Last week when I shared my Mr. & Mrs. Moss Bunny Topiaries, I mentioned that I’d gone on somewhat of a spring crafting binge. So you’ll have to forgive me, but you’ll be seeing quite a few “springy” projects around here over the next few weeks! Today is no exception; it doesn’t get much springier than plastic Easter grass and sparkly eggs, in my opinion! So I combined the two and made this fun Easter grass “egg hunt” sign! [Read more…] about 20 Minute Easter Grass “Egg Hunt” Sign
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DIY Mr. & Mrs. Moss Bunny Topiaries
Make a set of adorable DIY Bunny Topiaries for your spring and easter decor! This post shows you the step-by-step instructions for making them.
When you think of spring, I bet you think of bunnies and greenery, don’t you? This craft combines those things into total cuteness: a DIY bunny topiary that’s SO easy to make, and even cuter when displayed as a pair of Mr. and Mrs. Moss Bunny Topiaries!
Topiaries are a staple in traditional decor styles, so why not mix it up and make some ultra-cute ones for your spring decor?
DIY Bunny Topiary Supplies
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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)
- Terracotta flower pots
- Wooden dowel
- Toothpicks
- Craft moss
- Hot glue & glue gun
- Twine
- Ribbon
- Pencil
- Craft knife / utility knife
How to Make DIY Bunny Topiaries
No need to hunt down a premade bunny form – we’re going to make our own to create these adorable bunny topiaries!
Make the Bunny Ears
First, draw bunny ears onto the foam core board. Then use a craft knife or utility knife to cut them out.
(The ears don’t have to be perfectly shaped because any imperfections will be hidden by the moss. So . . . don’t stress about this!)
Next, paint the bunny ears green. This will help mask any bare spots you have once you’ve glued on your moss.
Go ahead and paint the foam egg, too, while you’ve got the green paint out.
Make the Base of the Bunny Topiary
Once dry, gently push a toothpick into the bottom of each foam board ear.
Then push each ear into the foam egg.
Already looking a little bunny-ish, don’t you think?
Apply Moss to the Bunny Form
Now you’re ready to apply your moss! To do this, hot glue the heck out of the egg and stick moss EVERYWHERE!
Since I used loose moss, I made a GIGANTIC mess. Be prepared for a fun clean up. Ha!
I also added twine around my bunnies for a rustic look and to help keep some of the moss in place.
Push Dowels Into the Base of the Bunnies
After everything is “mossed,” push one dowel into the bottom of each foam egg. You could leave the dowels natural color, or paint them like I did!
Then, push the other end of each dowel into floral foam in the bottom of terracotta pots.
I painted the flower pots in a cute yellow and white gingham pattern, but you could paint them however you like or leave them plain.
Finally, fill the flower pots with leftover moss.
With that, your DIY bunny topiary is complete!
Since I’m “extra,” I made a two bows for my bunny topiaries; 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 – ha!)
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 Spring Bunny Gumball Machine decor.
Glitter Glue Valentines {Free Printable Valentine Cards}
Being the mother of a two and four-year old, I consider myself an expert in things that preschoolers love. Glitter glue is one of those things. It is like the BEST.THING.EVER when you’re little.
So this year, my kids will be passing out glitter glue Valentines to their friends at school! And I’m sharing these free printable Valentine cards with you, too! You can download the PDF file later in this post and print out as many copies as you need!
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I found ten packs of glitter glue at Dollar Tree, which makes these Valentines a total bargain!
You can also find washable glitter glue at Target, and check out these great glitter glue pens at Amazon!
Print these glitter glue Valentine’s cards at home, or send to your local print shop!
Then attach glitter glue tubes with bakers twine tied through the cards.
Just click to download these Glitter Glue Valentines!
If you’re not into the glitter glue idea, I shared a free printable Valentine last year that used mini stampers. If you’re looking for that one, you can download it in this post.
If you use these, I hope you and your kids enjoy them!
– Bre
Light Up Heart Valentine’s Day Art
A lot of people hate Valentine’s Day.
I am not one of those people. I love Valentine’s Day!
It is just so cute. And it is a fun excuse to eat a lot of chocolate. And wear pink. And say cheesy things to special people.
So yeah, I dig it.
Part of my Valentine’s Day celebration this year involves this cute light up heart Valentine’s Day art that I made for my home. It’s bold and fun, and my favorite part is that it SHINES, day or night! [Read more…] about Light Up Heart Valentine’s Day Art
Recycle Christmas Cards Idea: Make an Adorable DIY Banner
Looking for a way to recycle Christmas cards? Let me show you how to repurpose them into a decorative banner you can enjoy all winter long!
I received so many gorgeous Christmas cards this year! It was as if everyone I know decided to send out their best card ever. Seeing all of the beautiful holiday greetings displayed throughout my home helped make Christmas even more special!
Because of that, it was really hard to part with the holiday cards when putting away the Christmas decor (like my DIY Holiday Card Holder).
So I got to thinking . . . instead of throwing them out, why not extend the fun and recycle the holiday cards into something else? And that’s when I decided to upcycle my Christmas cards and turn them into a decorative banner to enjoy all winter long.
This was a totally mindless project that only took about 20 minutes to put together – perfect for when you’re watching those reruns at night!
Recycled Christmas Card Banner Supplies
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All you need in the way of supplies are the following items:
- Christmas cards or holiday cards (photo cards with printed backs worked best for me!)
- Large shape punches in the shapes and sizes of your choice: I used a 3″ circle punch. (Note: you could use a Cricut machine to cut shapes, too!)
- 1/8″ hole punch
- Bakers twine or thin string
- Optional: extra cardstock if you want to substitute in some non-Christmas card pieces
How to Make an Upcycled Christmas Card Banner
First, spread out all of your holiday greeting cards and separate them into piles arranged by color scheme and/or style. Then, pick the colors that work with the overall look you’re going for.
Once you have selected your Christmas cards (and supplemental cardstock, if you’re using it), use your large hole punch to cut out lots of circles.
Next, use a small hole punch to put two holes in the top of each circle.
Next, thread bakers twine through the holes in the top of each circle to create your bunting or banner.
Hang it up and you’re all set! You may need to adjust the placement of some of the shapes on your banner or bunting, but that’s an easy fix.
This DIY banner made from old Christmas cards is such a great way to recycle holiday greetings! It adds a fun pop of color wherever you hang it, and helps brighten some of those gray winter days!
I must say that it’s also a nice way to ease some of the pain of putting away all of the Christmas decorations.
What do you do with the Christmas cards or holiday cards once the holidays are over? Tell me in the comments below!
A Clear Ornament Snowman
Friends!
It’s that time again! Time for the Monthly DIY Challenge where some of my talented blogger friends and I take the same basic craft supply and turn it into something fabulous! This month we’ve chosen the ubiquitous clear ornament, which seems perfectly fitting for December, if you ask me!
Being perfectly honest, I found this challenge to be, well, quite challenging! Pinterest revealed that every single ornament idea I had was “so last year” (or the year before, or the year before that). Luckily, my mom and sister were more than generous with alternate suggestions, as we had a lot of time to think about this during a recent weekend stay at the hospital with my dad. One of the many ideas was to turn an ornament into a snowman.
And so . . . please let me introduce you to my new clear ornament snowman friend, Pierre. He’s channeling his inner Frenchman with his jaunty cap and fashionable scarf.