I don’t want to jinx it, but I think that spring is making its way to Chicago! We have had sun and temps in the high-40’s this week, and it is GLORIOUS! I definitely have spring fever, you guys! Because of that (and because I’ve been trapped inside with a sick daughter for the past several days), I have been on a spring crafting binge. That’s why I made these adorable (if I do say so myself), Mr. & Mrs. Moss Bunny Topiaries, which I just LOVE!
Now, I’m not going to lie. These were kind of a pain in the bootie to make. But that’s only because I purchased the WRONG kind of moss. If you buy the right kind, these will be a breeze to put together!
SUPPLIES (Some of these are affiliate links. To read my full disclosure policy, please click here.)
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- Foam egg
- Floral foam
- Foam core board
- Acrylic paint (colors: green, blue, pink, and whatever color you want for your pots)
- Flower pots
- Wooden dowel
- Toothpicks
- Moss (make sure to buy moss sheets – NOT loose moss like I bought)
- Hot glue & glue gun
- Twine
- Ribbon
STEPS
First, cut out some bunny ears from your foam core board. They don’t have to be perfectly shaped because any imperfections will be hidden by the moss.
Next, paint your bunny ears and foam egg green. This will help mask any bare spots you have once you’ve glued on your moss. 
Once dry, gently push a toothpick into the bottom of each foam core ear. 
Next, push each ear into the foam egg. 
Now you’re ready to apply your moss! I hope you’re using sheet moss, but even if you’re not, all you do is hot glue the heck out of the egg and stick moss EVERYWHERE! Since I used loose moss, I made a GIGANTIC mess. My OCD side was going nuts.
I also added twine around my bunnies for a rustic look and to help keep some of the moss in place. 
After everything was mossed, I pushed dowels that I’d painted blue and pink into the bottom of each foam egg. Then I pushed the other end of each dowel into floral foam that I placed in the bottom of terra cotta pots I painted. 
I filled the pots with leftover moss, and made a two bows for my bunnies; a hair bow for the Mrs. and a bow tie for the Mr. (Notice how the boy bunny is shorter than the girl bunny? I did that on purpose. Girl Power!)
I couldn’t be happier with these little moss bunny topiaries hanging out on my mantel. They are so cute up there, especially paired with my Easter Grass Egg Hunt Sign! 
– Bre
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Laurie says
Love these so much!! Thank you for sharing 🙂 Pinning and hopefully making some for myself.
Bre says
Thank you, Laurie!! You should totally make them – they weren’t bad to make at all! Enjoy your weekend!
Sarah Nenni Daher says
These are adorable and surprisingly easier to make than I thought they’d be.
Bre says
Sarah – thank you!! Yeah, they weren’t bad at all, except for all the stupid loose moss that I bought. I wish I would’ve bought the right kind of moss sheets! Would’ve made it ten times easier!! Have a great weekend!
Shannon Churchill says
So dang cute, Bre!! Nice job!
Bre says
Thanks, girl!! 🙂 Have an awesome weekend!
Ginger says
Love, love love this project! Really – there are no words. And those yellow plaid pots just push it over the edge! Thanks for sharing at Show Me Saturday.
Bre says
Hi, Ginger! Thank you SO much! 🙂 This was a fun project, that’s for sure. Thanks for hosting a great party and for stopping by to comment!
Amanda @ Dwelling in Happiness says
These are SO CUTE!! I love the ears, and the bows! Adorbs!!
Bre says
Thanks, girl!!
jess says
OMG I am so in love right now! I would love to invite you over to my blog to join our party!! I would love to have you there linking up your amazing projects!!
Happy St.Pattys Day
Jess
Bre says
Hi, Jess! Thanks for your note! I will check out your party. I appreciate the invitation. Hope you had a lovely weekend!
Laurie says
Bre, I know I already commented, but I wanted to pop over and say thank you so much for sharing these at VMG206 Brag About It! These are so “brag-worthy” and I will be featuring these at next weeks party!
~Laurie
Bre says
Hi, Laurie! Oh my goodness – thank you!! SO exciting and I really appreciate it! 🙂
Kim~madeinaday says
These topiaries are too cute!! Lovin the cute mossy bunny trend this year! Thanks so much for pinning to the P3 Party Board! You are being featured on my blog & social media tomorrow!
Kim
Bre says
Hi, Kim! THANK YOU! You are the sweetest. I appreciate the feature! Loving your Pinterest Party. Hope you had a great weekend!
Izabela Kumar says
So cute! Good idea for Easter! 🙂 #thecreativecollection
Bre says
Thank you, Izabela! I appreciate it! 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!
Ashley ~ 3 Little Greenwoods says
Such a fun DIY Easter project! Great job with the tutorial!
Bre says
Thanks, Ashley! 🙂 My moss bunnies and your moss easter basket should get together and make a cute mossy Easter tablescape, don’t you think? ;-P
Theresa @DearCreatives says
This is an adorable spring project! Feel free to drop by and share your diy at my weekly party if you like. Thanks for the tutorial.
Bre says
Hi, Theresa! Thank you! And thanks for the invitation to your party – I will try and remember to check it out!! Hope you have a great day.
Alexandra says
Such a cute Spring project!