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March 8, 2018 by Bre

Pretty Vintage Paper Mache Bunny

I just love how Target always finds ways to make my bill higher than it should be.  On my most recent trip, for example, I tossed this unfinished paper mache bunny into my cart without giving it a second thought.  She felt right at home amongst the toilet paper and socks.  Transform an unfinished paper mache bunny into a charming and pretty vintage paper mache bunny with simple supplies like newspaper and paper flowers. This paper mache bunny will add such a pretty touch to your spring or Easter decor!

After bringing her home and staring at her for a couple of days, I felt inspired to give her a new look, and now my Vintage Paper Mache Bunny looks like this – perfect for spring decor!  Keep reading and I’ll teach you how to make one of your own.

Transform an unfinished paper mache bunny into a charming and pretty vintage paper mache bunny with simple supplies like newspaper and paper flowers. This paper mache bunny will add such a pretty touch to your spring or Easter decor!

Supplies Needed for a Vintage Paper Mache Bunny

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  • Unfinished paper mache bunny
  • Newspaper
  • Scissors
  • Mod Podge (matte finish)
  • Gray acrylic paint
  • Pink acrylic paint
  • Water
  • Paint brush
  • Glamour Dust glitter paint
  • Moss
  • Paper flower stickers
  • Hot glue gun

How to Make a Vintage Paper Mache Bunny

Begin by cutting a newspaper into tiny strips.  Once you have a big collection of strips, paste them to the unfinished paper mache bunny with Mod Podge.  Transform an unfinished paper mache bunny into a charming and pretty vintage paper mache bunny with simple supplies like newspaper and paper flowers. This paper mache bunny will add such a pretty touch to your spring or Easter decor!

Once the newspaper is dried to the bunny, put a topcoat of Mod Podge all over the bunny.

After that dries, water down some gray acrylic paint and lightly cover the bunny so that the newspaper words are muted but still visible.  I think the words give the bunny some character and vintage-looking charm!  Transform an unfinished paper mache bunny into a charming and pretty vintage paper mache bunny with simple supplies like newspaper and paper flowers. This paper mache bunny will add such a pretty touch to your spring or Easter decor!

Add some light pink paint in the inner portions of the ears.  Transform an unfinished paper mache bunny into a charming and pretty vintage paper mache bunny with simple supplies like newspaper and paper flowers. This paper mache bunny will add such a pretty touch to your spring or Easter decor!

When the gray and pink paints are dry, cover the entire bunny with a coat of Glamour Dust glitter paint.  This will give the bunny a beautiful shine when the sunlight hits it!  It’s a really subtle glitter and not overwhelming.  However, if you don’t like the glitter look, you could leave the bunny as-is, or seal with another coat of Mod Podge.  Transform an unfinished paper mache bunny into a charming and pretty vintage paper mache bunny with simple supplies like newspaper and paper flowers. This paper mache bunny will add such a pretty touch to your spring or Easter decor!

Finally, hot glue moss and paper flower stickers around the bunny’s head to create an adorable flower crown.  This is my favorite part of this bunny!Transform an unfinished paper mache bunny into a charming and pretty vintage paper mache bunny with simple supplies like newspaper and paper flowers. This paper mache bunny will add such a pretty touch to your spring or Easter decor!

And that is all you have to do to make a beautiful Vintage Paper Mache Bunny for your spring or Easter decor!  Transform an unfinished paper mache bunny into a charming and pretty vintage paper mache bunny with simple supplies like newspaper and paper flowers. This paper mache bunny will add such a pretty touch to your spring or Easter decor!

Transform an unfinished paper mache bunny into a charming and pretty vintage paper mache bunny with simple supplies like newspaper and paper flowers. This paper mache bunny will add such a pretty touch to your spring or Easter decor!

This easy project is one that you can leave out until summer!  It’s not overly Easter, so you can pass it off a little longer than some other decorations.

Transform an unfinished paper mache bunny into a charming and pretty vintage paper mache bunny with simple supplies like newspaper and paper flowers. This paper mache bunny will add such a pretty touch to your spring or Easter decor!

I guess that, in the end, I’m glad I have no self-control in Target and that I bought that unfinished paper mache bunny, because this project is pretty sweet and will add a little cuteness to my spring decor.

-Bre

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  1. Nanci Ring says

    March 10, 2018 at 2:10 pm

    I recently found your blog, via Craft Gawker, and bookmarked it… I had passed on this bunny last week, but after seeing this post, I went back and got it to make my own version. It’s turning out so cute! Thanks for the inspiration!❤️

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    • Bre says

      March 21, 2018 at 1:21 pm

      Hi, Nanci! AAAAAH I love it!!! 🙂 So happy your bunny is turning out cute. Yay!

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