Fearless Friday, Black & White Checked Bunnies & Eggs
Today we are going to paint bunnies
But not on paper
Actual bunnies!
How sweet are these??
Inspired by Etsy and MacKenzie Childs
I started with a trip to Hobby Lobby and found 2 sweet wood bunnies and a shiny white egg
My gray bunny was $14 compared to the similar size Etsy bunny which is $74
My brown bunny with a bloom was $9 compared to MKC’s Radish Rabbit which is $98
My egg was $4.25 compared to MKC’s similar large stand alone egg at $48
White paint for the gray bunny and the brown bunny’s belly and paws
a green vest
A spring blue coat
Courtly Checked pants
For the checks, use a square flat brush and choose a start point. Make a row skipping a space after every black check. Next paint a row to the side, alternating the checks to form the black and white check pattern
Dots on his forehead and a dab of pink on his nose and toes
A checked ribbon bow tie
The brown bunny with the bloom was inspired by the MKC Radish Rabbit
He got a shiny black coat, a pretty pink and green tulip, pink cheeks and polka dot ears and a checked bow tie
This very shiny white egg is flat on the bottom so it can stand
I started with black checks down the center
I did four rows of checks on 2 opposite sides
The other sides got simple 3 stroke flowers
Load a small round {#4 or#6} brush with paint and make a short quick stroke
load brush again and make another stroke next to the first
but in a slightly different direction and repeat again for the final stroke
Practice on a sheet of paper to get the feel of it
The green stems are done with a liner brush
Load brush with paint and make a short stroke down
going from the base of the flower petals in a slight curve
and ending in a point
Reload brush and stroke up and out from the middle of the stem
Dabs of aqua were added with a small flat rectangle brush
These will be starring in an Easter tablescape soon!
Be Fearless and transform something!
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I used several types of acrylic paint that I had on hand for these crafts
Rosie the Rabbit is available in my Society 6 Shop here on a pillow and many other items
I will be joining these fabulous parties and blogs:
Meal Plan Monday Dishing it & Digging it, Between Naps on the Porch,
Merry Monday Make it Pretty Monday Celebrate and Decorate,
Tasty Tuesday Oh My Heartsie Girl Full Plate Thursday
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Cuteness overload and oh so clever Jenna!
Dr. Johanne Lamarche
Thanks Johanne, hoping to paint a big canvas this weekend!
Wonderful tutorial Jenna! The rabbits will be the star of your Easter tablescape!
Thanks Debbie, these crafts helping ease my Spring MKC cravings!
Jenna, you need to come visit me so we can go to the warehouse sale. There will be lots of Easter items 🙂
Oh, wouldn’t that be fun!! Here I am, supposed to be purging and getting rid of some of my stuff, but I just seem to be making/buying more 😂 I do love my MKC knock offs, and that satisfied my urge to buy!
Oh Jenna, your painted bunnies and egg are too cute! I can’t wait to see them starring in a tablescape! You are the queen of fearless!
It rained here all last night, hopefully washed away all the pollen. Happy weekend!
thank you Pam, I had a lot of fun transforming them! I came back yesterday, it’s supposed to be a rainy weekend on the coast…I enjoyed my time there but always love coming home 🙂 Enjoy those babies!
I love your bunnies! Your creativity never ceases to amaze, and I look forward always to what happens next.
thanks Linda, lots of fun!
so many beautiful jenna bunnies! Love them all!
thanks Jodi!
Jenna I am so excited about your painting rabbits and eggs. I want to do that so bad. I’m going to run out to Hobby lobby, which is no easy feat because it’s about 30 minutes away and these days, if it isn’t five minutes away I consider it a day trip. LOL anyway, I’m going to check this out and try it. Or maybe I’ll just buy the ones in your Society 6 shop. Thanks my friend For your inspiration.
You are so FANTASTIC and creative. I love these bunnies and being the artist that you are you clearly saved yourself a bundle and still have enviable decorations. I love bunnies, period, and yours are stellar. Thanks for sharing and inspiring us.
thank you Shelia, I had a lot of fun with these makeovers, can’t wait to do some more!
Let me know!!! I had a ton of fun doing this, I hope you do too!
These are so colorful and fun! I bet the grands will love them!
Thanks RJ, it was lots of fun!
Great Job. So cute.
Joan
thanks Joan, the bunnies were cute to begin with, but I had fun fixing them up!
Wonderful work. Very nice.
Marilyn
thank you Marilyn!
What a lovely and cite display of all your work.
Marion
thank you Marion, fun project!
They are fabulous, Jenna!!
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Jenna, your bunnies are darling! I’m sure this was a fun project with the flowers, dots and checks Looking forward to seeing them in your tablescape. Happy weekend…….
Yes, it was really fun Emily, and kept me from buying from MKC!
Just adorable!! Especially like the egg!!
thanks Patti, after I finished I realized I should have painted the bunny more of a cream with hints of other colors in true MKC fashion, but still I think he turned out very cute!
Wow!! Love, LOVE your bunnies and the egg too! ❤️🌸💕 Just adorable, Jenna! 🌷
thanks Jill, lots of fun!
These are just darling, Jenna — and you inspired me to hit the basement and see if I had any plain wooden bunnies I might like to foof up. I don’t know if I’ll end up with time this year, but I hope so!
Oh I hope you have time, this was great fun, thanks Jeanie!
You are so clever using MKC’s items as inspiration…you Easter table will be so nice, I’m sure.
Thank you Karen!
Jenna, you know I;m smiling big! These bunnies are adorable, and the egg is spring perfection. I have my assortment of Easter needlepoint eggs and bunnies on the buffet with a few other eggs and bunnies in the mix. I’m eager to see your tablescape staring these new cuties! Happy weekend!
Oh I can’t wait to see! Thanks Sarah, I’m trying not to think about Debbie at the warehouse sale buying everything up! I did have a lot of fun painting these things, I’m going to do a knock off pitcher next!
What a fabulous job in painting these bunnies, Jenna! I’ve always admired MKC’s design patterns and thought about trying to paint some using purple. Lol! They have expanded their line so much using their signature design in so many different ways. You have definitely inspired me to paint something, too!
Thanks Gail, I love MKC things but they are so pricey!! I also did a knock off of one of their artificial flower swags that I’m going to post next week. Thanks for stopping by and sorry for the confusion earlier 🙂
Your paintings are gorgeous and those black/white checked bunnies are just perfect! I love that you share your awesome talents with us and show us how we can replicate some of your creations! Happy Sunday! Hugs!
thanks Benita, these were fun to paint!
Adorable Jenna! Your bunny is the vest looks ready for a Mad Tea Party! ♥
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Thank you Marilyn! What a treat, yes I’ll see you there!
Hi Jenna, I just love these pretty bunnies and the egg that looks like MacKenzie Childs. You did a great job and thanks for the tutorial on how to paint them! Looks like you are already for Easter.
Enjoy the weekend.
Julie
thank you Julie, I had so much fun with these!
Jenna, I wanted to let you know I will be featuring your post on Monday, 7:00 pm CST at Celebrate Your Story! Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful talents! Hugs!
Oh thank you Benita!!