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Overview
For a fresh take on the classic Easter basket, try painting a plain garden pail. The sturdy material and sweet, colorful style are a perfect match to welcome back spring year after year.
![Tube of paint](https://img.ehowcdn.com/715x/cpcd/upload/image/34/24/EDFCC317-3B33-4916-82F6-50CBFAC32434/EDFCC317-3B33-4916-82F6-50CBFAC32434.jpg)
Supplies
Pails can easily be reused from around the house or a secondhand shop. They can also be found in a craft, hardware, or dollar store. You will also need acrylic paint, brushes, and painter's or masking tape for these designs.
![White picket fence and flowers](https://img.ehowcdn.com/715x/cpcd/upload/image/EA/B4/1E9F0EF6-B7A6-4825-9190-18E2BD43B4EA/1E9F0EF6-B7A6-4825-9190-18E2BD43B4EA.jpg)
Paint a Picket Fence
Place 1/2 inch wide strips of painter's tape one inch apart along the base of the pail. Wrap a piece of tape around the entire pail to create an even border line. Paint at least 2 coats of white paint below the tape line and allow it to dry completely before peeling off the tape.
![White picket fence by house](https://img.ehowcdn.com/715x/cpcd/upload/image/16/A9/7D158DCD-2E6B-413C-9E40-06162A34A916/7D158DCD-2E6B-413C-9E40-06162A34A916.jpg)
Add Fence Rails and Grass
Using a small line brush, paint 2 fence rails in white and tufts of green grass along the bottom of the pail.
![Easter eggs hidden in grass, girl (7-9) in background (focus on egg)](https://img.ehowcdn.com/715x/cpcd/upload/image/78/78/3E34A5BC-0933-457A-AD66-24B6780E7878/3E34A5BC-0933-457A-AD66-24B6780E7878.jpg)
Paint Easter Eggs and Personalize
Paint large ovals, alternating your favorite spring colors. Choose a contrasting color to add speckles, dots and stripes to the Easter eggs and outline the shapes with white to help them stand out. Personalize it with a large brush or paint pen, outlining the letters as well.
![Fresh Herbs In Blue Bucket](https://img.ehowcdn.com/715x/cpcd/upload/image/66/FF/285D087C-5B68-4201-B72E-C6FEA601FF66/285D087C-5B68-4201-B72E-C6FEA601FF66.jpg)
Paint a Solid Pail
Alternatively, try painting the pail a solid color. This is a great way to camouflage a reused pail. Paint several coats of green on the main portion. Leave the indention of the pail as is to create a shiny, contrasting border and paint the portion above a deeper shade of green.
![White rabbit, one foot on carrots](https://img.ehowcdn.com/715x/cpcd/upload/image/84/85/090781D9-1303-4871-88C8-C47E5B368584/090781D9-1303-4871-88C8-C47E5B368584.jpg)
A Carrot Border and Bunny Face
Evenly space orange triangles around the darker section. Draw a simple bunny face in the lower, lighter green portion and fill the shape with at least 2 coats of white paint.
![Schoolgirl (4-6) holding paintbrushes, smiling, portrait](https://img.ehowcdn.com/715x/cpcd/upload/image/30/24/E58EDC8A-28A2-4F47-B931-6105CB702430/E58EDC8A-28A2-4F47-B931-6105CB702430.jpg)
Fill in the Details
Use a small brush or paint pen to add facial features to the bunny, as well as highlights and greenery to each carrot.
![Name patch over mechanic's front pocket](https://img.ehowcdn.com/715x/cpcd/upload/image/11/4B/A99DB8B1-A4D9-4C24-A623-99562DA74B11/A99DB8B1-A4D9-4C24-A623-99562DA74B11.jpg)
Personalize
Finish the pail by adding a name. Outline bright yellow bubble letters in white or a contrasting color and use the same color to decorate them with a few small dots.
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