Monday, February 24, 2014

Thrift Store Bunny Makeover into Faux Chocolate Bunny

Last Spring I made an Easter centrepice for our cabin table
that had a faux chocolate bunny in it.
(you can check it out here)
 
It was my version of one Martha Stewart had made.
 
 
I had searched for the faux chocolate bunny for a while before I found one at Hobby Lobby.
I checked this year and haven't found any there yet.

A few people have asked where I got the bunny from
and because they seem to be hard to find I thought I would share an inexpensive option.
 
 

You may already have everything you need to make one.
 

 
A ceramic or plastic bunny and
brown spray paint.
 
Here's a thrift store bunny I purchased a few weeks ago
with the intention of turning him chocolate.
 
 
I almost forgot to take a before pic and started painting his front side.
 
 
I like to use the gloss finish for this because it gives the "chocolate"
a little shine.
You can use whatever finish you like.
 
 
Here are a couple little dollar store bunnies I painted last year.
I happened to have them and wanted to see if they would look like chocolate if I painted them.
 
 
 
I decided to hand paint the flowers on the eggs with acrylic craft paint.
I haven't used these little guys in a project yet.
 
I think they definitely resemble a chocolate bunny.
 
 
What do you think?
 
When do you start decorating for Easter?
April 20th seems so far away still.
 
 
 
'til next time,
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12 comments:

  1. Clever to make our own faux chocolate bunnies. I'm going to remember this!

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  2. Great idea to repurpose some of those not so "pretty" bunnies. I'm definitely going to steal this idea...thanks!

    Kelly

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    1. Definitely makes you look at those "not so pretty" bunnies differently. Thanks Kelly.

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  3. Ha! They look exacly like Chocolate. Clever! I dont do a lot of decorating for Easter. But, this does make me want too. :) Thamk you for sharing :)

    Blessings,

    ~Sherri

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    1. I'm trying to come up with a neutral, rustic look this year. The pastel colors normally associated with Easter just don't work in our cabin. Thank you Sherri.

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  4. That Martha basket has been one of my favorites for the longest time! I love your version too! And what a cute chocolate bunny!

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    1. Isn't her basket wonderful! Thank you so much!

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  5. Brilliant idea! I would love it if you would come join us for Centerpiece Wednesday on my blog and share your creativity with us. http://thestylesisters.blogspot.com/2014/03/centerpiece-wednesday-115-see-and-share.html Hope you will come and party with us.
    Karin 

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    1. Karin, thank you so much! I'll be right over!

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