Saturday, March 9, 2013

Flower Box Bunny + Triple Giveaway

We have loved sharing our introduction to the new Flower Box Collection this past week. And we had one last amazing project that took Melinda all week to finish up. But we'd like to give a few of you the chance to WIN this collection before you BUY it. We're going to give away one "Full Collection" prize and two "Sample Collection Assortments"

How to Enter to Win:
Visit any or all of our blog posts from this past week that featured the Flower Box Collection and repin the projects you like to Pinterest. Then simply hashtag them #DoodlebugFlowerBox. The more projects you hashtag the more chances you'll have to win. You'll have until Friday, Mar. 15th at 11:59pm MST. We'll announce the winners on Saturday, Mar. 16th.

Now here's a great project to PIN to Pinterest.....

Decoupage Money Box Rabbit Tutorial
By Melinda Spinks


It has been a while since I had a hair-brained scheme so I was quite excited when I purchased this paper mache rabbit recently because I had 'big plans'. You see my daughter had been asking for a money box because she was tired of her Milo tin and it wasn't very pretty. So, as soon as I saw this little guy I knew he was destined to be her 'money bunny' and the Flower Box collection was the perfect choice for his technicolor coat. Who knew it would take me all week to finish?


Now let me just start by saying, this little guy is covered in the entire 6x6 Flower Box paper pad plus a couple of 12 x 12 sheets for good measure. I began with a production line of punched flowers.


This project is definitely not for someone who doesn't like to get 'messy'. I applied each punched flower using Mod Podge and a paint brush, however some of the curved surfaces like the ears, face and feet required a more hands-on approach to get the paper into every nook and cranny.


Once you have finished a section then completely cover it in Mod Podge with a wide flat brush to seal all the pieces.


What money bunny is complete without the coin slot. I simply used my craft blade to cut a small rectangular slot into the head of the bunny. I promise he didn't feel a thing.


Lastly I created a 'money bunny' tag to hang around his neck and finished off with a pretty yellow bow.

22 comments:

  1. Oh my! You always come up with the most clever ideas Melinda! This looks like it took a bit of time, but it was sooo worth it. It's adorable! :)

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  2. Talk about a labour of love...incredible!!! Certainly showcases the flowers beautifully:):):):)

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  3. WOW!!!!!! That is GORGEOUS!!!! LOVE it!!

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  4. That truly is an incredible project!!

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  5. Wowser! what a beautiful creation, I love it!

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  6. Your hair brained ideas as you call them are always SO fantastic, Melinda!! He is so darn cute!!

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  7. Too too too fantastic! I love it! I totally want to make one for Emmaline's room!

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  8. Adorable bunny and so clever. great idea.

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  9. Your money bunny is so adorable, I can tell how much time you put into it. I think it was worth it. I have pinned my favorites from this week. Love the bright cheerful colors and graphics of this collection.

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  10. LOL! You are amazing! This is a fabulous project..x

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  11. This is brilliant!!!! Love your "hare brained" scheme!! Lol! Had to use the pun!! Love your work so much Melinda! You are awesome!

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  12. Seriously amazing, definitely worth the mess.

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  13. Such a delightful project! Thanks for the tutorial as well!!

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  14. so cute! I think I like this much better then a piggy bank!

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