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Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Rice Bunnies

I figured my boys could use some more friends for Bunny & Clyde this year and after seeing Dana’s Peeps Bunting, and pondering on it for a while, this is what came to mind:DSCN5257
Rice bunnies! You know the rice bags that you heat up for a sore tummy…or bean bags for throwing around?
I drew up this bunny pattern… image0-1
and cut out a front and back piece, with extra seam allowance…DSCN5249
Then I sewed the pieces together with wrong sides together. I sewed around the bunny twice to give a little extra protection from rice leakage, making sure to leave a gap big enough to pour rice in.DSCN5252
I took scissors and cut into the seam every 1/4 inch or so, all the way around the bunny. This will give the bunny a fun, frayed edge.DSCN5251
I chose to put my bunnies in the wash to expedite the fraying process, but kids will do that well enough in time too :) Use a marker, embroidery thread, or fabric paint and put a cute little face on your bunny.DSCN5254
Fill with rice and sew the hole shut.DSCN5256
Sneak these cute little bunnies into your kiddos’ Easter baskets and give them a cute little friend to remember this miraculous holiday by.
I’m linking up to Show & Tell, Whatever Goes Wednesday, Penny Pinching Party, Hoo’s Got Talent, Creative Share Blog Hop, Delicious Ambiguity, Someday Crafts, Making it with Allie, Thrilling Thursday, and What are Little Boys Made of?

6 comments:

  1. These are so adorable! I love making rice bags....

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  2. so cool! My GrandParents used to make our toys, they understood the need to "re-purpose" and how much it helps the planet. Thank You for this, had to tweet.
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  3. I love this idea!! So cute! I have never made rice bags before. I have to try this! Thanks for sharing :)

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  4. Oh! These are so cute!! And such a great size, too! Thanks for sharing!!

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  5. I love this idea! Have a grandchild coming this spring and this would be a great gift idea because it won't be long before he's walking around and getting bumps!

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