Fun Mini Easter Basket from Egg Carton Craft for Kids
This pom pom bunny basket is an adorable way for children to make their own personalized Easter bunny basket using simple materials like yarn, egg cartons, and pipe cleaners. The best part? The bunny features your child’s own smiling face, making it a cute keepsake for parents and grandparents.
This Easter craft is great for kids ages 4-8 but may require some adult assistance. Hop into this fun activity by following along with the video and step-by-step instructions below.
What You’ll Need for the Easter Basket Craft:
- Yarn – Choose pastel or bright Easter colors for your bunny
- Fork – Used to make the small pom-pom bunnies
- Egg carton – Cut into individual sections to create the mini basket
- Pipe cleaners – To create the basket handle and bunny ears
- Glue – To hold everything together
- Scissors – For cutting yarn and paper
- Paint – To decorate the egg carton baskets
- Small printed photo of child’s face – To personalize the bunny
Instructions for Making Your Easter Egg Carton Basket
Step 1: Cut the Egg Carton
Using scissors, carefully cut out one section of an egg carton. This will become the mini basket that holds the bunny.
Step 2: Paint the Basket
Paint the outside of the egg carton section in a festive Easter color like pink, yellow, or blue.
Let it dry completely before moving on.
Step 3: Add the Pipe Cleaner Handle
Take a pipe cleaner and poke each end into the sides of the egg carton.
Bend and secure it inside to create a sturdy basket handle.
Step 4: Make the Yarn Pom-Pom Bunny
Wrap yarn around the prongs of a fork about 40 times.
Tie a separate piece of yarn around the middle of the loops, securing tightly.
Step 5: Cut the Pom Pom
Cut the loops on both sides to create a fluffy pom pom.
Trim the edges to shape the pom pom evenly.
Step 6: Assemble the Bunny
Use a second smaller pom pom for the bunny’s head and glue it on top of the larger pom-pom body.
Bend two small pieces of pipe cleaner into bunny ears and glue them on top.
Attach a small picture of your child’s face to the top, smaller pom pom.
Step 7: Place the Bunny in the Basket
Carefully place or glue the bunny inside the painted egg carton basket. Allow to dry completely.
Final Step: Enjoy and Share!
Display it as an Easter decoration. Gift it to a parent, grandparent, or teacher. Make a whole family of bunnies for extra fun!
This Easter Bunny Basket craft is a fantastic way to get creative and celebrate the season! Kids will love seeing their own faces on these fluffy bunnies, and parents and grandparents will cherish the handmade keepsake for years to come.
