Fold a Rabbit Wash Cloth
Turn that ordinary face cloth into a bouncing bunny. When made up, this cloth bunny can fit into a baby gift basket, an Easter basket or simply be given to a reluctant bather to encourage some bath time fun. It also has a nifty secret purpose––you can slip ice cubes inside bunny to ease those bumps and scrapes every young child is prone to.
Steps
- Fold the washcloth in half to form a triangle. The washcloth must be square or squared off.
- Roll the washcloth from the right angle corner to the long opposite side.
- Fold the rolled washcloth in half.
- Fold the washcloth in half again. Fold the loose ends back towards fold to start the ears.
- Place the rubber-band around the washcloth 2 inches (5 cm) from the fold. Cover the rubber-band with ribbon.
- If giving as a gift, glue eyes and pom-pom (nose) on to the finished bunny to bring it to life.
- Finished.
Tips
- Draw some eyes on with washable pen to add more detail.
- To use this cloth bunny as a "boo-boo bunny": Tuck an ice cube or two inside the washcloth. Check that it's sitting firmly. Then show your young child the cloth bunny before pressing it against bumps and scrapes. Hopefully its cuteness will distract enough to stop crying and to convince your child that the bunny has healing properties!
- Use as a holder for your favorite Easter egg.
Warnings
- Do not add small pieces if making this for a child under three. If using as a boo-boo bunny, hold it during use and remove from the child's grasp after use.
Things You'll Need
- Washcloth
- Rubber band
- Ribbon
- Wiggle eyes (optional)
- Small pom-pom (optional)
- Glue
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