Peter Cottontail Easter Tablescape

by Alli

This Peter Cottontail Easter Tablescape is fun, whimsical, and easy to recreate. 

Creating the tablescape is always my favorite part of planning a party, especially when it’s a party for kids.  

Every Easter I try to do something a little different for the grandkids. Last year was an Easter Candy Buffet. One year I made homemade baskets out of boxes of PEEPS®. (I had just started blogging, please forgive the horrible pics!)  

I also created Disney Marvel Easter baskets and planned a garden party, including an egg hunt.

This time around, I dreamed up the cutest Peter Cottontail Easter Tablescape.

Peter Cottontail Easter Party

Table Runner For Petter Cottontail Garden Party

My table runner was completely free because everything I used was leftovers from other projects. It pays to keep those little bits and pieces of leftover ribbon, fabric, etc.

I’ve included links to some of the products I used so you can shop straight from this post. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. 

You’ll need black cotton fabric and fusible web (brand names – Wonder Under, Heat-n-Bond, etc.) to make the bunny silhouettes. Actually, you can use any color but I like the black against the burlap for a classic silhouette look. 

What Is Fusible Web?

A fusible web is a fiber placed between two pieces of fabric that will melt when heated. When it melts, it fuses the two pieces of fabric together. I love how easy it is to use. 

Follow the instructions on the fusible web to attach the web to the cotton fabric. 

Print out a bunny image, cut it out, and tape or pin it to the cotton fabric that has the fusible web attached. Carefully, cut the fabric around the bunny pattern. Discard the pattern. 

Iron the fabric onto the burlap.  Hot glue was used to attach the pink bunny tails. I think it’s simply adorable and it only takes a few minutes.

Never place a hot iron directly on the fusible web. It will ruin your iron. 

Peter Cottontail Party

Centerpiece For Peter Cottontail Garden Party

My simple centerpiece is a couple of bunny rabbits that I’ve had for years and PEEPS® Pops.  Those bunnies have been hanging around my house forever. I remember buying them on sale and I love them as much today as I did the day I brought them home.

Peter Cottontail Easter Party

Helpful Hint: It’s best to shop for seasonal/holiday items right after the holiday. You’ll grab the best deals. Just make sure you have somewhere to store the items year-round.

Place Settings for Peter Cottontail Easter Tablescape

I love using squares of faux grass for the placemats.

Peter Cottontail Easter Party

The little chick egg cups are ideal to use instead of place cards.  The blue “grass”  is completely edible!

Peter Cottontail Party

These plates from Pottery Barn Kids are adorable. It was love at first sight and  I knew they would be perfect for my table.

I do think these plates have been discontinued, but Pottery Barn has the cutest Easter baskets and other tableware that will work perfectly. Shop this look at the end of the post! 

Helpful Hint: Always shop your own home first when planning a party.  You’ll be surprised at what you’ll find.

Peter Cottontail Easter Party

The grandkids love this simple, whimsical Easter centerpiece and table runner. They can even help make them. 

Edited to Add: I created the cute bunny silhouette table runner in 2015 and I’m still using it in 2021. And it looks great. 

Peter Cottontail Easter Party

I’ve got an egg hunt to plan, so I’d better hop to it! What are some of the ways you celebrate Easter?

You Will Also Love These Easter Themed Posts

Peter Cottontail Easter Party

 

You can shop these adorable Easter-themed items below by clicking on the pics! 

50 comments

Amanda Smith March 18, 2015 - 7:16 am

You always have the best ideas! I don’t really decorate for Easter. But I do love those plates! They are cute enough to possibly change my mind.

Reply
Shirley Wood March 18, 2015 - 8:02 am

Those plates are too cute! The little chick cups instead of place cards is a nice touch for your Garden party too. Your tablescape looks really fun for the grandchildren. I know your Grands love coming to your house!
We usually always celebrate Easter at our home but are stepping out of that role this year to allow my daughter to be the host.

Reply
Alli March 18, 2015 - 8:22 am

One question: Was it hard to let go? 🙂 I always host all the special holiday events at my house.

Reply
Shirley Wood March 29, 2015 - 9:06 am

The answer is Yes but I’m looking forward to a break from all the work. I’m also having second thoughts!

Reply
Alli March 30, 2015 - 8:09 am

Change is hard, right? And I’m such a creature of habit. I know it will be fabulous and your house will be clean when you get home. 🙂

Reply
Ashley March 18, 2015 - 8:58 am

This tablescape is absolutely precious! I will definitely be checking out my favorite stores after the holiday to grab some discounted decor but am going to look for those PBK plates now, they are adorable!

Reply
Alli March 18, 2015 - 4:30 pm

I fell in love with the plates first, then decorated the table around the plates.

Reply
Madaline March 18, 2015 - 9:18 am

You are so talented. This table setting is just so fun and whimsical. Love the whole thing!

Reply
Alli March 18, 2015 - 4:29 pm

Thanks, Madaline! Kids’ tables are the most fun!

Reply
Sarah Sofia Knepp March 18, 2015 - 9:52 am

I always love seeing your party planning come together! What a fun Easter tabelscape! Those PBK plates are adorable and the perfect color pallet! I use the faux grass too for my tablescapes and always reuse past years décor in a new way! Great tips and inspiration!

Reply
Alli March 18, 2015 - 4:29 pm

Thanks, Sarah! I found the plates first and knew immediately what direction I would go.

Reply
Angelic Sinova March 18, 2015 - 12:13 pm

Oh my goodness, what an ADORABLE center table! I loved Peter Cottontail as a kid. Great use of peeps! It wouldn’t be Easter without a peep or two <3

Reply
Alli March 18, 2015 - 4:27 pm

PEEPS are a must at Easter! 🙂 Your Kawaii box is so cute!

Reply
Beverly March 18, 2015 - 1:56 pm

What a fun tablescape! I love the table runner. No doubt your grandkids love visiting! Thanks for sharing this on the Spring Craft Blog Hop.

Reply
Alli March 18, 2015 - 4:25 pm

Thanks for hosting!

Reply
Ashley ~ 3 Little Greenwoods March 18, 2015 - 2:26 pm

Oh my goodness! Love your Easter tablescape {especially the table runner!} As always that so much for the inspiration, Alli!

Reply
Alli March 18, 2015 - 4:25 pm

I’m drooling over your you-fooled-me-good succulents AND that amazing handprint artwork.

Reply
Rebekah March 18, 2015 - 3:19 pm

I love it! I think it’s my favorite Easter tablescape you’ve ever done.

Reply
Alli March 18, 2015 - 4:24 pm

Thanks, Rebekah! I really had fun putting this one together.

Reply
Courtney March 18, 2015 - 3:47 pm

Omg how cute is this table set up!!! Easter is such a fun holiday to decorate for. You definitely did a fabulous job 🙂

Reply
Alli March 18, 2015 - 4:23 pm

Thanks, Courtney! Easter is so much fun.

Reply
Nicole Keener March 18, 2015 - 4:05 pm

Oh what a cute idea! I am all into Easter Decorating at the moment as well.

Reply
nadeen March 18, 2015 - 4:10 pm

when I come to South Carolina I am stopping by your house! As always this is all so cute and colorful and creative. I don’t even have kids but I love pottery barn kids! I have never been in a hobby lobby but they have them here so I’ll check it out.

Reply
Alli March 18, 2015 - 4:23 pm

You are more than welcome to stop by, Nadeen!

Reply
Kathy Roller March 18, 2015 - 4:37 pm

That is the cutest thing! You make me WANT to have more kids over for an Easter party!

Reply
Alli March 18, 2015 - 4:39 pm

The more the merrier. 🙂

Reply
Raquel March 18, 2015 - 4:49 pm

Oh that is such a cute tablescape. Where did you find the turf piece? I really love that and want to come to your home for Easter. 🙂

Reply
Liz Mays March 18, 2015 - 5:10 pm

Oh my gosh! Peter Cottontail! I love that centerpiece. It’s so great that you got to make use of things you’ve had around the house already.

Reply
Michelle Hwee March 18, 2015 - 6:39 pm

This is just adorable!! I already loved bunnies but this just took it up a notch! Thanks for sharing, very creative!! 🙂

Reply
Krayl @ An Appealing Plan March 18, 2015 - 8:39 pm

Alli – You KNOW I can’t get enough tablescapes and then add Peter Rabbit on top! Heaven!!

Reply
Erlene March 18, 2015 - 9:16 pm

And when are you coming over to decorate my table? 🙂 I love the PEEPS on a stick idea and will share that with my PEEPS obsessed daughter.

Reply
Paris at My BIg Fat Happy Life March 18, 2015 - 10:54 pm

Such an adorable table for Easter! I am totally in love with those Peter Rabbit plates. I know S would love them, she asks me regularly read all the Peter Rabbit stories!

Reply
Heather March 18, 2015 - 11:50 pm

Your tablescape looks so cute! I love Peter Cottontail and it makes a great theme for Easter!

Reply
Tammilee Tips March 19, 2015 - 1:23 am

This table runner turned out amazing!! It makes a great Easter decorations and I love that i didn’t cost extra money!

Reply
Tammy March 19, 2015 - 9:43 am

I LOVE the plate!! What a cute idea you have here. I adore the eggs.

Reply
Jamie | North of Something March 19, 2015 - 12:58 pm

I absolutely love the Pottery Barn Peter Rabbit plates! I really enjoy all the cute themes that float around during the Easter holiday.

Reply
Margarita Ibbott March 19, 2015 - 1:03 pm

Peter Rabbit is so classic isn’t it? I love those bottle with the lemonade. Where do you buy those?

Reply
Boonie March 19, 2015 - 2:25 pm

I love DIY ideas! This seems doable too. I know sometimes first timers can get overwhelmed with big ideas or lots of steps, but to a newbie like me, I could probably accomplish this or parts of this idea for a fun and colorful Easter celebration. 🙂 Thank you.

Reply
Chubskulit Rose March 19, 2015 - 4:41 pm

Those plates are super cute! My son love Peter Rabbit, we have a book that he still reads even now that he is 8.

Reply
Joy March 20, 2015 - 1:05 am

So my daughter has this book that plays the “Here Comes Peter Cottontail” song in annoying electronic tones, and just reading the title now has the song stuck in my head. 😛 That said, this is such a cute tablescape. I love the plates!

Reply
Rebecca Swenor March 20, 2015 - 10:08 am

I love your tablescaping. These are such cute ideas and I love that the grass was used for the place mats. The lil chick and the eggs with the names is a totally awesome idea to use instead of the place cards. Wonderfully done indeed. Thanks for sharing.

Reply
Chrissy Mazzocchi March 20, 2015 - 11:24 am

This is such a cute idea! I used to love reading Peter Cotton Tail.

Reply
Lorelai March 23, 2015 - 8:31 pm

How cute! We are big Beatrix Potter fans at our house so I love the plates! Thanks for sharing at the #HomeMattersParty – we hope to see you again next week. 🙂

~Lorelai
Life With Lorelai

Reply
Carole March 24, 2015 - 2:49 pm

Adorable! Love the Pottery Barn plates! I’ll answer your question to Shirley about “was it hard to let go?” Yes; especially if you love entertaining and the “process” of planning, decorating and preparing for your event. But, family dynamics change, life changes and we adapt. I learned to host parties for my friends instead of family.

Reply
Natalie March 25, 2015 - 5:20 pm

This is the cutest peter cottontail Easter table center piece. It would be perfect for displaying all the candy for the kids.

Reply
Kristen from The Road to Domestication March 27, 2015 - 5:53 pm

We loved this so much we featured this post this week at the #HomeMattersParty – the door is open! We’d love to have you come by and check it out! http://theroadtodomestication.com/2015/03/27/home-matters-linky-party-30/

Reply
Alli March 30, 2015 - 8:15 am

Thanks so much for the feature, Kristen! I really enjoy your party every Friday!

Reply
Bailey K. March 29, 2015 - 3:48 pm

This is so so cute! It makes me wish I was crafty! What’s that pretty pink drink?

Reply
Alli March 30, 2015 - 8:08 am

It’s pink lemonade. Thanks!

Reply
James Santego September 17, 2016 - 11:43 am

This is such a great website. Come Check out our free classifieds post items for free for sale and free website links from website.

Reply

Leave a Comment

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.