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Cheerful Easter Bunny Craft Project with Chenille Bumps + Spun Cotton

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Supplies:

Spun Cotton Heads

Chenille Bumps

Bows

Pipe Cleaners

Small Flowers + Carrots

Small Dresden Trims

Crepe Paper

Clear-drying Glue (like Alleen's or E6000)

Needle-nose Pliers

Pencil

Scissors

Template

Template: Click here to download a free pdf of our Bunny Vest Template + Ear Guide. (Print at "actual size.")

Step 1: Arrange your supplies.  To make 1 bunny you will need: 1 head, 4 chenille bumps (1 for arms, 2 chenille bumps folded in half for body/legs, 1 partial for tail), 8" pipe cleaner in body color + 3-4" pink pipe cleaner for ears, 1 vest, 1 bow and 1 piece of Dresden trim. 1-2 flowers, 1 carrot.

Step 2: Bend two chenille bumps in half to create the body and legs.  Pinch the top of the bumps together with your pliers so it will better fit in the spun cotton head.  Glue between the bumps with two small drops to hold the body together.  Let dry.

Step 3: Create arms by gluing 1 chenille bump to the back of the figure. Glue arms about 1/4" inch below the "neck" to allow space for the head later.  Let dry.

Step 4: Using needle-nose pliers, make the hole in the spun cotton head larger.  Set aside

Step 5: Cut vest pieces out of crepe paper.  On vest back, fold small tabs on shoulders and at sides.  Apply glue to shoulder tabs and glue vest pieces together.  Let dry.


Step 6: Put vest onto figure and glue at sides.  Let dry.  Put spun cotton head onto figure and adjust vest if needed.  Glue head into place.

Step 7: Glue Dresden trim down center of vest.  Glue bow under head.  Let dry.

Step 8: Cut a 4" piece of pipe cleaner.  Bend into an ear by creating two continuous petal shapes, one within the other -- a guide is shown on the template.   Pinch at base of ear to shape, and glue loose end to form ear.  Cut a 1-1/2" piece of pink pipe cleaner, bend into a "P" shape and glue on top of ear.  Press pieces together to make a unitized ear.  Repeat technique to make second ear.  Let dry.

Step 9: Glue ears onto head.  Let dry.


Step 10: To create a tail, cut a 1-1/2" piece from a bump.  Bend piece into a "C" shape.  If needed, trim to make a more round shape.  Glue tail in place just under edge of vest. Let dry.

Step 11: Use pliers to bend the chenille up about 1/4" to create feet.  Use pliers to create small loops that will serve as your bunny's "hands" for holding his flower and carrot.  Apply a small drop of glue in the loop then insert the wire stem of the flower.  Repeat for carrot.Let dry.

Step 12: Curl wired flower stem around pencil to make a decorative end.


Tips: Proportionally a 1" round head works best -- any smaller and the head seems too tiny.  A 1-1/4" oval shaped bunny head will also be charming.

Each pipe cleaner mixed pack has 3 stems per color -- that's enough of one color to make 4 pairs of ears with a little left over.

Use glue sparingly when glueing body section together -- too much glue can make the chenille seem matted and less fluffy.

Give your bunny character by gently bending one ear expressively.

He doesn't have to hold a carrot -- try a tiny egg, other festive item instead.



Retro Pipe Cleaners Mixed Pack of Chenille Stems ~ 3mm

Retro Pipe Cleaners Mixed Pack of Chenille Stems ~ 3mm

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Retro Pipe Cleaners Mixed Pack of Chenille Stems ~ 3mm ~ Woodland Mix

Retro Pipe Cleaners Mixed Pack of Chenille Stems ~ 3mm ~ Woodland Mix

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12 Dark Blue Cornflower Blossoms or Bachelor Buttons ~ 3/4"

12 Dark Blue Cornflower Blossoms or Bachelor Buttons ~ 3/4"

$5.95

12 Light Blue Cornflower Blossoms or Bachelor Buttons ~ 3/4"

12 Light Blue Cornflower Blossoms or Bachelor Buttons ~ 3/4"

$5.95

12 Pink Paper Flower Blossoms ~ 5/8"

12 Pink Paper Flower Blossoms ~ 5/8"

$5.95

12 Small Green Carrot Tops or Grass Blades ~ 1" Long

12 Small Green Carrot Tops or Grass Blades ~ 1" Long

$4.95

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12 White Fabric Lily of the Valley Stems

12 White Fabric Lily of the Valley Stems

$5.95

12 White Paper Flower Blossoms ~ 5/8"

12 White Paper Flower Blossoms ~ 5/8"

$5.95

6 Delicate Fabric Lily of the Valley Stems ~ Austria

6 Delicate Fabric Lily of the Valley Stems ~ Austria

$6.95

6 Purple Fabric Violets with Leaves ~ Austria ~ 1"

6 Purple Fabric Violets with Leaves ~ Austria ~ 1"

$5.95

6 Two-Tone Light Pink Fabric Rose Blossoms ~ Austria ~ 3/4"

6 Two-Tone Light Pink Fabric Rose Blossoms ~ Austria ~ 3/4"

$5.95

6 Yellow Fabric Daffodil Blossoms ~ Austria ~ 1-1/2"

6 Yellow Fabric Daffodil Blossoms ~ Austria ~ 1-1/2"

$5.95

Small Vintage Velvet Bows ~ Set of 6 ~ NAVY BLUE

Small Vintage Velvet Bows ~ Set of 6 ~ NAVY BLUE

$5.95

6 Golden Yellow Fabric Ruffled Daisy Blossoms ~ Austria ~ 1-1/8"

6 Golden Yellow Fabric Ruffled Daisy Blossoms ~ Austria ~ 1-1/8"

$5.95

6 Pink Fabric Ruffled Daisy Blossoms ~ Austria ~ 1-1/8"

6 Pink Fabric Ruffled Daisy Blossoms ~ Austria ~ 1-1/8"

$5.95

6 White Fabric Ruffled Daisy Blossoms ~ Austria ~ 1-1/8"

6 White Fabric Ruffled Daisy Blossoms ~ Austria ~ 1-1/8"

$5.95

Bundle of White Fabric Flower Buds ~ Austria ~ 3/8"

Bundle of White Fabric Flower Buds ~ Austria ~ 3/8"

$5.95

Bundle of Yellow Fabric Flower Buds ~ Austria ~ 3/8"

Bundle of Yellow Fabric Flower Buds ~ Austria ~ 3/8"

$5.95

Large 5" Bump Chenille in Antique White ~ 1 yd. (8 bumps)

Large 5" Bump Chenille in Antique White ~ 1 yd. (8 bumps)

$3.25

Small Vintage Velvet Bows ~ Set of 6 ~ DEEP GREEN

Small Vintage Velvet Bows ~ Set of 6 ~ DEEP GREEN

$5.95

Small Vintage Velvet Bows ~ Set of 6 ~ PURPLE

Small Vintage Velvet Bows ~ Set of 6 ~ PURPLE

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6 Purple Fabric Lilac Stems for Crafts

6 Purple Fabric Lilac Stems for Crafts

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6 Tiny Dark Purple Fabric Lavender Stems ~ Austria

6 Tiny Dark Purple Fabric Lavender Stems ~ Austria

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6 Tiny Light Purple Fabric Lavender Stems ~ Austria

6 Tiny Light Purple Fabric Lavender Stems ~ Austria

$5.95

6 Tiny Magenta Fabric Flower Stems ~ Austria

6 Tiny Magenta Fabric Flower Stems ~ Austria

$5.95

Antique Gold Dresden Petite Flower Trim ~ 1/8" wide

Antique Gold Dresden Petite Flower Trim ~ 1/8" wide

$4.95

Aqua Dresden Petite Flower Trim ~ 1/8" wide

Aqua Dresden Petite Flower Trim ~ 1/8" wide

$4.95

Dark Blue Dresden Petite Flower Trim ~ 1/8" wide

Dark Blue Dresden Petite Flower Trim ~ 1/8" wide

$4.95

Gloria Doublette Double Sided Crepe Paper from Germany ~ Rose and Pink

Gloria Doublette Double Sided Crepe Paper from Germany ~ Rose and Pink

$3.25

Light Green Dresden Petite Flower Trim ~ 1/8" wide

Light Green Dresden Petite Flower Trim ~ 1/8" wide

$4.95

Light Purple Dresden Petite Flower Trim ~ 1/8" wide

Light Purple Dresden Petite Flower Trim ~ 1/8" wide

$4.95

Pink Dresden Petite Flower Trim ~ 1/8" wide

Pink Dresden Petite Flower Trim ~ 1/8" wide

$4.95

Silver Dresden Petite Flower Trim ~ 1/8" wide

Silver Dresden Petite Flower Trim ~ 1/8" wide

$4.95

Steel Blue Dresden Petite Flower Trim ~ 1/8" wide

Steel Blue Dresden Petite Flower Trim ~ 1/8" wide

$4.95

Large 5" Bump Chenille in Light Brown ~ 1 yd. (8 bumps)

Large 5" Bump Chenille in Light Brown ~ 1 yd. (8 bumps)

$3.25

Large 5" Bump Chenille in Light Grey ~ 1 yd. (8 bumps)

Large 5" Bump Chenille in Light Grey ~ 1 yd. (8 bumps)

$3.25

Large 5" Bump Chenille in Medium Brown ~ 1 yd. (8 bumps)

Large 5" Bump Chenille in Medium Brown ~ 1 yd. (8 bumps)

$3.25

Gloria Doublette Double Sided Crepe Paper from Germany ~ Yellow and Goldenrod

Gloria Doublette Double Sided Crepe Paper from Germany ~ Yellow and Goldenrod

$3.25

Gloria Doublette Double Sided Crepe Paper from Germany ~ Orange and Goldenrod

Gloria Doublette Double Sided Crepe Paper from Germany ~ Orange and Goldenrod

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Large 5" Bump Chenille in Light Pink ~ 1 yd. (8 bumps)

Large 5" Bump Chenille in Light Pink ~ 1 yd. (8 bumps)

$3.25

Large 5" Bump Chenille in Yellow ~ 1 yd. (8 bumps)

Large 5" Bump Chenille in Yellow ~ 1 yd. (8 bumps)

$3.25

Aqua Scalloped Petite Dresden Foil Trim ~ 3/16"

Aqua Scalloped Petite Dresden Foil Trim ~ 3/16"

$4.95

Gloria Doublette Double Sided Crepe Paper from Germany ~ Bright Red and Strawberry Pink

Gloria Doublette Double Sided Crepe Paper from Germany ~ Bright Red and Strawberry Pink

$3.25

Green Scalloped Petite Dresden Foil Trim ~ 3/16"

Green Scalloped Petite Dresden Foil Trim ~ 3/16"

$4.95

Pink Scalloped Petite Dresden Foil Trim ~ 3/16"

Pink Scalloped Petite Dresden Foil Trim ~ 3/16"

$4.95

Silver Scalloped Petite Dresden Foil Trim ~ 3/16"

Silver Scalloped Petite Dresden Foil Trim ~ 3/16"

$4.95

Steel Blue Scalloped Petite Dresden Foil Trim ~ 3/16"

Steel Blue Scalloped Petite Dresden Foil Trim ~ 3/16"

$4.95

Gloria Doublette Double Sided Crepe Paper from Germany ~ Lilac and Orchid

Gloria Doublette Double Sided Crepe Paper from Germany ~ Lilac and Orchid

$3.25

Gloria Doublette Double Sided Crepe Paper from Germany ~ Cerise and Pink

Gloria Doublette Double Sided Crepe Paper from Germany ~ Cerise and Pink

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Gloria Doublette Double Sided Crepe Paper from Germany ~ Turquoise and Royal Blue

Gloria Doublette Double Sided Crepe Paper from Germany ~ Turquoise and Royal Blue

$3.25

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