Before I revisit the wedding details (so many!), I want to share this sweet Easter craft with you. As we say around here - quick, quick like a bunny!
I made this hutch full of Bunny Lumps for Amy's spring issue of Inspired Ideas. The whole issue is chock full of clever, darling projects for the holiday and spring. These little guys are super easy to make with CelluClay, a fast drying papier mache pulp mix. You could substitute another quick-dry clay or a saltdough recipe if that's easier.
Make several little lumps of clay and flatten the bottoms. Imagine where their tiny faces will be so you can smooth and sculpt them into shape. Bake or air dry. I bake mine on a foil-covered cookie sheet in a low temp oven.
With a bamboo skewer, pierce two small holes for ears. (It's still soft enough after baking to do this step then.)
Cut a pair of tiny ears from felt. Different sized mixy-matchy ears add more quirks and personality.
Paint the lumps white and when dry, use the skewer to gently push the ears into the holes. You can put a titch of glue on the tips first so they stay. They pleat just enough and fill the hole snugly.
Use small paintbrushes or toothpicks to paint eyes and a pink nose. For a tail, pull a small piece from a cotton ball and glue it to the back.
And that's pretty much it.
Aren't they so sweet sitting on little thread spools in their hutch?
Hoppy Easter! What's in your basket?
Oh these are adorable. I want to make some this afternoon with my little granddaughters. Trip to the craft store is in order! Thanks Charlotte! Have a wonderful weekend.
Posted by: Linda T | April 21, 2011 at 10:53 AM
Really, truly adorable!
Posted by: LeaCR | April 21, 2011 at 11:53 AM
Sooo cute, thanks for the free demo!
Enjoy your weekend!!
Posted by: Laura | April 21, 2011 at 01:10 PM
The perfect example of why simple ideas are often the best and the brightest...just too sweet! xox
Posted by: linda warlyn | April 21, 2011 at 01:19 PM
bunny lumps in a hutch. too cute. FUN!
Happy Easter to you too!!!
Posted by: april | April 21, 2011 at 01:59 PM
Hello Charlotte,
They are so very cute!
~ Gabriela ~
Posted by: Gabriela | April 21, 2011 at 02:16 PM
toooo cute for words! I just love bunnies of all sorts. thanks for sharing;i will definitely have to try making them!
Happy Easter and spring,Gerri
Posted by: Hopelesslyromanticart.blogspot.com | April 21, 2011 at 02:31 PM
Oooh! I just love them! Can't wait to try them out with my girls.
Posted by: Marcie | April 21, 2011 at 02:34 PM
too funny! I was just logging on to copy your http to reference my own bunny lumps post & here are yours! So perfect. They are the funnest thing ever to make! Thankyou Dear Charlotte for sharing these again!
Posted by: Cherie Wilson | April 21, 2011 at 04:04 PM
Love those lumpy bunnies!!!
Hugs,
Suz
Posted by: Katsui Jewelry | April 21, 2011 at 11:21 PM
How cute are these little guys! Love those lumpies!
Posted by: Nancy Wethington | April 22, 2011 at 06:16 AM
they are super sweet...just like YOU! and i absolutely ADORED the peeks from the wedding. what a dream day! so happy for them and for you:) happy easter xox
Posted by: noodle and lou | April 22, 2011 at 10:27 AM
These are adorable! So cute.
Posted by: Erin Leigh | April 23, 2011 at 09:25 PM