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I just finished designing these fun and pretty little bunny ornaments to welcome in the spring and summer! I decided to make two versions of the bunnies – one to show off the beautiful richness of the maple, and the other set stained in soft pastel colors.
For the natural version, after cutting I applied a nice coat of mineral oil and let it absorb into the wood. I then sprayed them with several light coats of spray shellac to seal them. I found that after using the oil, the spray shellac worked the best as a sealer. When they were dry, I applied some beautiful crystal hot fix colored rhinestones to accent the neck design and added a pretty organza ribbon. They really look quite elegant.
For the stained version, I used DecoArt Antiquing and Staining Medium and acrylic paints in soft, pastel colors. The gel medium turns the paint into a transparent stain that allows the wood grain to show through and extends drying time so that you can blend the stain and not experience streaks, yet it doesn’t raise the grain of the wood. I used two sheer coats to achieve these soft colors.
When the stain was dry, I sprayed a couple of light coats of polyester sealer on them to set the finish. I then applied hot fix rhinestone accents to their collars and again added some organza ribbon – this time in coordinating colors. I can’t decide which version I like better!
These cool ornaments can be used as magnets for your refrigerator, in a wreath, tied on an Easter basket, or even hung in a window as a sun catcher. The little crystals will just sparkle in the sunlight and they can be left out all summer. I am going to use mine to decorate my little “all season tree” that I keep up all year long. It is about time to take off the penguins and polar bears and add something nice to welcome in the spring!
I had a great time designing these ornaments. The pattern and instructions are now available on my website. I hope you all enjoy them too! :)
-- Contributing Editor, Creative Woodworks and Crafts, Sheila Landry Designs http://www.sheilalandrydesigns.com "Knowledge is Power"
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BritBoxmaker
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#1 posted 64 days ago
These are a lot of fun, Sheila. The grain lends a sense of movement, particularly in the bunny in the bottom left. Very precise work (as usual).
You’ve probably blogged this but could you give us an idea of size (imperial of course, I can do the conversion to metric myself).
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Sheila Landry (scrollgirl)
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#2 posted 64 days ago
Sorry I missed that – they are approximately 3.5 – 4” tall. Thanks Martyn.
Sheila :)
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GerardoArg1
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#3 posted 64 days ago
Nice design Sheila…like ever you do.
-- Disfruta tu trabajo (enjoy your work)
Jamie Speirs
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#4 posted 64 days ago
Sheila that is a great set of Bunnies
Glad to see their all dressed up.
Jamie
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Roger
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#5 posted 64 days ago
Easter is comin. Very nice 10 count o bunnies. Don’t turn around, there’ll be 20.. :)
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oakwood
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#6 posted 64 days ago
Just in time for Easter. Very nice.
Sheila Landry (scrollgirl)
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#7 posted 64 days ago
Thank you everyone! I have actually cut 60 of these bunnies! These 20 and 40 additional to paint that don’t have inside cuts. The place is just “HOPPIN” with bunnies! :D
Sheila
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Rick13403
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#8 posted 64 days ago
Another great pattern Sheila! You have to keep an eye on them or before you know it, you are swamped with bunnies.
Rick
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scrollingmom
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#9 posted 64 days ago
Very nice work. Your talents are always top notch. I enjoy looking at your projects.
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#10 posted 64 days ago
I saw one on FB, and now they have reproduced ..:-)
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Celticscroller
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#11 posted 64 days ago
Hmmm….. natural wood or stained? I can’t make up my mind – they are both great sets! These will be decorations for my summer flower pots.
-- Anna http://richmondcarvers.com/
TopamaxSurvivor
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#12 posted 64 days ago
Another great pattern
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Dennis Zongker
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#13 posted 64 days ago
Very cute, looks like a lot of fun.
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Sheila Landry (scrollgirl)
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#14 posted 64 days ago
Thank you again everyone! I really appreciate the encouragement! :)
Sheila
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Hawaiilad
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#15 posted 64 days ago
Shelia those are really cute. I always love the way your mind works when you start designing.
-- Hawaiilad Larry
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