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DIY Easter Bunny Event and a Giveaway!
As an alternative to the mass produced Easter gifts that have become rooted in American holiday tradition, Grand Rapids artist Anneke Huisman is offering parents a chance to bring their children to a stuff-your-own-bunny event. You and your child can stuff a bunny pre-sewn by Anneke, owner of Yellow Horse Art Studio and then she’ll stitch it up the back seam while you wait.
This DIY event is scheduled for 10 a.m.-2 p.m April 23 at Hop Scotch Children’s Store, 963 Cherry St. SE, in Grand Rapids. The cost is $20 to $35 depending on the bunny you select.
The bunnies come in a variety of colors and fabrics for kids to pick from. And if you fall in love with one in particular, you can reserve a bunny ahead of time at: facebook.com/yellowhorseartstudio. To reserve a time slot to stuff your bunny, call Hop Scotch Children (616) 233-4008.
And to find out how Anneke got into designing stuffed toys and selling them online, check out the column I wrote about her that ran in the Home & Garden section of Sunday’s edition of The Grand Rapids Press.
ENTER TO WIN YOUR OWN BUNNY! I’m happy to report that Anneke has donated the pink bunny above for a CraftSanity giveaway. To enter simply check out Anneke’s shop at yellowhorseartstudio.etsy.com and then leave a comment below this post telling Anneke what animal you’d like her to make next. Many of her designs have been inspired by customer requests, so we’re going to give her some more suggestions.
The contest ends Friday at noon EST, so please leave your stuffed animal recommendations by then. Good luck everyone!
Posted: April 4th, 2011 under Craft Columns.
Comments: 19
Comments
Comment from kelli
Time: April 4, 2011, 1:39 pm
Bag, the friendly mouse is so cute! I think Anneke should make Dinosaurs. My kids would love them.
Comment from Becky
Time: April 4, 2011, 2:04 pm
A bunny is very, very cute!! But, a jackalope would be better! <3 That, or a raccoon.
Comment from Bonney
Time: April 4, 2011, 2:41 pm
The dragon is fantastic! I’d love to see a dog.
Comment from April Hunt
Time: April 4, 2011, 2:55 pm
I’ve always had a thing for Scottie dogs. Hmmm…now I want to make my own Scottie dog toy… :)
Comment from folksmith
Time: April 4, 2011, 5:27 pm
i love the pink bunny in your post. it looks so soft and cuddly.
Comment from Billi Cummings
Time: April 4, 2011, 6:16 pm
I think an owl done in your unique style would be sweet. Your bunnies are so comforting and snuggly looking.
Comment from kaye
Time: April 4, 2011, 7:11 pm
peter rabbit, the naughty bunny, was my favorite at four & now some decades later. how about peter after his encounter with mr. mcgregor? a messy bunny. love your work.
tnx…
Comment from brandi
Time: April 4, 2011, 8:29 pm
Very cute bunnies and great idea for getting the community involved. I think your DIY Event will be great success.
Comment from annie
Time: April 5, 2011, 3:00 am
love the frog!
my son wud definitely appreciate a dinosaur, and my girls would enjoy cute kitties :)
Comment from toni in florida
Time: April 5, 2011, 4:36 am
I’d love to see a kitty or a kangaroo. But not a mutant kittaroo or kangatty or whatever. ;-)
Comment from Pamela
Time: April 5, 2011, 9:00 am
I love the jack rabbit cherry blossom – it needs to come and live in my home. My daughter will love it up.
Thanks!
Comment from Karima
Time: April 5, 2011, 9:45 am
Hi I am a new follower of yours. I have written a blog post today about how I added applique letters and a cuff to my daughters clothes. I added your link: http://craftsanity.com/project/files/project19.html to my page as this gives good instructions about adding cuffs.
Just thought I would let you know I have linked you and that I am now following your blog through facebook.
Comment from Beth
Time: April 5, 2011, 6:00 pm
You can never go wrong with fluffy bunnies! I do love them. :)
For a new stuffing animal, how about dogs or lemurs?
Comment from Amy
Time: April 5, 2011, 8:33 pm
The bunnies are darling, the dragons are amazing, but I really love that platypus! My four year old seems to think that koalas are a spring animal, so that will be my suggestion.
Comment from Kelly V
Time: April 5, 2011, 9:03 pm
I love all of the animals…I’m having a hard time deciding which to get my kids. I think puppies and kitties would be cute additions.
Comment from Cheryl
Time: April 5, 2011, 10:29 pm
I think a lion would be a wonderful new addition to your collection!
Comment from Marcia
Time: April 6, 2011, 2:35 pm
I would love to see a butterfly lovey blanket. The possibilities for color splicing would be amazing. The blanket portion of the lovey could mimic the shape of the stuffed butterfly wings (maybe slightly larger) giving a double-wing effect — then just stitch together down the center of the back. Your work is beautiful!
Comment from Patty
Time: April 6, 2011, 5:21 pm
I am all about the bunny. I have had several live bunnies in my life. The other animals are great, too. If you are looking to add to your menagerie I think a Sea Horse would be wonderful.
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