How to Make a Sewn Notebook Cover with Cute Bunny on Top for Girls

School is about to start yet again and we thought you would love this craft to make a hand-sewn notebook cover. It is a super cute notebook cover that includes a stuffed bunny rabbit at the top. You love to write on it!  Laura from Dacian Moon Handmade  will show you, step by step, how make it.

How to Make a Sewn Notebook Cover with Cute Bunny on Top for Girls



How to Make a Sewn Notebook Cover with Cute Bunny on Top for Girls



 

CRAFTS MATERIALS NEEDED:

– light colored fabric
– pink felt
– pen
– notebook
– scissors
– pink ribbon
– pink bead for the nose
– instant glue
– filling material
– black paint marker



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Step 1

Fold the felt in half and place the notebook over it.



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Let about 0.5 cm on both parts (left and right) and cut the extra felt.




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Step 2.

Sew the two parts together until you reach about 3/4 of it.



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Measure with the notebook if the height is OK. You should have about 2.5 cm to the notebook spire.



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Step 3.

Put the ribbon here …



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… and sew it in place.



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Like this.



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Step 4.

Continue sewing for another 3 cm then fold the felt backward…



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And sew the parts together. This way, the upper part will be stronger.



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Do the same on the other part.



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The Cover will look like this.



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Now separate the default covers of the notebook and put them between the ribbon and felt.



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Like this.



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This is our notebook 😉 Do you think we can make it cuter?



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Step 5.

Of course! Let’s make a bunny! Draw a head with 2 long ears and two small paws on fabric.



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Cut them out.



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Place it again on fabric and draw the outline. Cut the second bunny out.



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Like this.



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Step 6.

Start sewing the two parts together. Let’s start with an ear.



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When you arrive in this point…



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… prepare the filling material…



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… and fill the ear.



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Then continue to sew until you finish the ear. It is important to sew only a little bit over half, then fill it because if you sew first and then fill, you can’t reach all the corners.



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This is the ear finished.



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Continue with the other ear…



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… the paws, and close the head. Don’t forget to fill it when you sew.



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The bunny head looks like this.



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Step 7.

Choose a point where you want the nose to be…



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… and sew the bead there.



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Like this. (If you prefer, you can glue the bead there)



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We will put the bunny in the corner.



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Sew it in place.



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Like this.



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Add the notebook and you are almost ready.



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Use the paint marker to draw 2 eyes and a mouth for the bunny 😉



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And there you have it…the finished notebook cover…the  bunny will keep you company as you write in it…whether is a journal or a school notebook. I hope that you had a lot of fun!

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How to Make Tissue Paper Flower Bracelets for Mom on Mothers Day or Easter

This versatile, large and beautiful flower can be used as a basket topper, bracelet or hair decoration. They are simple to make and you’ll be amazed to see your own flower bloom right in front of you. Since Mother’s Day is coming up, and we didn’t post this craft for Easter, I thought it might also be good to make as a gift for your Mom.


Flower Bracelets to Make for Mom on Mothers Day or For Easter



How to Make Tissue Paper Flower Bracelets for Mom on Mothers Day or Easter

 

Crafts Materials list:
  • 1 large sheet of tissue paper (2’6″ X 20″)

     

  • Pipe Cleaner (Green for the stem, but could be any color)

     

  • Scissors

     

  • Ruler

     







Step 1: Cut sheet into eight equal pieces. Then stack the pieces, putting any smaller ones on top.








Step 2: Fold the stack like an accordion, length-ways







Step 3: Wrap the pipe cleaner around the middle of your folded stack, twisting it tightly.







Step 4: Separate the sheets, pulling up to the center, one piece at a time. This is the fun part and you shouldn’t worry about making it perfect.







Step 5: Marvel at your new flower. Try to hold yourself back from making an entire garden.

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How to Make a Simple No-Sew Sock Bunny Rabbit for Easter or for Fun

Today, we will show you how to make a sock doll bunny rabbit…the best part is that there is NO sewing involved in this craft. Anybody can make these sock bunnies and they can make it pretty quickly. I think you can probably make one of these is 20 or 30 minutes. And these sock bunnies turn out so adorable that you are going to make a few of them so your bunnies can keep each other company. This shouldn’t be played with by young kids who might eat the rubber bands if they come off!



How to Make a Simple No-Sew Sock Bunny Rabbit for Easter or for Fun



Crafts Materials Needed

– 1 Stretchy Sock  – I used Knee High Girls Socks
– 1 Normal Sock for the Hat
– Small Rubber Bands or Yarn
– Buttons or Sharpie Marker or Fabric Markers or Needle and Thread
– Stuffing
-Scissors

Step 1 Thru 9



Step 1 Thru 9 How to Make a Simple No-Sew Sock Bunny Rabbit for Easter or for Fun



We have a crafts tutorial for making a no-sew sock doll. Steps 1-9 are the same for this tutorial…so first go to the sock doll tutorial, and do steps 1-9 and then come back to this tutorial for step 10. Your doll should look like the above picture when you are done with step 9.

Step 10



Step 10



Now cut the top part in half…as seen in picture above.


Step 11



Step 11



Now, in this picture above, we have already done one of the 2 sides. The left side has been braided already…we did this by cutting the left side into three strips and then braiding that side and rubber banding the end as if it was hair. Now the right side needs to be done…we cut the right side into 3 strips…now we just need to braid it. If you don’t know how to braid, please see this tutorial.



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Now both sides should be braided and look like this.

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Now both the right side and left side is looped into a letter ‘U’ shape. Then hold both loops together in the center and rubber band both sides together. I used more than one rubber band to make sure both sides stayed together.

Step 13



Step 13



Cut a second sock in half.

Step 14



Step 14



Now put the bottom of the sock (toe part) on top of the bunny.

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Step 15



Now fold up the bottom of the sock…so it is rolled up like a normal winter hat is.

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Step 17



Now cut a small slit on both sides of the hat.

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Step 18



Now pull an ear thru



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And another ear thru.

Step 18



Step 19



Cut a nose out of fabric or felt (a triangle shape). Use a button(s) for eyes.

Step 19



Step 19



Ask mom or dad to help you hot glue the eyes and nose on. That is it…you have a stuffed bunny rabbit to play with. Wasn’t that easy?!

This shouldn’t be played with by young kids who might eat the rubber bands if they come off!

How to Make a Free Printable Paper Easter Bunny Candy Holder

Here is a free printable template that you can use to make an adorable Easter Bunny that holds candy in his mouth. This could be used as an Easter decoration or to give candy to your friends. Either way, it is simple enough to make with a little effort. Find the free printable template below as well as the instructions for putting it together.



How to Make a Free Printable Paper Easter Bunny Candy Holder



Crafts Materials Needed:

Paper or Card Stock

Printer

(Optional) Cereal Box

Scissors

Ruler

Butter Knife

TEMPLATE



How to Make a Free Printable Paper Easter Bunny Candy Holder



Click on thumbnail and then the template will open up. You can then save the image to your computer and print it out then.

Step 1



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Firstly, Print out the template, found above. It works best if you can print it out on card stock, but paper is fine too.

Step 2


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Cut out all the pieces and then glue them onto cereal box cardboard. If you are able to print out the template on card stock, this step is not necessary.


Step 3a



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Use the back of a butter knife to score lines. You put a ruler up to the line and then drag the back of the butter knife along the line. This is called scoring and makes it easier to fold upon the line in a neat fashion. Do this, without the ruler, along the curved line at the top of the bunny’s head.

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Have your parents cut out the inside of the mouth… as well as the 2 slits that are needed on the head. If you are able to do this with a scissor yourself, then you may do it as well.

Step 5



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Fold all of the tabs inward.

Step 6


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Glue all of the tabs together.

Step 7


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Push the ears into the slits at the top of the box. Also place candy inside of the box.

Step 8


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Now glue the head down and glue or tape legs to the back of the box like seen in the picture.

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Now bend hands at the wrist and glue them on both sides of the box, so that the hands are over the mouth.

Finished Bunny Rabbit with Candy in His Mouth



How to Make a Free Printable Paper Easter Bunny Candy Holder



There you have it – a paper foldable Easter Bunny – holding all of the candy in his mouth. I think anyone you give this too will love it!!! I hope that you had fun.

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How to Make Bunny Rabbit Treat Bags for Easter

Instead of using an Easter Basket to give out Easter treats to people, have you thought of using a Treat Bag?  Today I’m going to show you how to make a Bunny Rabbit Treat Bag for Easter.  These are great if you have a bunch of people to hand out candy to.  Instead of buying an Easter Basket for everyone…. why not just make these cute Bunny Rabbit Treat Bags.  They are super easy and a ton of fun…. plus they are super cute.  So, grab the materials needed and let’s get started.

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How to Make Bunny Rabbit Treat Bags for Easter



 

Materials Needed

Brown Bag

Pencil

Scissors

Black Marker

2 Pom Poms

Treats

2 Ribbons

 

Step 1



Draw top of bunny's head all around a brown bag.



Draw top of bunny’s head all around a brown bag.


Step 2



After cutting out it will look like this.



Cut out the top of the bunny heads you just drew.  After cutting out it will look like this.

 

Step 3



Draw 2 ovals for eyes



Draw 2 ovals for eyes, draw 3 lines for whiskers and add 2 pom poms where shown.

 

Step 4



Add treats



Add treats.  Once you have added the treats tie both ears shut on each side.

That’s it!!  You just finished your Bunny Rabbit Treat Bags for Easter.  Now, give this Bunny Rabbit Treat Bag to the receiver….. they are sure to love it!!

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How to Make a Woven Paper Easter Basket

I have a fun Easter Craft for you today….. In this post I’m going to show you how to make a Woven Paper Easter Basket.  This Easter Basket is made out of sheets of construction paper and ribbon and when put together correctly it makes for an awesome Easter decoration.  You can fill it with plastic Easter Eggs or Paper Easter Eggs you made yourself and display it proudly in your house for all to see.  So, grab the materials needed and let’s get this craft started.

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How to Make a Woven Paper Easter Basket



 

Materials Needed

3 Sheets of Construction Paper

Stapler

Scissors

Ribbon or Construction Paper

 

Step 1



Fold 2 pieces of paper lengthwise.



Fold 2 pieces of paper lengthwise.


Step 2



Staple together.



Staple together.

 

Step 3



Fold in half again.



Fold in half again.

 

Step 4



Cut slits about an inch apart.



Cut slits about an inch apart.

 

Step 5



Unfold.  Push ribbon or strips of paper thru slits... over, under, over, under.



Unfold.  Push ribbon or strips of paper thru slits… over, under, over, under.

 

Step 6



Staple ends together.



Staple ends together.

 

Step 7



make a handle by cutting a strip of ribbon or construction paper and stapling it to the basket.



You can make a handle by cutting a strip of ribbon or construction paper and stapling it to the basket.

Step 8

This is a great craft for Saint Patrick's Day. Have you ever heard of pixel art...well it is drawing with blocks (pixels)...this is how graphic images that you see on the screen are made. Anyways, it is sort of like mosaics with tiles because tiles are square blocks as well. Even if you don't understand what I'm trying to say, you can appreciate this craft for its coolness factor. This is an interesting form of paper weaving as you will see when you take a look at the steps. Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone.     <a href="http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/400x400-pixelated-paper-woven-shamrocks.png"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-18362" alt="Pixelated Shamrock with Paper Weaving Craft for Saint Patricks Day" src="http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/400x400-pixelated-paper-woven-shamrocks.png" width="400" height="400" /></a> <h2>Crafts Materials Needed:</h2> White Paper  Green Paper  Scissor  Tape <h2>Template to Print</h2> <a href="http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/shamrock-pixelated-template.png"><img class="size-medium wp-image-18369" alt="Pixelated Shamrock Template" src="http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/shamrock-pixelated-template-285x175.png" width="285" height="175" /></a> Click on Image and It Will Open Larger. Then Save Image to Your Computer. <h2>Step 1</h2> <img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-18363" alt="step1" src="http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/step11.png" width="500" height="361" />  Firstly, cut strips of paper. You can cut them to any width, but I cut them each 1/2 inch wide. Cut about 15 of each color. <h2> Step 2</h2> <img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-18364" alt="step2" src="http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/step2.png" width="550" height="432" />  Now lay strips of white paper down as seen above. Tape either the right or left side down. I taped it down on the right.  <script type=
<h2> Step 3</h2> <img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-18365" alt="step3a" src="http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/step3a1.png" width="450" height="430" /> Then start weaving. You just look at the paper template provided and see how many green are needed on each line. In the pic above, 2 blocks are needed. (I taped too many white strips down and that is why the green starts 5 blocks away instead of 3 like in the template). <h2> Keep Going</h2> <img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-18366" alt="step3b" src="http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/step3b1.png" width="350" height="433" /> Keep going. <h2> Until Completed</h2> <img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-18367" alt="step3c" src="http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/step3c1.png" width="350" height="502" /> This is what the shamrock looks like when completed. <h2> Step 4</h2> <img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-18368" alt="step4" src="http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/step41.png" width="350" height="461" /> I taped the white strips to the green strips on the bottom and top ( as seen in the picture ). Now that it is secured, you can turn it over and tape it in place on the back as well. You then have a really cool shamrock. I hope that this was fun for you.

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Then take the 3rd sheet of construction paper and trace the circle of the basket onto the paper. Then make a 2nd line outside this first circle. Then cut slits from the outside circle to the inside circle. Then fold these slits inwards. Then tape these inward slits to the inside of the basket.

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There you go…. you just finished making your Woven Paper Easter Basket.  Now, fill it with Easter Eggs and put it out as an Easter Decoration.  It sure to be a big hit!!

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How to Make a Glove Bunny for Easter

Get ready for a fun and creative craft because I have just that for you today.  In this post I am going to show you how to make a Glove Bunny for Easter.  That’s right…. it’s an Easter bunny made out of a Glove.  This is a great craft to do to actually use that glove that you no longer have the pair for.  After stuffing the glove you have a nice, cuddly Easter Bunny that would be perfect as an Easter decoration or a nice cuddly friend.  The choice is yours.  So, let’s get started.

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How to Make a Glove Bunny for Easter



 

Materials Needed

Glove

2 Safety Pins

Stuffing

Glue

Clothespins or Clips

Cap

yarn

Construction Paper

Ribbon or Twist Tie

Cotton Ball

 

Step 1



Get a glove.



Get a glove.  Then fold middle finger down and the two outside fingers can be pushed to the back.



This is what the other side looks like.



This is what the other side looks like.


Step 2



Pin middle finger down from inside of glove.



Pin middle finger down from inside of glove.

 

Step 3



Fill with stuffing.



Fill with stuffing.

 

Step 4



Fold bottom part inside glove.



Fold bottom part inside glove.

 

Step 5



Glue and clip shut.



Glue and clip shut.

 

Step 6



Get a cap.



Get a cap.



Fill cap with glue.



Fill cap with glue.  Fill with tiny, cut pieces of yarn… as well as tiny little paper eggs that you cut out.



For a tiny handle use a ribbon or twist tie.



For a tiny handle use a ribbon or twist tie.

 

Step 7



Put tiny basket handle over one arm and then pin both arms together.



Put tiny basket handle over one arm and then pin both arms together.  Pin from behind arms.

 

Step 8



Glue cotton ball to back.



Glue cotton ball to back.

And, that’s it…. you just finished making your Glove Bunny for Easter.  Isn’t he a cutie patootie?!  Let me know how your Glove Bunny turned out in the comments below.  And, take a picture of it too and post that with the comment as well…. I’d love to see it.

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How to Make a Handkerchief Bunny Cup Cover

Today I’m going to show you how to make a Handkerchief Bunny Cup Cover.  If you don’t have a Handkerchief available…. you might have to ask one of your grandparents to borrow one for this craft.  You are going to be folding the handkerchief to create an Easter Bunny.  Once completed, this craft is perfect to use as an Easter decoration this Easter.  It would look great on any tabletop.  So, grab the materials needed and let’s get started.

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How to Make a Handkerchief Bunny Cup Cover



 

Materials Needed

Handkerchief

Cup

 

Step 1



Fold hankie over.



Fold hankie over.


Step 2



It should look like this.



It should look like this.

 

Step 3



turn so fold is at bottom.



First, turn so fold is at bottom.  Then… Fold up bottom about 2 inches.  Turn over.

 

Step 4



Fold B & C over as seen.



Fold B & C over as seen.



It should look like this.



It should look like this.  Turn over.

 

Step 5



It should look like this.



It should look like this.

 

Step 6



Bend A down.



Bend A down.

 

 

Step 7







Now tie a bow around the neck ….and for a face, draw eyes and nose or cut out felt shapes for facial features. Then put it over a cup or glass.

There you have it…. you just finished your Handkerchief Bunny Cup Cover.  Now, use it to decorate your tabletop for Easter.  People will love it!!

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How to Make a Glued String Easter Basket

Today I have a fun and creative craft for you.  In this post I’m going to show you how to make a Glued String Easter Basket perfect to fill with Easter eggs and candy.  The Easter Basket turns out beautifully and it is simply made with a balloon, yarn, flour and water.  Don’t use the same boring Easter Baskets that every child uses from the store…. make your very own Glued String Easter Basket.  The Easter Bunny will love it.  So, let’s get started.

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How to Make a Glued String Easter Basket



 

Materials Needed

Balloon

Flour

Water

Shallow Bowl

Yarn

String

Needle

Scissors

 

Step 1



Blow up balloon and tie a knot at the end.



Blow up balloon and tie a knot at the end.  Tie a string to this, and hang it from an overhead point, so that it is about eye level for the child.


Step 2



Mix flour and water.



Mix flour and water.  Do this by mixing 1/4 cup of flour into 1 cup of water. You will want the mixture to be thin-sh and a bit runny.

 

Step 3



Dip the yarn into the flour mixture



Cut yarn in lengths of about 4 feet lengths. Dip the yarn into the flour mixture and wet each piece of yarn thoroughly.

 

Step 4



Start at top and criss-cross.



Start at top and criss-cross.

 

Step 5



Wrap more yarn around balloon and then you should pop the balloon.



Wrap more yarn around balloon and then you should pop the balloon.

 

Step 6



Cut top side of string on both sides to make basket.



Cut top side of string on both sides to make basket.

And there you have it…. you just made a Glued String Easter Basket.  How did it turn out for you?  Let me know in the comments below.  And, make sure to take a picture of your Easter Basket too and share it in the comment…. I’d love to see it.

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How to Make a Bunny Rabbit with Food for Easter

I’m sure you have all heard of the edible Easter Bunnies you get for Easter…. they are usually milk chocolate bunnies or white chocolate bunnies.  Well, today we are going to make an edible Easter Bunny, but it is going to be made with fruits and vegetables.  That’s right…. I’m going to show you how to make a Bunny Rabbit with Food for Easter.   When you are finished making the Easter Bunny you can display it proudly as an Easter decoration or eat it up… the choice is yours.  So, let’s get started.

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How to Make a Bunny Rabbit with Food for Easter



 

Materials Needed

4 Toothpicks

Grapefruit

Orange

2 Lettuce Leaves

Black Marker

Marshmallow

 

Step 1



Stick toothpick on top of grapefruit.



Stick toothpick on top of grapefruit.


Step 2



Push orange on top of toothpick.



Push orange on top of toothpick.

 

Step 3



Use a lettuce leaf for each ear.



Use a lettuce leaf for each ear.  Secure with 2 toothpicks.

 

Step 4



Use a black marker to draw 2 eyes and a nose



Use a black marker to draw 2 eyes (ovals) and a nose (rounded triangle).

 

Step 5



Now draw a line and dots.



Now draw a line and dots.

 

Step 6



Use a marshmallow for tail.



Use a marshmallow for tail… secure with toothpick.

And, that’s it….. you just finished making your Bunny Rabbit with Food for Easter.  Now display it proudly for all to see.

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How to Make Candy Filled Baby Chicks for Easter

Are you looking for a way to hand out the Easter Candy this year instead of using the normal Easter eggs?  Well, then I have the craft for you today.  In this post I will be showing you how to make Candy Filled Baby Chicks for Easter.  Make a few and give them to your friends and loved ones this Easter.  Or, if you are having guests over for Easter why not use these Candy Filled Baby Chicks for the Children’s table.  They are sure to be a huge hit.  So, let’s get started.

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How to Make Candy Filled Baby Chicks for Easter



 

Materials Needed

Egg Carton

Scissors

Tape

Yellow Paint

Orange & Yellow Construction Paper

Glue

Black Marker

 

Step 1



Cut up an egg carton so you have 2 cups.



Cut up an egg carton so you have 2 cups.


Step 2



Tape 2 cups together to act as a hinge.



Tape 2 cups together to act as a hinge.

 

Step 3



Paint yellow.



Paint yellow.

 

Step 4



Cut out 2 yellow and 2 orange shapes



Cut out 2 yellow and 2 orange shapes (a triangle with a square under it).

 

Step 5



Attach 4 triangles to the carton cups with glue or tape.



Attach 4 triangles to the carton cups with glue or tape.  Notice orange ones are for beak and yellow ones are for wings.

 

Step 6



Draw on eyes.



Draw on eyes.

 

Step 7



Cut feet for the chicks by a letter W with an extra hump.



Cut feet for the chicks by a letter W with an extra hump.



Attach feet to chick with tape or glue.



Attach feet to chick with tape or glue.

Now fill with candy and give this Candy Filled Baby Chick to someone special this Easter.  Or, if you are having Easter Dinner at your house set these Candy Filled Baby Chicks at the Children’s table…. they are sure to love them.

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How to Make Easter Bunny Straws

Today I’m going to show you how to make Easter Bunny Straws.  This would be a great craft to present the kids that you are having over this Easter Holiday.  Simply print off enough templates for the amount of Children you are having over… place them at the Children’s table and let them color and put the straws together.  Not only will they be entertained by the craft, but also by drinking through the fun Easter straws.  You can choose to print off the colored template or the black and white and let the children color them themselves.  So, let’s get started.

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How to Make Easter Bunny Straws



 

Materials Needed

Printer & Paper

Scissors

Hole Punch

Straw

Crayons (optional)

 

Click on template image below to make larger and to print.

Black & White Template



Black & White Bunny Template



 

Color Template



Colored Bunny Template



 

Step 1



Print out template.



Print out template.


Step 2



Cut out bunny.



Cut out bunny.

 

Step 3



Use a hole punch to punch 2 holes in bunny.



Use a hole punch to punch 2 holes in bunny.

 

Step 4



Now stick straw thru the holes.



Now stick straw thru the holes.

And, that’s it.  You now have an Easter Bunny Straw.  Now, make a few and use these Easter Bunny Straws at the Children’s Table this Easter.  They kids are sure to love drinking from these straws.

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How to Make a Cork Bunny

I have a fun and creative craft for you in this post….. today I’m going to show you how to make a Cork Bunny.  Made from a cork, toothpicks and a template this craft turns out really cute.  It is a perfect craft for Easter.  Make a few and decorate your house in time for Easter.  You will need some help from an adult as there is a part in this craft that a knife is needed.  An Adult should do this section of the craft.  So, grab the materials needed and let’s get started.

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How to Make a Cork Bunny



 

Materials Needed

Cork

Knife (for adults only)

Printer & Paper

Cardboard

Scissors

Glue

Cotton Ball or Pom Pom

2 Toothpicks

 

Click on template image to make larger and to print.



Bunny head template



 

Step 1



Ask parent to cut small slit in cork for head to fit.



Ask parent to cut small slit in cork for head to fit.


Step 2



Print out bunny head or draw a small head.



Print out bunny head or draw a small head.

 

Step 3



Glue 1 head on to cardboard.



Glue 1 head on to cardboard.



Cut out bunny on cardboard



Cut out bunny on cardboard… turn over and paste other head on this.

 

Step 4



Push bunny head tab into cork slit.



Push bunny head tab into cork slit.



It should look like this.



To look like this.

 

Step 5



Glue on cotton ball or pom pom.



Glue on cotton ball or pom pom.

 

Step 6



Break 2 toothpicks in half... use each half for a leg.



Break 2 toothpicks in half… use each half for a leg.

 



Finished cork rabbit



Remember you can make a bunny with your own drawn head…. or use the template.

And, that’s it…. you just finished your Cork Bunny.  Doesn’t he look cute?!  Make a few and decorate your house for Easter.  Let me know how your Cork Bunny turned out… take a picture of it and leave it with your comment in the comments section below.

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How to Make an Easter Bunny Chain

Have you ever made a people chain with paper?  If so, I have an Easter craft that is very similar to that.  Today I’m going to show you how to make an Easter Bunny Chain out of paper.  This craft can be made by the youngest of crafters.  And, it is so much fun.  Once you are done cutting out the Easter Bunny Chain decorate it and hang it up as an Easter Decoration.  People will love it!!  So, grab the materials needed and let’s get started.

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How to Make an Easter Bunny Chain



 

Materials Needed

Printer

2 Sheets of Paper

Pencil

Scissors

Marker

 

Click on template image to make larger and to print.



Easter bunny chain template



 

Step 1



Fold piece of paper forward and backwards in accordion fold.



Fold piece of paper forward and backwards in accordion fold.


Step 2



Use template to trace a bunny on the front fold.



Use template to trace a bunny on the front fold… Make sure both arms and feet are along edges.

 

Step 3



Push folded pages together and cut bunny out.



Push folded pages together and cut bunny out.  Don’t cut on red portions of bunny.

 

Step 4



Open up the folded bunny.



Open up the folded bunny.

 

Step 5



Now draw bunny faces on all the bunnies.



Now draw bunny faces on all the bunnies.



Draw an oval for the eyes



Draw an oval for the eyes; A rounded triangle for the nose; A sideways #3 for the mouth.

And there you have it…. you have your Easter Bunny Chain.  Now, go hang it up as an Easter Decoration…. viewers will love it!!

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How to Make a Paper Bag Bunny Puppet

I have a fun and creative craft for you today.  I am going to show you how to take a paper bag and make it into a bunny puppet.  Sounds like fun, right?  It really is.  And, the timing of it couldn’t be any more perfect.  After all, Easter is in just a few weeks.  Made with string or yarn the arms and legs of the puppet actually move.  When you aren’t using it as a puppet hang the Paper Bag Bunny up as an Easter decoration.  People are sure to love it when they see it.  So, let’s get started.

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How to Make a Paper Bag Bunny Puppet



 

Materials Needed

Paper Bag

Newspaper

String or Yarn

Several Sheets of Paper

Scissors

Glue

Pencil

 

Step 1



Wad up several sheets of newspaper and put in paper bag until 3/4 full.



Wad up several sheets of newspaper and put in paper bag until 3/4 full.


Step 2



Close the open end of bag with string or yarn.



Close the open end of bag with string or yarn.

 

Step 3



Cut 8 strips of paper each approximately 3/4 inch by 18 inches long.



Cut 8 strips of paper each approximately 3/4 inch by 18 inches long.

 

Step 4



Glue ends of 2 strips of paper together at right angle



Glue ends of 2 strips of paper together at right angle (so it looks like a letter L).

 

Step 5



Keep folding each strip over the other strip until entire strips are used.



I colored each strip a different color to help you visualize how to fold these.  1)  did #1 in last step.  2)  fold blue strip over and crease.  3)  fold red strip over and crease.  4)  fold blue strip down and crease.  Keep folding each strip over the other strip until entire strips are used.  Glue last fold together.

 

Step 6



You will need 4 all together.



Now you have a springy arm or leg.  You will need 4 all together.

 

Step 7



Draw and cut out bunny hands, feet, ears, eyes and mouth.



Draw and cut out bunny hands, feet, ears, eyes and mouth.

 

Step 8



On each side of the bag, glue on arms.



On each side of the bag, glue on arms.  Spread out extra edges of the top of the bag to form a skirt.  Under skirt, glue legs.  Glue on hands and feet to legs and arms.

 

Step 9



Glue string to hands and feet.



Glue string to hands and feet.

There you go….. you just finished your paper bag bunny puppet.  Isn’t it adorable?  Now move the strings and watch the the bunny dance.  What else can you make him do?

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How to Make Stained Glass Easter Ornaments

For this craft you will learn how to turn normal paper into a fun, translucent stained glass decoration which you can hang on a window. It’s a definite eye-catcher.  In this craft we will be making an Easter decoration that will look gorgeous hanging from any window.  You can chose to print off the templates I have below or you can simply draw and color your own…. the choice is yours.  So, grab the materials needed and let’s get started.

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How to Make Stained Glass Easter Ornaments



 

Materials Needed

Sheet of paper
Printer, or a thick black marker
Crayons, colored pencils and/or markers
Safety scissors
Vegetable oil
Cotton ball
Paper towels
Newspaper

Step 1

Print out the design or draw your own with a thick black marker. You can print out these templates (one cross, one egg, or a sheet with one of each).

Click on template image below to make larger and to print.













 





 


Step 2







Color the design however you see fit, make sure to use brighter colors so the light shines through when finished. Markers provide the most vibrant colors but be wary of purples and reds when only using them.

 

Step 3







Cut out the designs, leaving some of the black outline.

 

Step 4







Flip the designs around and put them face down on the newspaper. Apply oil over the entire back of each design using the cotton ball or paper towel.

 

Step 5







Lay the designs between two sheets of paper towel and blot and/or rub off the excess oil. Be sure to be gentle, this is only paper after all.

 

Step 6







Hang your new beautiful stain glass decoration outside or in a window so it can catch the sunlight.

Doesn’t this make for a beautiful Easter decoration?  Any window will look beautiful with this hung up on it.  Take a picture of your Stained Glass Easter Ornament and post it along with a comment in the comment section below.  I would love to see how your ornament turned out.

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