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This bunny pot is a fun D.I.Y. project for kids, especially around the Easter holidays. Bunny pots are useful for storing pens and pencils; they also make a great gift. Alternatively, you can plant something in it and create more pots, cultivating your own little zoo of additional animals – tigers, monkeys, elephants, and more.
All you need is a pot, some colourful paint and a few craft materials. Follow this step-by-step guide to create your own bunny pot.
Safety tip: Always wear the appropriate safety equipment (safety glasses, gloves, ear muffs and a mask, for example) and always follow the instructions for the product or equipment.
The terracotta pot is going to make up the bunny’s body. If it hasn’t been painted in a base colour, go ahead and paint it so that your decorations stand out.
Next, take some paint brushes or sponge brushes, dip them into your favourite acrylic paint colour(s) and paint the bunny’s body (the pot).
Take some squishy foam paper or felt and fold it in half. Draw out the shape of a long bunny’s ear and use scissors to cut it out. Repeat this step on another piece of foam paper in a different colour, making the shape slightly smaller, to create the inside of the bunny’s ear.
Once you have all four pieces cut out, glue the smaller pieces onto the large ears. Dab a bit of glue on each ear and stick them inside the front rim of your pot so that the ears stand up. You’ll start to see your bunny pot start to take shape.
Asbestos, lead-based paints and copper chromium arsenic (CCA) treated timber are health hazards you need to look out for when renovating older homes. These substances can easily be disturbed when renovating and exposure to them can cause a range of life-threatening diseases and conditions including cancer. For information on the dangers of asbestos, lead-based paint and CCA treated timber and tips for dealing with these materials contact your local council's Environmental Health Officer or visit our Health & Safety page.
When following our advice in our D.I.Y. videos, make sure you use all equipment, including PPE, safely by following the manufacturer’s instructions. Check that the equipment is suitable for the task and that PPE fits properly. If you are unsure, hire an expert to do the job or talk to a Bunnings Team Member.
