Turn your toddler’s tiny hands into adorable Easter bunny keepsakes with this fun and simple craft.
These handprint bunnies make wonderful decorations and treasured mementoes to cherish for years to come.
Materials Needed
- Coloured cardstock or construction paper
- White, pink, and black washable paint
- Paintbrush or sponge
- Markers
- Googly eyes (optional)
- Glue stick or child-safe glue
- Scissors
- Thermal laminator (optional for preservation)
- Paper straws or craft sticks (for display)
Step 1: Prepare the Handprint
- Cover your workspace with newspaper or a protective sheet.
- Use a paintbrush or sponge to apply white paint to your toddler’s palm and fingers, excluding the thumb.
- Press their painted hand firmly onto the coloured cardstock, fingers pointing upward.
- Lift their hand carefully and allow the paint to dry completely.
Step 2: Add Bunny Features
- Once dry, use pink paint to create the bunny’s inner ears and nose.
- Use black paint or a marker to draw the eyes, mouth, and whiskers.
- If preferred, glue on googly eyes for extra cuteness.
Step 3: Preserve and Decorate
- Laminating Option: Use a thermal laminator to protect the artwork for years to come.
- Flower Bouquet Display: Attach a paper straw or craft stick to the bottom of the handprint to create a standing bunny decoration.
- Personalised Touch: Write your child’s name and the date on the artwork for a special memory.
Step 4: Try Variations
- Construction Paper Cutouts: Trace your child’s hand onto white construction paper, cut it out, and assemble the bunny on coloured cardstock.
- Canvas Keepsakes: Instead of paper, press the handprint onto a canvas for a more permanent piece.
- Gift Idea: Frame the artwork as a thoughtful Easter gift for family members.
