Night lights can not only make kids feel safe as they head to bed but can also create a calmer environment for them and improve their sleep. Most studies will say bright lights, like the ones from our screens ... think smartphones, tablets and TVs .. will hinder anyone trying to get a restful night of sleep.
For our growing kids, a good night's sleep is vital to their overall wellbeing. So, we came up with a cute craft that brings the softer light of Easter to the little ones who may be afraid of the dark.
Last year on Good Day Acadiana with Alex Worstell, we created Bunny Good Night Lights that any kid will enjoy making to celebrate for Easter. Not only will these night lights pave the way for the Easter Bunny to leave his treats, but they may help keep the boogieman away for kids who are afraid of the dark.
How to Make Your Own Bunny Good Night Light
The most important thing you will need is a clean, clear, glass jar and a small battery operated votive candle. An empty mayo, pickle, or olive jar will work perfect! Here's the list of other items we used:
Other Supplies You'll Need:
- Crafting pom-poms, googly eyes, stickers, or glitter
- Craft glue and/or hot glue
- Paints, brushes, markers, and scissors
- Empty egg cartons and/or pipe cleaners
- Popsicle sticks
- Noodles, beans or other small decorative items
 Bunny Good Night Lights Craft with Alex Worstell Image by Mia Barletto Good Day Acadiana March 20, 2024 |  Bunny Good Night Lights Craft with Alex Worstell Image by Mia Barletto Good Day Acadiana March 20, 2024 |
First, make sure your empty jar is clean and dry. Paint the lid first and put that aside to dry. You may need a few coats depending on the color of lid.
Next, chose your colors and design for your jar. As for the décor on the jar, that is up to you! Let your child get creative and come up with their favorite Easter image. You can paint a cross, a chick, or a rabbit. It's up to you!
I thought using our thumbs or forefingers would create cute Easter eggs on the jar. The kids will love doing this and it adds a personal touch to the craft. So we each dipped our fingers in our favorite colors and pressed them on the sides of the jar. Be careful not to use to much paint on your finger or it will run. Once they dry, you can add lines or glitter to your Easter eggs to make them pop.
Once your jar is dry, place some grass in the bottom of the jar and put your battery powered candle on top of the grass. I decided to make rabbit ears for my jar from popsicle sticks and pipe cleaners. My daughter used pieces from an empty egg carton and pom-poms to make a baby chick. We hot glued them to the top of the lid and put it back on the jar. Voila!
Happy Crafting Acadiana! |
