This adorable farmhouse rope bunny basket is made with Dollar Tree supplies. All you need is a few dollars and less than 30 minutes to make an Easter basket for the kids or your home.

I love how easy this bunny Easter basket is to put together. Because it is made with inexpensive supplies, you can easily make several and share them with friends or family, too. How cute would a gift set be in this?!

Farmhouse Rope Bunny Basket filled with yellow flowers and fabric carrots with a white background next to white wooden books with baby chicks and fabric carrots on it on a weathered wood surface and a white background. — Our Farmhouse Rope Bunny Basket is fast, easy, and inexpensive

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Rope Bunny Basket for Easter

Here at Ruffles and Rain Boots, I love the simplicity of farmhouse home decor and I’ve even shared how to make a rope basket (a small one). Organic or natural elements like jute or cotton rope allows me to create DIY projects in this style easily.

This rope bunny basket will fit perfectly into our minimal decor vibe and I’m going to use it to spruce up my Easter space. Oh, you could also make one for the kids to wrangle all the “found treasures” after a walk, too. This basket is roomy enough to hold plenty of goodies they find.

More Dollar Tree Rope Crafts

I know you’re eager to jump into this adorable bunny basket DIY, but check out these other rope crafts I’ve shared. From Disney to down-right adorable, make use of that inexpensive rope.

Mickey Mouse Basket – Use either jute or cotton rope to create this adorable DIY.
Beehives or Bee Skeps – No matter what you call them, this Dollar Tree craft idea is perfect for Spring decor.
Candle Bee Hives – Another dollar store craft are these fun (and quick) hives made to display small items or candles.

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Close up of Farmhouse Rope Bunny Basket filled with faux greenery and fabric carrots with a white background on a piece of wood on a white surface. — The kids will love this adorable farmhouse rope basket and those bunny ears.

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Notes for Making A Dollar Tree Rope Bunny Basket

When working with a hot glue gun, put a cutting mat, silicone mat (I buy these from Amazon), a piece of cardboard, or parchment paper down before beginning. This will protect your workspace.
While the tip of the hot glue gun is still warm, use a clean cloth to wipe off the extra glue. I tend to forget until it’s cool and have to chip it off.
If you want to add a tail, coil up a rope tail in white and glue it to the back.

Overhead image of Farmhouse Rope Bunny Basket filled with yellow flowers and fabric carrots with a white background next to white wooden books with carrots on it on a weathered wood surface. — This Dollar Tree Farmhouse Rope Bunny Basket comes together in minutes.

Supplies for the Farmhouse Bunny Basket

You can use any basket base, but DO use one. I have many many catch-alls and small baskets without a base, however, this one’s height means we should have a solid structure on which to build.

Dollar Tree Wire Basket
Dollar Tree Nautical Rope Cotton
Dollar Tree Nautical Rope Jute
Scissors
Hot Glue Gun/ Glue sticks
Large Popsicle Sticks
Lining fabric (optional)

Supplies for the Farmhouse Rope Bunny Basket next to a hot glue gun on a white surface.

Each step for this basket is detailed below so it’s easy to follow. Keep this page open while you are creating your farmhouse Easter basket. If you would rather have a printable how-to, just scroll down and select the print button.

How To Make A Bunny Rope Basket

I didn’t film a video for this, but let me know if you want one. This is such a fun project and I’d love to see your version.

Close up of a pink hot glue gun putting glue on a white metal basket on a white background

Add glue to the bottom of the basket and attach the jute rope. To “hide” the starting point, fray the rope a little, add glue, and press it upward to be covered by the next row of rope. Continue wrapping the rope until you come to and end.

Close up of Farmhouse Rope Bunny Basket with jute rope on a white surface and a white background.

Repeat with the next jute rope. Be sure to use the glue sparingly so it doesn’t seep through on the visible side. Clean it up if it does but if you miss it, use a heat gun to soften and then clear it.

Close up of a Farmhouse Rope Bunny Basket with jute and white rope on a white surface and a white background.

Repeat with the cotton rope. I should have used the frayed ends technique when joining the strands to hide that join – learn from my mistake.

Farmhouse Rope Bunny Basket with jute and white rope on a white surface and a white background.

Continue until you reach the end and trim. Use tape on the end of the rope to prevent fraying and place the end INSIDE the basket.

A piece of white cotton rope folded and glued together on a white background.

Cut a 3-inch piece of rope and glue the rope to itself. You can make it taller, just make the adjustment to the popsicle stick in the next step, as well.

White cotton nautical rope in the shape of a bunny ear on a white surface.

Wrap around the rope, making a bunny ear. How cute is this?

A pair of scissors with orange handles cutting into a wooden popsicle on a white background.

Cut the popsicle stick in half. We are going to use this as support for our farmhouse basket DIY ear.

Farmhouse Rope Bunny Basket on a white surface and a white background.

Glue the ears to the inside of the basket. Use a generous portion of hot glue – no one is going to see it.

Farmhouse Rope Bunny Basket with burlap lining on a white surface and a white background.

Attach the fabric to the inside of the basket. If you want a seamless fabric insert, glue the fabric to the top inch or two of the basket BEFORE the final few rows of rope are added.

Notes for Making This Farmhouse Bunny Basket

Some jute rope can smell like oil and can be quite pungent. If this happens to you, boil the rope in water for 20 minutes and rinse. Dry by leaving it in the sun.
To keep rope ends from unraveling use electrical or masking tape or clear nail polish.
Keep the jute rope dry as it is susceptible to mold and mildew. This is not a basket for the kitchen or bathroom.

More Easter Crafts and Recipes You May Like

Dollar Tree Twine Easter Eggs Bunny and Chick: These twine Easter eggs are made with dollar store supplies. See how you can grab a few plastic eggs and turn them into a wow-worthy farmhouse Easter DIY.
No Sew Carrot Gnomes for Easter: For these spring gnomes, you’ll need to gather up a hot glue gun (no sewing required), fur, fleece, and a couple of basic gnome-making supplies. Let’s get started.
Easter Bunny Hot Cocoa Bombs: You will love how easy and fast these Easter bunny hot cocoa bombs were to make – truly a fast Easter treat for anyone who loves a good bunny!
Easy Easter Fudge: Fast and fun, this Easter fudge recipe is a treat. Spring is all about pastel sprinkles and this white chocolate fudge for Easter is perfect.

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