How to Make Bunny Envelopes for Easter

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Choose a 4 by 6 inch (10.2 by 15.2 cm) envelope.

   The color of envelope you use will determine the color of your bunny.
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   Step 2: Lick the seal on the envelope.

   Press it shut. , This means it should be taller than it is wide with the flap to the back. , You will want to use about 4 inches (10.2 cm) of the envelope for your ears and leave 2 inches (5 cm) for the face.
   
   You can either draw the ears on freehand or you can download a template and stencil them on.
   
   Go to http://images.marthastewart.com/images/content/web/pdfs/2004/kids_spr04_bunny_ear_template.pdf to find a template of bunny ears.
   
   You will place the template above the bottom 2 inches (5 cm) of your envelope and draw the bunny ears upwards. , You will need to cut through both layers of the envelope to form bunny ears on both sides.
   
   Discard the extra paper between and to the sides of the ears. , The side without the seal will be the front of your envelope.
   
   What was once the side will now be the bottom of your envelope and the bunny's face. , Use white construction paper if you have a pink envelope.
   
   Take your template and draw a bunny ear on the construction paper. , Take about 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) off the outline of the ears.
   
   These will be the inside of your bunny ears. ,, An upside down "V' is a good way to draw the mouth. , Glue it to the point of your upside down "V."
   
   Glue the eyes above and to either side of the pom pom nose.
   
   Allow the glue to dry completely before using. , Fill it with candy eggs or jelly beans.
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   Step 3: Turn the envelope so that it is in portrait position with the sealed side up.

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   Step 4: Draw your bunny ears onto the top of the envelope.

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   Step 5: Cut the ears out of the top of your envelope.

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   Step 6: Turn the envelope over.

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   Step 7: Fold a piece of pink construction paper.

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   Step 8: Cut out the bunny ears through both sides of the folded paper.

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   Step 9: Affix the insides of the ears to the envelope ears with a layer of craft glue.

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    Step 10: Draw a bunny mouth on the bottom of your envelope with a black marker.

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    Step 11: Glue a cotton pom pom to the top of the mouth for your bunny nose.

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    Step 12: Cut out 2 black dots from construction paper or find wiggly eyes at a craft store.

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    Step 13: Stuff the back of your envelope with fake grass.

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