Every spring, I look for crafts that keep my kids busy without requiring a trip to the craft store for fancy supplies. Handprint bunnies have become our go to Easter tradition for exactly that reason. You only need construction paper, a pencil, scissors, and glue to turn a traced hand into the cutest little bunny. The best part is that no two handprints look the same, so each bunny has its own personality. I have made these with toddlers who needed help cutting and with third graders who went full creative mode on their own. They work for every age group and they make the sweetest spring decorations for your fridge or a bulletin board.
Classic White Bunnies for a Clean Easter Look
Start with the version that never gets old. Use white construction paper to trace your child’s hand with fingers spread open. Cut out the handprint and turn it so the fingers point downward. The palm becomes the bunny’s face and the four fingers become long floppy ears. Add two googly eyes or draw them on with a marker. A small pink pom pom or a paper circle makes the nose. Draw a little mouth and whiskers with a black marker and you are done.
This version looks especially nice on a colored background like pastel blue or yellow. I like to mount the finished bunnies on contrasting cardstock so they pop on the wall. If you are making these for a classroom or a daycare setting, white bunnies create a uniform look that still feels special because each handprint is unique.
Pastel Colored Bunnies for a Playful Spring Palette
Switch things up by using pastel construction paper instead of white. Pink, lavender, mint green, and light yellow all make adorable bunnies. The handprint shape works exactly the same way, but the color change gives the craft a whole different energy. My youngest daughter insisted on a pink bunny last year and it ended up being my favorite one on the display.
You can let each child pick their own color and then arrange the finished bunnies in a row from lightest to darkest. That makes a sweet rainbow effect for a hallway display. Pastel bunnies also pair well with paper Easter eggs and spring flowers if you want to build a bigger scene. For a nice touch, use a white gel pen to add small dots or stars on the colored paper before cutting.
Fluffy Textured Bunnies with Cotton Balls
If you want to add a sensory element to the craft, bring in cotton balls. After you cut out the handprint bunny from construction paper, spread a thin layer of glue over the palm area. Press cotton balls onto the glue to create a fluffy bunny face. The finger ears stay plain paper or you can add cotton to the tips for extra softness.
This version is perfect for preschoolers who love tactile play. The fluffiness makes the bunnies feel more like real little animals. You can also use white craft fur or felt if you have it on hand. I have done this with a group of four year olds and they stayed focused for a solid twenty minutes just placing cotton balls. That is a win in my book. Display these on a shelf rather than in a frame since they have more dimension.
Character Bunnies with Silly Accessories
Let the kids go wild turning their handprint bunnies into characters. Give them
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