# Adorable Easter Puppets These DIY Hand Puppets Pay Homage to the Easter Bunny By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-03-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-hand-puppets References: [purlbee](http://www.purlbee.com/2012/03/18/mollys-sketchbook-bunny-hand-puppets/) These DIY hand puppets by The Purl Bee craft blog pay homage to the Easter Bunny. The easy and inexpensive toys are an alternative to store-bought products that are holiday-themed. Instead of breaking the bank, parents can create these fun DIY hand puppets with the whole family and can customize them in a myriad of ways. Using 100% wool felt, this project offers easy templates of the Easter Bunny's body and features. Once cut in a perfect shape, these elements are ready to sew together. The Purl Bee's adorable craft project features the use of white and colored felt that adds a vibrant accent to each bunny puppet. The blog also shows craft lovers how to embroider their bunny's facial features and how to make its felt tail. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **DIY Hand Puppets:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offering easy-to-make, customizable hand puppets as an alternative to store-bought products. - **Holiday-themed Crafts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating DIY crafts that allow families to engage in affordable and festive activities at home. - **Creative Use of Felt:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovating with different materials, such as colored felt, to add vibrancy and uniqueness to crafts. ### Who This Affects Most - **Crafting:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing DIY craft kits and materials for families to enjoy creative projects together. - **E-commerce:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Establishing an online platform to sell DIY craft supplies and tutorials. - **Children's Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing interactive storytelling experiences that incorporate handmade puppets and crafts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fun Candy-Free Easter Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easter-soap.md) - [Hand-Knit Finger Puppets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/finger-puppet-mushrooms.md) - [Easter-Ready Toy Plushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jazwares-1.md) - [Easter-Themed Collectible Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lol-surprise-pastel-party.md) - [Easter-Themed Marshmallows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jetpuffed-1.md) - [Painterly Chocolate Bunny Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solid-chocolate-bunnies.md) - [Easter Marshmallow DIY Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dip-and-decorate-dozen.md) - [Artisanal Easter Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoppy-easter-basket.md) - [Easter-Themed Kitchen Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easterthemed-kitchen.md)