Easy Cardboard Easter Bunny Craft For Toddlers

Looking for a simple Easter craft for toddlers using recycled materials? This DIY cardboard bunny is a fun, eco-friendly activity that helps develop fine motor skills. My toddler loved gluing and decorating, and the whole craft took about 1 hour. It also makes a cute Easter decoration or play kitchen toy!

Cardboard Easter Bunny Craft in front of the window

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Materials Needed
Instructions For The Cardboard Easter Bunny Craft:
Ways to Use This Bunny Craft
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FAQs – What You Might Be Wondering
Final Touches & My Toddler’s Reaction
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Materials Needed

Cardboard (recycled works great!)
Cutter knife (for precise cutting)
Cotton pads (for a fluffy bunny belly)
See-through pink paper (for the ears and cheeks)
Black marker (Edding) (for the face)
Green felt (for carrot tops)
Tape
Colorful crayons (to decorate the Easter egg)
Piece of wood (to protect the table while cutting)

Cardboard Easter Bunny Craft and Cardboard Egg and Carrots

💡 Alternative Materials:

Instead of cotton pads, use tissue paper, pom-poms, or fake fur.
If you don’t have see-through pink paper, color white paper with a pink crayon.
No felt? Try green paper or cut up an old fabric scrap!

Instructions For The Cardboard Easter Bunny Craft:

1. Cut the Bunny Shape

Draw a simple bunny shape on cardboard, including long ears and a round belly.

Place a piece of wood under the cardboard and carefully cut out the shape using a cutter knife.

Cut out the round belly and the inner part of the ears with the cutter knife as well. I tried a saw, a knife and scissory and they didn’t work, because I used a really thick cardboard box.

⚠️ Safety Tip: This step is dangerous! I cut out the belly and ears while my toddler was asleep. No toddler should be nearby during this part.

2. Add the Bunny’s Ears and Face

Cut out the inner ear sections and glue see-through pink paper behind them.

Cut small pink circles from the same paper and glue them on as cheeks.

💡 Toddler Tip: Your little one can help glue and press the paper into place and watch the bunny come to life!

Use a black Edding marker to draw a cute bunny face.

3. Make the Fluffy Bunny Belly

Cover the bunny’s belly hole with tape, sticky side at the front.

Rip up cotton pads and stick them onto the tape to create a fluffy belly.

gluing cotton pads onto the tape on the cardboard bunny

💡 Toddler Tip: My toddler loved ripping the cotton pads.

4. Create the Easter Egg and Carrots

Use leftover cardboard from the belly to make the Easter egg. Color the Easter egg with crayons.

💡 Toddler Tip: Let them color the egg however they like!

Attach green felt leaves to the carrots. I made small slits to just stick in the leafs.I didn’t use any glue. To attach the green felt, cut a small triangle slit in the top of the carrot and slide the felt inside.

Alternatively, use a hot glue gun to secure the felt.

Ways to Use This Bunny Craft

Easter Decoration – Hang it up or place it on a shelf.
Pretend Play – The carrots work great in a play kitchen!
Storytelling – Use the bunny in a simple spring-themed story.
Gift Idea – Toddlers can make one for grandparents or siblings.

💡 Bonus Activity: Make a bunny family by cutting out different-sized rabbits!

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FAQs – What You Might Be Wondering

1. My scissors won’t cut thick cardboard. What can I do?

Use a cutter knife and place wood or thick paper underneath for safety. If you must use scissors, choose a thinner cardboard (cereal boxes work great!).

2. What glue works best for toddlers?

To avoid a mess, use non-toxic glue sticks or double-sided tape. If you’re doing the craft alone (no toddler) a hot glue gun makes everything more secure.

3. My toddler loses interest fast—how can I keep them engaged?

Break the craft into smaller steps over a couple of days. Let them help with what they enjoy (ripping cotton, coloring, or pressing things into place).

4. How can I store the bunny to keep it looking nice?

Laminate the ears and egg with clear tape for durability.
Store it flat in a box with Easter decorations.
If using it for play, consider reinforcing the edges with glue to prevent peeling.

Final Touches & My Toddler’s Reaction

When you hold the bunny up to the sun or place it in front of the window, the ears and belly shine slightly, making it even cuter! My toddler loves the bunny and plays with the carrots in his play kitchen.

Would you try this easy Easter craft for toddlers? Let me know in the comments!