How To Make Bunny Napkin Rings {tutorial}

This is a complete tutorial about how to make my burlap bunnies napkin rings.

 It is another Pier 1 knock-off that came out adorable and easy. I have knocked off Pier 1 before with my  Pier 1 Pumpkins. This project was just as fun.  I am so glad to be sharing it with you!

This project didn't cost me a dime since I used scraps that I had.

I started with a cardboard roll from wrapping paper. You can use a toilet paper roll but this was sturdier.

I measured 2" on the tube for each napkin ring and cut it

Don't worry about perfect edges because this will be covered

Cut strips of burlap around 21/2" wide and measure around the tube you are using

glue down seam....I used hot glue

Take scissors and cut slits around burlap and stop at cardboard tube

This will allow you to wrap burlap to inside and glue

It should look like this

Cut 2 ear shapes out of burlap to desired height 

Mine was 21/2" long ..You can always adjust it if it is too long

Now pinch the bottom of burlap and glue to the front side of burlap covered tube

The burlap is stiff enough to stand the ears straight up. You can adjust when dry.

Cut frayed ends of fabric and glue the rest down with the ears

Note: Make sure both ears are glued center and the roll sits with out rolling over. You want it balanced.

Now make the rest of them to complete your tablescape

Told you it was easy!

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Pier 1 Burlap Bunnies {knock off}

Easter is early this year! Hopefully spring will be too!

I am starting to see all the adorable creations on the blogs and in the stores for Easter.

While I was shopping at Pier 1, I saw some burlap bunnies used for napkin holders. I looked to easy to make so I thought it would be a great knock off.

It has been awhile since I knocked off something.

They are just the right touch for a tablescape. Burlap bunnies....how can you go wrong?!!

There is a little sweetness to having a little bunny on your table for springtime feasts.

The frayed ends of the burlap look like hair. There is just enough stiffness to hold the ears up straight.

I can see those little ears listening in on all the table talk and keeping secrets.

They add a smile to my face.

I would have added a carrot for color on the plate but had none in the fridge.

I could have done one of my Pinecone carrots but settled for the celery.

 Love the green touch to the plate.

The napkin makes it look like it has a tail. Any napkin would work too!

So what do you think of my knock off? This is the Pier 1 bunny.

This one is mine....

So I ask you....Is this something you want to know how to make?

For a complete tutorial CLICK HERE!

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Spring Nest

I was shopping at Old Time Pottery this weekend and came across this little planter. It was only .69 cents so I bought it and figured I would do something with it. The problem is I only bought one so I need to go back and get more. Why do I always do that? Note to self: When you see a deal at least pick up a couple more GEEZ!

 I knew exactly what I wanted to do with it. A sweet little spring nest to put in the sun room. I had some Spanish Moss and grabbed a handful.  I shaped it in my hand to form a nest and made a dent in the center and hot glued the frayed ends to look like this:

Oh yeah working with Spanish Moss is messy as you can see! Then I bought some fast drying white clay at Michaels for 6.50 but had a 40% off coupon so more like $3.90. You will only use a little but will have leftovers for future projects. I formed an egg-shape with the clay. Doesn't have to be perfect.

I used this, but any fast drying paintable clay will do. The eggs need to dry for at least a day before painting.

I used a turquoise blue acrylic paint for the eggs to give it some color. I used an old toothbrush dipped in brown and white paint to add a speckled look. Just run finger over bristles.

When paint is dry hot-glue to the inside of the nest. Add a little bird if you like! Too cute!

The finished product........

Happy Spring!

 

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