DIY Jute Carrots for Spring Decorating
I'm always looking at the things I see and I try to figure out how I can make it for less.
I thought these adorable carrots would be easy enough to make at home, maybe not exactly the same but certainly similar enough.

I began by collecting my supplies:
- orange jute twine
- thin cardboard or card stock
- hot glue
First I cut the cardboard, I used heavy card stock paper and rolled it into cones.
I used hot glue to glue the cones together.
Next, I glued the end of my jute into the hole at the tip of the cone and started wrapping the jute up the cone.
I used little dots of hot glue on the cone to keep the jute in place as I wrapped.
When I got to the end I trimmed the cardboard.

And then I made several more...
Inside the cone I added more hot glue then using faux greens I had in my workshop and stuffed the cones with greenery.
You can really use any kind of faux greenery you have, even strips of ribbon will work.
I made a few wrapped with orange burlap while I was at it.

I lined the carrots up alternating the designs.

At this point you can leave them as they are and put them in a bowl or tiered tray for decoration or you can add a length of jute to the back for hanging.
If you missed the vintage clothespin carrots I made recently you'll want to visit the bold link.
If you like neutral carrots better than check out these easy farmhouse carrots.

I love the idea of creating something from nothing and it didn't cost me $20 to buy them at the store.

If you love making carrots you're not going to want to miss the Spindle Carrots I made a while back!
You can see more DIY Spring and Easter projects by visiting the bold links.

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Disclaimer: The orange burlap fabric was supplied to me, all opinions are my own.
Love this idea Susan. I wonder if it would work with fresh herbs on our Easter table. Especially if they're filled with lavender since it will help keep the flies away too.
ReplyDeleteI don't see why it wouldn't! That's a great idea and it would smell amazing!
DeleteWhat a great craft project to do this spring!
ReplyDeleteVery clever Susan!
Thanks so much Robin! The best part is that it costs almost nothing!
DeleteAbsolutely adorable! Cute for an Easter mantel or table decorating. You have THE BEST ideas, Susan.
ReplyDeleteThis is so adorable! I’m like you in that I like to make all my seasonal decor.
ReplyDeleteThis is so incredible adorable, Susan! I can't decide if I love them more by themselves on as a banner.... never mind. BOTH!
ReplyDeleteI'm featuring this in this weekend's DIY Salvaged Junk Projects 519. Thanks for linking up!