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How To Make Giant Origami Bunnies!

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How do you take Origami to the next level? You up-size it, of course! These giant bunnies are the perfect way to take your folding skills to new heights. They’re super easy to make, and the best part is that you only need big sheets of paper and a hot glue gun. Okay, maybe not big hands, but you definitely need a little extra room to work with when you’re folding these oversized cuties.

These giant bunnies aren’t just for advanced origami lovers; they’re simple enough to tackle, and the results are totally worth it. They make fantastic party decorations and can really add some fun dimension to your space without breaking the bank. Plus, they’re versatile! Picture these bunnies in neutral tones at a forest-themed party, or add some fun patterns for a spring celebration. The possibilities are endless!

And if you’re already a fan of origami, these giant paper creations will take your passion for folding to a whole new level. Why stop at bunnies when you can create a Giant Paper Crane or even a massive origami butterfly? The larger scale opens up so many creative opportunities!

So, whether you’re planning a big event or just looking to wow your friends with something unique, give giant origami a go. Trust me, once you start creating on this scale, you won’t want to stop! 

 These giant bunnies are so easy to make

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Do You Park Your Cross Stitch Thread? Try The Royal Roads Method

I have not done a lot of big cross stitch projects, but sometimes even with small projects it can be hard to decide exactly where to begin and how to work through the chart if you’re working with multiple colors. The general categories for the possible methods are known as cross country and parking. 

Cross country means that you’re working one color at a time, moving around the chart (or the section of the chart you’re working on) until you’re done with that color. Parking means you’re working in a smaller section and doing all the colors in that area, “parking” the threads by leaving them attached to the canvas but out of the way while you finish each section. 

Royal Rows is a specific way of parking named by Alison Royal, which is explored in detail on a post on Stitching Daily. 

The idea is that you’re working one “tower” of stitches at a time (she uses a section of 10 stitches across by 20 down, but you can do whatever makes sense to you). You work all the stitches of a color at a time, starting at the top left and working your way down. When you’re done with a color you can park it where needed in the section below your current tower (known as the dungeon) or in the “east tower,” which is the section to the right. 

There’s also a specific way of dealing with thread ends when you’re done with a color. This is a super simplified version (head to the blog post at Stitching Daily to get all the details) but the basic idea is that you’re working from left to right and top to bottom across the work, parking the threads in the next section when you’re done with them and systematically choosing which color to work with next. 

The whole idea of parking is kind of overwhelming to me though I will admit that it makes a lot of sense. I guess I need to try it on a smallish big project and see how it goes. Do you use the parking method of cross stitch? I’d love to hear about it!

[Photo via Stitching Daily]