DIY Large Moss Bunny for Under $17! (Dollar Tree Easter Craft)

Everywhere I look this year, those adorable large decorative Easter bunnies are taunting me with their sky-high price tags! What if I told you could create a giant moss bunny for under $17? That’s right, with a few simple Dollar Tree supplies, I’ll take you step-by-step through the process of making one perfect for your porch.

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Why Make A Dollar Tree Craft Easter Bunny?

Okay, I must admit that I’m obsessed with these large Easter bunny porch decorations I see everywhere this year. So when I realized the cheapest one I could find was $60.00 and much smaller than I needed, I looked for an alternative. You know I love a good Dollar Tree craft challenge, and I found everything I needed for under $17.00. I now have two large decorative Easter bunnies for my front porch for just $34.00, and they were easy to make. I’ll show you how.

Step 1 – Prepare Easter Bunny Body

I learned my lesson last Christmas when I made natural green topiaries but failed to add weight to the bottom to keep them from blowing over. So, the first thing I did was hot glue several pebbles into the bottom of the plastic bowl. This will keep them from sliding around and provide enough weight to secure the decorative Easter bunnies in my planters.

How To Attach Bowls

Next, I attached the two bowls at the rims. Apply a bead of hot glue around the entire rim and press the bowls together. In addition, I added black duct tape around the rims for added security.

Step 2 – How To Make The Bunny Head

Next, to make a bunny head, I used the two smaller bowls and attached them with hot glue and then a round of duct tape as well.

How To Attach The Head To Bunny Body

Then, I added enough hot glue between the two bowls to attach the head to the body. I also wrapped more duct tape around the neck to secure it.

Step 3 – How To Add Bunny Ears

Finally, I used the bunny ear headband to create the bunny ears. I added a bead of hot glue on the sides of the top plastic bowl and pressed the headband into the glue. Before the glue sets, check to see that the ears are straight and in the correct position.

Step 4 – Spray Paint Dollar Tree Bunny Green

Now, you are ready to paint the Dollar Tree craft bunny with green spray paint. Place the DIY bunny in a well-ventilated space and spray all the light areas green. I added some green paint to the black areas, which is optional. Getting the ears and clear plastic as green as possible is important. Allow the spray paint to dry before proceeding.

Step 5 – How To Add Moss To DIY Easter Bunny

Finally, we are ready to add the moss to the DIY decorative Easter Bunny! I began by adding Elmer’s glue to small sections with a paintbrush. Then, I pressed small sections of moss into the glue. I quickly realized that this process was messy and not very efficient. Therefore, I decided to add hot glue in addition to the craft glue.

Painting the entire base with craft glue saved on the need for excessive hot glue. So, I painted the sections with glue and then added swirls of hot glue over the top. Once the area was covered, I pressed the sections of moss into the glue. The hot glue grabbed the moss and held it until the craft glue could dry. The combination allowed me to complete the application in good time.

I worked from top to bottom in small sections. Don’t try to cover large areas, as the hot glue will begin to dry before you apply the moss. This process was a little messy because I wanted to break up the moss into small, thin pieces. After placing each section, I pressed the area with my gloved hands to ensure the moss adhered to the glue. Once the bowls are thoroughly covered, set your bunny aside to allow for drying.

Step 6 – Decorate Your Moss Bunny

Once you have all the moss in place and the glue is dry, you can accessorize your adorable Easter porch decoration. I added a pink satin bow around the neck.

However, you can add beads or buttons for eyes and a nose. I’ve seen some with twinkle lights wrapped around the bunny’s body. In addition, you can make your bunnies larger or smaller by adjusting the bowl sizes. There are so many options when making this Dollar Tree Easter craft.

Easter Porch Decorations

I plan to add my two inexpensive decorative Easter bunnies to my front porch planters as soon as the weather permits. I did a test run and love the size of the bunnies. Over the next few weeks, I’ll add more greenery and flowers to enhance the Easter decorations, so stay tuned.

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I hope you enjoyed this money-saving tutorial. I look forward to sharing more budget-friendly ideas soon.