Simple Chenille Stem (Pipe Cleaner) Bunny

I admit it...I am a bit of a banner or garland or bunting - whatever you want to call it! - addict. I really find it is one of the easiest ways to decorate and redecorate. And I L-O-V-E to layer these banners. Before I made my Watercolor and Pastel Bunny Banner, I made these cute (at least I think so) pipe cleaner bunnies. Well, I'll fess up, I made them a long time ago and I have always loved them...but never posted them because I could not get a photo to do them justice. I adore them for the fuzzy simplicity! And...don't they look cute paired with the other bunny banner? I think their fuzzy, fluffiness and single color compliments the colorful bunny banner - it makes the colors pop!

Literally, this craft is done in seconds. And be creative! Tie one bunny on a ribbon and attach it to a pot or vase for a sweet Easter gift.

Supplies

• 30MM Chenille Craft Stems (or as I call them big ole chubby pipe cleaners). I have seen them online as separate pieces, but I have not seen individual stems recently at the craft stores. I have seen continuous length of this same width and fluffiness at the craft stores. You'll just need to cut them into the desired length.
• 2 Yards (more or less, depending on how long you want the finished project to be) or ribbon or twine.
• Optional: white pom poms and glue (hot glue)

Make It!

• Cut you length of string/ribbon
• Grab each end of the chenille stem and bring them up together to meet (the bottom will just be round). (STEP 1 PHOTO)
• Grab down about 3 inches and twist the two ends together. Use a glass or small clay pot to get your circle the right size if necessary.
  (STEP 2 and 2A PHOTO)
• OPTIONAL: blue on the pompom now.
• Place the bunnies equally distant apart to get your spacing and the look you like. (STEP 3 PHOTO)
• Begin at one end and tie the string around the area where you twisted. (make a knot). Repeat as necessary.

Now hang up those cuties and enjoy!

While you are at it...make a Watercolor PRINTABLE Pastel Bunny Bunny Banner to compliment these cuties!

Or grab a FREE Printable template and use your own favorite scrapbook paper to make a Bunny Banner.

This post is written and created at 504 Main by Holly Lefevre