Easter is here, in this post I'm going to share this simple but cute looking DIY spring Easter decoration using empty cans. I've made these "thumper" rabbit inspired Easter bunnies using empty soda cans, you can use it as a cute decoration in any corner of your house or as a table centerpiece. Try making large or medium size bunnies using empty powdered milk cans or any empty canned food cans you have around.
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This is a very simple DIY, you just wrap the can body with paper then glue a head with eyes, nose and mouth then add a chest fur, feet and tail pieces together to complete your empty can rabbit. You can adapt the structure to create any color of rabbit of choice aside from what is shown.
CREATING YOUR RABBIT
I created my rabbit based on how "thumper" rabbit was illustrated, a character from the classic Disney animated movie "Bambi". You can create any kind or color of rabbit you want for this DIY. I used a blank rabbit head template and all patterns for the other parts of my can rabbits I have drawn myself. I will be sharing how you can save time and create yours fast and easy, keep reading below.
HOW TO CREATE EMPTY CAN RABBIT
STEP #1: Lay the can on the paper you will be using to cover it. Measure both ends of the can by creating a guide on the paper. Extend the guide by drawing a line with ruler to create a strip of rectangular pattern. Cut the pattern and use as can wrapper or cover, cut any paper extensions if any and secure ends with scotch tape.
STEP #2: Print a "bunny head template", choose any bunny you like. Custom scale the size of the chosen bunny head template in the printing settings that will fit best with the size of the can you are using. Print bunny head pattern and cut. Check out the links below for a selection of FREE printable bunny head templates that can be use for this DIY. The links are arranged according to how they are numbered in the collage image below.
(This is a template for a "Build-A-Bunny" craft for kids but you can take this cute cartoon bunny head to use for this DIY, the template is perfect for a large sized can or scale it to fit a medium and small sized can.)
(Take the head of this printable bunny template and construct together to create the bunny head for your DIY.)
(This bunny printable are for use as cake toppers but you can use it as rabbit head for a small sized can.)
(If you prefer a bunny that looks closer to the real one, try this rabbit head. It's perfect for a large sized can or resize it for a medium or smaller sized one. )
(Use the bunny head of this gift box for your DIY, the size will work for a very small sized can.)
(Use the bunny heads of this printable for a large sized can, it also comes with a feet template that you can glue on your DIY can rabbit.)
#9 FREE Rabbit Printables by Activity Village
(Take any rabbit head of choice from these rabbit activity printables and transform it into a can rabbit decoration!)
#10 FREE Paper Plate Bunny Easter Craft by Hello, Wonderful
(Get creative with your own bunny head using the template, you can also use the feet pattern to create the feet of your can rabbit.)
(Take this simple yet adorable bunny head printable for your DIY can rabbit decoration, you can also print them on a light colored construction paper to transform plain white rabbits into colored rabbits!)
STEP #3: Now that you got your rabbit head, create a round pattern to cover both ends of the can by tracing can bottom onto the paper to be used. Cut and glue patterns to both ends using hot glue.
STEP #4: If chosen bunny head printable doesn't have any, create or draw extra rabbit details such as ear shadows, eyes, mouth, nose, front and back feet, chest fur and tail. If you are creating multiple rabbits, just fold several papers to be used and trace a pattern on top of the folded paper then cut to reveal several pieces of each part in one cutting.
STEP #5: Decorate your rabbit head pattern with all the necessary details. Once complete, glue head onto the can body.
STEP #6: Glue front and back feet as well as tail using hot glue. Lastly glue a piece of jumbo craft stick beneath the bunny body, in the middle part using hot glue. This will make your rabbit have balance and rest flat on any surface it will be displayed onto.
And there goes your "EMPTY CAN RABBIT". I used the rabbits I made as a table decoration for some Easter fun with Lauren. Try creating a variety of rabbits using any size of cans as a fun spring Easter decoration in your house or on your table.
GET A LOW-COST QUALITY PRINTER FOR HOME PRINTING!
Print FREE printables for home DIYs and more! I'm using "HP Ink Tank 115" single function inkjet printer in printing templates and printables, I bought it online at shopee.ph. It is a quality and low-cost printer for home printing that uses tank for the ink. It needs a total of 4 ink bottles (CMYK) to refill the tank, you can save even more by refilling with universal ink. Just make sure the ink is compatible with the printer model before deciding on a purchase.
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