Ornament 2 - Country Rabbit Cute as a Button

Muslin Cotton Rabbit with Wood Wings - Cute as a Button

Country was a favorite craft back in the 1980s.  I actually preferred the more romantic items with lace and frills but I did try my hand at doing country crafts, that is, if the right item came along.  Made in China, Wangs started bring in fabric dolls, rabbits and other critters that could be tea dyed and then dressed or decorated.  This little rabbit is one that worked quite well for me at shows.

Starting with the tea dyed rabbit, I added wooden wing, painted them mauve and applied the phrase CUTE AS A BUTTON.  I had the rabbit carry a small garland of plastic buttons and wood beads.  Adding a fabric bow tie and a couple of buttons all that was needed then was a black wire hanger which I attached to the back wings.  

This ornament was the prototype for my making more and now that I can no longer get the rabbits, I will offer this item for sale.  

This little fellow can be hung on the wall or hung on a Christmas tree.  He is also poseable to a certain extent - he could sit in a tree or on a chair.  

So, ornament number 2, a leftover from days past.  If anyone wants, just contact me here through the blog.  Price is $9.50.  Eventually I will get it listed over on the Troll Market - I've just got to find it (don't worry, I think I know where it is). 

Till next time.....