After a hectic couple of weeks, I had time to sit down with a Spring project. I had so much fun with making Valentine Candy Containers from The Dollar Tree into ornaments for my Valentine's tree that when I saw they had bunnies for Spring, well...you know how it goes! I decided to use my VDay tree for Easter decor so I decided to do the same with these. I also got some chick eggs to play with so look for those later in the week!
Supplies
- Dollar Tree Bunny Shaped Candy Holders
- No Prep Acrylic Paint, White (Waverly)
- Sponge Spouncer
- Double Sided Tape (Dollar Tree)
- Floral Ribbon
I mean they're adorable as is!
They'd be cute in a bowl or vase even if you don't use them as candy holders.
I used a foam paint spouncer to apply the paint. I like these with the Waverly no-prep paint. Cover each of your candy holders front and back. I get these at DT and there's a small one in the pack that worked great in the curves between the ears!
I didn't worry about the two halves staying together (some do better than others) because I'd already decided I'd use double-sided tape to go around the seam and to attach the floral ribbon I pulled from my stash.
YEARS ago when we were in LA I got to go the the garment district which was heaven! All kinds of trims, embellishments etc. A Creative's candy store! I had some of this left over and used it to outline each bunny.
To finish, I grabbed some jute twine to use to make the hangers.
I cut into four equal lengths, then attached to the tops of the bunnies with hot glue.
I debated about dry brushing the ears, eyes, nose and whiskers but decided I liked them as is. Mr. Chocolate thinks they look like marshmallows!
I love them on my tree! Now to work on the chicks that will join them.
