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Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Bunny love

I love bunnies! Any chance I get to buy a bunny I do.. so I recently picked up this bunny and chick from Joannes for about $1.50 .. they had a bright finish.. I really love those little bunnies and chicks that have the retro look but they can be a bit pricey, so I decided to dress these up a bit.


The first thing I did was to (dirty) them up a bit .. I used some watered down brown acrylic paint. I am not particular about the paint... last week I found some at Joannes on sale for .50 cent. Next I put some more glitz on them.. they had some glitter on them when I bought them..  Next I put a thin coat of watered down Elmer's glue, and sprinkled them with Glitter .  I found the glue too thick without the water and the glitter tends to clump up.


Added some more glitz with this


This really give a nice sheen like the retro ones.

Did you ever notice how the retro Easter and spring decorations always sit on something...hummm

Can you believe I re-purposed these?


Yep that's an empty ribbon spool! I sew and was keeping my latest spools thinking they would come in handy to wrap extra ribbon on..
gave them a coat of paint on top but left the inside of spools alone..



Then some more glue and glitz.. hot glued them to the top and presto, retro spring for $3.50!! I like that..


Now for this guy


You know those chocolate plastic bunnies? Well that is what this guy started off as.. I have had him for years.. he even has a chew mark on one of his ears from a little dog  Joy.. special memories. .. we had Joy for 13 years.. oh well that is a different story. I slapped a coat of antique white acrylic paint on him.. and you guessed it glued and glitz him.. I glued him on one of those pressed cardboard boxes from Michael's after I painted it rose pink and glittered it.. I think the box was around $2.. I dabbed some brown for his eyes.. used some ribbon I have had for years... Oh yeah the pink flower around his neck is an old earring that my mother in law passed down to me. 
I am happy with the outcome.. I think with practice I can get better at this.. hmmm.. do they make cardboard houses? I think I need to buys some more. .. what do you think? 
Thanks for stopping by.. let me know if you do any crafts for Easter.

Beverly

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15 comments:

  1. Sharon Lee JohnsonMarch 2, 2011 at 12:25 AM

    Thanks for visiting my blog and for your lovely comments on my mirror! You are very organised with your Easter preparations and have inspired me to do the same! x Sharon (I have joined you as a follower)

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  2. Becca BertottiMarch 2, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    Hi Beverly! I love how you "glitzed" your precious bunnies up. I am a big fan of anything that sparkles, so I will have to take note of your tips! And, thanks so much for your sweet note about my crazy eggs. I'm your newest follower now, too! *Becca*

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  3. Miss CharMarch 2, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    I'm in love with your little guys. I'm a sucker for bunnies too and will be giving this project a try very soon. Thanks for sharing.

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  4. AnonymousMarch 2, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    Your bunnies are just darling!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  5. Beverly@southernhomesweethomeMarch 2, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    Thanks guys.. can't wait to see what you do.

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  6. lvroftiquesMarch 2, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    What do I think? I think they're adorable!! I also think you've got great vision. So much better dirtied and glittered up! Great job! Vanna

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  7. Beverly@southernhomesweethomeMarch 2, 2011 at 5:52 PM

    Thanks Vanna.. that was so needed today.. you know those days when you seem to think everything you do is off? Had one.

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  8. SusieMarch 2, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    I love these! You did a wonderful job! You are a clever girl.
    I am visiting you from Wow Us Wednesday and I am your newest follower. Hope you will drop by and follow back http://puddlejumpercreations.blogspot.com

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  9. EllenMarch 2, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    Oh my goodness, love, love and love some more! They are just adorable! Great tip about watering down the glue first. I've had the clumping problem, thanks to your tip, now I know how to fix that! Thanks for sharing your tip and the adorable bunnies.

    xoxo,
    Ellen

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  10. Pam - @diy Design FanaticMarch 2, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    Awww, so cute! Your bunnies are so sweet!
    Ps. your word verification is on and it's best to turn it off so you don't miss any comments!

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  11. GratefulPrayerThankfulHeartMarch 2, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    How creative! I would never thought to do what you did to make the bunnies so adorable! Really great job! :)

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  12. Something Nice and PrettyMarch 2, 2011 at 11:38 PM

    Those are so adorable! Thanks so much for stopping by, I already have the Stylish Blog award but that was so sweet of you to think of me, really I was honored that you thought of my blog! Please stop back again I loved having you!

    Rondell

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  13. Beverly@southernhomesweethomeMarch 2, 2011 at 11:43 PM

    Gee thanks so much... I have vaccumed glitz for two days.. it looks like a fairy god mother exploded in my house! Pam thanks so much for the advice on settings.. being fairly new at this I appreciate what advice I get.

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  14. WendyMarch 3, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    You little bunnies are adorable! It is such a good feeling knowing that spring is on its way!

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  15. Beverly@southernhomesweethomeMarch 5, 2011 at 1:07 AM

    Thank you Wendy..

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