Genius Bunny Placemats for an Adorable Easter Tablescape

Make adorable bunny placemats using Dollar Tree rope and fabric! You can create an entire Easter place setting for $7!

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Add hot glue to the end of the rope.

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Add hot glue to the edge of the rope circle & keep rolling it in.

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Keep rolling until the placemat is at least 12" wide.

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Glue the placemat on a piece of cardboard or foam board to add stiffness.

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Twist two pipe cleaners together. Do this twice.

Twist the ends of the sets together.

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Bend the pipe cleaners into a bunny ear shape.

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Glue fabric on the pipe cleaner bunny ears.

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Here is what you'll end up with.

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Add glue on the end of the rope & attach it to the edge of the ear.

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Tape the rope & cut off the excess rope.

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Cut notches in the foam board & glue the ears in place on the back.

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make a rag bow with fabric scraps.

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Then attach a ribbon bow to the front of the scrap bow.

See full project & tutorial here!

Glue the bow to the top of the bunny placemat.

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Use Dollar Tree floral plates to create an Easter place setting for $7!

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Make adorable bunny placemats using Dollar Tree rope and fabric! You can create an entire Easter place setting for $7!

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Add hot glue to the end of the rope.

Roll the rope into a flat circle.

Add hot glue to the edge of the rope circle & keep rolling it in.

Add another piece of rope when you run out.

Keep rolling until the placemat is at least 12" wide.

Glue the placemat on a piece of cardboard or foam board to add stiffness.

Twist two pipe cleaners together. Do this twice.

Twist the ends of the sets together.

Then bend them around and twist the other ends together.

Bend the pipe cleaners into a bunny ear shape.

Make a second pipe cleaner bunny ear.

Glue fabric on the pipe cleaner bunny ears.

Here is what you'll end up with.

Add glue on the end of the rope & attach it to the edge of the ear.

Tape the rope & cut off the excess rope.

Repeat on 2nd ear.

Cut notches in the foam board & glue the ears in place on the back.

make a rag bow with fabric scraps.

Then attach a ribbon bow to the front of the scrap bow.

Glue the bow to the top of the bunny placemat.

Repeat for as many placemats as you need.

Use Dollar Tree floral plates to create an Easter place setting for $7!

See my tutorial for making place cards, fabric napkins, & place card holders w/ DT supplies!

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