Paper Bag Bunny for Easter – Paper Bunny Ears Treat Bag.
Easter was always a favorite holiday of mine … a close second to Christmas … and not for the reason the holiday is celebrated.
You know, the whole sacrificing and resurrection thing.
I was always much more interested in the bunny and the eggs. And the chocolate Easter bunny part of the holiday. π
And I have no idea why bunnies and eggs and chocolate became involved with Easter. Not that I’m complaining …
though I never believed in the bunny visiting homes and hiding eggs and leaving baskets behind. I mean, c’mon. That just went too far.
And is too terrifying!
But as a child, what could be more exciting than waking up and immediately playing a game of hide-and-seek with eggs?!?
And then there was the basket.
Oh the lovely, magical basket of sweets!
My mother was never much of a crafter (and when I say much I mean zero crafting skills). Yet somehow she managed to make magical Easter baskets. Filled with jelly beans and chocolates and a giant chocolate Easter bunny. And wrapped magnificently with colorful cellophane.
And she would set them out — all four for each of us four kids — on the dining room table.
In addition to the basket, we would each get one special gift. One special toy or game or jewelry or article of clothing that we had been salivating over and could hardly wait until our next birthday and/or Christmas to get!
I carried on those traditions with my kids as well.
Well, until they grew into the lovely adults they are now.
But when I saw these adorable paper bag bunny ear baskets, I thought perhaps this is the year I bring back Easter with a new tradition …
How To Make Paper Bag Bunny for Easter
Start with a plain old, regular paper lunch bag.
Sketch out lines for the bunny ears. I just winged it. Or is it wunged it?
Cut along the winged/wunged lines.
This is the tricky-ish part. You’ll need to flatten out the bag a bit for the ears.
Fill your bag with some Easter grass and treats (okay, I didn’t have the treats yet. You know, that whole stay-at-home thingy. But I’ll order some online.) π
This is a tricky-ish part too. You need to cinch the bag tightly while fussing and fluffing with the ears. Tie a know with baker’s twine or string or whatever you may have at home that you can tie the bag up with.
And once tied, you’ll need to fluff those ears again.
Add a big cotton ball bunny tail with some fast drying hot glue. Or slow drying room temperature glue. Whatever you have handy.
Add a tag …
And voila! A new Easter tradition has been crafted and created …
using household stuff you don’t even have to leave the house to get!
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Linda…sweetie…
You did send it out! It’s nice to see it again. It’s really cute and so clever. I’m going to make these for the grand kids this year! You go relax. You’ve done a great job! Have a wonderful night!
Amy
Great idea for giving Easter gifts. I continued giving my son a basket until he married and then his lovely wife got one too. Now that I have grandkids, they get a basket and mom and dad just get a bag of treats. Next time I can give them treats in a bunny bag!
You are a much better mom than I! π
This brings out the 60 year old kid in me. Thanks.
Me too! (Okay, not yet 60 but I’m getting closer!). π
Love this ADORABLE Easter treat idea and so easy to make too! Sadly, while I may not be able to have the family gather for Easter this year, I can definitely make these for the grandkids and deliver them to their door. They’ll get such a kick out of them, thank you for the idea! Pinned π
These bunny bags are absolutely adorable! Wish we could celebrate with family this year, I’d make these for my nieces and nephews! Pinned for next year though.
Thanks and thanks for the pin!!! π
What a lovely idea. I should try it out.
Greetings from Sydney.
Hugs,
Shantana
Hugs back at you from Chicago! Stay safe. Stay inside. Stay healthy!!!! π Linda
Adorable and fun. Pinned!
OH my goodness; that is so adorable!! Pinned.
Thank you so much … and thanks for the pin! π Linda
So cute, and I love the eggs too!
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Wow so adorable just love them. Have pinned them.
Hi Linda….love the post and will deffo be making these bags gor the kids : D
…so some Easter fyi for you….
Easter is a Christianised version of a pagan holiday celebrating the Pagan Godess of Nature and Fertility ‘Ashter’ (hence the bunnies and eggs…symbols of fertility).
I suppose the chocolate came about as it’s waaaaay better that eating real bunnies hehehee!
I plan on making these for allll my nephews and nieces. I’m also thinking of buying colored bags from the dollar store to give it a little more pizzazz there’s so many things you can do with this project
Just made these for my our grandkids:) I was surprised at how much fits in it! They really are adorable:) Thanks for such a cute idea for Easter:)
Thanks so much for the wonderful idea. I made 15 of them for my Easter dinner guests and neighbors. I put the Famous SARRIS CANDY BARS AND CANDY IN MINE. The Candy factory is in Canonsburg,Pa. 15317.
Saved me this year when I ran out of gift bags ! Great idea thank you