This Easter DIY is a nice project to work on with the kids.

Supplies Needed: scissors, hot-glue gun, felt, canvas or denim material (two different patterns), headband and pen.

Step 1  Visit your local Salvation Army thrift store to source felt, canvas or denim material and a base (headband). Material that will stand up on its own will work best.

Step 2 Cut out your ear shapes. I used a long piece of material to cover the headband plus two large ears and two small ears.

Step 3 Glue (or sew, if you have the skills) the long piece together lengthwise; slide over the headband. Glue the two ear pieces together then onto the headband. I also glued a small piece of material to each end of the headband to finish them.

This is a fun and easy kid-friendly DIY! Make sure to take them thrifting so they can pick their own material. If you can’t find material you like, look for an affordable shirt with a great pattern or a tablecloth—anything will work to cut out shapes.

Tijana McAllister is the frugalista behind A Plentiful Life, a lifestyle blog that shows readers how to live their best lives on a budget. She is also a creative expert for The Salvation Army’s thrift stores. Find a thrift store near you at thriftstore.ca.

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