With Easter just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to get creative with your child and make a fun decoration for the season. One easy and adorable craft to try is making a box rabbit.
Today, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know to make a box rabbit with your child.
Items you will need
- An empty cardboard box
- Scissors
- Glue
- Paint and paintbrushes
- White pom-poms or cotton balls
- Black marker
- Pink construction paper
- A small cotton ball or pom-pom for the nose
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Cut out the ears: Cut two large ear shapes out of the cardboard box. You can either draw the shape first and then cut it out, or freehand it with the scissors.
- Cut out the body: Cut a rectangular shape out of the cardboard box, leaving the flaps intact. This will be the body of the rabbit.
- Attach the ears: Using the glue, attach the ears to the top of the box, one on each side.
- Paint the box: Using acrylic paint, paint the entire box white. You may need to do a few coats to get a solid colour.
- Add the details: Once the paint is dry, use the black marker to draw on the eyes and mouth. Cut out a small pink triangle from the construction paper and glue it onto the rabbit’s nose. Attach the small cotton ball or pom-pom to the centre of the nose.
- Add the tail: Glue a white pom-pom or cotton ball to the back of the rabbit’s body, creating the tail.
- Display your rabbit: Your box rabbit is now complete and ready to be displayed! You can place it on a table or shelf, or even hang it up using string or ribbon.
Other ideas
In addition to making a box rabbit, there are plenty of other Easter-themed crafts you can try with your child. Here are a few more ideas:
- Egg Decorating – Decorating eggs is a classic Easter tradition, and there are plenty of creative ways to do it. You can dye them with food colouring, paint them with acrylic paint, or even use stickers and markers to create unique designs.
- Bunny Ears – Make a pair of bunny ears using construction paper, felt, or even pipe cleaners. Once they’re finished, your child can wear them as a fun accessory.
- Easter Basket – Create an Easter basket using a small bucket or basket and decorating it with paint or ribbon. Fill it with Easter eggs.
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