I just love spring crafts, especially Easter crafts! Today I’m showing you how to make an adorable paper Mache bunny that is so fun to do. And I use instant paper Mache so it’s so easy!
I know that when you hear the words paper mache bunny you probably think of a big ole drippy mess. It doesn’t have to be like that anymore though! Now you can use instant paper mache that works just like clay and is so easy to use. If you’ve never worked with this medium before this is the perfect project for you. This bunny is super forgiving, it doesn’t need to be perfect. In fact it’s the imperfections that make it so cute!
Paper Mache Bunny
Let’s talk about this amazing “clay” for a minute. I love this stuff because it gives that awesome paper Mache look but without all the paper, liquid, and layering. It basically behaves like a clay which makes it easy to mold into the shapes you want. Like cute little bunnies for Easter!
When the “clay” is wet it is a gray color but once it dries it becomes white. Leaving it as is fits nicely with the vintage look that I love but you can also paint it. For my bunny I did a mix, I used paint to add detail but left the rest raw.
What is this membership you speak of?
When you watch the video below, you will see exactly how I made my adorable bunny. In the video I also talk about my membership group, Tami Loves Creating Vintage Treasures. I want to mention it here because this video is an older one and there have been some great changes to the group since then.
First off, in the video I say that the membership is $27 a month but it’s only $15 now! Second, when you join the group you’ll get exclusive live craft tutorials from me every month but you also get access to all the past tutorials. That’s a whole lot of crafting fun! If you want to know more about the group you can find more information here. I’d love to see you in this super fun group of fabulous ladies!
Supply List
- Instant paper Mache like CelluClay
- Aluminum foil
- Bobby pin or toothpick
- (optional) paint. I used pink and black for my bunny
- Small paint brush
- Whiskers (I used bristle ends from an old broom but you can use anything you like!)
- Rapid fuse glue
- Ribbon for bow
Step by Step Instructions
- First, follow the directions on your box of clay to get it ready to use. Next, make 2 small balls with the aluminum foil. Then take the clay and form it evenly over the balls.
- On one of the balls start to form indentations for the eyes. Then form a little nose.
- Next make two foil shapes for ears. Don’t worry about making them perfectly, you’ll use the clay to shape them up well. Form the clay over the foil to make your ears. Add the ears to the head and then make a small tail. You want the tail to look textured so don’t smooth it down too much.
- Use a bobby pin or similar tool to carve in little whiskers.
- Lay the bunny head and body on a baking sheet lined with parchment to dry. You can either let it air dry or bake it in the oven to dehydrate the clay.
- Once the clay is dry glue the head onto the body and get ready to paint if you want to do that. I used pink paint for the inner ears and nose and black paint to do the eyes and mouth.
- Use the glue to add your whiskers and then use the ribbon to tie a cute little bow around the bunny’s neck.
The Wrap Up…
And that’s it friends! Once you get the hang of molding, this project is easy peasy. And, now that you know how to do it you’ll be able to make items for all of the seasons. Think about cute little snowmen and Valentine hearts! You may have noticed that sometimes it can be hard to judge how much clay you will need. If you have leftovers just try to think of a creative way to use it up. That’s easy for Easter, just roll it into eggs! I hope you love this project as much as I did. Happy crafting friends!
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If you love creating vintage treasures as much as I do you can also join my membership group, Tami Loves Creating Vintage Treasures. There you will get exclusive tutorials that will teach you how to create beautiful and unique pieces that will fit perfectly with your vintage decor!
