The Easter buffet table is often one of the most elaborate of the year, especially when it includes traditional fare and colorful decorations that are symbolic of the season. It does not take a lot of time, effort or money to come up with decorations for the buffet table. All that it takes are a few simple ideas and the desire to create a spectacular spread. Use these easy options for spring holiday decor, and make a stunning impression without a big investment.
Fill the Base of a Plastic Bottle with Colorful Candies and a Flameless Candle
For fast and easy Easter decorations that are also inexpensive, fill the bases of plastic soda pop bottles with colorful candies such as pastel almonds, M&Ms, dinner mints, or jelly beans. Place a battery operated votive candle in the center of each one. Choose flameless candles that flicker and appear to be real. You will enjoy all of the benefits of burning candles, but without the danger or mess that can be caused by open flames and melted wax. Line up a trio of plastic bottles filled with colorful Easter decor down the center of the buffet table. They will dress it up beautifully, and the candies can be enjoyed after the festivities have ended.
Decorate a Potted Plant with Painted Clay Cutouts
Potted plants make fantastic Easter buffet table decorations, especially when they include cute and colorful embellishments. Buy air dry clay, and cut it into shapes of your choice. Run a wire through the top before the material dries. As the photo shows, a simple circle can be carved into an adorable chick that appears to be hatching out of an egg. After the clay is fully dry, decorate it further with acrylic craft paint, and protect it with clear sealer.
Top a Cup of Fresh Spring Grass with a Colorful Egg
Green grass is a sign of spring, and when given plenty of sunlight and moisture, it grows beautifully indoors. Fill a pretty floral teacup or another appropriate container a third of the way full with fertile potting soil. Plant grass seed in a variety of your choice. Allow the grass to reach a height of about three inches before the day of the party, and top it with a colorful Easter egg. The egg can be the dyed variety, cast resin, ceramic or basic plastic. Although these types of decorations are simple, they will be one of the most eye catching and impressive decorations on the buffet table.
Create an Easter Branch Bouquet
When Easter rolls around, grass and bulb flowers will be coming back to life, but trees might not be ready to bloom. Consider creating blooming branches when seeking easy Easter decorations for your buffet table. Find dead branches outdoors, and buy faux Spring flowers from a craft store. Look for artificial apple blossoms, peach blossoms or something else that catches your eye. Remove the blooms, and attach them to the real branches using a hot glue gun. Display them in a clear vase containing blue, iridescent or clear glass pebbles. They will look outstanding on the Easter buffet table, and they will make lovely decorations long after the party has ended.
Source: Professional Arts, Crafts and Home Decorating Experience
