Create an adorable hopping snow winter bunny that bounces and hops!
This fun winter craft uses paper cups and simple folded paper to make a snow bunny that kids can make hop around.
It's perfect for keeping kids entertained on cold days and gives them something fun to play with that they made themselves.
Hopping Bunny Paper Cup Craft Materials
Here's what you'll need to make your winter hopping bunny:
Essential Supplies:
- Two paper cups
- White, black and blue cardstock
- Black marker
- Scissors
- Glue stick or craft glue
- Free bunny printable template
How to Make a Hopping Bunny Paper Cup with Kids
This craft is great for kids ages 5 and up. You'll want to help with cutting the cups and putting it all together.
Step 1: Prepare the Paper Cups
- Take two paper cups and trim the rim edges off both of them
- On one cup, cut it a bit shorter to the grey cup and then cut out a rectangle shape from the edge
- Set the cups aside
Step 2: Print and Cut the Bunny Pieces
- Print out the bunny template and cut all the pieces
- Trace the pieces onto your colored construction paper (We used silver paint to paint on the white cardstock as we didn't have silver paper on hand)
- Cut them out carefully
- Draw on details like the bunny's face, eyes, nose, and whiskers using a black marker
- Add details to the feet and ears as shown in the picture
Step 3: Glue Together the Pieces
- Glue the pieces together as needed
Step 4: Glue the Face and Ears to the Cup
- Glue the bunny's face onto the paper cup
- Attach the long ears to the top of the bunny's head
- Glue the tummy patch to the cup
- Then on the cup with the cut out rectangle, glue the two paws on either side of this open section
Step 5: Add Facial Details
- Glue on the bunny's eyes & nose
- Use a black marker to draw the mouth, whiskers and eyelashes
Step 6: Create the Hopping Mechanism
- Cut two strips of black cardstock
- Glue the two corners together so you form an ‘L' shape
- Fold the strips in an accordion or zigzag pattern, alternating the direction with each fold
- When you get to the end, glue the end pieces together and cut off any overhanging bits.
Step 7: Connect the Cups
- Glue the folded strips to your decorated bunny cup
- Pop the other cup over the top of this one
- Press down on the bunny and let it hop! The folded paper springs back and makes it bounce
Final Thoughts on This Hopping Bunny Tutorial
This is such a cute winter craft that kids really enjoy making.
They love the moment they get to press it down and watch their snow bunny hop for the first time.
It's perfect for indoor play on chilly days and kids often want to make multiple bunnies to create their own little bunny family!
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