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Time Required :
About an hour
Beginner
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bunny tail clay pot

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Print Project

Step 1
Click here to download and print the template. Cut out the pattern pieces. Set aside.  
Step 2
Paint the clay pot with grass and flowers, using the acrylic paints. Use the image as a guide. Let dry. 
Step 3
ADULT: Make a large and small Pewter pom-pom using the Clover® Pom-Pom makers, following the package directions.
 
TIP: The larger pom-pom will be the bunny's body and the smaller pom-pom will be the bunny's head.
Step 4
ADULT: Cut the floral foam to fit in the pot and insert into the clay pot. 
Step 5
ADULT: Position the pom-poms on the foam, in the pot, so that it looks as if the bunny is digging in the pot. Hot glue them into place. 
Step 6
ADULT: Glue the white pom-pom onto the back end of the bunny for his tail. Set aside. 
Step 7
Trace the larger foot and larger ear patterns on the gray felt. Trace the small dots and smaller ear shape on the pink felt. Cut out all shapes. 
Step 8
Glue the small pink circles onto the end of the bunny's feet. Glue the small pink ear onto the center of the gray ear. 
Step 9
ADULT: Hot glue the feet onto the pot, under the pom-pom. 
Step 10
ADULT: Hot glue the ears onto the head. 
Step 11
ADULT: Fill in the empty spaces in the pot with moss.
 
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Supplies
Materials
Materials
 
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    Ashland™ Clay Pot, Rose

    Item # 10252042 
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    $2.09
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    Loops & Threads® Cozy Wool™ Yarn

    Item # 10160543 
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    $6.99
    ea.
    • Color: Pewter
    • Size: 4.5 oz
    • Color: Pewter
    • Size: 4.5 oz
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    • Color: Pewter
    • Size: 4.5 oz
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    876270947
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    9" x 12" Basic Felt by Creatology™

    Item # 10505438 
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    $0.39
    ea.
    • Color: Silver Grey
    • Color: Silver Grey
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    876270947
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    9" x 12" Basic Felt by Creatology™

    Item # 10572131 
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    $0.39
    ea.
    • Color: Baby Pink
    • Color: Baby Pink
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    • Color: Baby Pink
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    FloraCraft® Styrofoam™ Dry Foam Brick

    Item # 10219986 
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    $3.49
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    Multi-Surface Premium Satin Acrylic Paint by Craft Smart®, 2oz.

    Item # 10371023 
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    $0.99
    ea.
    • Color: Light Green
    • Size: 2 oz
    • Color: Light Green
    • Size: 2 oz
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    • Color: Light Green
    • Size: 2 oz
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    Multi-Surface Premium Satin Acrylic Paint by Craft Smart®, 2oz.

    Item # 10371025 
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    $0.99
    ea.
    • Color: Crisp Green
    • Size: 2 oz
    • Color: Crisp Green
    • Size: 2 oz
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    • Color: Crisp Green
    • Size: 2 oz
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    Multi-Surface Premium Satin Acrylic Paint by Craft Smart®, 2oz.

    Item # 10371008 
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    $0.99
    ea.
    • Color: Pink Bliss
    • Size: 2 oz
    • Color: Pink Bliss
    • Size: 2 oz
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    • Color: Pink Bliss
    • Size: 2 oz
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    Multi-Surface Premium Satin Acrylic Paint by Craft Smart®, 2oz.

    Item # 10371020 
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    $0.99
    ea.
    • Color: Dandelion
    • Size: 2 oz
    • Color: Dandelion
    • Size: 2 oz
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    • Size: 2 oz
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    Triangle Paint Brushes by Creatology®

    Item # 10347498 
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    $3.49
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    Mini Glue Sticks by ArtMinds™

    Item # 10203512 
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    $2.99
    • Color: Clear
    • Size: 0.28" x 4"
    • Count: 18
    • Color: Clear
    • Size: 0.28" x 4"
    • Count: 18
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    • Color: Clear
    • Size: 0.28" x 4"
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    Elmer's® Washable School Glue Gel

    Item # 10178977 
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    $3.19
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    Ashland® Spanish Moss—Basil Green

    Item # 10382824 
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    $5.99
 
Tools
Tools
 
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    Crayola® Pointed Tip Scissors

    Item # 10168653 
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    $3.69
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    Loops & Threads™ Bent Scissors

    Item # 10454200 
    $5.99
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    915464268
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    Fashion Mini Glue Gun by ArtMinds®

    Item # 10145109 
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    $3.99
    • Color: Pink
    • Size: Mini
    • Color: Pink
    • Size: Mini
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    • Color: Pink
    • Size: Mini
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    Clover Pom Pom Maker Set

    Item # 10458201 
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    $7.79
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    Ensemble d’outils pour mousse FloraCraft

    Item # 10219991 
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    $6.99
 
You’ll Also Need
  • Printer
  • Pencil
  • Computer
  • 1 - White Pom Poms by Creatology™ 2"" (sku 10314725)
Instructions
Step 1
Click here to download and print the template. Cut out the pattern pieces. Set aside.  
Step 2
Paint the clay pot with grass and flowers, using the acrylic paints. Use the image as a guide. Let dry. 
Step 3
ADULT: Make a large and small Pewter pom-pom using the Clover® Pom-Pom makers, following the package directions.
 
TIP: The larger pom-pom will be the bunny's body and the smaller pom-pom will be the bunny's head.
Step 4
ADULT: Cut the floral foam to fit in the pot and insert into the clay pot. 
Step 5
ADULT: Position the pom-poms on the foam, in the pot, so that it looks as if the bunny is digging in the pot. Hot glue them into place. 
Step 6
ADULT: Glue the white pom-pom onto the back end of the bunny for his tail. Set aside. 
Step 7
Trace the larger foot and larger ear patterns on the gray felt. Trace the small dots and smaller ear shape on the pink felt. Cut out all shapes. 
Step 8
Glue the small pink circles onto the end of the bunny's feet. Glue the small pink ear onto the center of the gray ear. 
Step 9
ADULT: Hot glue the feet onto the pot, under the pom-pom. 
Step 10
ADULT: Hot glue the ears onto the head. 
Step 11
ADULT: Fill in the empty spaces in the pot with moss.
 
Share your project photos with #MakeItWithMichaels 
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