Easter Crafts for Kids: Adorable Bunny Puppets & Festive Egg Garlands
Spring has sprung, and Easter is hopping right around the corner! It's a time for family gatherings, delicious treats, and of course, fun and engaging Easter crafts for kids.
Here at Red Beau, we believe in fostering creativity and imagination in a way that's kind to the planet. So, ditch the store bought kits and get ready for some egg-cellent eco friendly crafts that will make this Easter unforgettable!
Adorable DIY Bunny Puppets:
These fun bunny puppets are perfect for putting on a playful Easter show and are a great option for Easter basket fillers or Easter party activities.
What you'll need:
- Empty toilet roll tube
- Coloured craft paper
- Crayons
- Cotton wool ball
- Pipe cleaners
- Glue
- Scissors
- Optional stickers
Let's get crafting!
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Cut the Ears: Cut two long, floppy ears out of white craft paper. You can adjust the size depending on how big you want the puppets to be.
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Decorate the Face: On the toilet roll tube, use crayons to draw a cute bunny face. Add big eyes, a happy nose, and a wide smile.
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Attach the Ears: Glue the bunny ears to the top of the tube
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Time for Whiskers! Cut a few thin white pipe cleaners and glue them to the bunny's nose for adorable whiskers. You can draw them if you don't have pipe cleaners.
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The Finishing Touches: Cut out small pink or red hearts from paper and glue them on the cheeks for a rosy touch and stick the cotton wool on the back for a fluffy bunny tail.
Festive Egg Bunting for Easter Decorations:
This vibrant egg bunting is a fun and easy way to add a splash of Easter cheer to your home. It's a perfect Easter craft for toddlers or a preschool Easter craft.
What you'll need:
- Cardboard cereal boxes (recycled!)
- Crayons
- Paints
- Paint brushes
- String or wool
- Hole punch
Let's create a colourful chain!
- Cut out several egg shapes from the cardboard boxes.
- Punch 2 holes in to the top of each egg shape
- Use the crayons to draw a pattern on to the eggs
- Paint over the crayon marks to create a colourful design
- Leave to dry and then thread them on to the string
Making Memories that Last:
These easy and eco-friendly Easter crafts are a fantastic way to spend quality time with your little ones. They'll have a blast creating something unique and personal, while you get to cherish these moments of laughter and creativity.
Looking for More Easter Fun?
Don't forget to check out our range of sustainable craft kits made with natural materials! From adorable balancing red squirrel kits to themed seed and stencil packs, we have everything you need to make this Easter a celebration of creativity and kindness to our planet.
Happy crafting and Happy Easter!