette ( I used my Silhouette to cut mine)
I used the same technique as my Valentine’s Day Art (pictured above). But this time I chose place the shims in the opposite direction for a little variation.
Next, after shims were dry, I gave it a coat of a light gray paint that has a hint of blue in it. I picked up a quart of it from the Lowes reject section for $2.75. I knew I would use it at some point! Then, I cut out a bunny silhouette using this graphic on my Silhouette and traced it onto my pallet.
To finish things off, I painted the bunny in a Light Buttermilk from DecoArt’s Americana line.
About Taryn Whiteaker
Hi! I’m Taryn! The voice behind Taryn Whiteaker Designs. I launched this brand over 11 years ago when I became a stay-at-home mom. What started as a small craft and mom blog eventually grew into a full time design and DIY site. My goal has always been to inspire others (especially women!) with design ideas, DIY tutorials, entertaining ideas and give you the tools you need to complete them yourself!
that is TOO cute!!! love it!
Taryn,
I love this sweet project, and the soft subtle nod to spring and easter. I am with you in that I don’t really decorate tons for each holiday, but subtle touches are good! Thanks for the great tutorial.
p.s. I just discovered that you live in the Northwest. I am across the water from Seattle!
Awwww this is adorable! Susan
Absolutely adorable, Taryn! I’m totally loving this! It would be so cute in our daughter’s room or in our nursery, since our last name is Hop! ;)
This is so precious! I don’t usually decorate for Easter, just one little ceramic bunny, but this is so subtle and sweet! Great job.
This is sooo cute! Love this for Easter or anytime Spring decoration. Bring on Spring!!! :)
Ok. This is seriously adorable!!! And why have I never thought to use wood shims!! You are brilliant!
This is so cute! I’m pinning it too! Little Bit
That is super cute! Like it a lot!
This is too cute Taryn!! I LOVE it!! Just shared it on my FB page & added it to our thumbnail gallery!!
I LOVE this!! This is amazing! Thanks so much for sharing. I’d better get my act together and paint something to join your party this week ;)
Jamie ~ Better With Age
The colors on your bunny art are perfect, just the right contrast and so darned cute Taryn. Love, love it, have got to make it. I’ll have to hunt in Graphics Fairy to see what I can find, your image is so cute and perfect.
I’m sure in mood for Spring projects so guess I’ll concentrate on Easter items I can give away for Easter gifts.
Thought today was nicer but when I went out to do some painting the wind was quite nippy, doggone it,. I did get to hang out the top sheet and pillowcases of our flannel sheets today. The wind dried them really well. Had bottom sheet in dryer and top sheet dried much faster outside. I usually hang all my laundry when it’s nice enough. Happy Week
OMG I need this! So cute! I actually have an indoor pet bunny who has his own room (long story), I think this would be so cute to put on the door of his room! Luckily I just got a Silhouette for vday so once I figure out how to use it, this will be my first project! Thanks for the inspiration!
Oh, that is soooo cute!
How cute is this?! I was at the store this past weekend and walked by a package of shims and thought to myself “why is that I wanted these?”. Now, I remember…
Such a cute project! I love the paint color you used. :)
This is so sweet! What a perfect spring accent!
So cute! I love the colors you used. Thanks for sharing this fun project!
So charming, fresh, and sweet. I really love it! Hope you can stop by the enchanted oven to say hi.
xo,
Lisa
Way cute, Taryn! Love!!!
This is SO cute! Love it! I’d love for you to link up in my very first linky party {ya, ya…I’m a bit behind the times apparently} that started today.
Jessica
Wow – this is inspiring! I can’t wait to try this technique out – when I first saw your thumbnail photo I thought it was a real pallet and I love that its actually so reasonably-sized. Thanks for sharing this!
So cute idea!!!! Really nice and wonderful spring decor, thank you for sharing! Have a happy day :-)
I am like you, in that I don’t decorate for every holiday. I try to change things up for the seasons. Your Bunny Pallet is so sweet. Love the duck egg blue color. Thanks for sharing.
Have a Nice Day,
Suzanne
This is so flippin adorable! I need more Easter Decorations, so I am totally pinning this! Thanks for sharing!
Jenna @ http://rainonatinroof.com
super cute
come see what I shared at http://shopannies.blogspot.com
This is adorable! I have a couple of packages of shims just waiting for an easy project like this! Thanks for sharing! Pinned.
Blessings,
Nici
He’s the cutest – pinning and sharing!!
Kelly
This is so cute. My oldest daughter is a bunny fanatic and something like this would be great for her room. Thanks for sharing.
So cute and I love how you made them with shims. What a great inexpensive idea. I made Christmas ornaments out of cut down wood shims this past year. I never thought of putting them together like pallet boards. Thanks so much for sharing. I found you at Someday Crafts. Please consider linking this up to my first ever link party at The Patriotic Pam.
Hope to see you there,
Pam
I loved your valentine one, but I think I love this one even more. I’ve been wanting a simple Easter decoration, and this is perfect. Thanks for the great tutorial! Have a wonderful weekend.
tooo cute. I love the colors that you choose. I am featuring in my weekly wow’s on Saturday. Laura @Top This Top That
PS- how many pallet arts do you really have????:)
this is adorable! now my head is spinning with ideas :)
HI!
Fell i love with this and shared with my readers :) Have a beautiful day! Thanks for the CUTE idea for Spring!
Stephanie
Polka Dot Bungalow
I absolutely love your pallet art! I just featured it today on Sophisticated Yellow. Come check it out!
Thanks for the inspiration!!
Hello!
Just wanted to say that I really like this craft and that we selected it as part of our Easter Round Up. What I especially love about it is that it’s not too over the top– it’s soft and subtle– just perfect for Spring. I hope to take this idea and maybe use it with other shapes/silhouettes. Thanks for the idea!
Very pretty! I added this to my blog post today ( http://wp.me/p4hzWi-nn ) about 5 of my favorite DIY Easter Crafts for 2014.
Thanks for sharing!
Becca, BexBernard.com
You are really getting into Spring mode with all these fantastic projects, am inspired by all off them. Will be making all maybe or at least couple depending on what I have at home to make them with. Since we live few miles from craft stores I like to make do with what I have, see how project works out, challenge this old brain of mine. Enjoy rest of week
My plan is to build a koi pond madeup of wooden pallets, chairs for me, wife and daughter to sit and a chicken coop