March 11, 2009

• Easter Bunny Baskets

  Here comes Peter Cottontail

  Hoppin' down the bunny trail

  Hippity hoppin', Easter's on its way!

  Since the weather was chilly last year at the Ferguson/Duncan Easter Dinner, this was a great way to occupy the kids indoors.  It was easy enough for the littles and the bigs still thought it was fun. 

  You'll need a gallon milk jug for each child.  Cut the top off the jug, making sure the raw edge is jag-free (you could also duct-tape these edges). 

  Now, let the kids have their fun!  They can staple, tape or glue large construction paper ears near the still-intact handle.  Glue on paper eyes and a nose and then use permanent markers to add whiskers and a mouth. 

  Best of all, there's really no "rules".  Just supply lots of craft stuff and let the kids use their imaginations.  (Cotton balls, pom poms, foam shapes, glitter...) 

  Don't forget the "grass" for inside.  If your jugs are clear, the grass will give your bunny a color.  Or you could spray paint the jugs ahead of time.  See what I mean about no rules?   

  

  

  

  

  Everyone had a great time using these homemade bunny baskets for egg hunting! 

  This great tip was sent in by a reader to Family Fun magazine (Mar '08 issue).  Thank you Jessica Higginbotham of Logan, Utah!

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