Add some pretty and inexpensive Spring decor to your home this year with this easy moss covered bunny canvas art tutorial. 
Over the weekend, I finally found some motivation to do a little decorating for Spring. I had picked up some items at the dollar store, as well as Target’s dollar spot, earlier this month. Two of those items were a bag of moss and some foam bunnies.
I had the idea of covering the bunnies in moss and using those to decorate with, but after seeing just about everyone out in blog land doing something similar, I knew I needed to go a slightly different direction.
Insert my cheap little burlap canvas. It’s the same canvas I used in my Valentine’s Day Washi Tape Art. It just so happened that one of those foam bunnies fit just perfectly on the canvas. And what better combination than moss and burlap?
How to Make Moss Covered Bunny Canvas Art
Item’s You’ll Need:
- Small burlap canvas (mine is actually 5×7 picked up at Hobby Lobby on clearance)
- Foam bunny silhouette
- Faux moss
- Glue
- Hot glue gun and glue sticks
So if you’ve never tried covering something in moss before, let me just warn you–it’s really messy, and can be frustrating! It is so hard to get the moss to actually stick to the item you are covering, instead of sticking to itself and then falling off. (which is why I have some craft paper under my project to avoid an even bigger mess)
I have a feeling moss is a lot like pine needles at Christmas. Even months later you still find it around the house. I guess only time will tell..
First, working in small sections, place glue (I used elmer’s, but hot glue would probably work too) in small dollops and immediately put moss on top of the glue until the entire bunny is covered. You will probably need to go back when you are done and fill in any gaps.
Once the bunny is covered in moss, glue it to the burlap canvas using hot glue. Hold in place until glue has hardened.
I’d say my moss covered bunny canvas art isn’t half bad! I actually love how it turned out. It looks even better on my bar, with my other Spring decorations. (Don’t worry, I’ll share those later!)
What do you all think?
Love it? Pin it for later!
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- DIY Easter Basket
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- DIY Faux Succulent Planter
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- 18 Easy to Make Spring Wreaths
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Amanda,
lol, thanks for the “truth” about the moss covered items! Your turned out very cute!
~Laurie
Thank you Laurie!
I had to laugh at your tweet message. I was covered in moss after my bunny project…lol. Super cute project.
Lol, it’s so true though! I’m still finding bits and pieces and it’s been 2 weeks!
Your bunny looks great. I bought some moss too, but I’ve stayed away from covering anything in it because of the messy factor. I used some to line the bottom of a crate and that was enough messy for me! I love how yours looks against the burlap.
This is so cute. Surprisingly, I haven’t done any moss crafts, but I need to change that. I really love how you used to bunny template as a guide with the moss!
Thank you Carrie! Be prepared for a mess if you decide to go for it!
Moss and pine leaves are also a lot like glitter in a sorority house. Haha. Not sure I want to put up with the mess, but this is adorable!
Lol Allie that is a great analogy!! Glitter is another thing that just doesn’t clean up. I worked at Pier 1 once and I remember still sweeping up glitter from Christmas in June! Thanks for stopping by!
Amanda – this moss bunny project is adorable!! We love moss covered everything 🙂 You are so creative! Thanks so much for linking with us at Something To Talk About!
Thank you so much for hosting!
This is a great idea!! Love the finished look with the burlap and moss. Thanks for sharing on Something To Talk About Link Party!
This looks amazing! You are so talented. Pinned and tweeted. Thanks for being a part of our party. I hope to see you on Monday at 7 pm. Happy Easter! Lou Lou Girls
Stopping by from the Home Matters Linky party! This is so cute! I love it!!
Thank you so much Sharlee!
This is the cutest! I love it! It looks like a giant, mossy Peep! Pinning to my Easter board. Thanks for sharing at The DIY Collective!
Thank you Bre!