Popsicle Stick Bunny Puppets
One of the many icons of spring is a big, fluffy bunny. And with Easter just around the corner, I wanted to share this adorable Popsicle Stick Easter Bunny Puppet kid craft idea with you all today!
This DIY bunny puppet kid craft idea is not only super simple but also really inexpensive too! You can pull this hoppin’ good art project together for a last minute spring decoration or use it as crafting entertainment for a big group of kids that may be attending your Easter celebrations. As always, our tutorial is not too complicated and is sure to please any age in attendance! I’ve even included a FREE PRINTABLE to get you started even faster!
So what are you waiting for? Let’s HOP to it and grab those craft supplies so we can make some one-of-a-kind bunnies together! You can find all the details you need to know, in the full tutorial below, along with the free file so you make this Easter bunny out of jumbo popsicle sticks today!
Happy crafting, my friends!!! Please don’t forget to share pictures of your craft stick bunny puppets on your social media sites like Facebook or tag us on Instagram, for us to see & admire! #gluedtomycrafts
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Easter Bunny Craft Supplies:
* Jumbo Popsicle Sticks {3 per bunny friend craft}
* Mini Popsicle Sticks {2 per bunny friend craft}
* Mini Clothespins {2 per bunny friend craft}
* Low Temp Glue Gun
* Small Paper Plate
* Washable Craft Paint – any color you like!
* Small Paint Brushes
* Free Bunny Head Printable {DOWNLOAD IT ON BOX.COM}
* White Cardstock Paper
* Color Printer
* Crayons, Markers, Coloring Pencils etc.
* Basic Paper Craft Scissors
* Decorative Easter Egg Stickers {I found these at Michaels}
* Colored Cardstock Paper
* Skin Tone Colored Cardstock Paper
* Black Sharpie Marker
optional embellishments – small bows, glitter, rhinestones etc.
Directions:
* First get the glue gun hot and ready!
* Assemble the base of your bunny friend by gluing THREE jumbo popsicle sticks and TWO mini popsicle sticks together to look like a fence {3 next to each other and the mini popsicle sticks across.}
* Set aside to let it dry completely.
* While you are waiting for that to dry, grab your bunny head print out.
* Use whatever color you want and color in one of the bunny heads in the printable {or skip this step for a white bunny!}
* When done coloring, go ahead and trim out the bunny head with scissors.
* Save the remaining bunny heads on the printout for later.
* Set aside the head cutout.
* Now grab the glued together popsicle stick shape, along with your craft paint, paper plate and paint brush.
* Squirt your paint on the paper plate.
* Go ahead and paint your newly made popsicle stick shape {the bunny’s body} however you like.
* Go ahead and also paint your TWO mini clothespins at this time, as well.
* Set all the painted pieces aside.
* Now grab the colored sheet of cardstock and the craft scissors.
* Cut out TWO small oval shaped bunny feet for your bunny.
* Go ahead and take the black Sharpie marker & draw on some “paw” features to give it dimension.
* When done with all the cutting/drawing, it’s time to assemble it all!
* Go ahead and glue ALL the paper pieces to the painted popsicle stick shape from earlier.
* This next step is CRUCIAL. Take your TWO painted mini clothespins and pinch them around ONE decorative Easter egg shape to look like the bunny’s arms/hands is holding it.
* Go ahead and hot glue the combined piece you just made, to the center of the painted popsicle stick shape.
* To finish off the Popsicle Stick Easter Egg Holding Bunny craft, add any other embellishments you see fit. Maybe some more sparkle or a small bow.
* Then let it dry completely before displaying proudly!!!
* Don’t forget to share some pictures with us on your social media sites! #gluedtomycrafts
PAIR YOUR EASTER BUNNY FRIEND WITH —> Paper Bag Bunny
Do you love what you see in our craft stick Easter bunny tutorial? Be sure to check out our Popsicle Stick Carrots Car craft post as well! They both pair together nicely for a spring theme!
On that note – don’t forget to share those pictures with us when you recreate them on our Facebook page to see! It makes my day to see the inspiration come to life in your home!
You can also ALWAYS find us “pinning” away on our Pinterest boards so come follow us there as well! #gluedtomycrafts
Popsicle Stick Easter Bunny Puppet
Tools:
- 1 Scissors
Supplies:
- 3 Jumbo Popsicle Sticks
- 2 Mini Popsicle Sticks
- 2 Mini Clothespins
- Cardstock Paper
- Easter Egg Stickers
- Craft Paint
Instructions:
- First get the glue gun hot and ready!
- Assemble the base of your bunny friend by gluing THREE jumbo popsicle sticks and TWO mini popsicle sticks together to look like a fence {3 next to each other and the mini popsicle sticks across.}
- Set aside to let it dry completely.
- While you are waiting for that to dry, grab your bunny head print out.
- Use whatever color you want and color in one of the bunny heads in the printable {or skip this step for a white bunny!}
- When done coloring, go ahead and trim out the bunny head with scissors.
- Save the remaining bunny heads on the printout for later.
- Set aside the head cutout.
- Now grab the glued together popsicle stick shape, along with your craft paint, paper plate and paint brush.
- Squirt your paint on the paper plate.
- Go ahead and paint your newly made popsicle stick shape {the bunny's body} however you like.
- Go ahead and also paint your TWO mini clothespins at this time, as well.
- Set all the painted pieces aside.
- Now grab the colored sheet of cardstock and the craft scissors.
- Cut out TWO small oval shaped bunny feet for your bunny.
- Go ahead and take the black Sharpie marker & draw on some "paw" features to give it dimension.
- When done with all the cutting/drawing, it's time to assemble it all!
- Go ahead and glue ALL the paper pieces to the painted popsicle stick shape from earlier.
- This next step is CRUCIAL. Take your TWO painted mini clothespins and pinch them around ONE decorative Easter egg shape to look like the bunny's arms/hands is holding it.
- Go ahead and hot glue the combined piece you just made, to the center of the painted popsicle stick shape.
- To finish off the Popsicle Stick Easter Egg Holding Bunny craft, add any other embellishments you see fit. Maybe some more sparkle or a small bow.
- Then let it dry completely before displaying proudly!!!
- Don't forget to share some pictures with us on your social media sites! #gluedtomycrafts
