Craft-tastic Make a Bunny Friend Craft Kit Instruction Manual

Introduction

Welcome to the Craft-tastic Make a Bunny Friend Craft Kit. This kit provides all the necessary materials and instructions to create your own adorable felt bunny stuffie with various accessories. Designed for crafters aged 5 and up, it features pre-cut felt pieces and a plastic needle, making it an ideal project for beginners to learn basic sewing skills.

The Craft-tastic Make a Bunny Friend Craft Kit box, showcasing the finished bunny and its various outfits and accessories.

Kit Contents

Before you begin, please ensure all components listed below are present in your kit:

• 1 drawstring bag
• 5 plastic beads
• 2 pom pom beads
• 2 yards (1.8 m) acrylic yarn
• 30 pieces polyester tulle
• 5 knotted elastic cords
• 1.38 yards (1.27 m) elastic cord
• 11 pieces felt (pre-cut for bunny body and clothes)
• 13 glitter foam stickers
• 1 piece acetate
• 0.4 oz (11.3 g) polyester stuffing
• 1 plastic needle
• Detailed instructions

A visual representation of all the materials included in the kit, ready for assembly.

Assembly Instructions

Follow these steps to create your bunny friend and its accessories. Adult supervision is recommended for younger children.

Step 1: Prepare the Bunny Body (Sewing)

1. Identify the two main felt pieces that form the bunny's body. These pieces have pre-punched holes along their edges.
2. Thread the plastic needle with the provided acrylic yarn. Ensure the yarn is securely knotted at one end.
3. Align the two bunny body felt pieces, matching all the pre-punched holes.
4. Begin stitching the two pieces together using a simple running stitch, starting from a designated point (usually indicated in the detailed instructions). The plastic needle is designed to pass easily through the felt's pre-punched holes.
5. Continue stitching around the perimeter of the bunny, leaving a small opening (approximately 1-2 inches) for stuffing.

A child demonstrating the sewing process for the bunny's body using the plastic needle and pre-punched felt.

Step 2: Stuffing the Bunny

6. Once you have stitched most of the bunny's body, gently insert the polyester stuffing into the opening.
7. Distribute the stuffing evenly throughout the bunny's head, body, and limbs to achieve a soft, plump shape. Do not overstuff.
8. Once the bunny is adequately stuffed, continue stitching to close the remaining opening. Secure the yarn with a knot and trim any excess.

Step 3: Adding Accessories

Personalize your bunny with the included garments and accessories:

• Clothing: The kit includes various pre-cut felt garments. Simply slide these onto your bunny. Some garments may require minor assembly, such as tying elastic cords or attaching small felt pieces.
• Headbands & Jewelry: Use the elastic cords, plastic beads, and pom-pom beads to create headbands or necklaces for your bunny.
• Wings: Attach the acetate wings to the bunny's back using the provided method (e.g., elastic loops or small stitches).
• Glitter Foam Stickers: Use these to add decorative touches to your bunny or its clothing.

A child's hands dressing the completed bunny stuffie with its felt clothing.

Maintenance and Storage

To keep your bunny friend and its accessories in good condition:

• Gently spot clean the felt bunny and accessories with a damp cloth if needed. Avoid harsh chemicals or machine washing.
• Store your bunny and all its accessories in the provided drawstring bag to keep them together and protected.

The finished bunny stuffie stored neatly in its travel tote bag.

Safety Information

This kit is designed with safety in mind for young crafters:

• The needle provided is made of plastic to prevent accidental pokes or injuries.
• All materials are non-toxic.
• Small parts are included; adult supervision is recommended for children under 5 years of age to prevent choking hazards.

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