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Plastic Knife Bunny
Crafted by Debbie Knechtel


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This is a great craft for little ones, perfect for day care situations or just for that 'I'm bored' kind of day. Make this cute little bunny in your classroom and take home to show Mom for Easter!

EDITOR'S NOTE: If you are not comfortable with using plastic knives around your kids, substitute plastic spoons instead.

You will need

2 white plastic knives
white pom pom( approx 1/2 in)
pink pom pom(approx 1/4 in)
2 wiggle eyes
black wire
pink ribbon
green ribbon


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What you do

Hot glue the two plastic knives together forming a narrow X shape, serated edges pointing outwards.

Glue white pom pom where the 2 knives cross. Glue pink pom pom on for the nose.

Glue wiggle eyes on for eyes.

Using 2 small pieces of black wire bend in a v shape and glue on either side of the pink pom pom for whiskers.

Cut 2 pieces of pink ribbon and glue to tops of knives to make the inside of the ears.

Make a bow out of the other ribbon and glue it under the white pom pom.

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About the Author
Debbie Knechtel is a military wife and mom to 3 wonderful children. For the past 13 years she has worked at home taking care of others' children. She has been scrapbooking for 3 years. It has become her favorite pastime while her husband is away with the military and she can grab a quiet moment to herself. She loves that our generation is taking the time to preserve memories for our children and future generations. You can view more of Debbie's designs in her FC Photo Album here.

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