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Make a cute pop up bunny to celebrate Chinese New Year of the Rabbit. A fun Lunar New Year craft for kids.
Making Chinese New Year crafts with kids can be a fun and educational way to celebrate the holiday and learn about Chinese culture. It can also help children develop fine motor skills and creativity. Additionally, it can be a bonding experience for families to make crafts together.
Since this Chinese New Year is the year of the Rabbit, we decied to make this adorable pop-up rabbit! Regardless of if you celebrate the Lunar New Year, this happy bunny craft is delightful to make any season and is also perfect for Easter crafting!
What inspired this Chinese New Year Craft?
We’ve seen many pop-up paper cup versions of bunnies on Pinterest but created our own here in the signature colors of Chinese (Lunar) New Year of red and gold!
How do you make this Chinese New Year Rabbit Craft?
You’ll need very simple materials to make this pop-up rabbit craft. A cup, straws and paper are the main materials and I bet you already have most of these on hand at home!
Makes sure to read the instruction card below or better year, watch the video in this post to see the step-by-step details!
Lunar New Year Rabbit Craft – Materials:
- Paper cup
- Straws
- White, red, gold/yellow paper
- Scissors
- Clear tape
- Black and red markers
What is the Chinese Lunar New Year?
The Chinese lunar year, also known as the Chinese New Year or the Spring Festival, is a traditional festival in China that marks the beginning of a new lunar year on the Chinese calendar. The Chinese calendar is a lunisolar calendar, which means that it is based on both the lunar cycle and the solar cycle. The Chinese lunar year typically falls between January 21 and February 20 on the Gregorian calendar. The festival is celebrated with a variety of customs and traditions, including family reunions, gift-giving, and feasting.
When is the Lunar year of the rabbit?
Chinese New Year Water Rabbit year begins on January 22, 2023 and ends on Chinese New Year’s Eve, February 9th (Chinese New Year’s Eve).
The “Year of the Rabbit” in the Chinese zodiac repeats every 12 years. The years of the Rabbit include this year 2023, and past years 2011, 1999, 1987, 1975, 1963, 1951, 1939, 1927.
Year of the Rabbit Meaning
The “Year of the Rabbit” in the Chinese zodiac is associated with traits such as elegance, grace, and calmness. People born in the Year of the Rabbit are believed to be polite, well-mannered, and good at socializing. They are also thought to be sensitive, compassionate, and kind-hearted. They are also said to be good at keeping secrets and are generally thought to be trustworthy.
In Chinese culture, the rabbit is often associated with the moon and is seen as a symbol of longevity and good fortune. It is also a symbol of the good life and a peaceful existence. People born in the Year of the Rabbit are believed to have a strong sense of duty and responsibility, and they are often considered to be hardworking and dedicated.
Takeaway
Making Chinese New Year crafts with children can be a valuable and enjoyable way to celebrate the holiday, as it allows them to learn about Chinese culture and customs in an interactive and hands-on manner. Additionally, it can help in developing children’s fine motor skills and nurturing their creativity. Furthermore, it creates an opportunity for families to bond and engage in a shared activity together.
Chinese New Year Rabbit Craft (Lunar New Year Craft For Kids)
Materials
- Paper cup
- Straws
- White, red, gold/yellow paper
- Scissors
- Clear tape
- Black and red markers
Instructions
2. Create two holes on both sides of the paper cup and one on the bottom, the size of the straws.
3. Wrap clear tape around 3 straws around 1/3 of the way up.
4. Insert straws through the holes to create the pop up mechanism.
5. Cut a piece of white paper into a circle and into two white bunny ears. Draw a cute face on the white circle.
6. Cut two red inner ears and glue those on to the white ears.
7. Tape the face to the straws.
8. Create hands by cutting white circles with a red heart inside each hand.
9. Decorate your paper cup with yellow hearts.
Agnes Hsu is a mom of three and has been inspiring parents and kids to get creative with easy activities and family friendly recipes for over 10 years. She shares her love for creative play and kids food to her 2MM+ followers online. Agnes' commitment to playful learning and kindness has not only raised funds for charity but also earned features in prestigious nationwide publications.