Dollar Store Bunny Makeover

27 March

I love Dollar Store crafts, don't you?! 😊

Even though they have raised their prices and not everything is a dollar anymore, it's still really inexpensive.

Not only have they updated their pricing, but they have also updated their selections. You can find good stuff there including craft supplies and things to repurpose, upcycle, and makeover!

If you haven't checked out your local Dollar Store lately you really should! I made a great haul the other day when I stopped in!

This project started out with a Dollar Store cardboard bunny sign from their Easter decor section.

Dollar Store Bunny Makeover

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Supplies Needed

Dollar Store Bunny (or cardboard or wood bunny shape)
Burlap (I found the polka dot burlap at JoAnn's)
Yarn
Clover pom-pom maker
Mod Podge
Hot Glue and glue gun
Sponge Brush
Small clamps or clothespins
Embellishments of your choice

Here is the Dollar Store bunny sign I started with.

I think it's pretty cute like it is but the back is plain making it the perfect candidate for a reversible bunny 🐇😀

I used a scrap of polka-dot burlap to cover it!

To make one of these for yourself, follow the steps below.

Step 1 - cut out the burlap

Remove the ribbon hanger and set it aside.

Trace around the cardboard bunny onto the fabric about 1/4" larger than the actual bunny (you'll trim it close later) and cut it out. (TIP: Make sure that you trace onto the back of the burlap with the wrong side of the bunny facing down so that it will be facing the right direction.)

Step 2 - Begin adhering the fabric to the cardboard

Adhere the burlap to the cardboard shape starting with the ears. Spread out a layer of Mod Podge on the cardboard ears with a sponge brush then lay the burlap over it and press down firmly.

Step 3 - Add stuffing

If you want to add a tummy, add a small handful of fiberfill stuffing.

Put a layer of Mod Podge over the center of the cardboard bunny shape, and lay the ball of stuffing on it ensuring there is enough of the cardboard showing around the edge to adhere the fabric. Lay the burlap over the stuffing, press down firmly, and add clamps to secure it while it dries.

Let it dry for several hours and then trim it as close as possible to the cardboard edge so that you cannot see the edge of the burlap from the other side. It should look like this!

Step 4 - Add a tail

Make a tail with some fluffy yarn and the small Clover pom-pom maker. Check out this post for a tutorial on How to Use the Clover Pom-Pom Maker.

You can also use the old-school method of wrapping the yarn around a piece of cardboard or your fingers but the Clover Pom-Pom Maker makes a really nice, uniform pom-pom.

Once you have the pom-pom made, trim one side and glue that onto the bunny with hot glue.

Step 5 - Embellish

If you want to create a bow, cut a length of ribbon the same measurement as the neck of the bunny (do not tie it around the bunny unless you are not making a reversible bunny) and glue it to the front, then cut another length of ribbon, tie a bow, and glue that on top.

Reattach the ribbon hanger.