Have you ever seen those really small straw hats used for crafts? Theyre really cheap and come in a pack of several. Most people who purchase the little hats use them for dolls and doll crafts but they have many other uses. As a matter of fact the tiny straw hats can be turned into cute bunny magnets and more for Easter. The crafts are so easy that even kids can create them in minutes.
The tiny straw hats are usually brown but can be painted any color. Paint them white or pink for Easter crafts or just use them as-is. Place the hat to where the open side is facing down on a table. The brim area of the hat will hold the ears of the bunny and the remainder of the hat will be the rabbits face. Create a face by first gluing on small wiggly eyes. Instead of the inexpensive craft eyes you can use two tiny black pom-poms instead.
Make a nose and muzzle by using a pink pom-pom and two white ones. Glue the pink one in the nose area then glue the white ones on each side of the pink pom-pom. Instead of aligning the white, pink, white pom-poms lower the white ones slightly. These will form the muzzle. Now youll cut pipe cleaners to form the whiskers. Cut six white pipe cleaner pieces and glue them just under the edges of the white pom-poms - three on each side. Cut two tiny white ears from felt or flat craft foam. Cut two pink ones, too, but make them slightly smaller than the white pieces. Glue the pink pieces to the white pieces to form the outside and inside of the ears. Glue the ears to the brim of the hat. If you want you can glue a bow onto the brim, just below the ears, or even glue on flowers to create something of a bonnet on the bunny. There are many different ways to use the straw hat Easter bunnies. Glue them onto an Easter basket for a child or an adult. Or, make something completely different. Use hot glue to place a piece of felt or fabric on the backside of the hat. Cut a square of magnetic sheeting and stick it to the felt. Now you can place the straw hat Easter bunny on the fridge or another metal surface. Instead of felt, cut a piece of lace, and glue it to the back of the hat. Before you do, fill the hat with dry potpourri, then glue on the lace. Glue on mini clothespin and you can then place the aromatic straw hat bunny on curtain tie-backs, lampshades, scarves and more. Glue a skewer to the back of the straw hat and allow it to extend beyond the hat, towards the bottom. Use the skewer to push the bunny into potted plants and flower pots. The creations add a touch of Easter to many of your houseplants. Purchase button pins and glue the straw hats onto the button hardware. Wear the buttons on vests, shirts, or even scarves. The button hardware can be found at craft stores and stores that sell jewelry-making supplies. The buttons are inexpensive and fun to place in a little girls Easter basket. They can also be attached to curtain tie-backs and some lampshades. Cut a length of satin ribbon and cut it in half. Glue the two halves to the underside of the straw hat. Tie them in a bow and hang the little hats on door knobs and drawer pulls. They can contain potpourri if you wish. For lamps that have a small finial you can simply place the straw hat on top of the finial to give the lamp an Easter theme. Straw hat bunnies are easy for kids to make and they can be used in many different ways. Make some for your kids and home or get the kids to the table and let them create the bunnies for friends and family. Anyone who receives one will love it; anyone who makes one will have loads of fun!
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