Odds N EndsLast year, I was inspired to make my own variation of this cute egg art I found on pinterest. It’s extremely fast and easy, and the kids loved making their own Easter decorations to put on display around the house.
Here’s how easy it was to make…
Tools I used:
- 2 pieces of 8×10 paper (or whatever size is needed for your frame)
- pencil and eraser
- exacto knife
- 1/2 inch strips of coordinating papers
- glue
- frame
I also used a cricut machine to cut my bunny image (from the Doodlecharms cartridge), but drawing and cutting out an image on paper will produce the same result, which makes the options limitless!
1) Draw your image on your paper and cut out the design.
2) Put your two pieces of paper together and carefully trace the cut out image on to your second piece of paper. The tracing doesn’t have to be perfect. This will just act to give you a guideline to make sure the entire image will be covered by your decorative paper pieces when you’re finished. I also used two small pieces of tape to keep the papers from moving, but if you have a steadier hand (or will be doing this without little ones running around) that’s completely optional.
3) Glue random scraps of paper over your traced image.
4) Place the paper with the cut out over your covered image and marvel at the cuteness! I chose to glue my cut out paper on to the striped paper, but you could attach them temporarily with tape or something and change cut outs with the seasons or whenever the mood strikes.
Finally, frame and display it proudly! This project only took 15 or so minutes, and it’s a super cute and festive addition to our home. I’m planning on making different one for the various seasons and changing them out as necessary. Easy peasy.
For Halloween, I made my Easy Halloween Art, which is a similar project with a different (and even easier) technique.
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I love this.. and how easy it would be to make with the kids.. Maybe even cut up some of their old art to make the strips! So fun! Pinning!
Thanks, Kim!
Love how cute and easy this project is. Pinned it. Can I use it in an Easter roundup?
Absolutely! I’d be honored. Thanks for asking 🙂
Lovely idea thanks for sharing. I have just added a free Easter tutorial to my website if you fancy a peek its at http://www.scratchycatcrafts.com/tutorials/easter-bunny-felt-treat-bag/ Tina
Thanks, Tina!
This is the cutest little spring bunny! Great color choices for the papers, too. I’d love for you to share at our link party going on now.
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Thanks, Amy!
Oh how fun! This would be a great craft to do with kids…. And cute to boot!!!
Happy St. Patties!! 🙂
x Crystelle
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Thanks!
These are so easy – but they come out lovely! Great idea!
Thanks, Emma! 🙂
This is so cute! I love it. Thanks for linking up to Tips and Tricks.
Thanks, Kathleen 🙂
Very cute bunny, great craft, I was thinking, fabric, thanks for the inspiration.
Fabric is a great idea! I’d love to see it if you do it.
this is so cute! I love the paper you used. Springy, but not over the top Easter color… Thanks for linking up to Create Link Inspire party!! Emily
Thanks, Emily, and thanks for hosting 🙂
This is such a cute idea! I love that it can be adapted for any holiday!
Absolutely! I have a couple variations up my sleeve. Now I just have to find the time to complete them.
What a cute and easy craft to do with my granddaughter. Pinning. Thank you for sharing at Share It One More Time. Cathy
Such a cute idea!
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I am totally stealing this for the kids I nanny. Thanks for the great idea!
You’re so welcome. I hope they have fun making it.
Hey there – Just wanted you to know we saw your adorable bunny art over at Show Me Saturdays. Your bunny is so cute and creative! We would love for you to link up to our party Monday morning 6:00 AM – our readers would love it! Have a heat weekend !http://2beesinapod.com
Thanks! 🙂
You are ready for Easter! Thank you for coming to the Inspire Me Monday Linky Party on Monday. I’m Janice, one of your hostesses.
What a great idea! Thank you for sharing on Show Me Saturday!
Hey – I think even I can do this!!!! So much fun! You are going to make me look like the Pinterest Queen at home! Thank you!
haha Now I have “She was a Pinterest Queen, young and sweet, only 17” stuck in my head. 🙂