No Sew DIY Bunny Ears

I don't know if it is just a bit of left over winter funk, or the endless list of new inspiration and possibilities since the start of Spring, but I feel like I have fallen into something of a rut with my Blog posts, & will be switching things up a bit in the future as well as bringing some things back. So if there is anything you would like to see, or miss seeing please let me know - I always love & appreciate hearing your feedback!

 One of the things I hope to focus more on in the future is sharing more up-cycled art projects and inspiration! These Bunny ears which are no-sew (mostly due to the fact that I don't have a sewing machine and didn't want to spend countless hours hand stitching something I would only be wearing as a goof ) are made entirely out of up-cycled and re-purposed items I already had laying around! The head band is one I have had since the 6th grade and probably haven't worn it since, & As you can see in the Photo below, my 'pink fabric' is actually an old T-shirt. The white felt is the same as you may have seen in yesterdays Tutorial for DIY Feather Coasters - that was actually hand-me-down left overs from Hillary - Thanks again girl!

I think these are just so fun for Easter, & in my experience almost always get a laugh!

What You'll Need: 

A piece of Card Stock / Paper 

A Marker / Pen

Flexible Wire

Wire Clippers/ Pliers 

Scissors

Hot Glue Gun & Glue Refills

A Plastic Headband

White Fabric / Felt 

Pink Fabric / Felt 

How To: 

Step 1. Measure your white fabric over the length of the headband, and cut it to length & about 4-5 inches in width.

Step 2. Using your hot glue gun, adhere your headband to the center of the fabric so it hangs over about evenly on both sides.

Step 3. Flip over & glue one of the flaps down around the headband & trim off any excess. Repeat this process for the other side until the entire band is covered. As shown in the series of photos above.

Step 4. Set aside your headband for the time being and pull out the sheet of card stock. Begin by folding it in half and then drawing out two Upside down U's on the (one slightly smaller than the other) which you will then cut out & use as the template for the Bunny Ears.

Step 5. Trace & Cut out 2 of the Larger U's onto the white fabric, and 2 of the Smaller U's onto the pink. Shown in the next series of photos. 

Step 6. Pair up & place your white and pink fabrics one on top of the other (as shown in the photos above and below). Then beginning at the top using your hot glue gun, proceed to carefully & as neatly as possible glue the two flaps together from top to bottom. 

Step 7. Using your left over white fabric cut to size a piece just big enough to cover the bottom of your ear (As shown in the 3rd photo in the series below). 

Step 8. Set aside your ears as well & now pull out your wire. Using your wire cutters - cut two lengths of wire long enough to create a loop for inside the ears (with a little bit of extra slack for attachment purposes) (As seen in the last two photos in the series below).

Step 9. Okay it is time to bring back both your headband and ears & begin construction! Start by twisting the ends of your Wire loops around the headband, in the approximate place you would ultimately like your Bunny Ears to go!

Step 10. Slip your ears over the Wire & using the front and back flaps of white fabric & your hot glue gun secure your ears at the base around your headband as shown in the second photo (As shown in the series of photos below). 

Bend & Shape Your Bunny Ears & You're Done!! 

I hope that you enjoyed this tutorial & are as excited as I am to be gearing up for a new Season & of course to hopefully catch a glimpse of the Easter Bunny!

 Dream Big Sparkle More Shine Bright