2 x Wooden Fluffy Sheep Easter Egg Hunt Bonnet Craft Hanging Decoration Accessories

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We have no less than 30 different Easter bonnet ideas for boys and girls to craft – most of which are cheap and easy to do, with supplies you're likely to have in your cupboards already! Homemade Easter bonnets make for a sweet and personal touch, and can be a lovely keepsake for mums, dads, grandmas and grandads alike. Easter bonnets are all about creativity, flair, and the spirit of spring. Here's what you can include: But who gives the chocolate? Let’s not forget the Easter bunny. The Easter bunny is a key, fictional figure of Easter for children who brings gifts to children for Easter. These normally consist of chocolate Easter eggs or small chocolate gifts. So, what’s an Easter Bonnet? We then used paper mache on all the hats, so they were ready to paint. This took a few hours and was very, very messy! All the children enjoyed this step, even James who was a little reluctant to join in with the hat-making at first.

Lily worked really hard on her hat, most of the time working independently with us only helping to cut and to supervise/help with the hot glue gun and a little bit of paper mache help from Amy. She did a fantastic job of covering all the holes with the paper mache which was fiddly, and she persisted with painting even when she was the only one working on her project and everyone else was playing. Amy’s Batman Hat (aged 6) When our school challenged us to make an Easter bonnet, I decided to try and source all our materials from either our own recycling or a local SCRAP store. Our local scrap store is a community-based project that sells all manner of goods that would usually end up in landfill, whilst supporting & and providing valuable opportunities for vulnerable adults with learning disabilities. We bought offcuts of felt, some fake fur & some paints – enough to complete our projects & a good compromise. But Easter Sunday across the world is celebrated in different ways, too. Many typically celebrate this rebirth by hiding eggs, planning egg hunts, and eating chocolate for breakfast (well, maybe that one is just us).

The Easter Parade tradition: The famous Easter Parade in New York City began in the 1870s, and it played a significant role in popularizing the Easter bonnet. People from various social classes would stroll down Fifth Avenue, showcasing their new Easter attire, especially the women's bonnets. It became a grand event, covered by newspapers, and ignited the Easter bonnet trend across the United States and Europe. Lace and tulle: These delicate fabrics can create a vintage look, giving a nod to the bonnet's historical roots. We hope you get some ideas and inspiration for a more eco-friendly Easter. Whilst ours wasn’t eco-perfect (hello cotton wool balls, paint & glue), it was much closer than it could have been.

This gallery below includes what you'll need for each boys Easter bonnet idea, but the following supplies are all handy for crafting your Easter masterpieces:If you don't have a spare hat to hand, have a go at crafting this rabbit face mask. Your little one might need you to help them cut the white card into a mask shape, but they can have a go at drawing the rabbit's nose and ears by themselves. How “egg-citing”! Easter is around the corner and celebrations are getting underway. Easter Sunday 2023 falls on the 9th of April, so there’s not long to go to get Easter ready. Maybe you’ve started decorating for Easter or maybe, you’re not sure how to celebrate or you want to try something new this year. One great way to get into the celebrating mood is to create something with your child. Most children love Easter and get extremely excited at the thought of receiving lots of chocolate! So, why not enhance their excitement and creative skills by taking the time to make an Easter Bonnet with them? If this is something you’re interested in, then we’ve got some creative Easter bonnet ideas lined up for you. If your kids don’t fancy anything with flowers or ribbons, these Easter bonnets for boys should keep them happy. And of course, girls can get in on the action, too! What you'll need for Easter bonnet making Shakespearean references: Some scholars note that there’s a broad European tradition, especially in Britain, of buying new clothes on Easter. In Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, Mercutio says to Benvolio, "Did'st thou not fall out with a Tailor for wearing his new doublet before Easter?" The term "bonnet" comes from the French word 'bonnette,' a type of cap. But why is it specifically linked to Easter? The Easter bonnet symbolises the tail end of winter and the joyous emergence of spring. In the past, new hats or bonnets were worn during Easter as a symbol of prosperity and new beginnings. They were also associated with Easter parades, where wearing new and fashionable clothing was a must. So, the term "Easter bonnet" beautifully captures the essence of this joyful holiday tradition.

I am so proud of our results, and I hope the children are proud of their hard work too! It has been lovely working together as a family and spending time creatively. It’s also been really nice to plan and carry out a project over a number of days – especially when we live in a world of instant gratification. James & Lily must have put at 6/7 hours of work in over the weekend and 3 weeknights. I think need a medal too for leading the charge after school, especially as two of those nights I was parenting solo, and the children had other homework and after-school clubs as well as needing the familiar teatime and bedtime routines! These Easter bonnets can also be kept for next year, or even given as cute Easter gifts to friends and family members. Top tips for crafting with kids

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We started to paper mache Amy’s hat first before we collected some newspaper. We papered Amy’s hat in normal white paper. This turned out to be brilliant as it only needed 2 coats of paint! You'll find fun ideas with an Easter twist – from a detailed Darth Vader bonnet, to an Angry Birds bonnet and a quirky magicians hat. How much does it cost to do Easter crafts with the kids?If you've got some cotton wool left over, have a go at this sheep card craft – which you and your child can make together for a family member or friend. Wrap your coloured ribbon or coloured pipe cleaners around the rim or base of the hat, to add that pop of colour (try to use a different colour to the hat, so it stands out)! Lily, Amy, and I all worked together to paper mache Amy’s hat, but took a lot of time and care to paint it herself carefully. Simon & I cut out the Batman mask and bat symbol as we had just worked on a similar design for James the previous week for a themed day at school. Amy helped choose the buildings and windows for the silhouettes, but we again had to use a scalpel to cut these out so we cut these for her! Ava’s Sheep Hat (aged 3) This sheep Easter bonnet is getting us all excited about spring! You'll need a nice big wad of cotton wool for this one, plus a hat, card, and some tissue paper. Roll the card into a card shape, so it resembles a carrot – make sure it fits your child’s head! Then use glue or sellotape to fix the cone in place.