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Karrot Keeper Bunny Garden Sign
Susan Luinge - Country Corner Crafts 2002

MATERIALS REQUIRED:

• Wood of your choice. 1/4" was used in the example.
• Fast acting adhesive - hot glue gun, expoxy, etc.
• Sandpaper
• Acrylic paints in your choice of country colors.
• Fine black liner pen for details, white liner pen for lettering.
• Country Buttons and Fabric Scraps for bows and accents if desired.
• Antiquing medium of your choice, if desired.
• Raffia, (natural, dyed or painted green)
• Wire for hanger.
• Varnish.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Trace patterns onto wood, cut out, drill any necessary holes, and sand well.
   Project can also be adapted for a garden stake if you'd prefer
   Just attach the project to a garden stake instead of drilling the holes for a hanger.
   
2. Paint the project pieces in your choice of colors.
   
3. Smudge dusty rose on the cheek area with your fingertip for rosey cheeks.
4. Allow pieces to dry thoroughly.
   
5. Sand along all edges very well, and also lightly along all other surfaces to achieve an aged appearance.
   
6. Using a fine black pen add details. Add lettering to signs.
   (Make sure the pens are waterproof and will not smudge!)
   
7. Poke a couple of strands of raffia through the holes in the carrots. Pull through halfway and tie on top to secure. Trim to desired length.
8. Glue pieces together as shown in photo. The bunny nose piece overlaps the head and body pieces to join them all together.
9. Use the antiquing medium to enhance the rustic look if desired.
   
10. Varnish entire project and allow sufficient drying time.
    
11. Add country bows and buttons if desired.
    
12. Gather a handful of dry twigs for the bunny's wings and glue securely to the back of the project.
13. Make a wire hanger.

This little bunny angel would make a great addition to your carrot patch! A delightful easter/spring project as well for country bunny lovers.