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March 21, 2018 · 10 Comments

Recycled Jars to Bunnies & Chicks

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I wanted to share how I used some recycled jars to turn them in to spring decor - bunnies and chicks! It's easy and great fun for the kids too!

I wanted to share how I used some recycled jars to turn them in to spring decor – bunnies and chicks!  It’s easy and great fun for the kids too!

For my first two, I painted 2 recycle jars.  I used paint I had on hand.

For my first two, I painted 2 recycle jars.  I used paint I had on hand.

I painted a chick face on one using Sharpies.  I think I might get some yellow feathers and add them to the top.

I painted a chick face on one using Sharpies.  I think I might get some yellow feathers and add them to the top.

For the bunny, I hot glued 2 pipe cleaners onto the top inside of the jar for ears, and glued on a pink pom pom for his nose.  I used a Sharpie to draw on his face.

For the bunny, I hot glued 2 pipe cleaners onto the top inside of the jar for ears, and glued on a pink pom pom for his nose.  I used a Sharpie to draw on his face.

I glued a pom pom on his back for a tail.

I glued a pom pom on his back for a tail.

For my next jar, I frosted the glass.

For my next jar, I frosted the glass.

I used my Sharpie to draw on a bunny face and ears.

I used my Sharpie to draw on a bunny face and ears.

I added a batter operated LED light to him to light him up.  You could also use it as a vase for flowers.

I added a batter operated LED light to him to light him up.  You could also use it as a vase for flowers.

For this one I used a plastic orange juice container.  I frosted the container.

For this one I used a plastic orange juice container.  I frosted the container.

I drew on the bunny face with my Sharpies.

I drew on the bunny face with my Sharpies.

This one I will put water in the bottom of the jar to hold it steady.  I added a solar light to the top so it'll light up outside.

This one I will put water in the bottom of the jar to hold it steady.  I added a solar light to the top so it’ll light up outside.

I wanted to share how I used some recycled jars to turn them in to spring decor - bunnies and chicks!  It's easy and great fun for the kids too!

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  1. LindaS says

    March 21, 2018 at 7:38 am

    So adorable! What a great way to dress up bottles that you’d normally recycle to add fun to your home. πŸ™‚

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    • Chas says

      March 21, 2018 at 7:53 am

      Thank you Linda! I was thinking those grand kids of yours might have some fun with this too πŸ™‚

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  2. Stephanie says

    March 21, 2018 at 8:10 am

    Love, love, LOVE!! Your jars are just too cute, Chas!

    Hugs!

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    • Chas says

      March 21, 2018 at 8:13 am

      You are just so sweet Stephanie! Thank you – Hugs back πŸ™‚

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  3. Heather says

    March 21, 2018 at 8:42 am

    These are possibly the easiest Easter decorations ever! And so cute!

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    • Chas says

      March 21, 2018 at 1:19 pm

      Thank you Heather πŸ™‚

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  4. Mother of 3 says

    March 21, 2018 at 6:55 pm

    This would be perfect for an elementary school classroom project. So cute and a fun way to put those recyclables to work. Thanks for sharing at the Virtual Fridge. Pinned.

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    • Chas says

      March 21, 2018 at 7:38 pm

      Thank you and you are right. I ran classroom parties for about 10 years for both kids. Thanks for the Pin

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  5. Shannon says

    March 21, 2018 at 7:42 pm

    What a cute idea! That would be a great way to keep kids busy on these Spring (?) days! πŸ˜‰ The whole house would be covered in bunnies! LOL Happy WW!

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    • Chas says

      March 21, 2018 at 7:53 pm

      That is an awesome visual Shannon! So very true πŸ™‚

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