Paper Plate Bunny Basket

Looking for an easy Easter craft for kids? This adorable Bunny Basket made from a paper plate is the perfect last-minute DIY project. With just a few simple supplies, you can turn an ordinary paper plate into the cutest little basket—perfect for Easter eggs, small treats, or spring surprises. This fun and affordable Easter bunny craft is great for classrooms, playdates, or a quiet afternoon at home.

A paper plate bunny basket made with instructions from Skip to My Lou. — A beautiful Paper Plate Bunny Basket to hold Easter treats!

If you loved this idea, but don’t have a paper plate, check out this easy Bunny Basket—made from a sheet of paper!

Bunny Basket Supplies

Video Tutorial: How to Make A Paper Plate Bunny Basket

How to Make a Paper Plate Bunny Basket

This simple paper plate Easter basket craft helps kids practice fine motor skills and encourages creativity—plus, it comes together in under 30 minutes.

Here’s how to make it.

Step 1: Start with a simple paper plate. Yes, this will become your Bunny Basket.

Step 2: Using a pencil, draw two lines at the top of the paper plate and at the bottom, as shown in the image below.

Step 3: Using a pair of scissors, cut along the pencil lines at the top and bottom of the paper plate.
Two hands using a pair of scissors to cut along the pencil lines at the top and bottom of the plate.

Step 4: Fold the cut sections on the bottom of the plate towards the middle section and use a stapler to attach them. If you aren’t sure how to do this, the video shows this clearly.
Two hands folding the cut sections on the bottom of the plate, both the left and right hand side and attaching them to the middle with a staple.

Step 5: Flip the plate 180 degrees and do the same with the flaps, folding them to the middle and attaching with a staple to secure and form a basket shape.
Two hands folding the top section of the plate, both the left and right hand sides to the middle section and attaching them with a staple to form a basket shape.

Step 6: Fold a small rectangular piece of paper

Step 7: Take two pieces of rectangular white paper, draw bunny ears using a pencil and cut out with a pair of scissors. Do the same with a yellow paper, but make the bunny ears slightly smaller to fit inside the white parts.
Two hands taking folded piece of rectangular white paper and cutting out the shape of bunny ears that have been drawn on with a pencil.
Step 8: Stick on the yellow heart for the bunny noise and using a black marker, draw the bunny face on the paper plate basket.
Two hands drawing a bunny face on the paper plate basket after the nose has been stuck on.
Step 9: Glue the smaller yellow parts of the ears to the bigger white parts and then glue them onto the paper bunny basket.
Two hands glueing the paper ears onto the paper plate bunny basket.

Step 10: Punch holes in the side of the paper basket and use a pipe cleaner to create a handle.
Two hands using a punch to make holes in the side of the paper plate basket and then using a pipe cleaner to form the handle.
Your Paper Plate Bunny Basket is ready to be filled with treats!
Two hands holding the completed paper plate bunny basket!

Whether you’re putting together Easter baskets or planning a springtime activity for kids, this paper plate bunny basket is sure to bring fun. It’s a great craft for preschoolers, but older kids will love it too. Keep this idea in your back pocket for rainy days, school parties, or even Sunday School. With a few paper plates and a little imagination, you can create something truly hoppy!

More Easy Kids Crafts:

Paper Plate Crab – a fun ocean-themed craft that’s great for summer activities.
Bunny Crafts – a whole collection of cute bunny craft ideas for spring and Easter.
Felt Bunny Puppet – soft, sweet, and perfect for pretend play!
Bunny Origami – lots of fun for everyone!
Or make this Felt Bunny Treat Bag {Free Easter Pattern}
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