Shabby pink tulle bunny keychain

A plush bunny keyring dressed in pink tulle

Pink runs through the whole piece, from the plush body to the outermost layer of the skirt. The long ears fall to either side of the head and the small dark eyes barely stand out against the fur. The skirt gathers several layers of tulle and opens up as soon as the bunny hangs free. Pale fabric flowers are spaced across the front, each with a rhinestone at its centre. A grey knitted collar, set off by a flower of the same kind, closes the neckline under the muzzle, and a narrow rhinestone band sits over the head. From the back there is no decoration at all, just tulle in plain layers.

Bags and school bags: where a 20 cm charm earns its place

On a plain canvas tote or a black crossbody, 20 cm of pink shows up straight away and is enough to dress the strap on its own. If the bag already has colour in it, clip the bunny near the zip instead, where it reads as a small detail rather than a second focal point. It also works as a marker on a child's school bag, easy to pick out in a cloakroom full of similar ones. For a shorter model that lives on an everyday key fob, look at the smaller bunnies made for a pocket.

The gold-tone clasp and the back of the skirt

The clasp and its ring are fixed to the top of the head rather than to the back, so the bunny hangs upright and the skirt keeps its shape. Lift it by the clasp and the body stretches a little, the tulle falls open and two small plush feet appear underneath. The back of the skirt is left bare, which is worth knowing if the charm will mostly be seen from behind on a rucksack.

Looking after tulle and plush

Tulle barely creases, but it does hold dust. A soft brush worked along the layers brings the volume back. Clean the plush in small dabs with a barely damp cloth and keep water away from the knitted collar and the rhinestones. Stored flat rather than squashed, the skirt keeps its fullness.