It wouldn’t be Easter without the Easter Bunny, and these adorable DIY craft ideas will help you keep kids of all ages entertained across the whole weekend! From fun games to cute fancy dress accessories, there’s lots you can do in the comfort of your own home.
We’ve put together six simple step-by-step guides for you, so let’s get crafting!
1. Serve up some Easter Bunny-themed milkshakes
Kids love milkshakes, so why not create these fun Easter Bunny milk bottles and give these tasty treats a seasonal theme? With reusable glass bottles and paper straws, this is a great craft idea if you’re trying to be more environmentally conscious.
What you need
- Miniature glass milk bottles
- Our printable bunny ears
- Some balls of cotton wool
- Scissors
- Sellotape
- Glue
- Paper straws
How to make them
Step 1: Cut out two bunny ears for each milk bottle.
Step 2: Stick two ears to each one with a small piece of sellotape.
Step 3: Glue a small ball of cotton wool to the opposite side of the bottle, so that it looks like a tail.
Step 4: Fill your bottles with delicious chocolate or strawberry milkshake.
Step 5: Pop a straw in each bottle and serve!
2. Make your own Easter Bunny ears
You can’t be an Easter Bunny without the ears, so why not make your own? You could even hand them out to wear at dinner, like Christmas cracker hats!
What you need
- Our printable bunny ears
- Scissors
- Glue
How to make them
Step 1: Cut out your rabbit ears – you’ll need two ears and one headband per child.
Step 2: If these bunny ears are for your own child, test the headband on them before you stick it together, so you can make sure it fits.
Step 3: Glue one end of the headband to the other and stick on your bunny ears.
3. Play Pin the Tail on the Easter Bunny
A variation of the classic game, in this case we’ve actually done most of the work for you, so it’s ideal if you’re short on time. You’ve got an Easter bunny poster and a set of printable rabbit tails, so all you need to do is let everyone have a go at pinning their tail on the Easter Bunny and judge who wins.
Don’t forget to pick up an Easter Egg for the lucky winner!
What you need
How to play
Step 1: Stick your poster up at a height that’s easy for children to reach.
Step 2: Cut out one bunny tail for each player and write their names on them.
Step 3: Add a small piece of blue tac to the back of each tail and hand them out.
Step 4: Have each player take it in turns to put the blindfold on and stick their tail to the poster.
The winner is the player whose tail is closest to the correct position. But you knew that already, didn’t you?
4. Design an Easter Bunny bonnet
If you’re looking for something truly traditional to try this Easter, creating your own Easter Bunny bonnet is definitely the way to go. Your kids will love wearing these fun, creative hats, and what’s to stop them wearing them all weekend?
What you need
- Our printable hat designs, complete with bunny ears
- Scissors
- Glue
- Ribbon
- Stapler
How to make it
Step 1: Choose a design you like and cut it out, along with two bunny ears.
Step 2: Follow the ‘glue here’ instructions written on the design and fold it into a cone shape. Leave the glue to dry.
Step 3: Pinch the corners at the base of each ear together to make them more lifelike, then glue one to each side of your bonnet. Again, leave the glue to dry.
Step 4: If you’re worried about the bonnet falling off your child’s head, cut a piece of ribbon big enough to fit snugly under their chin and staple each end to the sides of your bonnet.
5. Make Easter Bunny party bags
Having family or friends to stay over the Easter holiday? These quick and easy party bags are a great treat for any younger visitors. You can hand them out when they arrive, or keep them until the end as a goodbye gift!
What you need
- A selection of colourful paper bags
- Our printable Easter bunnies
- Some balls of cotton wool
- Scissors
- Glue
- Sellotape
How to make them
Step 1: Fill your bags with Easter treats, from chocolates and sweets to toys and games.
Step 2: Make a fold halfway down the bag.
Step 3: Fold each corner to a point and stick down with a piece of sellotape.
Step 4: Cut out one paper Easter bunny for each bag and stick them to the folded edge with glue.
Step 5: Stick a small ball of cotton wall to each bunny, so that it looks like a tail.
6. Put up some Easter Bunny bunting
When you’ve finished your party bags, you might have a few cut-out Easter bunnies left over. With this bunting, there’s no need to waste them! This is a cute, understated Easter décor idea that will delight kids and grown-ups alike.
What you need
- Our printable Easter bunnies
- White ribbon
- Cotton wool
- Scissors
- Glue
How to make it
Step 1: Decide how many bunnies you want to use and stick a small cotton wool tail to each one.
Step 2: Lay out a long piece of ribbon on a flat surface and stick your bunnies to it, leaving a couple of inches between each one.
Step 3: Hang your bunting with sellotape or drawing pins.
Show us what you’ve got
Have you had a go at some of these ideas? If so, share the results with us on Instagram so we can see how you got on.
Don’t forget to check out all our Easter party ideas for kids as well as our masterclass on How To Do An Easter Egg Hunt. There’s enough here to help you fill an entire Easter holiday!