Repurposed Wooden Spindle Carrots
Old wood spindles are easy to find on old cribs or chairs. Instead of using them as fire-starters, why not easily turn them into cute carrots? Fun for garden-inspired, Spring & Summer decor.
Cut wooden spindles
Cut your wooden spindles in 6-8" sections. If you can find tapered spindles, all the better. You can use whatever width spindles you want, but you definitely want the pointy ends. I used crib spindles, so these are about an inch thick.
Paint spindles
Paint your spindles with craft paints. Instead of just orange carrots, I wanted the look of heirloom varieties. Google heirloom carrots if you need some carrot color inspiration beyond orange. I chose purple, orange and a soft gold.
Drill holes for greenery in spindles
Next, drill small holes in the ends of your carrots to fit greenery.
Glue Greenery into ends
Using a feathery faux greenery (ferny fronds work well), hot glue small pieces into the drilled holes on the ends of your carrots.
Finish carrots with lichen
For a final touch, hot glue small bits of green lichen around the base of the greenery. Finish by using a hair dryer to melt all the hot glue strings away.
Decorate with your spindle carrots!
These upcycled spindle carrots are fun Spring and Summer home decor. Tie them to a wreath, add them to your Easter table setting, have your fake bunny hold them!
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What an imagination you have. SOOOO cute. I love these.
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Thanks for the compliment! 😊
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What a great project Plus reusing anything is so gratifying! (and very important)
Thank You
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Thanks! Most of my projects are reusing & repurposing something old.
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Such a creative use for the spindles! Love the adorable carrots! I don 't have spindles, but was wondering if i could string together some empty thread spools for a similar look.??? Thanks for idea!