Make Easter extra special with this adorable paper bag bunny gift bag! Whether you fill it with candy, small toys, or Easter surprises, this DIY bunny bag is the perfect way to package your goodies. Made from a simple sandwich bag, it’s budget-friendly, easy to create, and fun for kids and adults alike.
With its floppy ears, googly eyes, and sweet little nose, this bunny bag adds a handmade touch to your Easter baskets, classroom gifts, or party favors. Tie it up with twine or ribbon, and it’s ready to hop into someone’s day! Keep reading to see how easy it is to make your own!
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How to Make a Bunny Paper Bag
Materials:
- Paper sandwich bag(s)
- Fine tipped black marker
- Colored pencil(s) (pink or other colour)
- Large googly eyes (3/4 inch/20 mm)
- Easter grass
- Easter candy or treats (see below for gift suggestions)
- Twine
- Polka dot ribbon
- Cotton ball (or pom pom)
Watch the step-by-step video tutorial:
Instructions:
Step 1: Find what you need
- Gather your supplies and materials.
Step 2: Cut the bunny ear shape
- Fold a paper sandwich bag in half lengthwise.
- Draw a curved line starting from the open side, near the top of the bag. Bring the line down to the fold, going about halfway down the bag.
- Cut along the line, cutting through both layers of the bag.
- Unfold the bag to see bunny ears!
- Open the bag and push the side folds out, bringing the bottom of the bag to the back.Make sure the side you’re looking at is smooth (the back will have a center seam).
Step 3: Add the inner ears and face
- Use a fine point black marker to draw an almond shape inside each ear.
- Then draw a nose outline, mouth, and whiskers.
- Fill in the almond ear shapes and the nose with light pink colored pencil (or another Easter colour of your choice).
- Attach googly eyes above the nose with tacky glue or hot glue.
Step 4: Close the bag off
- Pick up the bag and open it back up so you can set it upright.
- Fill the bag with Easter grass and all kinds of goodies (read below for some fun ideas!).
- Scrunch the bag up just below the ears.
- Tie a piece of twine around the bag, making a bow. Adjust the ears so they look nice.
- Then tie a piece of ribbon into a bow around the bag, either just above or below the twine.
Step 5: Add a bunny tail
- Break off about 1/3 of a cotton ball. Fluff up the remaining 2/3 to look like a cotton tail.
- Add hot glue or tacky glue to the back of the bag. Press the tail into it, holding the cotton ball in place until it stays on its own.
- Your paper bag bunny is complete!
- Have fun making this simple homemade Easter basket in different colours, so each of your friends can have one!
Helpful Tips:
- Give your bunny a unique personality! Instead of googly eyes, try drawing expressive eyes with a marker—happy, sleepy, or even winking! Need inspiration? Check out our paper bunny gift box craft for fun eye designs!
- Make it match your Easter theme! Choose your favourite spring colours to decorate the bag, then coordinate the bunny’s ears, nose, and ribbon for a festive, personalized look. Pastels, brights, or neutrals — it’s up to you!
- Give your bunny some whiskers! Draw on whiskers like we did for some of our bunny bags, or attach pipe cleaners or thin strips of black paper. This will make your paper bunny extra cute and playful!
What fun treats and surprises can I put inside my paper bag bunny?
Easter gift bags are even more exciting when filled with fun surprises! Whether you’re putting together treats for kids, friends, or family, there are plenty of creative goodies to include. Check out these great ideas to make your Easter bags extra special:
Sweet Treats
- Chocolate Easter eggs
- Marshmallow bunnies or chicks
- Jelly beans
- Trail mix or mixed nuts
- Gummy candy or fruit snacks
- Chocolate bar (add in their favourite!)
- Homemade cookies or bars
Creative Keepsakes
- Keychain
- Socks
- Easter themed pen or erasers
- Lip balm
- Small box of crayons or sidewalk chalk
- Pocket notebook
- Hairclips or scrunchies
Tiny Toys and Trinkets
- Stickers or temporary tattoos
- Small Easter plushy
- Wind-up Easter bunny
- Finger puppets
- Bouncy ball
How else can I decorate my paper bag bunny?
Want to make your paper bag bunny even cuter? There are so many creative ways to decorate it, from adding accessories to personalizing the face. Try these fun ideas to give your bunny bag a unique touch!
- Add different colours of ribbon for the bow around the ears
- For a fancier bow (like some of our bunny bags have), follow our doubled looped bow tutorial on our How to Make a Bow post!
- Make glasses for the bunny from pipe cleaners
- Glue a foam carrot to the bag
- Use a pom pom for the bunny’s nose (trim it into a triangle shape before gluing it).
- Attach faux spring flowers instead of (or in addition to) the bow
- Give your bunny rosy cheeks by using pencil crayon or dabbing some pink chalk or pastel onto the paper bag.
- Draw or glue on little feet near the bottom of the bag for an extra adorable detail.
Do I need colored pencils to make this paper bag bunny craft?
No, colored pencils aren’t required! You can also use paint markers, crayons, or even regular markers (though they may appear muted on the brown paper).
For a more textured look, try cutting out the inner ears and nose from cardstock or craft foam and gluing them on. Get creative and make your bunny unique!
This paper bag bunny is more than just a cute Easter craft: it’s a creative way to make gift-giving extra special! You can personalize each bag by using different colours, adding fun accessories, or even writing names on the ears for a unique touch.
These bunny bags aren’t just for Easter, either! Try making them for spring birthdays, baby showers, or as a fun way to package small surprises any time of the year. They’re also a great classroom or group craft, since they require minimal supplies and can be customized in so many ways!
Here’s even more Easter craft ideas:
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