arts and crafts

Easter Bunny DIY

Happy Easter! If you're looking for a fun and easy project to do with the kids, then look no further than this paper Easter bunny tutorial. Not only is this craft adorable and festive, but it won’t cost you a fortune in eggs (what’s up with these crazy egg prices anyways?!).

Supplies:

  • 3 Sheets of white paper for the bunny’s body

  • 1 sheet of color paper for the bunny’s ears, nose, and feet

  • Scissors

  • Ruler

  • Pencil or black marker

  • Twine or thread

  • Glue stick


Let’s Get Started!

Step 1: Gather your supplies and take your two sheets of white paper and cut them into 8” squares.

Step 2: Using your ruler fold the both pieces of white paper accordion/fan style in 1/2” sections.

Step 3: Put glue on one end of each piece of accordion paper

Step 4: Attach the two individual pieces of paper together to make one longer accordion style piece of paper.

Step 5: Use your ruler to mark the middle (4”) of the paper, and take your twine or string and tie it around the paper to cinch it in the center.

Step 6: Use your glue stick to attach the flat ends of the paper fan to each other, forming a circle. This will be your bunny’s body.

Step 7: On your remaining piece of white paper, draw and cut out the bunny’s ears, eyes, nose, and feet. Then taking your color paper, draw and cut out smaller ears, and circles or hearts for the bunny’s toes and nose.

Step 8: Use your glue stick to attach the color paper bunny parts to the white pieces. Then glue the bunny’s ears, eyes, nose, and feet to the body.

Step 9: Using a marker, color in the bunny’s eyeballs, and some whiskers on it’s nose. For some added fun, you can glue a cotton ball to the back for a tail.

This paper Easter bunny tutorial is a fun and easy craft that's perfect for the whole family. With just a few simple materials, you can create a cute and festive decoration that will brighten up your home this Easter. So, grab your paper, glue, and scissors, and get ready to craft your way to a hoppy Easter!

Dallas Arts Month 2023

Get ready Dallasites, because it's that time of the year again! This month marks the much-awaited Dallas Arts Month, where for the next 30(ish) days the city comes alive with a wide array of exciting art festivals, galleries, and events. From art exhibits to performances, there's something for everyone. So, if you're an art enthusiast or just looking for something fun to do, here are some of the must-see art events that you won't want to miss. We’ve pulled together a roundup of some of our favorite events and recommendations for you this week including events from our very own Dallas Craft Collective members and vendors, along with some of our supporters and sponsors!

April 12: Arts Trivia Night @ AT&T Performing Arts Center - Sammons Park RSVP Here

April 13: Afro Mingei: Ikebana Experience (Traditional Japanese Flower Arranging) @ Nasher More Info

April 14-15: Decades: Back to the ’80s @ Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center Info & Tickets

April 15: Tassel Talk - Tassel Making Workshop @ Makers Connect Info & Tickets

April 19: Cine de Oro Presents Enamorada (NR) @ Latino Cultural Center More Info

April 19: Fashion for Seeds - Sustainability Fashion Show @ Highland Park High School More Info

April 21-22: DBDT: Encore! Rising Excellence @ Moody Performance Hall Info & Tickets

April 22: Munger Place Wine Walk & Historic Home Tour @ East Dallas Info & Tickets

April 22: Dallas Art Fair Panel Discussion: The Arc of the Museum Acquisition @ Nasher More Info

April 22-23: Spring Art Walk @ Goldmark Cultural Center: Artspace & Studios More Info

April 26: Art Out in the Open @ Art on Main More Info

April 29-30: Artscape at the Dallas Arboretum @ Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden More Info

April 30: ADULT ART WORKSHOP Paper Marbling @ Oil and Cotton Creative Exchange More Info

April 30: Mixed Media Painting with Katherine Baronet @ The Mix Creative Space at WRMC RSVP

May 3: Adult Intro to Artistic Swimming @ Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas More Info

May 3: Artist Talk with Shepard Fairey @ Dallas Contemporary More Info

May 4-5: Cinco de Mayo Celebration 2023 Folklorico Festival of Dallas @ Latino Cultural Center More Info

May 6: Etsy Dallas Spring Bash @ Gilley’s Dallas More Info

Dallas Arts Month is truly a celebration of the vibrant arts scene in the city. With so many exciting events and exhibits happening throughout the month, there's never been a better time to explore the many facets of art and culture. So, grab your friends and family, and embark on a journey to discover the hidden gems of Dallas' artistic community. Let's make this a month to remember!