Name: Easter Bunny Egg Run
SKU: 92473L
Price: 170.68 AUD

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Step 1Construct your shadow box using glue or tape to hold it together.
Step 2Use scissors to carefully cut 5 cardboard rolls in half lengthways. Adult supervision is recommended when using scissors.
Step 3Arrange 3 of the cardboard roll halves together to create a long half pipe. Nest them left to right, making sure each half sits below the previous one. Pop them inside the shadow box and extend them so each end is firmly against the sides of the box when sitting at an angle as shown. Tape the joins of the half pipe so it stays this length then remove from the box.
Step 4Use scissors to cut a hole in the end of the pipe on the right hand side. This hole needs to be bigger than your mini Easter eggs. Once the hole is cut, attach the half pipe in place inside the shadow box. Use tacky glue to stick it to the back wall and then use tape to hold the ends in place at the side walls, making sure you don’t cover the hole you created. Allow to dry.
Step 5Create a 2nd half pipe using the same method as you did for the 1st, however this time you want to nest the pieces from right to left and then cut a hole in the end at the left hand side. Attach in place with tacky glue and sticky tape as before. Allow to dry.
Be sure to test the egg run as you go. Place an egg in the half pipes before attaching them in place so you know the egg is going to roll and fit through the holes.
Step 6Before we create and attach the 3rd and final half pipe, we need to insert the exit pipe. Take 1 of the cardboard rolls you cut in half and position at the bottom centre of the shadow box, resting it on the lip of the box and angling it slightly downwards towards the back of the box. Use a pencil to mark in the arch of where the roll is sitting, then continue to draw up and around to create a circle. Carefully cut this circle from the back wall of the box. Insert the cardboard roll half into the circle so it rests inside the hole and pokes through the back of the box. Fix in place using tape.
Step 7Create the 3rd and final half pipe using 2 cardboard roll halves. Nest them left to right and make it long enough so it ends on top of the exit pipe. Tape the join in place when you are happy with the length. Cut a hole in the half pipe where it sits above the exit pipe. This hole needs to be big enough for the mini easter eggs to drop through. You will also need to cut and attach an extra piece of cardboard roll to block the end of the half pipe so the egg doesn’t fall out the end. Once you are happy with final half pipe, attach in place using tape and glue.
Step 8Draw a rectangle bigger than your eggs on top of the shadow box. The rectangle will need to be in the centre, towards the back of the box so it is sitting above the 1st half pipe. Carefully cut out the rectangle.
Step 9Print the provided templates onto cardboard, decorate and cut them out. We have used markers and wiggle eyes to decorate but you can use whatever materials you like. Allow to dry if needed before cutting out.
Step 10Fold along the dotted lines of the head piece and align the base of these tabs to the back of the shadow box. Tape the tabs down to hold in place. Cut 2 thin strips from the left over piece of cardboard roll and fold into a triangle-like shape as shown, then tape them in place behind the bunny head as a brace to make sure it stands nice and upright.
Step 11Glue the feet under the shadow box so they stick out the front and the arms to either side as shown. Use markers to label your ‘Easter Bunny Egg Run!’.
Step 12Turn the shadow box around and glue a pom pom above the exit pipe to create the bunny’s tail. Allow to dry.
Step 13Your Easter Bunny Egg Run is now ready to use! Drop your mini egg in the hole at the bunny’s mouth and watch as it makes its way along through the bunny and out below its tail!