Easy Easter Crafts that Anyone Can Do

Easter is a wonderful holiday that is celebrated all around the world. One of the many fun things to do during this festive time is to engage in Easter crafts. There are countless creative ideas to choose from, whether you want to make bunny ears, decorate eggs, or create an Easter wreath. These crafts can be enjoyed by children and adults alike, and they are a great way to celebrate the season while getting in touch with your creative side.

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Here are some Easter craft ideas:

• Easter Egg Decorating
• Bunny Ear Headbands
• Easter Basket
• Bunny Paper Plate Craft
• Easter Wreath
• Peeps Houses
• Easter Bunny Handprint Art
• Easter Chick Crafts
• Egg Carton Flowers
• Easter Egg Hunt Bags

Easter Egg Decorating

​Decorating Easter eggs is a classic craft activity for Easter. You can use traditional dye kits, paint, stickers, or even decoupage to decorate your eggs.

​Here are some instructions for decorating Easter eggs:

Materials:

• Hard-boiled eggs
• Easter egg dye kit or food coloring and vinegar
• Small bowls or cups
• Spoon or tongs
• Newspaper or paper towels
• Optional: stickers, paint, markers, or other decorations

Steps:

1. Set up your workspace by covering it with newspaper or paper towels to protect it from spills and stains.
2. If you're using an Easter egg dye kit, follow the instructions on the packaging to mix the dye. If you're using food coloring and vinegar, add 1 tablespoon of vinegar to each small bowl or cup, then add 10-20 drops of food coloring and stir.
3. Use a spoon or tongs to gently place the eggs in the dye. Let them sit for about 5-10 minutes, or until they reach the desired color. The longer you leave the eggs in the dye, the deeper the color will be.
4. Carefully remove the eggs from the dye and place them on the newspaper or paper towels to dry.
5. If you want to add decorations, wait until the eggs are completely dry before doing so. You can use stickers, paint, markers, or other decorations to make your eggs unique and festive.

Tips:

• You can use a white crayon to draw designs on the eggs before dyeing them. The wax will resist the dye and create a cool effect.
• If you're using food coloring and vinegar, you can mix different colors together to create new shades.
• Be sure to handle the eggs gently to avoid cracking them. If an egg does crack, it's still safe to eat as long as it was hard-boiled properly.

Bunny Ear Headbands

​Create cute bunny ear headbands using pipe cleaners, felt, or construction paper. Add some pom-poms or glitter for extra flair.

Here are some instructions for making bunny ear headbands:

Materials:

• Construction paper or felt in your choice of color(s)
• Pipe cleaners
• Glue or glue gun
• Scissors

Steps:

1. Cut two bunny ears out of the construction paper or felt. The size and shape of the ears is up to you, but they should be long enough to stand up straight when attached to the headband.
2. Cut a strip of construction paper or felt to use as the headband. The length of the strip will depend on the size of the person's head, but it should be long enough to wrap around and overlap slightly.
3. Glue the ends of the headband together to form a circle.
4. Bend a pipe cleaner in half and twist the ends together to form a loop. Repeat with another pipe cleaner.
5. Glue the loops to the inside of the headband, positioning them where you want the ears to be.
6. Glue the ears to the top of the pipe cleaners, making sure they stand up straight.
7. Optional: Add extra decorations to the headband, such as pom-poms or glitter.

Tips:

• If you're making the headband for a child, you may want to use a shorter strip of construction paper or felt so that it fits properly.
• If you don't have pipe cleaners, you can use a wire hanger or a plastic headband instead. Simply shape the wire or headband into bunny ears and cover them with construction paper or felt.
• Be sure to use a strong glue or a glue gun to ensure that the ears stay attached to the headband.

Easter Basket

​Create an Easter basket out of paper plates, construction paper, or even a real basket. Fill it with Easter eggs, candy, and other treats.

Here are some instructions for making an Easter basket:

Materials:

• Basket or container of your choice
• Paint or markers (optional)
• Easter grass or shredded paper
• Plastic eggs or real eggs (if you plan to use real eggs, be sure to hard-boil them first)
• Easter candy or small gifts
• Ribbon or bows (optional)

Steps:

1. Choose a basket or container to use as your Easter basket. This could be a traditional wicker basket, a plastic bucket, a paper mache box, or any other container that you like.
2. If you want to decorate the basket, you can paint or draw designs on it using paint or markers. This step is optional, but it can add a fun and personalized touch to your basket.
3. Fill the bottom of the basket with Easter grass or shredded paper. This will help to cushion the eggs and candy that you'll be adding later.
4. Arrange the plastic or real eggs in the basket, placing them in a way that looks aesthetically pleasing. If you're using real eggs, be sure to handle them carefully to avoid cracking them.
5. Add Easter candy or small gifts to the basket, placing them on top of the grass or paper. You can use candy like jelly beans, chocolate eggs, or marshmallow chicks, or you can add small toys or other trinkets.
6. If you like, you can add ribbon or bows to the basket to give it a finishing touch.

Tips:

• If you're making the basket for a child, be sure to choose candy and gifts that are appropriate for their age and interests.
• Consider adding a personal touch to the basket by including a handwritten note or a small photo.
• If you want to make the basket extra special, you can create a theme for it. For example, you could make a sports-themed basket for a sports fan or a gardening-themed basket for someone who loves to garden.

Bunny Paper Plate Craft

​Use paper plates, construction paper, and cotton balls to create a cute bunny face.

Here are some instructions for making a bunny paper plate craft:

Materials:

• Paper plate
• Pink and white construction paper
• Googly eyes
• Pipe cleaners
• Glue
• Scissors

Steps:

1. Cut the paper plate in half.
2. Cut two long bunny ears out of white construction paper.
3. Cut two slightly smaller bunny ears out of pink construction paper.
4. Glue the pink ears onto the white ears.
5. Glue the ears onto the curved edge of one of the paper plate halves.
6. Glue two googly eyes onto the plate, below the ears.
7. Cut a small triangle out of pink construction paper for the nose and glue it onto the plate, below the eyes.
8. Cut two small circles out of white construction paper for the cheeks and glue them onto the plate, on either side of the nose.
9. Cut a pipe cleaner in half and bend each half into a "U" shape. Glue the ends of the pipe cleaners onto the bottom edge of the plate to form the whiskers.

Tips:

• You can also use markers or crayons to draw the bunny's mouth or other details onto the plate.
• If you don't have pipe cleaners, you can use strips of construction paper or even twist ties as a substitute.
• If you want to make the bunny extra fluffy, you can add cotton balls or other soft materials to the ears and cheeks.

Easter Wreath

​Create an Easter wreath using a foam ring, plastic Easter eggs, and ribbon. Add some flowers or other decorations for extra flair.

Here are some instructions for making an Easter wreath craft using a foam ring:

Materials:

• Foam ring (available at craft stores or on Amazon as shown below)
• Easter-themed ribbon
• Silk flowers in pastel colors
• Small plastic Easter eggs
• Glue gun
• Scissors

Steps:

1. Cut several pieces of Easter-themed ribbon to varying lengths. You can use scissors to create a diagonal edge for a decorative touch.
2. Tie the ribbon onto the foam ring, making sure to leave enough space between each piece so that the foam ring is visible. You can use a combination of different ribbon patterns to add interest to the wreath.
3. Using the glue gun, glue silk flowers onto the foam ring, filling in any gaps between the ribbon. Try to create a balanced look by spreading the flowers out evenly around the wreath.
4. Glue small plastic Easter eggs onto the foam ring, tucking them into the ribbon or flowers. You can use a variety of colors and patterns to add interest to the wreath.
5. If desired, you can add other Easter-themed decorations to the wreath, such as small stuffed animals or decorative birds.
6. Once you are happy with the overall design of the wreath, you can hang it up using a wreath hanger or a loop of ribbon.

Tips:

• If you don't have a foam ring, you can create a wreath using a wire hanger or a grapevine wreath base.
• Be careful when using the glue gun, as the glue can be very hot.
• To give your wreath an extra touch of Easter charm, you can tie a bow onto the bottom of the wreath using an additional ribbon.
• Wooden Easter wreaths are also a really cute option too!

Peeps Houses

​Use graham crackers, frosting, and Peeps marshmallow candies to create adorable Peeps houses.

Here are some instructions for making a Peeps house for Easter with graham crackers, frosting, and Peeps:

Materials:

• Graham crackers
• White frosting
• Peeps marshmallow candies in different colors
• Assorted Easter candies for decoration
• Plate or cardboard for building surface
• Ziplock bags or piping bags for frosting application
• Scissors

Steps:

1. Begin by preparing the frosting. You can either make your own frosting or use store-bought frosting. If the frosting is too thick, you can thin it out with a few drops of water until it reaches a spreadable consistency.
2. Lay out a plate or cardboard as your building surface.
3. Break the graham crackers into various shapes and sizes for building the house. You will need two large squares for the front and back of the house, two smaller squares for the sides, and two triangular pieces for the roof. You may need to cut the pieces to fit properly.
4. Attach the two large squares together with frosting to form the front and back of the house.
5. Attach the two smaller squares to the sides of the house with frosting, pressing gently to hold them in place.
6. Attach the two triangular pieces to the top of the house with frosting, creating the roof.
7. Using the frosting, attach the Peeps marshmallow candies to the house, creating a decorative pattern or design. You can use different colored Peeps to add interest to the design.
8. Use the ziplock bags or piping bags to apply additional frosting to the house, creating designs or adding detail. You can also use the frosting to attach additional Easter candies for decoration.
9. Allow the frosting to dry and harden completely before handling the Peeps house.

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Tips:

• You can add additional decorations to the Peeps house, such as candy flowers or Easter grass.
• If you don't have piping bags, you can use a spoon to apply the frosting.
• For a more durable house, you can use melted white chocolate instead of frosting to attach the graham crackers together.

Easter Bunny Handprint Art

​Use paint and paper to create a handprint bunny. Add some googly eyes, a pom-pom nose, and some ears for a fun Easter decoration.

Here are some instructions for making Easter bunny handprint art:

Materials:

• White paper or cardstock
• Washable paint
• Paintbrush
• Black marker or pen
• Glue
• Scissors
• White pom-pom
• Pink or white pipe cleaner

Steps:

1. Start by painting the palm of your hand with one of the pastel-colored paints. Make sure to spread the paint evenly across your palm and fingers.
2. Press your hand firmly onto the paper or cardstock to create the bunny's head and ears. Repeat with different colors of paint until you have several bunny prints on the paper.
3. Once the paint has dried, use the black marker or pen to add eyes, a nose, and whiskers to the bunny's face. You can also add a mouth or teeth if you like.
4. Cut out the bunny prints from the paper, being careful to leave a border around the edges of each print.
5. Cut a small piece of pipe cleaner to create a nose. Twist the pipe cleaner into a "V" shape and bend the ends upward to create nostrils. Glue the nose onto the bunny's face.
6. Glue a white pom-pom onto the bunny's face to create a tail.
7. You can now display your Easter bunny handprint art or use it to make greeting cards or other Easter decorations.

Tips:

• Make sure to wash your hands thoroughly after painting to avoid staining clothing or furniture.
• You can also use different colored pom-poms or pipe cleaners to create different colored bunnies.
• If you don't have washable paint, you can use colored markers or crayons to color in the bunny prints instead.

Easter Chick Variation

Bring your stepping stone molds to life with the paintbrush and 5 vibrant colors. When you mix colors to create new hues, such as red and yellow for orange, you may learn about color mixing. Create cherished memories that will last a lifetime while encouraging children's creativity.

Easter Chick Crafts

​Create cute little Easter chicks out of pom-poms, construction paper, or even real eggshells.

Here are some instructions for making an Easter chicks craft:

Materials:

• Yellow construction paper
• Orange construction paper
• Googly eyes
• Glue
• Scissors
• Pencil

Steps:

1. Start by tracing a circle on the yellow construction paper. You can use a cup or lid as a template for the circle.
2. Cut out the circle using the scissors.
3. Fold the circle in half, then fold it in half again to create a smaller quarter-circle. Cut along the folds to create four equal-sized pieces.
4. Take one of the quarter-circle pieces and roll it into a cone shape, with the pointed end at the bottom. This will form the chick's body. Secure the edges with glue.
5. Cut out two small triangles from the orange construction paper. These will be the chick's beak.
6. Glue the beak onto the front of the chick's body, just below the top edge of the cone.
7. Glue two googly eyes above the beak to create the chick's face.
8. Cut out two small wings from the remaining yellow construction paper. These can be any shape you like, but make sure they are small enough to fit onto the chick's body.
9. Glue the wings onto the sides of the chick's body.
10. Repeat these steps to create additional chicks, as desired.
11. You can now display your Easter chicks craft on a table or shelf, or use them to decorate your home for Easter.

Tips:

• You can use other colors of construction paper to create chicks with different colored feathers.
• To make your chicks stand up, you can glue them onto a cardboard or paper base.

You can incorporate pom poms into this Easter chicks craft by using them to add texture and dimension to the chick's body. Here's how:


Materials:

• Yellow construction paper
• Orange construction paper
• Googly eyes
• Glue
• Scissors
• Pencil
• Small yellow pom poms

Steps:

1. Follow steps 1-5 from the original instructions to create the chick's body and beak.
2. Take some small yellow pom poms and glue them onto the front and sides of the chick's body. These will represent the chick's feathers.
3. Glue two googly eyes above the beak to create the chick's face.
4. Cut out two small wings from the remaining yellow construction paper. These can be any shape you like, but make sure they are small enough to fit onto the chick's body.
5. Glue the wings onto the sides of the chick's body.
6. Repeat these steps to create additional chicks, as desired.
7. You can now display your Easter chicks craft with pom pom feathers on a table or shelf, or use them to decorate your home for Easter.

Tips:

• Use different colors of pom poms to create chicks with different colored feathers.
• You can also glue some small orange pom poms onto the chick's beak to add more texture to the craft.

Egg Carton Flowers

​Use an egg carton to create cute flowers. Paint them in bright colors and add some pipe cleaner stems.

Here are some instructions for making Easter egg carton flowers:

Materials:

• Cardboard egg carton
• Scissors
• Paint or markers
• Pipe cleaners
• Glue
• Buttons or beads (optional)

Steps:

1. Cut the egg carton into individual cups using scissors.
2. Paint the cups with your desired colors or decorate them with markers.
3. Cut each cup in a zig-zag pattern to create petals. You can cut them to be different lengths and shapes to create a variety of flower sizes and types.
4. Poke a hole in the center of each flower using scissors or a sharp object, and then push a pipe cleaner through the hole to create a stem.
5. Bend the top of the pipe cleaner into a small loop to secure the flower to the stem.
6. If desired, add buttons or beads to the center of the flowers using glue.
7. Repeat these steps to create as many flowers as desired.
8. Arrange the flowers in a vase or use them to decorate your home for Easter.

Tips:

• You can use different colors and patterns for the flowers to create a colorful bouquet.
• Add leaves to the stems by cutting them out of green construction paper and attaching them with glue.
• For a more realistic look, you can paint the petals with different shades of the same color to create a gradient effect.

Easter Egg Hunt Bags

​Create Easter egg hunt bags using paper bags, construction paper, and markers. Decorate them with Easter designs and fill them with eggs and treats.

Here are some instructions for making Easter egg hunt bags using paper bags, construction paper, and markers:


Materials:

• Brown paper lunch bags
• Construction paper in various colors
• Markers
• Scissors
• Glue
• Ribbon or string (optional)

Steps:

1. Start by decorating the front of the paper bag with Easter-themed designs using markers. You can draw Easter eggs, bunnies, chicks, or other symbols of the holiday.
2. Cut out Easter egg shapes from the construction paper in various colors.
3. Glue the Easter egg shapes onto the paper bag, creating a collage-like effect.
4. Cut out bunny ears, whiskers, and a nose from the construction paper, and glue them onto the paper bag to create a bunny face.
5. Use the markers to add additional details to the bunny face, such as eyes, eyebrows, and mouth.
6. If desired, tie a ribbon or string around the top of the bag to close it and create a handle for carrying.
7. Repeat these steps to create as many Easter egg hunt bags as needed.

Tips:

• Use different colored bags and construction paper to create a variety of Easter egg hunt bags.
• Personalize the bags by writing the names of the recipients on them using markers or stickers.
• Add glitter or stickers to the bags for some extra sparkle.

Easter crafts are a fun and engaging way to celebrate the holiday season. Whether you're decorating eggs, making bunny ears, or creating an Easter wreath, these crafts provide a great opportunity to spend quality time with loved ones and get in touch with your creative side. Additionally, they can be a wonderful way to decorate your home and bring some festive cheer to your surroundings. With so many different ideas to choose from, Easter crafts are a perfect activity for both children and adults to enjoy.

Easy Easter Crafts that Anyone Can Do