Every now and then, I am so inspired by another blogger’s project idea that I can’t help but try a version of it myself. I just thought these spindle carrots were SO adorable as farmhouse Easter decor that I really wanted to make some myself. And when I found these wooden bobbins / large wooden spools, I knew right away that they were meant to become faux carrots.
The area where I live used to be a textile mill mecca in the mid-20th Century. So, I have made several upcycling projects using vintage bobbins, spools, and thread cones that are relics from that era. And now with these wooden bobbins, I’ll be adding a new one to the list!
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Making Faux Carrots from Wooden Bobbins for Easter Decor
The first step to making some faux carrots from the wooden bobbins was, of course, to paint them orange. I had plenty of orange craft paints to play around with, but I wasn’t sure how to go about painting them…
That’s when it dawned on me…
An accordion peg rack would be PERFECT for holding up the wooden bobbins!
I ended up using this paint color for my faux carrots and it was an excellent choice. I gave each bobbin two quick coats and stood them on the accordion peg rack to dry.
After the chalk paint had dried, I lightly sanded the wooden bobbins to smooth out the paint and to bring out the ribbed nature of the bobbins.
Looking more and more carrot-y by the minute!
Farmhouse Easter Decor – The Finishing Touches
Once I wiped down the wooden bobbins to remove sanding dust (with a damp paper towel), I buffed on clear furniture wax. I HATE how chalk paint feels alone, so waxing was required…even on silly Easter projects like this!
And of course, carrots (even faux carrots) aren’t complete without green tops! I found some plastic greens that had just the look I was going for.
I snipped them to size with wire cutters and used hot glue to hold them inside the wooden bobbins. And just like that, I had farmhouse Easter decor in the form of wooden carrots!
Faux Carrots from Wooden Bobbins for Farmhouse Easter Decor
Oh, and I hear you loud and clear – Who needs carrots to decorate for Easter?
But I couldn’t help myself…and they’re just plain cute! If I had kids, I would totally make these so they could play make-believe Grocery Store or Farmer’s Market, too. So, maybe there’s a year-round use for these after all!
Either way, they were a quick and easy Easter craft that I could make before the holiday came and went! And I really do love using items from the closer-down textile and fiber mills that are found in Greenville, SC and the surrounding areas.
Here’s another upcycling idea for Easter decor, and it only takes a few minutes to put together!
Craft on!
S
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These are too cute! Your ideas never cease to amaze me!
Thank you so very much!
This is a cute project and a great use for the spindles.
Thank you so much, Eileen!
These are so cute! I think I have some short turned spindles I thrifted that would be perfect for this! Thanks for Sharing!
They sound perfect for this, definitely! Thanks, Vicki!
These are so adorable! 🙂
Thank you, Christina!
OMGosh! LOVE IT! I thought that was real parsley sticking out! Oh I am on my way to thrift and find me something close to your project – thank you as always for sharing! I just love your stories, the way you give details about what you did or did not do… Thanks again!!!
Thank you so much, Angie!
I can just see those carrots next to a stuffed or paper mache rabbit! Also love your eggs on the blue milk glass egg plate. Such a robin’s egg blue! Happy Easter!
Thanks, Kathy- Happy Easter to you, as well!
Oh my gosh..too cute!! I wanna come and spend the day looking at all of your Easter crafts!!! 🙂
Awww, thank you, Scotty!!
Wishing you and yours a Blessed and Happy Easter.
Joan,Marion and Marilyn
Thank you so much- to you lovelies, as well!
So darn cute!
Thank you, Naomi!
Another great post Sadie! Pinned! 😉
Thank you so much!
Great Easter decor ideas! I’ll have to them next year. Thanks for sharing! Carolina at Ironmongery Experts.