6 Modern Easter Ideas, Painting Rocks and Making Easter Decorations

<p>Modern Easter ideas bring a contemporary flavor to the beautiful spring holiday, connecting generations and blending old traditions with creative new ideas. Painting beach rocks that look like eggs and making<span id="more-72061"></span> symbolic Easter decorations is a nice way to add bright spring colors to your home holiday decor.</p><br/><p>Easter decorating ideas that include colored ad painted racks look bright and cheerful. You can paint rocks solid colors or create images inspired by Easter decorating theme to make exclusive Easter decorations that can be used as special gifts also.</p><br/><p>Oval-shaped rocks are perfect material for creating symbolic Easter eggs in all rainbow colors or with Easter Bunny images. Rocks with hen, chickens, butterflies, flowers, green leaves or grass are excellent for Easter decoration and can be used for your garden decorating after the holiday.</p><br/><h3>Painting ideas for making Easter eggs and decorations</h3><br/><table style="width: 11px;" border="0" align="center"><br/><tbody><br/><tr><br/><td><br/><div class="mceTemp"><br/><dl id="attachment_72072" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 575px;"><br/><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><img alt="Easter decorations made of rocks" class="size-full wp-image-72072" height="376" src="http://0.lushome.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Easter-eggs-decorations-painting-ideas-rocks-1.jpg" title="Easter-eggs-decorations-painting-ideas-rocks (1)" width="565" />Handmade Easter decorations made of beach rocks that look like eggs</dt><br/></dl><br/></div><br/></td><br/></tr><br/></tbody><br/></table><br/><p>Today creative people push the boundaries of Easter decoration traditions, offering fresh ways to celebrate this spring holiday, life and new beginning.</p><br/> <br/> <br/><p>Colorful painting ideas and drawings on rocks offer great craft ideas for kids and adults that make spring decorating of your home and garden brighter and more optimistic. Oval-shaped rocks, beach pebbles and even ordinary rocks can be decorated with paint to beautify backyard designs in summer.</p><br/><table style="width: 111px;" border="0" align="center"><br/><tbody><br/><tr><br/><td><br/><div class="mceTemp"><br/><dl id="attachment_72073" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 575px;"><br/><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><img alt="colorful Easter eggs made of painted rocks" class="size-full wp-image-72073" height="376" src="http://0.lushome.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Easter-eggs-decorations-painting-ideas-rocks-2.jpg" title="Easter-eggs-decorations-painting-ideas-rocks (2)" width="565" />Colorful Easter eggs made of painted rocks, creative craft ideas for spring holiday decor</dt><br/></dl><br/></div><br/></td><br/></tr><br/></tbody><br/></table><br/><p>Acrylic paints or spray paint cans are all you need to add incredible colors to Easter decoration ideas and spring garden decor. Experiment and create with colors and patterns, funny characters and symbolic images that support spring and Easter decorating theme, sharing wonderful time with kids and having lots of fun while making special Easter decorations.</p><br/><p>Easter eggs in retro style, recycled crafts, Easter eggs decoration ideas</p><br/><p>Easter egg decorations and table centerpieces, 15 creative Easter ideas</p><br/><p>One of modern Easter decoration ideas comes from Aubrey + Lindsay’s little HOUSE BLOG, aubreyandlindsay.blogspot.fr/ They collected some beach pebbles that look like eggs, washed rocks and decorated with paints, creating beautiful and meaningful Easter decorations.</p><br/><table style="width: 11px;" border="0" align="center"><br/><tbody><br/><tr><br/><td><br/><div class="mceTemp"><br/><dl id="attachment_72074" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 575px;"><br/><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><img alt="painting rocks that look like eggs" class="size-full wp-image-72074" height="300" src="http://0.lushome.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Easter-eggs-decorations-painting-ideas-rocks-3.jpg" title="Easter-eggs-decorations-painting-ideas-rocks (3)" width="565" />Beach rocks and paints for making Easter eggs decorations</dt><br/></dl><br/></div><br/></td><br/></tr><br/></tbody><br/></table><br/><p>The beach rocks in various bright colors that symbolize Easter eggs are gorgeous handmade decorations that add the beauty of natural material and organic shapes to Easter decoration ideas. They make very special small gifts for Easter that your friends can use for their home or backyard decorating also.</p><br/><p>Easter crafts and figurines for home decorating, 15 fun Easter decor ideas</p><br/><p>Egg shells, creative crafts and Easter decor ideas</p><br/><h3>Craft ideas for making Easter decorations of rocks</h3><br/><p>Panted rocks with spring images and characters inspired by Easter decorating theme are beautiful accents that make your home decor and backyard design more charming and interesting. Painted rocks, combined with green branches, spring flowers, nests and Easter figurines, can be used for designing traditional Easter table centerpieces or window decoration and creating beautiful porches and backyard designs.</p><br/><p>Egg shell and flower ideas for eco friendly Easter decorating</p><br/><p>Easter floral arrangements, color symbolism, Easter decor ideas</p><br/><br/> <style type='text/css'><br/> #gallery-1 {<br/>margin:0;<br/>padding:0;<br/> text-align: center;<br/>width:650px;<br/>}<br/> #gallery-1 .gallery-item {<br/> margin: 5px 0 0 0 ;<br/> text-align: center;<br/> width: 646px; <br/>}<br/> #gallery-1 img {<br/>margin:0;<br/> }<br/> #gallery-1 .gallery-caption {<br/> margin-left: 0;<br/> }<br/> </style><br/> <!-- see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php --><br/> <div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-72061'><dl class='gallery-item'><br/> <dt class='gallery-icon'><br/> <img alt="handmade easter decorations made of rocks" class="attachment-full" height="398" src="http://2.lushome.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Easter-ideas-handmade-centerpieces-decorations-1.jpg" width="550" /><br/> </dt></dl><dl class='gallery-item'><br/> <dt class='gallery-icon'><br/> <img alt="flower painting on rock" class="attachment-full" height="420" src="http://2.lushome.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Easter-ideas-handmade-centerpieces-decorations-2.jpg" width="550" /><br/> </dt></dl><dl class='gallery-item'><br/> <dt class='gallery-icon'><br/> <img alt="Easter centerpiece made with neast and rocks" class="attachment-full" height="367" src="http://2.lushome.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Easter-ideas-handmade-centerpieces-decorations-3.jpg" width="550" /><br/> </dt></dl><dl class='gallery-item'><br/> <dt class='gallery-icon'><br/> <img alt="Easter Bunny painting on rock" class="attachment-full" height="401" src="http://2.lushome.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Easter-ideas-handmade-centerpieces-decorations-4.jpg" width="550" /><br/> </dt></dl><dl class='gallery-item'><br/> <dt class='gallery-icon'><br/> <img alt="butterfly painting on rock" class="attachment-full" height="534" src="http://2.lushome.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Easter-ideas-handmade-centerpieces-decorations-5.jpg" width="600" /><br/> </dt></dl><br style="clear: both" /><br/> <br style='clear: both;' /><br/> </div>

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Painting Old Heaters and Cast Iron Radiators, Stylish Accents in Retro Style

<p>Painting old heaters and cast iron radiators are one of modern interior decorating ideas and a stylish way to add retro accents to room design. Painting old heaters and cast iron radiators refreshes home interiors<span id="more-71412"></span> and create eye-catching focal points in dull, lacking any interest rooms.</p><br/><p>Creative painting ideas for cast iron radiators, old baseboard heaters or dated wall heaters can dramatically transform the way rooms look and feel, creating unique atmosphere of artistic homes. Bright painting ideas and interesting designs are quick ways to blend room heaters into your room decor with matching paint colors and decoration patterns.</p><br/><p>Painting retro style radiators, old baseboard heaters or dated wall heaters in the room takes just a few hours and give a stylish look to your room decor, adding modern paint colors, interesting patterns or bold designs to your wall decoration.</p><br/><h3>Painting ideas for decorating heaters</h3><br/><table style="width: 11px;" border="0" align="center"><br/><tbody><br/><tr><br/><td><div id="attachment_71421" style="width: 610px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img alt="pig radiator in purple color" class=" wp-image-71421" height="432" src="http://0.lushome.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/painting-ideas-heaters-radiators-interior-decorating-1.jpg" title="painting-ideas-heaters-radiators-interior-decorating (1)" width="600" />Mini pig radiator in purple color, creative design and painting ideas for decorating heaters and radiators</dt><br/></dl><br/></div><br/></td><br/></tr><br/></tbody><br/></table><br/><p>Selecting the right paint color for your baseboard heater or wall heater, matching or complimenting color tones, enrich your room decor and create harmonious and attractive wall decoration.</p><br/> <br/> <br/><p>White paint or off-white painting ideas are classic and neutral choices, but bright paint colors make room decor more dynamic and energetic, changing the mood in the room.</p><br/><table style="width: 1px;" border="0" align="center"><br/><tbody><br/><tr><br/><td><br/><div class="mceTemp"><br/><dl id="attachment_71422" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 458px;"><br/><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><img alt="painting ideas for decorating cast iron radiators" class="size-full wp-image-71422" height="600" src="http://0.lushome.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/painting-ideas-heaters-radiators-interior-decorating-2.jpg" title="painting-ideas-heaters-radiators-interior-decorating (2)" width="448" />Bright painting ideas for decorating cast iron radiator, retro style accents for modern interior decorating</dt><br/></dl><br/></div><br/></td><br/></tr><br/></tbody><br/></table><br/><p>Light neutral paint colors that are similar, lighter or darker, than wall paint color help blend old heaters and retro style radiators with the wall in elegant style. Bright paint colors, that are contrasting or complimenting, create a strong statement and creating a focal point of your interior decorating.</p><br/><p>Contemporary room heaters for beautiful homes</p><br/><p>Modern room heaters, 15 unique heater design ideas for interior decorating</p><br/><h3>How to paint wall heater or cast iron radiator</h3><br/><p>1. Before painting old heaters or radiators turn them off and allow to cool down. Rub the surface down with wet and dry abrasive paper and clean with warm water with a little detergent added. Rinse, clean and dry.</p><br/><table style="width: 111px;" border="0" align="center"><br/><tbody><br/><tr><br/><td><br/><div class="mceTemp"><br/><dl id="attachment_71423" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 560px;"><br/><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><img alt="decorating wall heaters with paint" class="size-full wp-image-71423" height="418" src="http://0.lushome.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/painting-ideas-heaters-radiators-interior-decorating-3.jpg" title="painting-ideas-heaters-radiators-interior-decorating (3)" width="550" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Interior decorating and painting ideas, wall heater ad wall painting blue color</p></div></td><br/></tr><br/></tbody><br/></table><br/><p>2. Any bare areas should be primed with metal primer paint, which provides protection from rust and excellent adhesion for subsequent coats.</p><br/><p>Bath accessories for luxury interior decorating and home staging</p><br/><p>Wall mural painting ideas for stylish interior decorating</p><br/><p>3. You can then paint your heaters or cast iron radiators with solvent-based satin or gloss paints. These paints come in a wide range of colors allowing painting old heaters or cast iron radiators in matching your interior decorating color, selecting matching or complimenting your wall color paint.</p><br/><table style="width: 11px;" border="0" align="center"><br/><tbody><br/><tr><br/><td><br/><div class="mceTemp"><br/><dl id="attachment_71428" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 460px;"><br/><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><img alt="green leaf patterns on white cast iron radiator" class="size-full wp-image-71428" height="600" src="http://3.lushome.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/painting-ideas-heaters-radiators-interior-decorating-8.jpg" title="painting-ideas-heaters-radiators-interior-decorating (8)" width="450" />Painting ideas for old heaters and cast iron radiators, white radiator decorated with green leaf patterns</dt><br/></dl><br/></div><br/></td><br/></tr><br/></tbody><br/></table><br/><p>4. Allow the paint to fully dry before turning wall heaters or cast iron radiators on. When you do so for the first time you may experience a paint smell, – this is normal and will quickly disappear.<br/> <style type='text/css'><br/> #gallery-1 {<br/>margin:0;<br/>padding:0;<br/> text-align: center;<br/>width:650px;<br/>}<br/> #gallery-1 .gallery-item {<br/> margin: 5px 0 0 0 ;<br/> text-align: center;<br/> width: 646px; <br/>}<br/> #gallery-1 img {<br/>margin:0;<br/> }<br/> #gallery-1 .gallery-caption {<br/> margin-left: 0;<br/> }<br/> </style><br/> <!-- see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php --><br/> <div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-71412'><dl class='gallery-item'><br/> <dt class='gallery-icon'><br/> <img alt="painting wall and heater light turquoise color" class="attachment-full" height="500" src="http://0.lushome.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/painting-ideas-heaters-radiators-interior-decorating-4.jpg" width="393" /><br/> </dt></dl><dl class='gallery-item'><br/> <dt class='gallery-icon'><br/> <img alt="painting wall and heater purple color" class="attachment-full" height="550" src="http://0.lushome.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/painting-ideas-heaters-radiators-interior-decorating-5.jpg" width="550" /><br/> </dt></dl><dl class='gallery-item'><br/> <dt class='gallery-icon'><br/> <img alt="painting cast iron radiator yellow color" class="attachment-full" height="600" src="http://0.lushome.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/painting-ideas-heaters-radiators-interior-decorating-6.jpg" width="500" /><br/> </dt></dl><dl class='gallery-item'><br/> <dt class='gallery-icon'><br/> <img alt="painting wall and heater blue color" class="attachment-full" height="600" src="http://0.lushome.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/painting-ideas-heaters-radiators-interior-decorating-7.jpg" width="480" /><br/> </dt></dl><dl class='gallery-item'><br/> <dt class='gallery-icon'><br/> <img alt="painting cast iron radiator gray color" class="attachment-full" height="500" src="http://3.lushome.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/painting-ideas-heaters-radiators-interior-decorating-9.jpg" width="500" /><br/> </dt></dl><br style="clear: both" /><dl class='gallery-item'><br/> <dt class='gallery-icon'><br/> <img alt="painting colorful flowers on cast iron radiator" class="attachment-full" height="385" src="http://2.lushome.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/painting-ideas-heaters-radiators-interior-decorating-10.jpg" width="550" /><br/> </dt></dl><dl class='gallery-item'><br/> <dt class='gallery-icon'><br/> <img alt="painting tree branches on wall heater" class="attachment-full" height="300" src="http://2.lushome.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/painting-ideas-heaters-radiators-interior-decorating-11.jpg" width="350" /><br/> </dt></dl><br/> <br style='clear: both;' /><br/> </div><br/></p>

Painting Old Heaters and Cast Iron Radiators, Stylish Accents in Retro Style

Painting old heaters and cast iron radiators are one of modern interior decorating ideas and a stylish way to add retro accents to room desi...

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