Looking for a fun, easy activity to do with your kids over Easter weekend? This Easter Peeps painting activity is simple to set up, only requires a few basic supplies, and is perfect for both younger and older kids.
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If your child loves crafts, but you’re not particularly crafty, this project is one that you’ll definitely want to try. It’s fun, easy enough for younger kids to do on their own, and only requires a few simple supplies.
This easy Easter craft is the perfect way to turn those leftover bunny Peeps into a fun activity that your kids will look forward to doing year after year!
Why You’ll Love This Craft
- Simple supplies: You won’t need any complicated supplies in order to do this activity—just grab some marshmallow Peeps and a few other items you probably already have at home, and you’ll be crafting in no time.
- Easy to make: Kids of all ages should be able to do this activity with minimal (if any) adult involvement.
- Great for multiple age groups: Whether your child is a toddler or an elementary school student, they will love this simple Easter-themed activity!
- Fun for kids: If your kids are anything like mine, they probably love painting with anything that’s not a paintbrush, and this craft is a great opportunity to do just that.
Looking for more Easter crafts to make with your kids? Check out these Bubble Wrap Easter Eggs, these DIY Easter Card Ideas or these adorable (and free) Easter Coloring Cards!
Required Materials
- Marshmallow bunnies: Any color is fine.
- Paint: I used washable kids’ paint for this project, but you can also try one of these edible paint recipes if you are doing this craft with a young toddler. You can use any color or combination of colors you like, but I chose pink, purple, blue and yellow because those are the colors bunny Peeps are available in.
- Paint palette: Make sure you use a paint palette with a flat surface large enough to fit the marshmallow. If you don’t have one, you can also use a paper, plastic or ceramic plate. (I prefer plastic and ceramic because they can be washed and reused.).
- Cardstock: I kept things basic and opted for white cardstock, but you can use another color as long as it allows the paint to show. I prefer to use cardstock because it is thick and holds up well when paint is added, but you can always use regular paper in a pinch if you don’t mind it getting a little wavy.
- Marker: You’ll be using this to draw the bunny’s eyes and nose. I used a black washable fine tip marker, but any type of marker (or even a black pen) will do. You can even use a fine tip paintbrush and black paint.
The full supply list and instructions can be found in the how-to card.
How to Paint with Peeps (Step-by-Step)
Step 1: Pour paint onto paint palette. Pour a generous amount of paint onto a paint palette or plate, making sure to leave an adequate amount of space between colors (if using multiple).
Step 2: Dip Peeps in paint. Press a Peep onto the paint, moving the marshmallow around as needed to coat one side completely.
Step 3: Stamp bunnies. Press the paint-covered marshmallow bunny onto the sheet of cardstock to leave an imprint. Repeat as many times as desired, dipping the Peep back into the paint as often as needed.
Step 4: Draw facial features. Once the paint has dried, use a black marker to give your bunnies two eyes and a nose.
This project was super simple to make, but my kids really enjoyed it! It’s a great way to allow younger kids to be part of the fun, since the steps are easy enough for them to complete on their own.
Helpful Tips
- Use one Peep per paint color: To avoid unintended color mixing, I recommend using a separate marshmallow bunny for each color of paint. (If you do want to mix colors, then feel free to ignore this tip!)
- Allow the paint to dry fully: Before you draw the bunny’s facial features, make sure the paint has fully dried or your marker tip will likely end up covered in paint and sticky sugar. If you’d rather add them right away, skip the marker and use a fine tip paintbrush and a bit of black paint instead.
Looking for more fun things to do with Peeps? Check out this Edible Peeps Play Dough or these Peeps Games for Families!
Turn This Craft into a Learning Activity!
Want to add a learning component to this craft? Try these fun variations:
- Create patterns: Help your child develop their early math skills by using different-colored Peeps stamps to create a pattern for them to repeat or complete. You can use the patterns from these Easter Pattern Worksheets or create your own.
- Match colors: Buy several colors of Peeps and have your child choose the corresponding paint color for each one. Then, once the paint has dried, do some color matching by placing the marshmallows on top of the right imprints.
- Practice counting: Have your child count the number of Peeps in each color (which will help them work on two skills at once!), or ask them to create a specific number of prints and count out loud as they do.
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If you have tried Painting with Peeps or any other project on my website, please let me know how it went in the comments below. I can’t wait to hear from you!
Painting with Peeps
Materials
- 4 PEEPS Marshmallow Bunnies
- washable kids' paint (pink, purple, blue and yellow) as needed
- 1 paint palette
- 1 sheet white cardstock
- 1 black marker
Instructions
- Pour a generous amount of paint onto a paint palette or plate, making sure to leave an adequate amount of space between colors.
- Press a Peep onto the paint, moving the marshmallow around as needed to coat one side completely.
- Press the paint-covered marshmallow bunny onto the sheet of cardstock to leave an imprint. Repeat as many times as desired, using separate marshmallows for each color and dipping them back into the paint as often as needed.
- Once the paint has fully dried, use a black marker to give the bunnies two eyes and a nose. (You can also use black paint and a fine tip paintbrush.)
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Notes
- Pattern recognition: Create a pattern with your Peeps using different colors of paint, and ask your child to complete or continue it.
- Color matching: Match the Peeps to the corresponding paint color, and match colors by placing leftover Peeps on top of the prints once the paint has dried.
- Counting practice: Count the number of prints you create, or ask your child to create a specific number of prints.
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