If you love that rustic look and cannot wait to start crafting for spring, you’ll want to try these rustic DIY twine carrots! I came across a similar idea on Pinterest and thought that creating these twine carrots would add some pizzazz to my rather sparse spring and Easter decor collection. They’re pretty simple to make although take a little time.
You only need basic tools for this craft and that’s why I liked it so much because I already had everything I needed to make them.
You will need:
- Newspaper
- Tape
- Twine
- Glue Gun (affiliate)
- Green Scrapbook Paper (affiliate)
- Paint
Instructions:
- Start by twisting the newspaper into a cone shape (wider on one side than the other).Tuck in the wider side so that all of the paper sticking out now forms a rounded end.
- Use tape to hold the paper in shape.
- Cut small strips of paper to create the leaves at the top. Tape them together. Insert into the larger end and glue in place. Both of my carrots were different sizes so the smaller carrot had smaller leaves. You can make them as long as you want.
- Start at one end and wrap the twine around the newspaper form close and tight enough so that the newspaper and tape cannot be seen. I started from the smaller end because I found that it was a lot easier.
- Use a glue gun (or glue) to adhere the end of the twine to the carrot form.
- Paint the carrot with craft paint. You can skip this step if you prefer your carrots to stay a neutral color or use orange twine.
These rustic DIY twine carrots were so fun to make. If I had made more, they would have looked great in a bowl. ?
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I've always wanted to make some of these because they are so cute for Easter. Thanks for sharing the how-to! Pinned to share 🙂 Have a great week and thanks so much for linking up and sharing your posts with us on Brag About It!
The thin twine you used would take forever to wrap around the newspaper but I think its worth it. The texture of these carrots is spot on. Pinning to my Easter board. These are really cute to have laying around the house.
These are perfect for Easter, I love these Kate. Thanks for sharing with I am Pinnable
Loving this simple Easter craft! You're my feature today at Welcome Home Wednesdays! Yay! Congrats 🙂
These are too cute! I love easy holiday crafts. They're always my fave. The kids and I are totally going to make these for Easter!
Those look so much like real carrots! Cute idea!
Aloha,
Charlee
These look amazing! Really realistic¡ Brilliant idea.
Thank you, Jo!
Love these; was crushed to be unable to find them at our local Dollar Tree! NOW I can make my own!
Awesome, Kathy! I’m glad I could help. I know fully well what it’s like to not be able to find something at Dollar Tree! ?
These are adorable and the supply list is minimal. My kind of craft. Thanks for sharing with #omhgww. I have socialized the post.
Thanks!
These are too cute! I love rustic farmhouse decor. Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm. Pinned! xo Kathleen
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Adorable project and definitely a great item to have for Spring decor. Pinned. Thanks for sharing at #HomeMattersParty
Thank you, Donna!
I love them! And they seem like they’re easy to make! I’m off to find my twine, glue gun, and paint!
Yay! Enjoy!