Easy DIY Dollar Tree Easter Wreath (Egg-Bunny) Tutorial
Step into the world of affordable creativity this Easter season as we embark on a delightful journey to craft a charming Dollar Tree Easter Wreath using budget-friendly supplies from Dollar Tree.
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Dollar Store Easter Wreath
As spring approaches, it’s time to embrace the season with some hands-on Easter decorations.
Let’s shift gears and get into the Spring vibe. What better way to start than crafting a straightforward yet charming bunny wreath for our front door? With the promise of blooming flowers and warmer days, this DIY project is a delightful introduction to the upcoming Easter celebrations. Using a bunny head wire wreath form and an Easter egg wreath form, I crafted this DIY Easter wreath with a pop of color for a festive touch.
Pinterest Challenge
Today is the Pinterest Challenge dedicated to beautiful spring door decor. If you are not familar with this challenge. Several of us bloggers get together and are given an image from Cindy @countyroad407 to inspire us and we are to recreate our own version to share with you all.
This month, our image is from Kristi’s post @ChatfieldCourt.com. Don’t you adore this gorgeous wreath? I wonder how many tulips she used?
I thoroughly enjoy seeing creative bloggers coming together to share their creations.
If you have come over from my friend Michelle @thistlekeylane, welcome. I adore Michelle and her creativity.
Materials You’ll Need to Make an Easy Easter Wreath
I purchased mostly Dollar Tree items, with a few exceptions I had at home or picked up on Amazon. Of course, you can also buy your craft supplies at most local craft stores. This made the wreath very cost-effective.
Additional Tools You’ll Need
Step-by-step instructions to make a beautiful wreath out of Dollar Tree wire frames
Let’s embark on a creative journey as we guide you through crafting a festive Easter wreath using Dollar Tree supplies. Follow these simple steps for a budget-friendly and delightful decor piece!
Step 1: Adding chicken wire to the wire wreath frames
- Start by putting a piece of chicken wire behind the face of the bunny. Cut the chicken wire into a circle and wrap the ends around the sides of the bunny wreath frame.
- Remove the very top section of the Easter egg wreath base using wire cutters.
- Place a piece of chicken wire behind the Easter egg wreath frame and wrap the ends around the sides of the egg.
Tip from wendy’s craft room:
Use floral chicken wire, as it is softer and easier to work with vs the traditional chicken wire you purchase at Home Depot.
Step 2: Attaching the two wire wreaths
- Using the floral wire, cut a long piece of wire and attach it to the frame at the top of the egg. Next, weave the wire in and out to connect the two frames.
Step 3: Create a basket on the front of the bunny’s body
- Cut a piece of chicken wire (approx 12″ tall x 20″ wide) and frame a pouch or basket around the front of the bunny’s body. This is something you have to mold and trim as you go.
- Be sure to use the finished edge of the chicken wire at the top of the basket. You would like the basket to be large enough for your floral arrangement.
- My basket comes out about 6″ from the rabbit’s body. Wrap the end of the chicken wire onto the frame of the rabbit’s body, starting on the left and then attaching the right side and, finally, the bottom of the basket.
Tip from wendy’s craft room:
Attaching a little bit on each side at a time will make molding the basket easier.
Step 4: Adding Moss to the wire wreaths
- Soak the moss in a bucket of water for a few minutes.
- Start with the bunny ears. Attach the spool wire’s end to the ear’s bottom. ( do not cut the wire)
- Squeeze the water from a handful of moss and wrap it around the wire ear.
- Take the spool of wire and wrap it around the moss-covered wire ear, repeating this process until the entire ear is encircled.
- Continue this with the second ear.
- Insert small pieces of wet moss into the sections of the wire wreath frame around the rabbit’s face. Pack it in tightly against the chicken wire.
- Continue with the paddle wire to wrap around the face of the rabbit and down the sides of the body (approximately 4-6″ on both sides) from the bottom of the rabbit’s face.
- Line the basket with wet moss from the inside of the basket, starting at the bottom and working your way to the top. You don’t need to moss the back of the basket as this will sit against the door.
- Place a piece of styrofoam inside the basket. Add more moss as needed if additional thickness is required under the styrofoam. I cut a half circle of foam in half, but you can also opt for a small foam block and surround it with moss to fill in the space.
- Lastly, cover the top of the foam with a thin layer of moss. You can secure this with a few floral pins.
- Allow to dry overnight or until the moss is completely dry.
Tip from wendy’s craft room:
Soaking the moss in water before trying to wire it onto the frame will make this job much more manageable and give you a better result.
Step 5: Filling your Easter Basket
I wanted to repurpose some items I had at home, plus the few items I bought at the Dollar Tree. I filled my basket with twigs, flowers, faux vegetables, a bird’s nest, and a sweet moss bunny.
- The first thing is to add a few twigs or pieces of curly willow in the left-hand corner of the basket. Be sure to poke your branches down into the styrofoam for stability.
- I inserted a floral pick into the bottom of the celery stalk and a small head of lettuce to enable me to insert them into the styrofoam.
- Attach a bird’s nest using a floral pin. If you choose, add a small amount of hot glue to the bottom of the nest. (I used a real bird’s nest that I found in a small tree last spring). Or you could make your own bird’s nest.
- Add more flowers, a few carrots, and lettuce leaves (I attached them with a floral pin) until you have the desired look.
- I painted a few tiny eggs I bought at Dollar Tree and placed them in the nest with a sweet moss bunny rabbit peering over it.
- Lastly, I placed a tiny bird on one of the branches and covered the clip with moss.
How to Make a Dollar Tree Easter Wreath
Discover the joy of crafting a charming Easter wreath without breaking the bank! Dive into our easy DIY Dollar Tree Easter Wreath tutorial.
Materials
- * One Easter bunny wire frame from Dollar Tree
- * One of Dollar Tree's Easter egg wreath forms
- * Floral wire
- * Small styrofoam eggs for bird nest
- * Small bird
- * One bird's nest
- * Assorted faux flowers
- * Green moss or a bag of Spanish moss (if you want grey moss)
- * Faux vegetables, celery, lettuce head, lettuce leaves
- * Orange carrots
- * Birch twigs
- * A large piece of styrofoam to insert into your basket. I used half of an 8" half-round.
- * Floral chicken wire
Tools
- * Hot glue gun
- * Wire cutters
- * Floral pins (if you have them; if not, you can use a tiny bit of hot glue to keep the moss on top of the styrofoam).
- * Floral picks or skewers
Instructions
- Step 1: Adding chicken wire to the wire wreath frames
- Start by putting a piece of chicken wire behind the face of the bunny. Cut the chicken wire into a circle and wrap the ends around the sides of the bunny wreath frame.
- Remove the very top section of the Easter egg wreath base using wire cutters.
- Place a piece of chicken wire behind the Easter egg wreath frame and wrap the ends around the sides of the egg.
Step 2: Attaching the two wire wreaths
- Using the floral wire, cut a long piece of wire and attach it to the frame at the top of the egg. Next, weave the wire in and out to connect the two frames.
Step 3: Create a basket on the front of the bunny's body
- Cut a piece of chicken wire (approximately 12" tall x 20" wide) and frame a pouch or basket around the front of the bunny. This is something you have to mold and trim as you go.
- Be sure to use the finished edge of the chicken wire at the top of the basket. You would like the basket to be large enough for your floral arrangement.
- My basket comes out about 6" from the rabbit's body. Wrap the end of the chicken wire onto the frame of the rabbit's body, starting on the left and then attaching the right side and, finally, the bottom of the basket.
Step 4: Adding Moss to the wire wreaths
- Soak the moss in a bucket of water for a few minutes.
- Start with the bunny ears. Attach the spool wire's end to the ear's bottom. ( do not cut the wire)
- Squeeze the water from a handful of moss and wrap it around the wire ear.
- Take the spool of wire and wrap it around the moss-covered wire ear, repeating this process until the entire ear is encircled.
- Continue this with the second ear.
- Insert small pieces of wet moss into the sections of the wire wreath frame around the rabbit's face. Pack it in tightly against the chicken wire.
- Continue with the paddle wire to wrap around the face of the rabbit and down the sides of the body (approximately 4-6" on both sides) from the bottom of the rabbit's face.
- Line the basket with wet moss from the inside of the basket, starting at the bottom and working your way to the top. You don't need to moss the back of the basket as this will sit against the door.
- Place a piece of styrofoam inside the basket. Add more moss as needed if additional thickness is required under the styrofoam. I cut a half circle of foam in half, but you can also opt for a small foam block and surround it with moss to fill in the space.
- Lastly, cover the top of the foam with a thin layer of moss. You can secure this with a few floral pins.
- Allow to dry overnight or until the moss is completely dry.
- Step 5: Filling your Easter Basket
- The first thing is to add a few twigs or pieces of curly willow in the left-hand corner of the basket. Be sure to poke your branches down into the styrofoam for stability.
- I inserted a floral pick into the bottom of the celery stalk and a small head of lettuce to enable me to insert them into the styrofoam.
- Attach a bird's nest using a floral pin. If you choose, add a small amount of hot glue to the bottom of the nest. (I used a real bird's nest that I found in a small tree last spring). Or you could make your own bird's nest.
- Add more flowers, carrots, and lettuce leaves (I attached them with a floral pin) until you have the desired look.
- I painted a few tiny eggs I bought at Dollar Tree and placed them in the nest with a sweet moss bunny rabbit peering over it.
- Lastly, I placed a tiny bird on one of the branches and covered the clip with moss.
How to Style/Decorate With A Dollar Tree Easter Wreath
Whether it’s charmingly displayed on your front door, the shed door, or incorporated into a gallery wall, this Dollar Tree Easter wreath adds a touch of seasonal flair without compromising on style. Explore endless possibilities and infuse your home with the joy of affordable and delightful decor.
Aha! Moments with Wendy: Expert Crafting Tips and Tricks for making a DIY Easter Bunny Wreath
Have you ever had those ‘aha’ moments mid-project and thought, “I wish I knew that before I started”?
Me too!
Below are a few tips and tricks that worked for me while making my Dollar Tree Easter wreath.
- Wear gardening gloves when adding the chicken wire to the frames. The ends of the wire can be sharp and scratch very quickly.
- Be sure to wet your moss, it makes life so much easier.
- Shop your craft closet before shopping in the stores, saving you money.
- I trimmed my birch branches from my tree, so be sure to look around the yard to see what else you could use in your wreath.
Whether you’re a crafting newbie or a seasoned pro, I hope these tips and tricks take some guesswork out of creating your own beautiful wreath.
Next up on our challenge is my friend Lora @lorabloomquist. She has made the most adorable fabric tulip wreath that you do not want to miss.
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This project not only adds a touch of charm to your space but also reflects the joy of crafting with accessible materials. Display your creation proudly, and may it bring smiles and springtime vibes to your home. Happy crafting!”
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Oh, my goodness, Wendy! This is so stinking cute. It is so unique and perfectly spring.
Thank you Christy. Happy spring!
Oh my gosh, Wendy. This turned out so darn cute. I love it! So perfect for Easter.
Thank you Jen!
Wendy, this is one of the cutest and most creative Easter wreaths I’ve ever seen. What a gorgeous wreath for any front door. Love how well you explained the process.
Thank you so much Carol, it was a fun one to come up with and I will enjoy on my door.
Your wreathe is adorable. I have been trying to get ambitious enough to start spring crafting. Your post is great for my imagination. I love the tip about wetting the moss; flexible and less wasteful is always a good thing!
Thank you, Kathy. I was thinking out of the box for this one. I had seen everyone use the bunny and the egg, but not together.
I am glad you are inspired now.
Wow, that turned out great, Wendy! I’ve seen the bunny form at Dollar Tree before but really didn’t know what to do with it. Yours turned out amazing with the moss!
Thank you so much, Niky! I am glad you liked it.
That is the cutest thing since the color pink! So fun and festive. I can think of lots of things to put inside. Wish you lived close so I could come over and just buy yours! 😉 Thanks for joining us. Such fantastic spring inspo!
Wendy, this is the cutest. I love it. You are so talented.
Thank you Renae.
This little guy is adorable! So cute!
Thank you Susan!
Such a fun original idea and I love it. Your tutorial is so easy too, thanks for sharing. I think I will make one with my grands, they would love it.
Thank you so much Marty, so fun to hop with you.
This turned out so cute, Wendy! And great floral tips, too:)
Thank you so much, Lora.
Wendy, your bunny wreath is a work of art! Excellent tutorial on how to assemble, and the flowers are just gorgeous!
Thank you so much, Michelle. You are too kind.
Wendy, this is so creative and absolutely adorable! Love your creativity! Pinned xx
Thank you Cindy. Happy Easter!
What an adorable wreath, Wendy! It turned out perfect and you are so creative! Here’s to spring!
Thank you Kim. Yes, cheers to spring weather and wishing you a Happy Easter!
This is INCREDIBLE, Wendy!! The bunny is SO darling and this craft looks so high end…it would cost easily over $100 at Pottery Barn or Anthro! Such a welcoming door display for the Spring season!
Thank you Rachel!
You always come up with the most magical ideas, Wendy! I love how you took a basic wreath form and totally made it your own by adding those gorgeous flowers and nods to spring. It’s super creative and such a festive way to celebrate the season. Hugs, CoCo
Thank you, CoCo. Crafting brings me so much joy! I hope you have a Happy Easter.
Wendy
Your wreath looks amazing. You are so talented. Thank you for sharing my wreath ideas.
Thank you, and you are very welcome. Happy Easter Rachel!
Wendy this is absolutely adorable! I have a similar bunny and you have inspired me to give it a makeover.
Thank you Laura. I’m sure your wreath will turn out adorable. I can’t wait to see it!