Learn how to transform a paper plate into an adorable Easter Bunny basket, with this simple craft tutorial.

close up of an Easter bunny candy basket made from a paper plate.

Easter Bunny Paper Plate Basket

I found the idea for this paper plate Easter basket craft on Pinterest, but it was just one single photo and no instructions how to make it. So I asked my middle daughter (who is an avid crafter) if she wanted to help me figure out how to make it.

We spent the afternoon together trying different prototypes until we came up with the winner. It’s actually really easy to assemble!

This cute little bunny basket would be perfect for kids to make as a gift for teachers, relatives, and friends. It is just the right size to hold a little candy, gift cards, etc.

I’ve included a video tutorial later in the post, as well as a photo showing the FOLD and CUT lines on the plate, so you can easily recreate this project at home. Hope you love making it as much as we did!

two Easter bunny baskets made from paper plates and filled with candy.

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photo of supplies used to make a bunny basket from a paper plate.

Instructions

Fold and cut the paper plate along the lines shown on the photo above.
Fold the ends in first, then fold the sides in. Glue or tape the tabs from the sides onto the front and back of the bunny to secure the basket.
Fasten a foam heart sticker on the front of the bunny and a pom-pom on the back, to cover the seams.
Glue ears on the inside of the front of the basket and use a permanent marker to draw whiskers and eyes on your bunny.

4 step photo collage showing how to make a bunny basket out of a paper plate.

Video Demo:

Prep Tips

Plates – We used 9-inch paper plates for this craft. Smaller sized plates will make a tiny bunny basket. For this craft you don’t want to use the extra thick and durable paper plates because they will be more difficult to fold. In this case, a flimsy paper plate is probably the best option.
Glue – If making this craft with kids, glue stick is probably the safest option. Tape also works well to hold the paper plate together. Grown-ups could also use a hot glue gun to assemble and secure the plates.

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paper plate bunny basket, filled with candy.

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