Crafty Easter Fun; Rabbits, Tulips, and Easter Eggs

by Ellie Jakeman March 27, 2025

Crafty Easter Fun; Rabbits, Tulips,and Easter Eggs

Hop straight into these fun projects this Easter Holiday!

Hop Into Creativity: Painting Rabbits on a Round Canvas This Easter!

Easter is the perfect time to get creative, and what better way to celebrate than with a fun, festive painting project? In this tutorial, we’re bringing adorable bunnies to life on a unique round canvas—giving your Easter décor a fresh, artistic twist! Whether you’re a seasoned painter or just picking up a brush for the first time, this project is a fantastic way to explore colour, texture, and the joy of springtime inspiration. So grab your paints, get ready to unleash your creativity, and let’s hop into this delightful Easter craft together! 🐰🎨

Lightly pencil your image onto the canvas. Don’t use a soft pencil as this may darken your colours when you apply the paint. If you think you have gone too dark with your graphite you can erase your outline slightly, just enough so you may follow your composition.

We created a bright turquoise background colour using Artdiscount Studio Heavy Body Acrylic paints; Lemon Yellow 215, Cerulean Blue 425 and Emerald Green 559. Just add small increments of colour to create your perfect hue. We block-painted the background first, with the intention of painting a second coat once the tulips had been painted.

TheSTUDIO Heavy Body Acrylic Paints offer a wide range of vibrant colours to suit your personal preferences, allowing you to create a unique Easter project.


We mixed up some Vandyke Brown 690 with some Yellow Ochre 676 and a small amount of Titanium White 104 to create a mid brown. To darken the mid brown, we used a small amount of Phthlo Blue 450, to create a warmer shade we added Orange 304 to the mid Brown	We applied the darker hues first on the rabbit. Then we alternated between the mid and warm brown hues applying the paint by using small strokes in the direction the fur would grow on the rabbit. ARTdiscount Acrylic Brush Set of 5 Brushesworked really well on this small canvas, allowing us to achieve the marks we wanted to create and enabling all types of brush strokes.


A richer, warmer tone of brown was added to the rabbit's fur to create a multi coloured textured coat.	Once the fur was complete we painted the eyes and added some pink details to the nose, ears and a few flecks of pink around the paws.


Emerald Green 559 and Lemon Yellow 215 were used for the tulip stems whilst Rose 336, Magenta 307 and Titanium White were mixed to create a variety of hues for the tulip blooms. To warm up the Pink Hue, you could use a small amount of Scarlet , Vermillion or Orange	The grass was applied using a variety of tones, Lemon Yellow mixed with Emerald Green. Darker Green tones were created by adding a small amount of Phthalo Blue. Small flecks of pink were added to the grass to create colour balance. Just by adding any Blue to darken or any Yellow to lighten, endless combinations of greens can be created.

A second background colour was applied to flatten the negative space around the tulips and the rabbit’s whiskers were applied to the nose. Some more highlights and details were applied to the tulips to make them pop!

The edge of the canvas was painted with Studio Heavy Body Acrylic Gold, a warm, opaque gold that gives a lovely Vintage feel.

After applying the paint to the edges, it was dry brushed over the background and the grass.See images below.

Final canvas and colour swatches, testing colour and mixing tones.

Daler-Rowney Artsphere Arts and Crafts Workstation A3

Template for the Bunny image.

Here is a printable PDF file for you to use as a template for your canvas or just to print out to colour for your young creatives.

What you will need.

We have compiled a list of materials to help you achieve your Easter project. We have curated several options ranging in price for all levels of artists and creatives.

Gather your Materials;

Canvases, Canvas Boards and Watercolour paper;

Any of the substrates listed below can be used for this little Easter project. We used ARTdiscount Stretched Round Canvas 350gsm 8”.

ARTdiscount Stretched Round Canvas 350gsm (Multi-Packs)

Crafted from 100% premium cotton, with a substantial grammage of 350gsm, this canvas provides a sturdy and resilient foundation for your artwork.

Its universal white surface offers a versatile backdrop for a wide range of mediums.

Triple-coat of gesso primer, acid-free.

Each canvas is individually protected with shrink-wrapped plastic film

Docrafts Artiste Stretched Round Canvas 40cm - 380gsm - Pack of 2

Create unique, outstanding artwork with this Docrafts Artiste Round Stretched Canvas. Made from 100% Polycotton (90% cotton, 10% polyester), its surface is triple primed out of the box and is suitable for both acrylic and oil paints.

This canvas is great for hobbyists, beginners, and artists of all stripes. This pack comes with two 40cm canvases, with a weight of 380gsm.

Clairefontaine Round Canvas Boards

These high-quality, 100% cotton circular canvas boards are primed with a universal white coating, making them ready to paint right out of the box. They're ideal for use with oils, acrylics, gouache, and other media. They are backed with 3mm thick reinforced cardboard. With their round shape, you can make a statement and work with unique compositions in your artwork

Available in 3 sizes: 20cm, 30cm, and 40cm.

Magnani 1404 Portofino Watercolour Block Round - 300gsm - Hot Pressed - 20 Sheets

This paper has been made on a cylinder mould machine using marking felts of an exclusive Cartiere Magnani design.

It is 100% cotton composition and total absence of acids and chlorine derivatives endow this paper with resistance against yellowing from UV rays, guaranteeing durability over the years and maximum yield of the colours applied.

Portofino paper has a hot pressed surface and is especially indicated for all the wet techniques like watercolour, gouache, ink and acrylics.

Acrylic paints

For our ‘Bunny and Tulip’ project we used Studio Heavy Body paint, which provides a great range of colour options, perfect for our bright Spring palette.

STUDIO Heavy Body Acrylic Paints - 200ml Large Tubes

Acrylic paints made from high quality eco-friendly water based pigments and

finest acrylic emulsions.

Ideal for Established Artists and Students of Art.
Thicker consistency, use with a palette knife or brushes
Impasto applications retains knife or brush marks
Excellent blending and mixing characteristics
High pigment loading - rich, brilliant colours
31 Lightfast & durable colours
Waterproof when dry
Highly versatile, dries to a low gloss surface on high impasto areas and a soft satin finish on thinner applications.

Eggsperiment with some Acrylic paint!

Paint some boiled eggs with Acrylic paint for a simple and easy Easter project. They make great table decorations! Click on the product photos below and they will link you directly to the product pages for more information.

After painting your eggs with Acrylic paints, wait for them to dry and decorate with Posca pens, marker pens and fine liners.

The ideal brush for your Easter projects!

We used our ARTdiscount Acrylic Brush set along with our ARTessentials Ultra Fine Tip Artists Brushes

ARTdiscount Acrylic Brush Set of 5 Brushes

A set of short handled brushes ideal for Acrylic paints as well as Watercolours or Oils. Made from synthetic filaments these brushes are both resilient and durable. Beautifully finished with a gold-plated brass ferule and a wooden handle.

Contents:

1 each Round Nos. 2, 6 & 10
1 Filbert No. 8
1 Flat No. 10
All contained in a clear plastic wallet

ARTessentials Ultra Fine Tip Artists Brushes - Set of 10

A set of 10 brushes for artists and model makers. Great for fine detailing of artwork, as well as for painting models and miniatures. Their synthetic hair makes them ideal for use with watercolour, acrylics, and oil. Incredible value.

This Set includes sizes: 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, 0, 00, 000.

Daler-Rowney System3 Acrylic Brush Wallet (500)

This assortment of 5 System3 short handled brushes is an ideal set of art & craft painting tools, great for beginners and enthusiasts alike. System3 short handled brushes are suited best for acrylic painting and feature soft synthetic filaments that give a good snap and perfect spring ideal for thin to medium flow acrylic colours.

The soft dark-tipped synthetic filaments and black aluminium ferrule combined with an ergonomic yellow short handle gives this brush style, affordability, flexibility and comfort.

Contents:Round size - 3/0 & 6,Angle size - 1/4". Short Flat size - 3/4",Filbert size - 8

Daler-Rowney System3 Acrylic Brush Wallet (501)

These Daler-Rowney System3 long-handled brushes are an ideal art & craft painting tool for beginners and enthusiasts alike. System3 long-handled round brushes feature stiff synthetic filaments that retain their shape even after heavy use, allowing the artist more control and accuracy and are ideal for heavy body acrylic colours.

The dark-tipped synthetic filaments and black aluminium ferrule combined with an ergonomic yellow short handle gives this brush style, affordability, flexibility and comfort.

Contents: 1 x Round 4, 1 x Round 0, 1 x Fan 4, 1 x Flat 8, 1 x Bright 8

Table easels

Make life easier with these great table easels! No more straining your neck looking down at a flat table. These easels can greatly enhance your creative experience whilst developing your creative skills.

Daler-Rowney Artsphere Arts and Crafts Workstation A3

Artsphere Arts and Crafts Workstation A3. A versatile desktop workstation which swivels and rotates to any working position and angle, landscape or portrait.

Ideal for working on with watercolour blocks, artboard and canvas boards.

Fix it - Tilt it - Rotate it!

A brilliant new concept for artists, modellers and craft enthusiasts. Work surface area: 420 x 300mm Total weight: 2.6 kgs

Daler-Rowney Simply - Mini Wooden Table Easel

The Table Easels from the Simply range are made out of wood and have a collapsible base for easy storage. They can be used on a table or other work surface in the home or studio either for creating new works of art or for displaying existing ones.

Features:

Max canvas/board/paper sizes 12x10" (30cm x 25cm) or A4.
Tilting facility-collapsible base
Great for display

We hope you have enjoyed this project but don't let your creativity stop here! Easter may be a time for celebration, but your artistic journey can continue all year round. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned artist,ARTdiscount has everything you need to keep those creative ideas flowing. Explore our website for fantastic offers on high-quality art supplies, perfect for every skill level and project. From paints and brushes to canvases and sketchbooks, we’ve got you covered. So keep experimenting, keep creating, and most importantly—keep having fun with your art!

Ellie Jakeman

I have had a strong interest in the visual and creative arts since a very early age. After completing an Art and Design Degree and Post graduate studies I have taught Art and Design, Fashion and Textiles, Textile design , Fine Art print and Illustration for over 20 years. Before teaching I was a freelance artist and illustrator and decided 4 years ago I would return to freelance and commissioned work. I have created many domestic and commercial murals for hospitals and hospices. I work part time for ARTdiscount as a content creator and product tester.

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