I found these adorable little Bunny Sachets at craft passion.com so I had to make a few for myself. At her sight she provides you with the printable pattern and directions so I won’t give you the step by step but only things I did differently. Here is the direct link to the tutorial: http://www.craftpassion.com/2011/02/sewing-bunny-sachet-pattern-tutorial.html
I used three different fabric scraps which I soaked in tea to give them an aged look.
I still wasn’t satisfied with them so I decided to crumple the fabric and rub it over an ink pad.
I STILL wasn’t satisfied with the plain fabric so I used a few of my rubber stamps and some coordinating inks to stamp on the fabric. NOW I was happy!
I then cut them out and sewed them according to her directions. The only thing I did differently here is that I clipped the curves (something my sewing teacher from 40 years ago would be proud of!) which makes for cleaner curves when you turn it right side out. Be sure to use her method using tweezers for turning – it’s SO easy!
As she points out, you can fill these with lavender or other sweet smelling things to make sachets but I chose to fill mine with rice.
Before you begin to fill – make sure you tie off the ears (I used twine) so the rice stays just in the ‘body’.
I made a little ‘funnel’ out of cardstock and used that to pour the rice into the opening of the bunnies.
Once filled, I used a needle and thread to stitch the opening closed. (I kept the bottom open for filling instead of the side because it seemed much easier and since I was going to have these ‘sitting’, it just made more sense to have a nice flat bottom.)
To display them, I used some heavy-duty, clear packing tape rolled up and stuck to the cake plate so they’d stand up nice and straight. I made a little tag using some clip art from the internet and attached the clip and tag with Sticky Tack so I can remove it after Easter.
I think these are just so adorable and have SO many possibilities! Can’t you see them as little place cards or little favors at each dinner guest’s plate to take home? Or hanging by their little ears on a decorative clothesline for a cute Easter garland? How about as an addition to an Easter wreath? I could go on and on but if you’ve got some scraps of fabric and just a few minutes, you can go whip up a bunch of these just in time for Easter!
Wow this is cuteness! ;-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute idea!
ReplyDeleteThese are adorable! I love your idea of using them as place cards/favors too. I just used tea yesterday to dye some paper, but I've never thought of doing this with fabric. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeletethese are all so so cute.. and u are right, so many possiblities.. I will hv to remember this to make next year for my etsy shop.. they are adorable! hugs xo
ReplyDeletethose are precious!!
ReplyDeleteToo cute! Happy Wednesday.
ReplyDeleteSo sweet! :)
ReplyDeleteThose are very sweet and I love the addition of the tag. Thanks for sharing your bunnies with us.
ReplyDeleteThese are so darn cute! Never saw anything like them. I love them all grouped together like you have them.
ReplyDeleteI have a weekly linky party called Terrific Under Ten Tuesdays. It's where you link up a project for $10 or less. I would love for you join in sometime!
These are so cute, and so many possibilites as to what you can do with them, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteaww these are so cute! I love their little ears :)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for linking to "20 Below Thursday"! :)
Those are just adorable!! Thanks for visiting. I'm now following you.
ReplyDeleteThe Sweetest!
ReplyDeleteVery cute! Lots of ways you could use these. Thanks for linking up!
ReplyDeleteSherry
I absolutely adore this project! I am hosting a Springtime Craft and Project linky party today and I would love it if you would particpate.
ReplyDeleteThere is a giveaway involved. :)
Goodness these are just darling!! How creative! Thanks for sharing at FNF! :)
ReplyDeleteSew precious!!!
ReplyDeleteLove those ears, they are just so cute. Love the old fabric! So glad you linked up the fun with VIF, hugs Debra
ReplyDeleteuh oh. My daughter will flip over these. I think I've found our preEaster craft activity! Thanks so much for including the how-to's! Glad I found you today via French Country's linky! -diane
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These are just sooo cute.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
Michele
Those are sooooo cute! My kiddos would just love seeing those in their Easter baskets...filled with treats of course. :-) Thanks so much for linking this up to Inspiration Friday this week!
ReplyDeleteVanessa
Hi Lauren, thanks for joining my newbie party..glad you did, and thanks for sharing your cute Easter decor with us.
ReplyDeleteCute ! Cute ! Thanks for linking to Favorite Things. laurie
ReplyDeleteAwe! Super cute! Thanks so much for sharing! ;)
ReplyDeleteRoeshel
So cute...and I love the vintage Easter cards!!
ReplyDeleteapril
xoxo
Lauren, These are super cute and can be used for so many things! I have featured these today. Thanks so much for stopping by and linking up to the Sunday Showcase - I greatly appreciate it. Hope you have a wonderful holiday! ~ Stephanie Lynn
ReplyDeleteReally sweet bunnies, thank you for joining us at A Crafty Soiree. I'll be featuring these tomorrow:)
ReplyDeleteHi, Lauren! I'm your newest follower :) You've got so much creativity going on in your blog so can
ReplyDeleteyou please share them with us at the Creative Bloggers' Party & Hop?
This is a combination of linky party (where we can show off our
creations) and of blog hop (where we can follow as many excellent
bloggers as we like), hence the name Creative Bloggers' Party & Hop.
It's a great way to meet awesome creative bloggers like you and increase your followers in the process.
All you have to do is 1) link up whatever creative post you'd like to
share - can be a DIY project, decor, photography, crafts, recipes,
poem, thrift finds, tips, or that informative syndicated post that can
make us laugh, or cry - in short, whatever you're proud of! 2) Then
follow as many blogs as your heart desires, preferably starting first
with the one before you and after you, and leave a comment to them
that you're doing so.
You’re not required to include the party button but if you’re so inclined
to display it in your blog or your post, you’re very much welcome to
do so :)
See you at http://www.homemakeronadime.com/2011/04/creative-bloggers-party-hop-042411.html
I love these! I'm bookmarking it for next spring! Thanks for stopping by my blog today...and thanks for the sweet comment on my headband holder!
ReplyDeleteGood luck during omtwi!