It’s finally starting to feel a little more like Spring around here & I am welcoming it with open arms! In just a few short weeks, Easter will be here as well, and because of all this, I decided I’d really like to have a bunny topiary. I thought some of you might like one, too, so I’m posting the how-to.I started with a little bunny silhouette my husband drew for me. Feel free to print this out to the size you want, if you decide to make one of these. I made mine approximately 3″ wide.I used a slice of floral oasis foam approximately 1 inch thick to create the form for the topiary. After cutting out the bunny, I pinned it to the oasis & used a sharp kitchen knife to carefully cut around the pattern. This project will create a little mess, so you may want to use a paper plate or some newspaper to collect particles.
The next step is to cover the form with moss. Start with tiny amounts, spread very thin. I used hot glue to cover the majority of the form, then went back with regular Elmer’s white glue to fill in the gaps. This step can be very messy, and you have to be sure to firmly, but carefully compress the moss onto the form to keep it true to the shape of a bunny.
Once the bunny was completely covered, I glued a few snips from a little yellow flower at the bunny’s neckline.
Lastly, I used another stick I had found in my yard just like I did for this project & this project. And once again, I thought I heard the neighbors saying, “There’s that crazy woman wandering around her yard, analyzing sticks again, Honey!”
I carefully pushed the stick into the bunny form & then placed it into my little urn, supported by more foam, then covered it with more moss. If you don’t have a small urn, this would also work great in a mini terra cotta pot. I finished mine off with a tiny gingham ribbon.
Wouldn’t a group of these topiaries be perfect for your Easter table? They can be made in almost any size & shape you want. It all starts with whatever silhouette pattern you choose. I think I see a bird topiary in my future! Give this a try & let me know how yours turns out!
I'm lovin' this topiary… so glad that I stumbled in! I am visiting by way of New Friend Friday at TGC and have become a follower. Please accept my invitation to drop in at my place one day this week! until later…
so cute! i just may have to start participating in these make it marvelous monday mania days! it will give me just another excuse to play and not clean my house! đŸ™‚
Adorable! So many of the Easter crafts I've seen look a little cheesy (I know, I know-bad attitude, especially for the season) but this hits the right note of whimsical and high end!
This is my Easter favorite so far! I just picked up all the materials for the project and can't wait to get started on it this weekend. Thanks for sharing the idea and for being that little push of inspiration that gets the ideas flying.
YOU ROCK… for showing a tutorial on these. I have seen these bunnies (pier one bunnies) on a few blogs… and thought… darn, there won't be any when I get to them. So now I CAN MAKE MY OWN.. THANKS SO MUCH. Love the urn/vase you put them in too. WAY TO GO! JGG
This is just the cutest thing. I want to make one so bad but if I put another spring/easter thing in my house, I think the hubby will kill me. I might just make it anyway. Thanks for telling us how.
Ahhh! i'm so glad I found your site and this tutorial!! I bought foam and moss today but was really bummed because I couldn't find bunnies…I am totally going to be making this bunny!! Thanks a million times over for sharing this!
I used a slice of floral oasis foam approximately 1 inch thick to create the form for the topiary. 
After cutting out the bunny, I pinned it to the oasis & used a sharp kitchen knife to carefully cut around the pattern. This project will create a little mess, so you may want to use a paper plate or some newspaper to collect particles.
March 15, 2010 @ 11:52 am
OK this is seriously so cute. I can see it big too. I may just have to make one of these!! I love how sweet it is. O bunnies are always so sweet.
March 15, 2010 @ 4:56 pm
ADORABLE! I can see using this tutorial to make all kinds of topiaries. Thanks for sharing!
March 15, 2010 @ 5:26 pm
That's adorable! I could see it with a couple more as a dining table centerpiece for Easter.
March 15, 2010 @ 5:26 pm
I love your bunny topiary! It looks great!
March 15, 2010 @ 6:10 pm
I'm lovin' this topiary… so glad that I stumbled in! I am visiting by way of New Friend Friday at TGC and have become a follower. Please accept my invitation to drop in at my place one day this week! until later…
March 15, 2010 @ 6:41 pm
That looks adorable! And yes a grouping of those would really make a table.
March 15, 2010 @ 6:56 pm
This is such a great idea. I am going to try it. Thanks for sharing it.
Carey
March 15, 2010 @ 9:13 pm
I made mine! I'll send you pics later. Two easter egg ones and a bunny in the middle. I put them on my mantle for now.
March 15, 2010 @ 10:43 pm
That is beyond cute, I love it! Thanks for sharing!
March 15, 2010 @ 11:37 pm
so cute! i just may have to start participating in these make it marvelous monday mania days! it will give me just another excuse to play and not clean my house! đŸ™‚
March 16, 2010 @ 12:39 am
I really like this! I can't wait to try it out for my dining room! Followed you over from Sumo's Linky.
Patrice @Lemon Tree Creations
March 16, 2010 @ 5:35 am
Great idea…thanks!
March 16, 2010 @ 12:33 pm
That is precious! Great job, I love it!
March 16, 2010 @ 12:58 pm
This is so cute! I really want to make one of these.
March 16, 2010 @ 6:40 pm
Great idea! One of my favorites for DIY day! I bet you get featured!
March 17, 2010 @ 12:14 am
How fun is this? It is just the perfect touch for this time of year. Now I'm off to see if I have any floral foam. đŸ™‚
Pam @ Becolorful
March 19, 2010 @ 1:31 pm
saw you at shabby nest…….and I think you are the queen of topiary!! they are all so creative….and chic!
have a great rest of your day!
March 19, 2010 @ 2:38 pm
Very cute. I never thought about making shapes before. Thanks for sharing with Made it Monday! Jules
March 24, 2010 @ 11:37 am
Adorable! So many of the Easter crafts I've seen look a little cheesy (I know, I know-bad attitude, especially for the season) but this hits the right note of whimsical and high end!
March 24, 2010 @ 8:08 pm
How cute! Love it!
March 24, 2010 @ 10:13 pm
This is my Easter favorite so far! I just picked up all the materials for the project and can't wait to get started on it this weekend. Thanks for sharing the idea and for being that little push of inspiration that gets the ideas flying.
March 25, 2010 @ 8:40 pm
YOU ROCK… for showing a tutorial on these. I have seen these bunnies (pier one bunnies) on a few blogs… and thought… darn, there won't be any when I get to them. So now I CAN MAKE MY OWN.. THANKS SO MUCH. Love the urn/vase you put them in too. WAY TO GO! JGG
March 25, 2010 @ 8:41 pm
One more things… props to the hubs… what an artist đŸ˜‰ love this bunny better then pier 1's đŸ˜‰
March 28, 2010 @ 12:24 am
OH SO PRETTY! I love this! I am featuring this at somedaycrafts.blogspot.com. Grab my "featured" button.
March 28, 2010 @ 1:40 am
Making this. Tomorrow. Tonight. Right now!!!
March 28, 2010 @ 2:18 pm
I will be trying this. Maybe in other shapes too. Thanks so much.
September 12, 2010 @ 7:57 pm
I don't know if you'll see this since it's from a past post, but your topiaries ROCK! Thanks for all of the ideas.
April 7, 2011 @ 1:08 am
This is just the cutest thing. I want to make one so bad but if I put another spring/easter thing in my house, I think the hubby will kill me. I might just make it anyway. Thanks for telling us how.
April 8, 2011 @ 2:51 am
Ahhh! i'm so glad I found your site and this tutorial!! I bought foam and moss today but was really bummed because I couldn't find bunnies…I am totally going to be making this bunny!! Thanks a million times over for sharing this!
April 11, 2011 @ 1:05 pm
I have a whole lot of moss and some cute pots that are just begging for this – thanks fort the tute!
April 12, 2011 @ 2:39 am
Adorable. Creative. Genius.
I am having a spring craft linky party and giveaway on my blog this Friday. I would love for you to showcase this wonderful project.
Details are on my blog today.
May 15, 2012 @ 5:31 am
This is the cutest topiary I think I've ever seen! & I love me some topiaries;)