DLTK's Crafts for Kids
Easter Bunny Footprint Craft
Celebrate the joy and renewal of Easter with a heartwarming and creative project that’s perfect for families with little ones. Our Easter Bunny Footprint Craft is designed to capture the tiny, precious feet of your baby or toddler, transforming them into adorable bunny footprints that hop right off the page. This simple, yet utterly charming activity not only fosters creativity and bonding time but also results in a delightful piece of art. Whether you’re a parent, guardian, or caregiver, this craft is an ideal way to engage with children aged 4 and under, creating lasting memories along the way.
Materials:
- Color template of Easter Bunny (provided at the bottom of the page)
- Light grey washable paint
- Paintbrush or sponge
- Plain paper (for practice)
- Picture frame (optional for gifting)
Instructions:
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Preparation:
- Lay down some newspapers or a plastic sheet to protect your crafting area.
- Choose a color template of the Easter Bunny that you like and print it out.
- Pour some light grey washable paint into a shallow dish.
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Practice Run:
- It might be helpful to do a practice run on a plain piece of paper to get the positioning right, especially if you're working with a very young child.
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Creating the Footprints:
- Gently coat your child’s left foot with a thin layer of light grey washable paint using a paintbrush or sponge. Ensure the foot is fully covered for a clear print.
- Carefully position the painted foot at a slight angle on the left side of the bottom of the template page and press down evenly. Lift straight up to avoid smudging.
- Clean the left foot and repeat the process with the right foot, stamping it at a slight angle on the right side of the bottom of the page to mirror the left footprint.
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Drying:
- Allow the print to dry completely. This may take a few hours depending on the amount of paint used and the paper type.
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Framing (Optional):
- Once dry, you can frame the Easter Bunny footprint craft. This creates a beautiful keepsake gift that grandparents would cherish.
Additional Tips:
- If your child is around age 4 and has larger feet, the provided template might not be sufficient. In this case, you can have the template enlarged onto larger paper at a print store like Staples to accommodate the size.
This craft not only makes a fun activity but also serves as a wonderful keepsake to remember how small your child once was. Enjoy crafting!
Craft Templates:
- Close the template window after printing to return to this screen.
- Set page margins to zero if you have trouble fitting the template on one page (FILE, PAGE SETUP or FILE, PRINTER SETUP in most browsers).
Printable version of these instructions
