There’s something special about Easter time — it’s a season of renewal, rebirth, and the coming together of family. Other religious holidays like Passover (Pesach) and Ramadan also fall over the same period, so it’s a symbolic time to update your home to host these special moments. And with an extra day or two off work, Easter weekend offers the ideal window to tackle DIY painting ideas that are small projects with big effects.
Painting is a simple, affordable way to refresh your space, express your creativity, and even get the family involved in a playful, shared school holiday activity. Let’s dive into some easy Easter painting crafts and weekend painting ideas you can complete in just a few hours.
5 DIY Painting Projects to Try This Easter
Project #1: Easter-Themed Accent Wall
Bring a little cheekiness, chicness and cheer into a bedroom, living room, or playroom by painting an Easter-themed accent wall. Think soft pastel colours like lavender, baby blue, and pale yellow — or quirky but cool patterns like stripes, polka dots, or even bunny stencils.
DIY Tip: Use painter’s tape to get clean lines and stencils for neat, repeatable patterns. Shaves Paint offers high-quality tools that make your project stress-free.
Project #2: Refresh Old Furniture with a Pop of Colour
Give your old and tired wooden furniture an instant makeover! Take a forgotten chair, a bland chest of draws, or a boring cabinet and paint them in a fresh mint green, vibrant coral, or sunny yellow. It’s such an easy and cost-effective way to update your décor.
Steps:
- Sand the piece lightly.
- Apply a primer (especially if it has a varnish finish).
- Paint with your favourite pastel or bold autumn colour, check out this Easter colour chart for inspiration.
Shaves stocks a variety of finishes ideal for furniture, from matt to satin, plus our paint experts will guide you on the right one for your DIY furniture project.
Project #3: Painted Mason Jars for Easter Décor
Don’t throw out the honey, pickle, jam or peanut butter jars! Turn ordinary glass jars into Easter treasures. Painted mason jars make perfect vases, smart storage for mini eggs, or deliciously-delightful table centrepieces.
Ideas to Try:
- Paint in pastel colours and add white polka dots.
- Use painter’s tape to create stripes.
- Add bunny silhouettes for extra charm.
- 17 Cheerful DIY Easter Mason Jar Ideas.
This is also the perfect school holiday project to do with kids — just be sure to use water-based, non-toxic paint, all available at Shaves.
Project #4: Outdoor Planters in Playful Pastel
Visiting guests will be treated to a little eye candy in the form of painted plant pots adorning your garden, patio or balcony. Painting terracotta pots in feel-good Easter hues like lilac, peach, or soft teal adds a little charm and magic to garden or outdoor space.
Eco Bonus: Use leftover paints from previous projects to avoid waste and transform plain planters. More ideas for painted flower pots here.
Project #5: Chalkboard Wall or Labels for Easter Activities
Chalkboard paint is a versatile game-changer for families! Paint a section of your kitchen wall, a tray, or even glass jars with chalkboard paint and let the Easter creativity flow.
Fabulous Easter Ideas:
- Draw an Easter countdown calendar.
- Write positive quotes or menus.
- Label Easter baskets and jars.
Shaves stocks chalkboard paints in various finishes, helping you create utilitarian and interactive décor.
Top Tips for a Stress-Free Painting Weekend
Plan Ahead
Make a list of your project goals and what you need to make them successful – gather all your supplies early. This will save you time and help avoid frustration once the painting starts.
Use Quality Paint
Investing in high-quality paints like those at Shaves Paint + Décor means fewer coats, better coverage, and a longer-lasting beautiful finish. Popping into a Shaves store means quality paint and equipment, but also access to expert advice.
Make it a Family Project
Get the kids involved in safe and instantly-rewarding activities like mason jar painting or planter decorating. Doing these Easter painting crafts will not only get them into the Easter spirit, but will stay with them forever as a treasured childhood memory.
Our Recommendations for Easter DIY Projects
With over 100 years’ of being in the paint business, Shaves Paint + Décor can answer any paint query, troubleshoot any paint problem and our stores have everything you need for your Easter DIY painting projects. We can boast:
- A wide range of quality paint brands
- All the pastel paint shades and Easter Holiday-inspired colours you can think of
- Chalkboard paint and other specialty finishes
- Eco-friendly, zero and low-VOC paint options
- Best in brand tools, from brushes to stencils
- Friendly, knowledgeable staff who love helping DIYers
Our top tip: While you can be serious about choosing quality paint, let go and have fun with your home project, don’t be afraid to experiment with patterns and go bold with colour.
Celebrate Easter with a Fresh New Look
Easter is perhaps one of the most comforting times of the year – it gives us permission to reset as we enter the second quarter of the year. And what better way to work up an appetite for all those marshmallow eggs and chocolate bunnies than by (re)decorating your home with Easter-themed DIY pastel décor that’s also timeless?
So grab your brushes and masking tape, pick your palette and patterns, and get painting!
We look forward to hearing your painting and craft ideas and helping you bring them to life. Get in touch here.
