Get Easter Parade Ready: 15 Easter bonnet ideas for boys and girls that are genuinely easy to make
Easter bonnets that are sure to win prizes without being eggs-crutiating to create
In my estimation, the Easter Bonnet Parade rivals World Book Day for school parent stress levels. Yes, the parade is super cute to watch, but it can induce high levels of stress and panic, especially if you leave bonnet-making until the last minute.
I’ve also found that there are a tonne of Easter bonnet ideas on Pinterest claiming to be easy to make, but if like me, you aren’t blessed with the crafting gene, these so-called ‘easy’ Easter bonnets turn out to be anything but.
So, with last-minute Easter bonnet making firmly in mind alongside bonnets that are ACTUALLY GENUINELY easy to make, I’ve put together a selection of easy-to-make Easter bonnets that you can quickly put together for boys and girls.
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Whether you love the chance to get creative with your child’s Easter bonnet (with or without their input) or just want to get the job done as quickly as possible, these bonnets will make your day and even win your child a prize.
15 EASY EASTER BONNETS THAT YOU STAND A CHANCE OF MAKING WITHOUT LOSING YOUR MIND
Pick a hat, any hat and either follow the tutorial or if it’s one of the images I’ve included just for inspiration, take that inspiration and run with it. Simplicity guaranteed
Easter Hat: A Gravity-Defying Basket’O’Eggs!
I'm not sure what I love most about this gravity-defying hat... the fact it is seemingly gravity-defying or that it is actually really straight-forward to make if you follow the wonderful instructions from Where The Smiles Have Been.
Crème Egg Hat
Now this is a cracking riff on a Cadbury's Creme Egg Easter Bonnet... this one is just for inspo. Can you work out how to create your own version?
HOP TO IT: GRAB A COOL EASTER BUNNY CROWN FREE PRINTABLE TEMPLATE. KIDS WILL LOVE THIS EASY CRAFT ACTIVITY
For those of you who want something really simple... download the template for this Cool Bunny Crown. Get your kids to colour it in et voila, you have last-minute Easter Parade headwear.
3 Fun Easter Hat Parade Ideas
This giant carrot Easter hat is made primarily from orange card. Plushie bunny is optional!
DIY Bunny Party Hats
I love the minimalist cuteness of these gorgeous bunny hats. Follow the tutorial to make your own version.
Willy Wonka Easter Bonnet
This is another Easter bonnet image that's just for inspiration. But with Willy Wonka front of mind thanks to Timothée Chalamet, I couldn't not include a Willy Wonka styled hat confection.
DIY Minion Easter Bonnet
How about creating a Minion Easter bonnet for your cheeky chap or chapess with this easy to follow guide?
Cardboard Bunny Easter Bonnet Craft
This bunny bonnet is made almost entirely from cardboard. Follow the easy tutorial to create your own version.
How to make a Unique Easter Parade Hat
And here's another cardboard bunny creation, with a few extra accoutrements.
How to make a Bumble Bee Easter Parade Hat
Could this honey sweet hat BEE more cute?! Follow the surprisingly easy tutorial to make your own.
Magic rabbit in a hat trick!
Ok, it's not a trick, it's a super cute Easter bunny in a magic hat. Here's how to make it...
Easter hat idea by Sarah-Jane. | Easter hats, Easter bonnet, Hat ideas
This is another image just for inspo... grab a simple straw hat, cut out some Easter bunny ears, a paper fence to put round the crown and add some Easter characters.
Bunny ears twist tie
Now this isn't strictly a hat, but it is headwear and it is SUPER CUTE in a totally minimalist way... and surprisingly easy to make. So I've included it!
Bunny Butt Easter Hat
This Easter Bunny Butt hat is utter genius, follow the suggested route to making your own.
DIY Easter Bonnet
This has to be one of my favourites, both because it looks so fabulous and because it's actually super easy to make. It's made from a single giant paper pompom, follow the guide to create your own.
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I’ve got plenty of other Easter content with ideas for baking, crafting and making, including my popular roundup of the best free Easter craft printables for kids.
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