Turn A Dollar Tree Spring Find Into A Sophisticated DIY Centerpiece

With the onset of spring, it's the perfect time to spruce up your décor to reflect the season. It's also the ideal time to head to your local Dollar Tree to see what's new in the seasonal range. You can peruse the aisles, dreaming up clever ways to use some of those affordable decorative items. Instagrammer averagebutinspired has done just that with a metal bunny ornament. With just a few inexpensive craft supplies, she turns it into a gorgeously sophisticated DIY centerpiece for a spring lunch or dinner table. You can easily do the same!

Start your Dollar Tree shopping trip by grabbing one of the Metal Easter Décor bunnies for just $6. (There are two styles: choose whichever you prefer.) Next, you'll want some Rust-Oleum Metallic Paint and Primer in rubbed bronze — though black, gold, or silver would work, too, if you're going for something high-class. To further enhance the aged aesthetic, grab a tube of Amaco Rub 'n Buff in antique gold. You'll also want some pretty ribbon for a bow, an oval woven basket, and some florist foam to hold everything in place.

Your basket should be around 10 inches long to ensure that the metal bunny will fit. You might already have this at home, or you can peruse your local thrift store for something suitable. This is why you should never toss old wicker baskets when you could be using them for beautiful displays. Finally, don't forget to pick up some artificial flowers and foliage spikes while you're at Dollar Tree. They make for lovely embellishments, especially if you take the time to make your decorative fake flowers seem real.

Get started on this nifty Dollar Tree DIY by cutting the existing bow off the metal bunny cutout. Spray the entire cutout with Rust-Oleum paint in your preferred color. Once the metallic paint is dry (it's can be handled in one hour), use an old rag or soft cloth to dab on the Rub 'n Buff, highlighting the embossing. Tie a pretty bow around the bunny's neck using the ribbon. Now you're ready to assemble your centerpiece.

Place some squares of florist foam inside the woven basket — it will hold everything in place. Push the base of the painted metal rabbit cutout into the center of the foam blocks so it stands securely upright. Poke the stems of your artificial flowers and foliage into the florist foam, bunching them around the bunny until the foam is entirely hidden from sight. Some Floral Garden Assorted Artificial Daffodil Bushes from Dollar Tree would look great blended with a few Floral Garden Assorted Artificial Green Foliage Bushes.

If you have an abundant spring garden, you could replace the faux flowers with fresh blooms. Dampen the foam before inserting the cut stems and replace the flowers as they fade. Alternatively, you could fill the basket with some Dollar Tree Faux Grass Turf and glue the bunny and other decorations in place. You could even add some hand-painted Easter eggs to the display. Ultimately, the final result can be as simple or elaborate as your imagination allows. If you don't have a Dollar Tree store nearby, get your décor items from Target to help you welcome spring into your home.