Bunny Topiary How-To
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.
molly susan strong
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.
Jessi
March 15, 2010 @ 4:56 pm
ADORABLE! I can see using this tutorial to make all kinds of topiaries. Thanks for sharing!
Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions
March 15, 2010 @ 5:26 pm
That's adorable! I could see it with a couple more as a dining table centerpiece for Easter.
Lisa @ Fern Creek Cottage
March 15, 2010 @ 5:26 pm
I love your bunny topiary! It looks great!
Mary Beth @ Live. Laugh. Make Something
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…
Marianne@Songbird
March 15, 2010 @ 6:41 pm
That looks adorable! And yes a grouping of those would really make a table.
Carey
March 15, 2010 @ 6:56 pm
This is such a great idea. I am going to try it. Thanks for sharing it.
Carey
Amy
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.
Heather
March 15, 2010 @ 10:43 pm
That is beyond cute, I love it! Thanks for sharing!
Vonda Morga
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™‚
Patrice
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
Sandra
March 16, 2010 @ 5:35 am
Great idea…thanks!
Heather L.
March 16, 2010 @ 12:33 pm
That is precious! Great job, I love it!
Missy
March 16, 2010 @ 12:58 pm
This is so cute! I really want to make one of these.
M.O.T.B
March 16, 2010 @ 6:40 pm
Great idea! One of my favorites for DIY day! I bet you get featured!
Becolorful
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
Anne Marie
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!
The Persimmon Perch
March 19, 2010 @ 2:38 pm
Very cute. I never thought about making shapes before. Thanks for sharing with Made it Monday! Jules
Anonymous
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!
FrouFrouBritches
March 24, 2010 @ 8:08 pm
How cute! Love it!
cinnamonskyes
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.
Jenglamgirl
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
Jenglamgirl
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˜‰
michelle@somedaycrafts
March 28, 2010 @ 12:24 am
OH SO PRETTY! I love this! I am featuring this at somedaycrafts.blogspot.com. Grab my "featured" button.
Laura PARING DOWN
March 28, 2010 @ 1:40 am
Making this. Tomorrow. Tonight. Right now!!!
Tracy's Trinkets and Treasures
March 28, 2010 @ 2:18 pm
I will be trying this. Maybe in other shapes too. Thanks so much.
Carol
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.
Terry
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.
gatheredinthekitchen.com
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!
The Cannary's, est. 1985
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!
Laura Ingalls Gunn
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.
mamabear
May 15, 2012 @ 5:31 am
This is the cutest topiary I think I've ever seen! & I love me some topiaries;)