Simple Easter Bunny Garland {PB-Inspired}

PB Kids has new Easter decor out, and no surprise here… It’s pretty darn cute.  I saw this adorable Bunny Garland and thought to myself, “That’s really adorable, but I’m pretty sure I could make that with things I have in my craft closet.”  So I did.

Here’s the Inspiration from Pottery Barn:

Supplies:

• Colorful Scrapbook Paper
• Bunny Template (see below)
• Pen & Scissors
• Ribbon
• Cotton Balls
• Craft Glue

The scrapbook paper was from a spring pack that I had in with my craft supplies.  Pick whatever colors/patterns you like!

Here’s the template.  You can either right-click and save the image, or click on the link below the image to save as a PDF.

Click here for the PDF: Bunny Template 1.

Click here for the PDF: Bunny Template 4.

Just trace the template and cut.  Then use craft glue to glue cotton (I used about 1/3 of a large cotton ball) to the bunny, and glue the bunny to the ribbon.  Too simple!

This would be a great Easter project for your mantle, or even for older kids to help with.

I love doing paper crafts with the twins.  They aren’t quite old enough to start practicing with scissors, but paper scraps are a total hit.

Here’s how we make it work:

The night before (or at nap time) I trace my stencils out onto paper.  There is no way I would be able to do this with the twins watching!  Then, we all stand around the kitchen counter or at the table while I cut out my shapes.  The twins are really good about understanding that the scissors are off limits.  They just patiently wait for paper scraps for fall.

I swear, these little scraps of colored paper are more precious than gold to a 2.5-year-old.  Miss B especially loves to collect paper scraps and gather them in a cup or bowl.  I’m not exaggerating when I say that this can provide hours of entertainment.