I love 3d projects that come together easily -- and this one looks a lot more complicated than it is! The original for this piece is from 1916, sadly it is so brittle that I was unable to remove it from the clear plastic someone placed it in years ago. I scanned him, cleaned him up and gave him new clothing (and a new expression, he was quite grumpy!
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The completed rabbit standup is about 6" tall. I strongly recommend using a heavy duty cardstock to print him out. Since he needs to stand up, this will give him more heft and also ensure he doesn't bend or break easily.
Other supplies you'll need to make a standup White Rabbit include the free printable (you'll find it in the subscriber library if you already subscribe to the site), a piece of light cardboard (like from a cereal box, a few coins (doesn't matter what type, they are for weight). glue, scissors, etc.
What Type of Cardstock is Best for Printables?
Cardstock comes in different weights -- the one I like best for dimensional projects like this one is 11o lb. It is a little heavier than the 90 lb and holds folds really well. The one I use is below, but any 110 lb paper is a good choice. The reason I like this brand is I can get a pack of 250 sheets for under $10 -- the HP paper is the same quality but $14 for 250 sheets :)
If you don't have cardstock, then you can glue two pieces of regular paper together after printing, just smooth it out really well and make sure it is completely dry.
Make the Free Alice in Wonderland Printable White Rabbit
Download and print the free file onto heavy cardstock.
Cut out each piece. Use the circle as a pattern to cut a piece of cardboard for the base. A recycled cereal box is just the right weight for this project.
3. Place the rabbit pieces back to back and glue togther. trim the edges if needed and add a little age with a stamp pad or marker if you'd like. This is a good time to dress this critter as well, because it will get more difficult if he is standing up.
Cut out the circle base, then use it as a pattern to cut a circle from cardboard. Add 3-4 coins between the cardboard and paper and glue together. Let dry, then cut slits for the feet and insert. Cover the base with one more piece of cardstock if you like, or with a thin piece of felt. I left mine plain, as it won't show when the White Rabbit is in use (he is going into a paper theater project, coming soon)
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