Thursday, March 25, 2021

DIY Faux Fur Yarn Bunny

              

It's always fun making crafts for Easter. One of my favorites is creating bunnies for the holiday as seen herehere, and here. Who doesn't love making cute and adorable bunnies this time of year! There are so many different styles you can create, too! And I came up with an easy one you can make using faux fur yarn. How cool does that sound!
And the best part is using items from your stash to help make it.  Here are some of the materials you probably already have in your stash, like styrofoam and plastic eggs. For this craft, you will need one large styrofoam egg for the body. And one plastic egg cut in half for the feet and one round styrofoam ball for the head.  Plus, you will need cardboard to add to the feet for backing and some for the bunny ears and also to make the arms. All of these items are wrapped in faux fur yarn that I got from Hobby Lobby for 30% off $5.99!  Plus, you will need a few incidentals like googly eyes, pom pom and elastic for the nose, a bit of foam sheet for the inserts on the ears and a cool looking handmade bow ribbon tie. And of course my go-to adhesive, Fabri-Tac fabric glue and a hot glue gun to secure the bunny body together!

Here's how I made this adorable faux fur yarn bunny:  Begin by cutting the plastic egg in half for the feet, adding fabric glue to the edge .  .  .

to place on cardboard for the backing and let dry. Once dry, cut out.
Then add Fabri-Tac glue to the tips (front and back) and .  .  .
begin wrapping the faux fur around one foot until reaching the end. Secure with additional glue and cut off excess yarn. Repeat for the second foot.
Next, begin wrapping the egg shaped styrofoam for the body the same way as the feet.
Adding fabric glue as you wrap .  .  .
until reaching the top.
Then hand draw ears and arms on cardboard and cut out .  .  .
Next, add fabric glue to the ear tips and arms .  .  .
and wrap the same way as wrapping the body and feet.
Create a smaller version of the ears for the insert area, cutting out of foam sheet.
Attach all body pieces together using hot glue. Then, add googly eyes .  .  .
whiskers and 

pom pom for nose.
How cute is this! So adorable as an Easter addition to any decor!

Thanks for stopping by

and take a little time to enjoy,

Happy Crafting!


12 comments:

  1. Gail, Your bunny is SO adorable and creative! I can’t believe he’s made out of Styrofoam, plastic eggs, yarn and cardboard! The yarn you found is perfect too. Happy to be hopping with you again. ♥

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  2. Gail, this is the cutest little bunny! I would never have thought of this, but even I could create this! Your bunny has such personality! So fun! This is a great cute little addition to anyone's Easter decor! I hope you have a wonderful Easter!

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  3. You made the cutest bunny and it's just perfect for Easter decorating.

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  4. Now this is so cute. I love it Gail. You are so creative!

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  5. Oh goodness Gail, how sweet is this bunny! Using the styrofoam egg and plastic egg halves is so clever for his body and bunny feet! Amazing idea, and your attention to details is so admirable and your tutorials are always so thorough, thank you! He is irresistible!
    Jenna

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  6. This is SO creative Gail and your bunny has so much character! Well done!

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  7. How fun and cute is that! What a great gift idea, and project for kids. Thanks for sharing and wonderful crafting with you friend.

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  8. Such a cute project for spring, Gail. I just love bunnies in all shapes a forms - more so during the spring. Thanks for a great tutorial.

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  9. Wow, Gail--I would have never known you crafted this from yarn! It's so cute! Blessings, Cecilia @My Thrift Store Addiction

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  10. Amazing... I never would have thought of that! I've pinned it. Nice to be joining you.

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  11. What a darling little bunny, Gail! You are so talented! I didn't know there was a such thing as faux fur yarn. My daughter would love this craft! Thanks for sharing...I appreciate your detailed and easy to follow tutorials. It was fun to hop with you again. Happy Easter!

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  12. Gail, I would never have thought of making a bunny like this. Very cute and you did a great job of the instructions. What a fun project. Happy Speing.

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