Button Embellished hand painted Bunny Characters

By Elise Durenberger on April 4, 2012 in Home Decor

Depending on what part of the world you’re living in, it may or may not seem like Easter is right around the corner. Where I live, Mother Nature has been up to her old tricks: there have been days where I’m not sure if it’s time for Christmas OR Easter, but I’ve had it on the brain, so Easter Craft is WHAT I’m sharing with you today, these adorable hand painted bunny characters.

Beautiful buttons from Buttons Galore & More, Rose Garden, button tote collection, was such a splendid influence, so with a little help from some seasonal friends, and some re-purposed tin scraps, I met the Easter Bunny and his gal pal, halfway down the bunny trial: CHECK IT OUT!

The thought of our standard Easter display feels a little out of date, these days. Since I’m crafting with SUCH extraordinary buttons from Buttons Galore & More, I decided to conjure some images of Peter Cotton Tail, to make something “keepsake” and classic feeling, created with my own two hands. It all started with some sketching…

And then CUTTING! Scissors indicated for metal, cut this material easily. Using a standard, crafting felt pen, I made my marks, that could easily be removed by rubbing. From 5 individual squares of 4 x 6″ galvi/tin, I cut bunny body parts… To be ENJOYED, not harmed! {!}

These individual pieces will be joined with simple brads, with long shanks, once painted and embellished. Careful planning in the early stages is the best way to ensure a great results to your seasonal {and ANY!} craft decor project.

Mixing a desired shade of “bunny” creamy brown, I gave each piece two coats of paint. Bunny “details” were added, as desired. Once dried, they were then painted with clear, crystal adhesive, then dried completely. When dried, the edges were sanded. More adhesive added where desired.

Once pieces were dried, they were assembled using a “metal friendly” punch, and then fitted with a brad. Once in place, the brad was lightly smashed with a craft hammer to give a more vintage feel. I’m hoping these guys will grow old with my family, so I need them to stay sound. With the character’s parts, functioning, buttons were added to embellish and complete a classic flavor to these Easter Characters. Adhered with Beacon’s 3 in One Craft Glue, with careful storage, these fabulous details should last for years!

I’m rather smitten with lil’ Easter Girl!

But SHE appears smitten with Peter Cotton Tail!

Aren’t they the cutest pair!

I hope they have inspired YOU to look at your personal inventory of “leftovers”, toss in some incredible buttons from Buttons Galore & More, and make a seasonal treasure for you and YOUR family to enjoy for years to come! It was a pleasure to share this fun button embellished spring project with you! Have a splendid day!

Buttons Galore & More Products Used:

Rose Garden Button Tote – HB104

Class Button Tote – HB108

3 in 1 Craft Glue

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