I have enjoyed so much decorating my house for Easter and spring lately and sharing it with you guys. I have received so much positive feedback about my moss and twine wrapped Easter bunny that I decided to share another fun Easter craft.
That adorable bunny was just missing one thing. She needs to eat like anyone else right? So what do rabbits eat? Carrots of course. I made her a delicious treat using craft items that I already had and even upcycled a few others.
These empty spools from sewing thread were given to me from my Maw Maw. I didn’t really know exactly what I wanted to do with them at first and kept them until the right time. Both sizes turned out great and fit together just perfect.
Sometimes I love to just step back and look at all of my supplies and see what I can use to create something new without always having to run to the craft store and spend more money.
Continue reading below for written instructions but for a quick and fun preview check out the video below. I am so excited to have a video to share with y’all and look forward to doing more in the future. Please let me know what you think in the comments below. Hopefully this will help the visual learners as well.
Supplies:
- Empty spools of thread- You could also use styrofoam cones.
- Orange yarn
- Green pipe cleaners
- Twine
- Cotton balls
- Hot glue gun and glue sticks
- Scissors
First fold 2 pipe cleaners in half and stick them into the end of one shorter empty spool of thread. Set it aside to use it later.
Place a small dot of glue on the end of one cotton ball and place the yarn in the glue.
Stick the cotton ball in the narrower hole at the end with the yarn still being outside the spool. *The cotton ball gives a base to glue the yarn to instead of just leaving a hole.
Place more hot glue around the cotton ball and spool to glue the yarn in place and hide the cotton hall.
Start wrapping the yarn around the spool being sure to cover it completely. Continue wrapping around the entire spool pushing the yarn together as you wrap to keep any color of the spool from not showing through.
Once you get closer to the wider end, place the smaller spool with the pipe cleaners in the wide end.
*You will notice in the picture above that I had not yet wrapped the yarn around the spool. I found that it was easier to wrap the yarn first and then add the pipe cleaners closer to being done.
Place hot glue on around the pipe cleaners and wrap the yarn around to glue it in place.
Do the same for as many carrots as you would like. Once you have made as many as you like, I liked wrapping the three together with twine to add that little rustic touch.
Now doesn’t that bunny just seem happier and complete now?
I couldn’t be happier with how this turned out. I have seen so many cute carrot decorations for Easter and spring. I hope you enjoy this craft and the little things in life that each holiday brings!
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Suuuuper cute and looks quite easy! Now if only I had yarn… 🙂
It is really easy. You will just have to add yarn to your shopping list now. Lol!
How cute are these? I love the bunny but those carrots are super cute, too! Looks like you are ready for Easter! xx, b @ being-blanca.com
Thanks so much! I am so ready for Easter and Spring. I love the beautiful weather and traditions with family.
These are so cute! It would make a great centerpiece or favor! Cool idea.
Thank you! That is a good idea. I didn’t think of using it like that before.
These are adorable, and I just loved the video! 🙂
Thank you! I am so glad you liked it.
These are adorable! Bright and cheery!! This is a great craft that I can do with my niece. Thanks for sharing:)
I am so glad you enjoyed them and you are so welcome! I hope your niece will enjoy too.
You are so darn creative
Haha! Thank you!
Bethany you are so creative! Thanks for showing us how to make these!
Thank you Corina! You are so kind.
So cute and great tutorial! I would love to have you link up with us at The Creative Circle! The party is open through the end of the weekend: http://blueistyle.blogspot.com/2015/03/TheCreativeCircleWeek8.html
Thank you so much! I am heading over there now!
Such a cute & neat idea for Easter!
Thank you so much!
I love the yarn carrots! I love that bunny in the background too!
These yarn carrots are our favourite upcycle project this week so we featured them at Two Uses Tuesday!
Aw that’s so sweet. Thank you so much for featuring them. I really do appreciate it.
Awww, now the cute bunny has something to eat.
Exactly! We must just think alike.
The carrot trio is adorable. What a fun way to add Spring/Easter decor. Thanks so much for linking up at The Creative Circle. Can’t wait to see more.
Thank you so much for having me and for your kind words. Have a wonderful Easter weekend.
Girl you are killin it with all this creativity! You always have easy to follow tutorials but to add a video to is is awesome. I’m pinning right now and will share to facebook today as well. Hope you’re having an awesome week, CoCo
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You are welcome! Thank you for having me!
These are so simple and cute! Thank you so much for sharing them at the #SmallVictoriesSundayLinkup!
Sometimes the simplest things are the best and cutest. Thank you for having me!