DIY Bunny Egg Cups made from Mini Planters

Easter got me again! 

 

Although it really isn't my favorite holiday, it appears I have become more and more obsessed with painting eggs. (If anyone needs some inspiration for this year's Easter table, you'll definitely find some here.) There is just something about that teeny weeny canvas that seems to intrigue me. Finding motifs that work on this small, rounded space. And oh how I love making things that just kind of take care of themselves when no longer needed; so I don't have to go looking for storage space. You know what I mean?

 

Basically it means that I'm not good at letting go.

 

But this year I thought, Motte, we need to do something about your Easter egg madness. 

 

So I decided to trick myself by keeping the eggs all plain and decorating the egg cups instead.  

 

Which also means that I will have to store these egg cups somewhere, but oh well. We can't fight all demons at once. 

 

Good thing they are stackable! 

 

And oh just look at how adorable these little bunny egg cups turned out! 

 

I've been using planters as egg cups for a while now because I like the color and simple design.

They are also easily replaceable should any accidents occur. And they can be so easily transformed into something new. Little bunnies are just the beginnin, let me tell you!

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• mini planters (I got my mine at the hardware store, they measure 4cm in height and are 4,5cm wide at the top)
  
• modelling clay
• wooden beads (optional, measuring 1cm) 
  
• acrylic paint
• felt tip
  
• paint brush
• hot glue gun

 

INSTRUCTIONS: 

 

For the bunny ears, start by making little balls of modelling clay by rolling out little pieces in the palm of your hand. Make them approximately 1cm in width or smaller. Now roll out the balls to create more length and flatten. Mold into a bunny ear shape.

For each bunny you will need one pair of ears and four beads for the base, imitating little bunny feet.

 

Note: Instead of using beads, I made the bunnies' feet from modeling clay as well by rolling out extra balls of clay. I actually recommend using beads, because the end result will be more even. I only thought of that later. So instead I was sure to press the four balls together to form the base and press the planter on top to take care of any unevenness before the hardening process.

 

If you are using air-drying modeling clay, set out to dry. Or, if using oven-hardening clay like I was, place in the oven according to the instructions on the packaging.

 

Paint all of the elements, both the ears as well as the feet in the color of your choice. I also added little pink details to the ears.  

Lastly, paint the planters in the corresponding color using acrylic paint and let dry.

 

Once dried, paint a little face onto the lower half of the planter. Felt tips worked well for me.

I used the pink for more details, but did this with acrylic paint because I wanted the color to really pop.

 

With your hot glue gun, glue the planter onto the the beaded base and the ears onto the top rim of the planter.

 

And there you are: Three little bunny egg cups ready for your Eater table!

I also thought about mixing color, like making a speckled bunny, or adding a little rabbit tail. That would be adorable, but might make stacking a bit tough. 

What adaptations will you be making?

 

 

Happy Easter!