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Sweet and Simple Easter Bunny Card

August 13 // 28 Comments // 3 Minute Read

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Announce the arrival of Spring with this super simple Easter bunny card!

I don’t use my Silhouette as often as I should. I received this wonderful crafting machine as a Christmas gift a couple years ago, and probably only do 2-3 projects per year…..if that!

In an effort to change this horrible habit, I joined an online Silhouette Challenge group, and then browsed around the Silhouette store for inspiration. I finally came up with this super simple Easter bunny card, and think I might just be addicted. Yes – my crafty ninja self is back!

Perhaps you’re wondering what to do if you don’t own a Silhouette. Not to worry! You don’t need one to do this project, and can totally recreate it using a free template found online. I’d say that’s pretty sweet, and frugal!

Supplies Needed:

  • Blank card & envelope
  • Scrapbook paper
  • Bunny cut-file or X-acto knife/scissors
  • Cotton balls
  • Stickers
  • Zots or glue stick
  • Butterfly punch

The Project:

Step 1: Cut your bunny shape from card stock using your Silhouette machine, or a printed template that has been resized.

Easter Bunny Card | Creative Savings

If using a template, you should print it on card stock first, then cut out the design very carefully so you can trace it onto the patterned paper you want to use. Cut out shape using scissors or an X-acto knife if it has a lot of detail.

Step 2: Glue bunny shape to the front of the card with a glue stick or Zots. I like to use Zots because they are more secure and I don’t have to worry about them coming off. Plus, they stretch!

Easter Bunny Card | Creative Savings

Step 3: Separate cotton ball in half or thirds, depending on how big you want the tail to be, and use a Zot to hold it in place.

Easter Bunny Card | Creative Savings

Step 4: If you’d like, add embellishments to the inside of the card. I used a couple butterfly punches and an Easter sticker I found in my stash. Or you could just leave it plain. Simple is good!

Easter Bunny Card | Creative Savings

Step 5: Find a coordinating envelope, or make your own. Then send out your card and wish someone Happy {or should I say Hoppy} Easter greetings. Sorry, I couldn’t resist!

Easter Bunny Card | Creative Savings

Total Cost: $.99

Silhouette File $.99 | Other supplies I already had on hand

I don’t know about you, but I’m always delighted to find a handwritten note in my mailbox. Think how fun it would be to receive one of these? It’s even bunny-approved!

Easter Bunny Card | Creative Savings

Want to Check Out Even More Silhouette Projects?

My Silhouette Challenge buddies and I are all sharing projects on our blogs today, so peruse the links below for a wealth of Silhouette inspiration!

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Comments

  1. Jeanie @ create&babble says

    March 10 at 10:28 am

    Very cute….especially with the cotton ball tail! I’m so glad you’ve rediscovered your Silhouette!

    Reply
  2. Holly McCall {McCall Manor} says

    March 10 at 10:45 am

    I love this card, the bunny’s ear flopped over is my favorite part! Great job. 🙂

    Reply
    • Kalyn Brooke says

      March 10 at 11:15 am

      That’s one of my favorite parts too!

      Reply
  3. Sara says

    March 10 at 11:48 am

    Sweet and Simple often makes the most perfect card! So sweet!

    Reply
  4. Becky @ My Paper Craze says

    March 10 at 12:53 pm

    How cute and simple! What a great idea for an Easter card! Thanks so much for sharing!

    Reply
    • Kalyn Brooke says

      March 12 at 12:37 pm

      Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  5. Stephanie, Sandpaper and Glue says

    March 10 at 2:15 pm

    quick & simple- my favorite kind of project! : )

    Reply
  6. Brooke says

    March 10 at 2:48 pm

    Very cute! I am unable to touch cotton balls…they give me the chills (kind of like nails on a chalk board). But if I could, I’d totally make this card!

    Reply
    • Kalyn Brooke says

      March 12 at 12:38 pm

      That’s too funny! Hmmm….I wonder how many others feel the same?

      Reply
  7. Laura @ The Experimental Home says

    March 10 at 2:59 pm

    Hi! I’m a newbie Silhouette challenger too! Nice to meet you! I just love the fluffy tail. It make the card, for sure! But I don’t know how you divided the cotton ball… that stuff gives me goose bumps!

    Reply
    • Kalyn Brooke says

      March 12 at 12:38 pm

      Yay for newbies!

      Reply
  8. Britni says

    March 10 at 5:05 pm

    I don’t use my silhouette as much as I should either but I always love it every time I do. Love your card!

    Reply
  9. Randi Sowders says

    March 10 at 6:29 pm

    Great job, very clever and super cute!!!
    “hopping” over from the Silhouette challenge

    Reply
  10. Tanya says

    March 10 at 8:23 pm

    What a cute bunny! I love the patterned paper too!

    Reply
  11. Pam - GetSilvered says

    March 10 at 8:30 pm

    This card is very cute – the bunny in the beautiful printed paper is lovely. I love the real life bunny in the last pic too!

    Reply
    • Kalyn Brooke says

      March 12 at 12:40 pm

      Thanks! I’m kind of fond of her myself. 🙂

      Reply
  12. Joyce Fisher says

    March 11 at 1:32 am

    I love that this card is “bunny approved”. It’s a simple card that is simply adorable!!! I hope the success of this sweet card has inspired you to use your Silhouette more often! I “hopped” over here from the Silhouette Challenge. I’m so excited to be a part of this incredibly talented group!!!

    Peace, Love and Joy,
    Joyce

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    • Kalyn Brooke says

      March 12 at 12:40 pm

      Yes, everyone’s projects have been amazing!

      Reply
  13. Laura @ The Turquoise Home says

    March 11 at 5:30 pm

    I love cute and simple – and this fits the bill! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  14. Jessica says

    March 11 at 5:31 pm

    This is seriously SO cute! And I love that it’s bunny approved! hahaha

    Reply
  15. Carrie says

    March 12 at 4:24 pm

    Love it! I love simple projects with my Silhouette. People think you have to make things so detailed, but really, the Silhouette is perfect for simple projects, too!

    Reply
    • Kalyn Brooke says

      March 17 at 1:34 pm

      Exactly! 🙂

      Reply
  16. Kristy gd says

    March 12 at 7:07 pm

    Ok. I’m totally a fluffy bunny tail addict. Anything that has a fluffy bunny tail is on my ‘must have’ list. LOVE how these came out!

    Reply
  17. Aki @ Minted Strawberry says

    March 12 at 10:15 pm

    I love the idea of putting a cotton ball on it. 🙂

    Reply
  18. Karen Marie Kedzuch says

    March 13 at 12:34 pm

    Kalyn,
    Your attention to detail makes your card stand tall above a mass printed card. It shows how much you care for person who is lucky to receive it in the mail.
    SC Buddy,
    Karen Marie
    Dragonfly & Lily Pads

    Reply
    • Kalyn Brooke says

      March 17 at 1:39 pm

      Thank you so much for your sweet comment, Karen!

      Reply
  19. Michelle says

    March 18 at 7:40 am

    Too cute! I need to try zots! Thanks for the suggestion!

    Reply

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