Enrich our Rabbits’ Lives

Cottontail Pom Poms

Supplies:

  • White tissue paper
  • Raffia

Directions:

  • Layer 6 sheets of tissue paper. Cut strips 3 1/2″ wide and 12″ long.
  • Take one set of 6 strips of tissue paper. Stack and fold them accordion-style and crease each fold.
  • Wrap raffia securely around the center. Spread out the tissue paper on either side of the raffia.
  • Separate the layers, pulling gently towards the center. Start in the center and alternate left and right. Work slowly and methodically separating the sheets of tissue.

Button Book

 Supplies:

  • Rabbit safe wooden button
  • Raffia
  • Corrugated Cardboard

Directions:

  • Cut 3 rectangles from corrugated cardboard, approximately 3”x2”
  • With a hole punch, on the long side of each rectangle make 2 holes near center
  • Thread raffia through holes.  Attach wooden button and tie bows.

Paper Tassels

Supplies:

  • Craft paper
  • Raffia
  • Hay or treat

Directions:

  • Cut thin strips of paper about 8” long and ¼” wide. Arrange the strips like the spokes of a wheel.
  • Place hay and/or a small treat in the center and bundle the strips around the treat to form tassel.
  • Secure with a small strip of raffia.

Fringy Toilet Paper Tubes

Our bunnies love to play with these. Cut fringe (approximately 1-2”) in both ends of the toilet paper tube. Open the fringe to create a “sunburst” effect.

We’ll add timothy hay to the tubes!