Monday, April 12, 2010

Spring Bunny Frame Makeover

I'm on an Easter Bunny Makeover kick here lately.

Last year, I found this sorry little frame set in the 50% off bin at Goodwill.
Sadly, it looked better with the rip in the cardboard paper than it did with the half of an Easter egg glued to that side. The original Target price was $9.99, and I scored it for $1...which might not be impressive to you given the condition in that first photo.

My goal was to give that cute bunny a nice Springy makeover without spending a dime.

I started by ripping poor Mr. Bunny right off of that old paper and setting him aside. I chose a pretty, Spring colored paper from a scrapbooking packet I had and glued some to poster board cutouts for stability. Mr. Bunny was hot glued to one side (I promise he wasn't burned!) and I used my "Stretch Your Imagination" Cricut cartridge to cut out a nice "Spring" word. "Spring" was kind of hard to read, so I doodled on it some.

My updated frame, which cost me NADA, has a nice spot on top of the TV armoire. I likes it!




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21 comments:

Richella said...

Hi Amanda!

I'm so relieved to know that no bunnies were harmed in the making of this craft.

Seriously, this is really cute. My son would say that you "took it to the next level." :)

I just caught up on your weekend posts. I was hardly online at all this weekend, which is probably a good thing in most respects. I wish the weather had been like this when you were in North Carolina--stunningly beautiful. Oh, well, you'll just have to come back, right?

Have a great day!

Xazmin said...

That turned out so cute! I LOVE the papers...and doesn't cricut make repurposing things so much fun!

I have missed you!

jenjen said...

It looks GREAT! Your dishing party sounds fun! I have a guest poster scheduled, but I will link up in the afternoon. Great idea!

Happy Monday!!!

XOXO
Jen

Stacey @ The Blessed Nest said...

How fun! What a great little makeover! :) I have seriously got to get a Cricut...now where are they giving those away for free? LOL!! I'd love to join up with your party!
Blessings,
Stacey

Creative Decor by Brooke said...

How cute is that. I love how that turned out. I usually pass things like that up and look what you have done to that. So creative.
Brooke

Mel said...

What a cute idea! I love little DIY projects =]

slommler said...

Now see, I would have missed this...it is so adorable!! Well done!
Hugs
SueAnn

Paula said...

Cute! I wouldn't have thought of redoing it if I saw it at GW. You have a good eye. I'm kind of jealous that you have a Cricut!!

Southern Fried Gal said...

Too cute! That is a perfect update - even cuter than the original. Excited about Wednesday - I hope my dingy self is on time...ha!

FrouFrouBritches said...

That is sooo cute! I'm lovin the stripe paper!! Wish I could find fabric just like it. Great job! Love it!

Amanda@Imperfectly Beautiful said...

That turned out so cute, Manders! And I too, am so relieved that no bunnies were harmed in the making of this craft!

:)
Amanda

Tired Mom Tésa said...

Very cute! You did a great job with it and make it sound so easy!

Iva said...

SUPER CUTE!!!

Tausha said...

super cute! I especially love the little block! :)
Can't wait for your wednesday party!

Sandra said...

Great fix, it's really cute!

Victoria@WhimsybyVictoria said...

Your so crafty and creative...great idea! ;) Very cute!

Hugs,
Victoria

5 Kids With Disabilities said...

You are SO talented!!! I can barely write my name, let alone create beautiful things!
Lindsey Petersen
PS I'm going to join the Dishing It party. I am relatively new to blogging and I have never ventured outside my own little blog, so thanks for the invitation!
Lindsey Petersen

Jennifer Juniper said...

Cute spring art! Everything is light and bright around here, love it :) I will try to remember to pop in for your party Wed. I'm so bad at remembering these things so feel free to remind me!

Nikki said...

Very cute!

Debbie said...

So cute!!! Love the stripe paper.

sweet & lovely crafts said...

This frame looks adorable! I just bought a frame from a second hand store and made a bit of Easter art too!