DIY Easter Wreath with Egg Carton Carrots and Pom Pom Bunnies

I love making a cute wreath. And, I made a super fun Easter bunny pom pom wreath last year. You know, the kind with the giant bunny ears! But, this time around, I wanted to make a cute Easter wreath with egg carton carrots and pom pom bunnies. This wreath is an adorable Easter decoration that you can make yourself.

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My original idea was to make egg carton carrots. After making egg carton ice cream cones, I knew carrots would be fun to make. With little pom pom carrot tops! Then, I started playing around with pom poms and decided to try making pom pom Easter bunnies. This little Easter wreath evolved from there.

How to Make an Easter Wreath with Egg Carton Carrots and Pom Pom Bunnies

cardboard egg carton
white and orange paint
paint brush
2 shades of green yarn
cream yarn
cream felt sheet
1 ⅜" pom pom maker tool
scissors
6-inch, wooden embroidery hoop

How to Make an Egg Carton Carrot

cardboard egg carton with utility knife and divider pieces cut to make carrot bottoms

The first step in making egg carton carrots is to cut up the egg carton. You will want to cut the tall dividing part of the egg carton to make your carrots. I used a craft knife to cut these sections, but you could totally use a pair of scissors.

pile of egg carton pieces painted white and orange with paint brush on table

Once you have enough carrots cut, it's time to paint them. I decided to paint a coat of white acrylic paint on the carrots. I wanted the orange paint to be bright, and adding the white paint gave the carrots a good base. So, paint the carrots with a coat of white and orange paint. Until you have the depth of color you like. Set them aside to dry.

How to Make a Carrot Top Pom Poms

green yarn wrapped around one side of pom pom tool in woman's hand

While the carrots dry, it's time to work on the carrot tops. I made small (1 ⅜" pom pom tool) green pom poms for the carrot tops. I've created a video sharing how to make pom poms over on YouTube. But, here's a quick tutorial. Start by cutting a 6-inch length of green yarn. You'll need one for each pom pom. I used two shades of green yarn to make the carrot tops. Put the green yarn together and wrap the yarn around one side of the pom pom maker tool.

two shades of green yarn wrapped around pom pom maker tool and tool is closed held in woman's hand

Then, close the first side and wrap the second side of the tool. Don't cut the string, just keep wrapping around the second side. Once both sides are wrapped, close the tool tightly and trim the yarn.

pile of carrot top pom poms on table made from two shades of green yarn

While holding the tool closed, cut the yarn all the way around and along the channel in the tool. Then feed the length of yarn around and tie it as tightly as you can. Open the tool, and the pom pom will pop off. Trim the pom pom however you like.

hand pressing green carrot top pom pom into the top of an egg carton carrot

Now that you have the carrot toppers, we can make our carrots. Run a line of hot glue inside the top edge of the egg carton carrot. Press the pom pom carrot top into the opening. Hold, and it will be glued in place.

cream colored yarn pom poms with bunny ears cut from cream felt and pair of scissors

Once you have a carrot top made for each carrot, it's time to make some pom pom bunnies. These are so simple to make. Use the same pom pom making process as above. For the bunnies, I used a creamy colored yarn. I made a pile of cream pom poms. And then I cut two little bunny ears from a sheet of cream colored felt.

close up of egg carton carrot glued onto embroidery hoop

Now, it's time to make the wreath. For my wreath, I started with a 6-inch diameter embroidery hoop. Add a dollop of glue to the hoop and press a carrot into the glue. Let it dry a little and then make your way around the hoop, adding alternating bunnies and carrots.

close up of pom pom bunnies glued onto embroidery hoop with egg carton carrot

When you make it all the way around, it's time to tie a loop of creamy yarn to hand the wreath from. I actually ended up not needing a loop of yarn for mine. I just pressed a tack into the wall, and rested the wreath on the tack.

finished easter wreath that is covered with egg carton carrots and pom pom Easter bunnies

This is a fun Easter craft for older kids, teens, and adults to make. I had a lot of fun making ours. I even made an extra one to give to my sister-in-law as a hostess gift. What do you think? Where will you hang your Easter wreath?