Popsicle Stick Bunny Craft with Cricut Template
Putting together simple crafts for kids to celebrate each holiday is such a fun way to spend quality time with your family. And what better way to celebrate Easter this year than with an cute Easter bunny craft? This cute popsicle stick bunny craft is not only adorable, but it’s also fun to make! And since all you have to do is download the printable template and use your Cricut to print then cut the pieces, your kids can make this craft in a matter of minutes.
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I love this simple craft so much because it’s so simple to make, kids of any age can put it together! Thanks to the Easter bunny craft template, all you have to do is download and print! You can even use your Cricut to speed up the prep work of this craft even more.
Looking for more Easter craft ideas? Check out these Easter mason jar ideas to find more fun projects to make for the holiday.
Popsicle Stick Easter Bunny Craft
Your kids will have so much funn putting together this adorable Easter bunny craft idea. And the best part is that you can quickly and easily download my printable bunny ears and bow tie to create your craft today.
The thing I love most about this easy craft is that it’s simple enough that kids of any age can make it! That means it’s perfect for making at home or in the classroom, whether your kids are in preschool, kindergarten, or elementary school.
And since you only need a handful of supplies, you probably already have everything you need to put this project together right now. Here’s what you’ll need to make your own Easter bunny popsicle stick craft:
- Popsicle sticks: We used larger popsicle sticks to make the face for our Easter bunny. But you can use smaller sticks, too! And you can find both sizes of sticks at the dollar store, making this a budget-friendly craft to make with your kids.
- White paint: Painting your popsicle sticks is optional for this craft. You can paint the sticks white, like we did, or leave them natural to create a brown bunny. It’s totally up to you!
- Googly eyes, white pipe cleaner, and pink button: To create the face for your Easter bunny, you’ll need a pair of googly eyes, white pipe cleaner for the whiskers, and a pink button nose.
- Cardstock: Print out the bunny face template on cardstock to ensure your bunny’s ears stand up nice and straight.
In addition to these craft supplies, you’ll also need glue and scissors to put this craft together. Or if you have a Cricut at home, you can use it to print then cut the template and you don’t have to worry about cutting out each piece of your bunny craft.
Easter Bunny Printable Craft
The first step to creating this Easter bunny craft is to download the bunny ears template. After you grab your printable, you can start putting everything together.
To make your popsicle stick bunny, you’ll need to start by downloading the free printable ears and bowtie. Get yours by signing up for my newsletter here.
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Once you receive the password delivered to your inbox, you can access the freebie page. There, you’ll find two different versions of the printable template:
- PNG: You can use the PNG version of the ears and bowtie to print then cut the design in Cricut Design Space.
- PDF: If you don’t have a Cricut, download the PDF version to cut out the ears and bowtie using scissors.
If you plan on using your Cricut to cut out the template, keep reading to get detailed instructions on how to cut the file. Once you download the PNG from my freebie page, simply upload the file into design space. After that, select the Print then Cut Imate option.
Resize the elements of the template file, if needed, to fit on your popsicle sticks. Then, hit the Make It button and select your printer. Place a sheet of white cardstock in your printer and print the template.
After the design is finished printing, put the printed paper on your cutting mat and load it into your Cricut. Then hit the start button on your machine to cut out each ear and the bowtie. Remove the pieces from your cutting mat and give them to your kids to make their own popsicle stick bunny.
How to Make a Popsicle Stick Bunny
In addition to using your Cricut to cut out the pieces for your Easter bunny, you can also use scissors. Just download the PDF version of the printable from my freebie page and print it out on cardstock. Then, use scissors to cut out each ear and the bow tie around the outer edge of each piece.
After your pieces are cut out, you can start putting your Easter bunny craft together. First, you’ll need to create the popsicle stick face for your bunny.
Start by lining up four popsicle sticks on a flat surface, making sure the ends of the sticks are lined up evenly on the top and bottom.
After that, cut a stick to fit on on the back of the bunny’s face. Use some glue to secure the sticks in place. This will help all your popsicle sticks stay together as you add the other pieces of the bunny face to the front.
Once the glue is dry, you can flip the popsicle sticks over and paint the front of the sticks if you want. Allow the paint to dry completely, the follow the instructions below to decorate your popsicle stick bunny face.
While you’re waiting for the paint to dry on your craft sticks, you can create whiskers. Start by cutting a two white pipe cleaners into four equal pieces. Line up the pieces in a row and twist them together in the center to create whiskers.
Glue the pipe cleaner whiskers to the center of the popsicle stick face. Then, place the button on top of the whiskers and glue it in place. It’s a good idea to hold the button in place for a few seconds while the glue dries to make sure it’s secure.
After that, glue your googly eyes to the top of the popsicle stick face, just above the nose and whiskers. We used large googly eyes on our Easter bunny craft (found in the craft section of Dollar Tree).
The last step is to attach the ears to the top of the craft stick face and the bow tie to the bottom. Simply glue the bottom edge of the ears to the top of the face, then glue the bow tie to the bottom. After that, you can use a black marker to draw a mouth on your bunny’s face.
Easter Bunny Craft Ideas
This cute craft is such a fun way to celebrate the Easter holiday. As you’re putting your craft together, you may have questions along the way. Take a look at these common questions for more Easter crafting ideas.
Which file should I use with my Cricut?
After signing up for my newsletter and heading to my freebie page, you’ll notice there are two different file types to choose from. If you plan to use your printable with your Cricut, you’ll need to use the PNG version of the file. This file features a transparent background, which is essential for your machine to cut the pieces correctly.
After downloading the PNG, just upload it into Design Space, select the Print Then Cut option and Make It to print then cut the template.
Which file should I use if I don’t have a Cricut?
If you don’t have a Cricut, don’t worry! You can still use this template to make your own paper plate bunny. If you’re not using a Cricut, you’ll need to download the PDF version from my freebie page. After downloading the PDF, just hit the print button to print out your template. Then, use a pair of scissors to cut out each piece around the outer border.
Does this have to be an Easter craft?
No! There’s no reason you couldn’t use the template to create a bunny craft that isn’t Easter-themed. When making a popsicle stick bunny craft, just leave off the bowtie. You can make the face on the bunny and add the ears as outlined in the instructions, then just discard the bowtie.
Popsicle Stick Easter Bunny
Use your Cricut to print then cut the ears and bowtie for this adorable popsicle stick Easter bunny craft.
Materials
- Printable bunny ears and bow tie
- 5 Popsicle sticks
- White pant
- Googly eyes
- White pipe cleaner
- Pink button
Tools
- Cardstock
- Cricut or scissors
- Glue
Instructions
- To use your Cricut to cut the ears and bow tie, download the PNG and upload into Design Space. Select the print then cut option.
- After uploading, hit the Make It button and select your printer. Print the graphic on cardstock, then place it on your cutting mat. Cut the printable with the Cricut.
- To cut the ears and bow tie with scissors, print the PDF on cardstock and cut each piece out around the outer border.
- Make the bunny by lining up four popsicle sticks. Cut the fifth stick in half and glue each piece to the back to secure the four sticks together. Paint the popsicle sticks white.
- Place two googly eyes on top of the sticks.
- Cut the pipe cleaner into four equal pieces. Line them up evenly and twist them together in the center. Glue the whiskers to the center of the sticks.
- Top the whiskers with a pink button.
- Glue the bowtie to the bottom of the plate and glue each ear to the top of the plate.
- Draw a mouth with a black marker.
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Emily is a midwestern mom of two boys. She loves all things DIY — from home renovations to kids birthday party planning. Whether she’s making a new farmhouse craft for her home or helping her kids with a cool activity, you can bet she’s in the middle of some kind of DIY project (or three) right now!
