DIY Felt Bunny Napkin Rings

[et_pb_section admin_label="section"][et_pb_row admin_label="row"][et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_text admin_label="Text" background_layout="light" text_orientation="left" use_border_color="off" border_color="#ffffff" border_style="solid"] Easter is almost here, and this fun, last-minute project was inspired by these burlap bunny napkin rings I saw at Pier 1.  With just a few supplies from the local craft store, this project was up and running in no time!  It's really easy to do, and I think this could be a fun project for the kiddos (with an adult to help with the scissors). [/et_pb_text][et_pb_image admin_label="Image" src="https://barqueandbite.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/bunny-supplies-sm.jpg" show_in_lightbox="off" url_new_window="off" use_overlay="off" animation="off" sticky="off" align="center" force_fullwidth="off" always_center_on_mobile="on" use_border_color="off" border_color="#ffffff" border_style="solid"] [/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label="Text" background_layout="light" text_orientation="left" use_border_color="off" border_color="#ffffff" border_style="solid"] DIY Bunny Napkin Rings For this project you'll need: 8.5 x 11 sheets of white felt 8.5 x 11 sheets of pink felt Felt glue 1 inch white pom poms .5 inch pink pom poms .2 black pom poms (or small wiggle eyes if you prefer) Sticky Back VELCRO squares (I used 7/8 inch) Scissors Directions: - On the short side of the felt sheet, use the scissors to cut a strip of white felt approximately 2 inches wide. - Then cut approximately 1 inch off the end (unless you have really fat napkins) - Fold the longer piece (now 2 x7 inches) in half - Fold over the end approximately 1/4 inch.  Use the scissors to cut a slit in the folded over part.  When you unfold the felt strip, there should be two small holes [/et_pb_text][et_pb_image admin_label="Image" src="https://barqueandbite.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/bunny-123.jpg" show_in_lightbox="off" url_new_window="off" use_overlay="off" animation="off" sticky="off" align="center" force_fullwidth="off" always_center_on_mobile="on" use_border_color="off" border_color="#ffffff" border_style="solid"] [/et_pb_image][et_pb_image admin_label="Image" src="https://barqueandbite.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/bunny-456.jpg" show_in_lightbox="off" url_new_window="off" use_overlay="off" animation="off" sticky="off" align="center" force_fullwidth="off" always_center_on_mobile="on" use_border_color="off" border_color="#ffffff" border_style="solid"] [/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label="Text" background_layout="light" text_orientation="left" use_border_color="off" border_color="#ffffff" border_style="solid"] - Fold over a white felt piece and cut "ears" in the length you desire - Using the white "ears" as a guide, cut the same size piece out of the pink felt (folded) - Trim the pink felt a little on all sides so it's no longer joined in the middle AND so there's white on all edges (NOT SHOWN) - Thread one white "ear" through one slit of the felt strip - Do the same with the other ear and adjust as needed to make even - Using felt glue, attach the pink felt pieces to the white "ears" [/et_pb_text][et_pb_image admin_label="Image" src="https://barqueandbite.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/bunny-789.jpg" show_in_lightbox="off" url_new_window="off" use_overlay="off" animation="off" sticky="off" align="center" force_fullwidth="off" always_center_on_mobile="on" use_border_color="off" border_color="#ffffff" border_style="solid"] [/et_pb_image][et_pb_image admin_label="Image" src="https://barqueandbite.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/bunny-101112.jpg" show_in_lightbox="off" url_new_window="off" use_overlay="off" animation="off" sticky="off" align="center" force_fullwidth="off" always_center_on_mobile="on" use_border_color="off" border_color="#ffffff" border_style="solid"] [/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label="Text" background_layout="light" text_orientation="left" use_border_color="off" border_color="#ffffff" border_style="solid"] - Use the glue to attach a large white pom in the back (for the tail), a medium pink pom (for the nose) and two small black poms (or wiggle eyes- for the eyes) Side note:  This would be really cute if you wanted to make bunnies with different colors - just make the pom color for the nose match the felt!  Wouldn't it be fun in different colors around the kids' table?  Red, green, blue, orange? - Affix one side of the VELCRO sticky back squares to one side of the felt strip - Roll the felt strip (as it were wrapped around a napkin) and affix the other VELCRO piece [/et_pb_text][et_pb_image admin_label="Image" src="https://barqueandbite.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/bunny-131415.jpg" show_in_lightbox="off" url_new_window="off" use_overlay="off" animation="off" sticky="off" align="center" force_fullwidth="off" always_center_on_mobile="on" use_border_color="off" border_color="#ffffff" border_style="solid"] [/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label="Text" background_layout="light" text_orientation="left" use_border_color="off" border_color="#ffffff" border_style="solid"] - Wrap around your napkins and set at each place setting.  Since the ears are pliable, you can also position them in different ways - something unique for every guest! Easter table decorations?  Check!  Now to decide on the menu... Happy early Easter! [/et_pb_text][et_pb_image admin_label="Image" src="https://barqueandbite.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/bunny-napkin-ring-sm.jpg" show_in_lightbox="off" url_new_window="off" use_overlay="off" animation="off" sticky="off" align="center" force_fullwidth="off" always_center_on_mobile="on" use_border_color="off" border_color="#ffffff" border_style="solid"] [/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]