DIY Painted Sweet Bunny Sign

2 min read September 14, 2026 Dawn Wade
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Welcome spring with an adorable DIY bunny sign! This little sweetie is the perfect addition to your Easter décor, so hop to it and make one for your Easter mantel or shelf today.

Project Time
40 to 50 min
Difficulty
Intermediate
Step
1

Use a flat-bristled paintbrush and acrylic paint to paint the sides and top of a Medium DIY Basswood Canvas Square.  Allow time for the paint to dry. 

DIY Painted Sweet Bunny Sign step 1
Step
2

Download, print, and cut out the free printable sweet bunny template.  You can download the free printable sweet bunny template here. 

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Step
3

To transfer the template onto the Medium Basswood Canvas Square, rub the back of the template with a pencil. 

DIY Painted Sweet Bunny Sign step 3
Step
4

Washi tape the template onto the wood square.   

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Step
5

Trace the bunny with a ballpoint pen or pencil. 

DIY Painted Sweet Bunny Sign step 5
Step
6

Remove the template to reveal the bunny on the wood. 

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Step
7

Paint the traced bunny with acrylic paint. 

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Step
8

Once the paint is dry, use a permanent marker to draw on the bunny’s features. 

DIY Painted Sweet Bunny Sign step 8
Step
9

Use the smallest dauber from the Round Dauber Assortment to paint the bunny cheeks.  Allow time for the paint to dry. 

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Step
10

With an extra-fine point permanent marker, loosely trace the bunny. 

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Step
11

Use a hot glue gun to adhere felt flowers and leaves to the top of the bunny’s head. 

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Step
12

This little bunny cutie adds just the right amount of sweet to your Easter décor.  Set it on your Easter mantel or shelf to bring on the cuteness this Easter season! 

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Step
13

On the hunt for more cute and colorful Easter décor?  Be sure to check out all of the Whimsical Easter Mantel Ideas here. 

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