Paper Bunny For Easter
"This sweet project is the perfect gift for your stay-at-home friends and neighbors. What a wonderful surprise it would be to find this on your doorstep during Easter week. You can fill the bottle with candy, or fill with water and add a flower from your yard. So, stay home and craft with your kids with supplies you probably already have around the house. This is a fun and easy project. You only need one sheet of paper and an empty plastic bottle from the recycling bin. "
Primary TechniqueGeneral Crafts
Materials List
- One letter-size sheet of paper
- Empty plastic bottle
- Crayons, or markers - pink and black
- Scissors
- Tape (clear or matte)
Instructions
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Cut the paper in half lengthwise.
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Cut one of the pieces in half again.
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Fold one of the small pieces in half then cut out a "head" shape. Unfold.
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Cut the other small piece in half. Place one piece on top of the other, fold both pieces in half then cut out the ear shape.
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With the pink crayon, color the center of each ear and draw a small oval on the head for a nose.
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Draw eyes and whiskers on the head with the black marker and "teeth" at the top edge of the large piece (body) at the center.
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Place a 2". piece of tape behind the teeth with about 1" showing above. Attach the head to the body by placing on top of the tape.
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Flip over then tape one ear at a time behind the head.
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Place the bottle on top then wrap the paper around to form a cylinder. Overlap the ends then tape in place. Make sure you can easily remove the bottle.
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Fill the bottle with candy and add the cap, or fill with water for a flower and your gift is ready to deliver!
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Optional: Write "SomeBunny Loves You" on the front of the body before taping to make your gift extra special.
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Step by step photo tutorial and link to a free pattern (if needed) is on the blog.
NotesThis is the perfect craft for kids to make and give during these special "stay-at-home" days with family. Happy Easter.