Pallet Wood Female Bunny Pattern

She's also made entirely from boards salvaged from free shipping pallets. Using this recycled wood just makes sense...not only do you save money making this original Easter display but you also help the environment by saving trees and keeping used pallets out of landfills.

Paint our female Bunny using color washes (watered down paints) that show off the character of the salvaged pallet boards or simply with solid colors. Our plans include full-size patterns and complete instructions. Uses 2 of our 42mm Plastic Oval Eyes (#PE301) available below. (43" tall)

NOTE: Pine boards or low-cost fence boards can also be used to make this fun project in lieu of salvaged pallet boards.

More Info

Dimensions:
20-3/4" wide x 42-3/4" tall

Wood:
Approximately two standard pallets

Places to Find Pallets - Contact local companies that receive larger inventory items such as an appliance store, garden stores, nurseries, and lumber yards. Do a search on craigslist.org using search words "wooden pallets" or "pallets". Drive through the nearest industrial area.

Tools:
Table saw and hand held jigsaw (sabre saw) with a non-chipping, scrolling blade, tape measure, hammer and/or Nail gun, drill and 1/16" and 1/4" dia. drill bits.

Hardware: Required for assembly and displaying
Stakes - Two 3/8" dia. x 18" long fiberglass rods (2 - #YS18)
Clamps - Four 3/8" dia. (1 pack #YSC2)
Finish Nails - One box of 3/4" to 1" long

Supplies:
Transfer paper (#CARB), pencil & clear tape
Sand paper ?Çô medium & fine grits
Wood filler ?Çô non-shrinking, fast drying for wood flaws
Paint Brushes ?Çô 3/4", 1/4" and 2" wide brushes or foam tip

Paints:
White primer (#PRIMQT) for a base coat and the following suggested colors of acrylic paint or exterior semi-gloss enamel:
2091 G.P. Purple
2449 Hydrangea Pink
2459 Crocus Yellow
2481 Fuchsia
2505 White
2506 Black

Sealer: (optional)
High-grade, non-yellowing, semi-gloss UV protected project sealer (#POLYQT) for outdoor protection.

Other Supplies:
Plastic Eyes - Two 42mm oval (#PE301)
Craft Foam - One Black 2" x 3" piece of 3/32" thick
Wire - Six 16 gauge x 6-1/8" long pieces