Dollar store DIY’s are some of my favorites projects to create, and this DIY jute twine Easter bunny was such a fun addition to my Easter/spring decor!
And the best part? It only cost a few dollars to make!
I don’t know about you, but I feel like spring is always such a busy season for me!
There’s yard work to do as all of the weeds start up for the season, finally tackling all those little tasks you’ve been putting off throughout the cold winter months, and of course, let’s not forget spring cleaning!
So as much as I love decorating for any holiday, I feel like it’s hard to find enough time to do it all during these hectic first days of spring.
And don’t get me wrong, I like store bought decor…
But there’s just something about a handmade piece that adds so much character to a space!
That’s why I love quick and easy projects like this! You don’t need very many supplies, or even much time to create a unique piece that will add some Easter charm to your decor!
Keep reading to find out step by step exactly how you can make one of your own!
Supplies Needed:
- Hanging Easter bunny face (Dollar Tree)
- Jute twine
- Hot glue gun
- Faux flowers (optional)
Note: The jute twine that I used was a 1lb roll from the brand Hampton Art that I found at Walmart. But you can use the jute twine that Dollar Tree sells as well! Just make sure to get a few packs of it, since it takes quite a bit to cover the entire bunny!
Step 1: Unwrap and Prep
First off you’ll want to unwrap the plastic from the hanging Easter bunny face.
Just find a lose piece and begin pulling, it’ll come off pretty easily!
Once you have it completely unwrapped, you’ll want to take a pair of scissors and trim the ends off of each of the little plastic pieces that stick out from the bunny.
Here’s what it looks like before trimming them:
And it’ll look like this once you’re finished:
This will make it easier to hide those little plastic pieces when you’re gluing the twine around it in the next step…
Step 2: Glue Twine (Face)
Let me give you one little piece of advice before getting into this step…invest in some finger protectors, haha!
If you haven’t seen them before, they’re just little silicone caps that go on the end of your fingers, and protect them from getting burned while working with hot glue.
Dollar Tree actually sells them in a three pack in their craft section!
It may not seem necessary, but trust me, after burning yourself a few times like I did on this project, you’ll be running out to pick some up too!
Start by gluing the end of your jute twine onto either the top or bottom of the bunny.
Then begin wrapping it around the bunny horizontally.
You can wrap it as neatly or as messily as you like, depending on what look you prefer!
For mine I tried to wrap the twine as neatly as possible, keeping each line of it pushed up tightly against the one before it.
As you wrap you’ll need to glue the twine down to the plastic underneath every so often using your hot glue gun.
You can do this intermittently, or you can glue it every time you wrap it around, it’s up to you!
Just know that the more often you glue the twine down, the more sturdy your project will be once it’s all finished!
Once you’ve glued twine to the entire face, cut the twine using scissors and glue the end down securely.
For the very top of the bunny, where the small circle is, you can either chose to leave it as is and hang it using that, or you can do what I did and break that part off.
I just used a pair of pliers, and it broke off very easily.
Then I glued some jute twine over the area where it had been, to hide the plastic underneath.
Step 3: Glue Twine (Ears)
Now you’ll want to move on to the ears, and just repeat what you did for the face!
Starting at the base of the ears, glue the end of your jute twine down securely.
Then begin wrapping it horizontally around the ears, until you get to the top.
Now you can cut the twine, and glue the end down.
Then just repeat the same steps for the second ear, and you’re done!
Although if you did break off the ribbon that was used for hanging in the last step, you can chose to add a new one now if you like.
Just take a small piece of twine and form a loop with it, then glue this onto the back of the bunny!
Step 4: Accessories (Optional)
If you want to you can also add accessories to your bunny once it’s finished!
After my bunny was finished I felt like it could maybe still use a little something.
Luckily I had some faux flowers on hand!
I just cut the flowers off of their stems, and then hot glued them onto the bunny.
I think they were a really cute addition!
A bow or bowtie might be another cute idea for something to add on!
You could also paint the bunny white or another color once you’re all finished!
There are so many different ways that you can make this project unique!
I’m still working on putting together my Easter mantle, but I think I’ll definitely be incorporating this cute little piece into it somehow!
I hope today’s dollar store DIY jute twine Easter bunny project inspired you to make your own homemade Easter decor this year!
And if you’re looking for more DIY Easter decorating projects, be sure to check out:
Dollar Store DIY – Wooden Easter Signs
What did you think about this Easter DIY? Did you like the flowers, or would you have added something else to your bunny instead? I’d love to hear what you thought in the comments section below!
