Easter is the perfect time to get crafty with your little ones! Whether you’re looking for simple Easter crafts for kids to keep them entertained or fun DIY decorations to celebrate the holiday, we’ve got you covered.
These 15 easy Easter crafts use everyday materials and are perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, and older kids. Let’s hop into the fun!
1. Paper Plate Easter Bunny
Turn a simple paper plate into an adorable Easter bunny with cotton balls, googly eyes, and pink construction paper for the ears.
Materials Needed:
• 1 paper plate
• Cotton balls
• 2 googly eyes
• Pink construction paper
• Black marker
• Glue
• Scissors
Instructions:
1. Cover the Plate – Apply glue all over the paper plate and stick cotton balls to cover it completely.
2. Create the Bunny Ears – Cut two large ear shapes from pink construction paper. Then, cut two slightly smaller ear shapes from white paper and glue them onto the pink ears.
3. Attach the Ears – Glue the ears to the back of the plate.
4. Add the Eyes and Nose – Glue on the googly eyes. Use a small pink pom-pom or a small pink paper circle for the nose.
5. Draw the Face – Use a black marker to draw whiskers and a mouth.
6. Let It Dry – Allow the glue to dry completely before displaying your bunny!
2. Easter Egg Potato Stamping
Cut a potato in half, carve a fun pattern, dip it in paint, and stamp it onto paper for unique Easter egg artwork.
Materials Needed:
• 1 large potato
• Knife (for adult use)
• Paint (various colors)
• Paintbrush
• White paper or cardstock
• Paper towel
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Potato – Cut the potato in half. Pat it dry with a paper towel.
2. Carve a Design – Use a knife to carve simple shapes, stripes, or dots onto the cut surface of the potato.
3. Apply Paint – Use a paintbrush to spread a thin layer of paint on the carved side.
4. Stamp the Design – Press the painted side of the potato onto the paper to create colorful Easter egg prints.
5. Repeat and Decorate – Use different colors and patterns to make a collection of unique Easter eggs.
6. Let It Dry – Allow the artwork to dry before displaying.
3. Handprint Chick Cards
Trace your child’s hand on yellow paper, cut it out, and add a beak and googly eyes to create a cute Easter chick.
Materials Needed:
• Yellow construction paper
• Pencil
• Scissors
• Googly eyes
• Orange construction paper (for beak and feet)
• Glue
Instructions:
1. Trace the Handprint – Place your child’s hand on the yellow paper and trace around it with a pencil.
2. Cut It Out – Carefully cut along the traced lines.
3. Add the Face – Glue on two googly eyes near the top of the palm area.
4. Make the Beak – Cut a small triangle from the orange paper and glue it below the eyes.
5. Attach the Feet – Cut two small orange shapes for feet and glue them to the bottom.
6. Let It Dry – Allow the glue to set, and your adorable Easter chick is ready!
4. Pom-Pom Easter Chicks
Glue yellow pom-poms together, add tiny felt wings, a beak, and eyes to create fluffy Easter chicks.
Materials Needed:
• Yellow pom-poms (large and small)
• Tiny felt pieces (for wings and beak)
• Googly eyes
• Craft glue
• Scissors
Instructions:
1. Form the body – Glue a small pom-pom on top of a larger one to create the chick’s shape.
2. Add the wings – Cut small wing shapes from yellow felt and glue them onto the sides.
3. Attach the beak – Cut a tiny triangle from orange felt and stick it onto the face.
4. Stick on the eyes – Glue googly eyes above the beak to bring your chick to life.
5. Let it dry – Allow the glue to dry completely before handling your fluffy chick.
Now you have an adorable Easter chick!
5. Toilet Paper Roll Bunnies
Recycle toilet paper rolls by painting them in pastel colors, adding bunny ears, and drawing on cute faces.
Materials Needed:
• Empty toilet paper rolls
• Pastel-colored paint
• Paintbrushes
• White or pink construction paper (for ears)
• Black marker or pen
• Glue
• Scissors
Instructions:
1. Paint the rolls – Use pastel-colored paint to cover each toilet paper roll and let it dry.
2. Make the ears – Cut two long ear shapes from white or pink construction paper.
3. Attach the ears – Glue the ears to the inside top of the roll.
4. Draw the face – Use a black marker to add cute eyes, a nose, and whiskers.
5. Let it dry – Allow everything to set before displaying your adorable bunny craft.
Now you have a fun and eco-friendly Easter bunny decoration!
6. Tissue Paper Easter Eggs
Tear colorful tissue paper into small pieces and glue them onto paper egg cutouts for a vibrant stained-glass effect.
Materials Needed:
• White cardstock or construction paper
• Colorful tissue paper
• Scissors
• Glue stick or liquid glue
• Paintbrush (if using liquid glue)
Instructions:
1. Cut the eggs – Trace and cut out egg shapes from white cardstock or construction paper.
2. Tear the tissue paper – Rip colorful tissue paper into small pieces for a mosaic effect.
3. Apply the glue – Spread glue over the egg cutout using a glue stick or paintbrush.
4. Attach the tissue – Press the torn tissue paper onto the glue, overlapping colors for a stained-glass effect.
5. Let it dry – Allow the glue to dry completely before displaying your vibrant Easter egg art.
Now you have a beautiful, colorful Easter craft!
7. Bunny Ear Headbands
Cut bunny ears out of cardstock, decorate them, and attach them to a headband for a fun Easter dress-up craft.
Materials Needed:
• White or pink cardstock
• Scissors
• Glue or tape
• Markers, stickers, or glitter (for decorating)
• Plain headband or cardstock strip for the base
Instructions:
1. Cut the ears – Draw and cut two large bunny ears from cardstock.
2. Decorate the ears – Use markers, stickers, or glitter to make the ears fun and colorful.
3. Make the headband – Cut a strip of cardstock long enough to wrap around the head or use a plain headband.
4. Attach the ears – Glue or tape the ears onto the headband securely.
5. Let it dry – Allow everything to dry before wearing your festive bunny ears.
Now you have a cute Easter headband for dress-up fun!
8. Easter Egg Salt Painting
Draw Easter egg designs with glue, sprinkle salt over them, and use watercolor paints to create a beautiful textured effect.
Materials Needed:
• White cardstock or watercolor paper
• White glue
• Table salt
• Watercolor paints
• Paintbrush
• Cup of water
Instructions:
1. Draw the design – Use white glue to draw Easter egg shapes and patterns on the paper.
2. Sprinkle the salt – Generously cover the glue with salt, then shake off any excess.
3. Apply watercolor – Dip a paintbrush in watercolor and gently touch the salt-covered glue.
4. Watch the effect – Let the colors spread and blend for a beautiful textured look.
5. Let it dry – Allow everything to dry completely before displaying your artwork.
Now you have a stunning salt-painted Easter egg craft!
9. Paper Cup Chick Puppets
Decorate upside-down paper cups with yellow paint, add wings and feet, and attach a popsicle stick to turn them into puppets.
Materials Needed:
• Paper cups
• Yellow paint
• Paintbrushes
• Orange construction paper (for wings and feet)
• Googly eyes
• Glue
• Popsicle sticks
• Scissors
Instructions:
1. Paint the cups – Turn the paper cup upside-down and paint it yellow. Let it dry.
2. Cut the wings and feet – Use orange construction paper to cut out two wings and two small feet.
3. Attach the features – Glue the wings to the sides, the feet to the bottom, and add googly eyes.
4. Make it a puppet – Glue a popsicle stick to the back or inside of the cup.
5. Let it dry – Allow the glue to dry completely before using your chick puppet.
Now you have an adorable Easter chick puppet for playtime!
10. Marshmallow Peeps Painting
Dip marshmallow Peeps in paint and use them as stamps to create colorful Easter-themed artwork.
Materials Needed:
• Marshmallow Peeps (bunny or chick shapes)
• Washable paint (pastel colors)
• Paper or cardstock
• Paper plates (for paint)
• Paintbrush (optional)
Instructions:
1. Prepare the paint – Pour pastel-colored paint onto paper plates.
2. Dip the Peeps – Press a marshmallow Peep into the paint, making sure the bottom is coated.
3. Stamp onto paper – Press the painted Peep onto cardstock to create colorful prints.
4. Repeat with colors – Use different Peeps and colors for a fun Easter pattern.
5. Let it dry – Allow the artwork to dry completely before displaying.
Now you have a fun and festive Easter painting!
11. Easter Bunny Hand Puppets
Make bunny puppets using paper bags or socks, adding ears, whiskers, and a cute little nose.
Materials Needed:
• White socks (one for each hand puppet)
• Googly eyes
• Pink felt (for nose and inner ears)
• White felt (for bunny tail)
• Craft glue
• Scissors
• Pink pipe cleaners (for whiskers)
• Black marker (for drawing mouth)
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Sock – Lay out your white sock. This will be the base for your bunny puppet.
2. Create Bunny Ears – Cut two bunny ear shapes out of the pink felt, and glue them onto the top of the sock.
3. Add the Face – Glue the googly eyes onto the sock, near the toe section. Use a black marker to draw a small mouth beneath the eyes.
4. Whiskers – Cut three short pieces of pink pipe cleaner and glue them on each side of the face to create whiskers.
5. Nose & Tail – Cut a small triangle out of pink felt for the bunny’s nose and glue it to the center of the face. Then, cut a small circle from white felt for the tail and glue it to the heel of the sock.
6. Let It Dry – Allow the glue to dry before using your new Easter Bunny hand puppet to hop around!
Now you’re ready to put on a bunny show!
12. DIY Easter Egg Shakers
Fill plastic Easter eggs with rice or beans, seal them with tape, and decorate them for a fun homemade musical instrument.
Materials Needed:
• Plastic Easter eggs (the kind that split in half)
• Rice or dried beans (small, non-perishable)
• Tape (strong, clear tape)
• Markers, stickers, or washi tape (for decorating)
• Optional: glitter, ribbon, or foam shapes for extra decoration
Instructions:
1. Fill the Eggs – Carefully open each plastic Easter egg and fill one half with rice or beans. Add enough to make a good sound when shaken, but don’t overfill.
2. Seal the Eggs – Close the egg halves together and use tape to seal them securely. Make sure the tape is wrapped tightly around the edges to prevent any rice or beans from spilling out.
3. Decorate – Use markers, stickers, or washi tape to decorate the outside of the egg. Get creative by adding glitter, foam shapes, or even tying ribbons around the edges!
4. Shake and Play – Once the eggs are decorated and dry, shake them to hear your homemade rhythm instruments in action!
Now you’ve got a fun, colorful set of musical instruments for an Easter celebration or any creative playtime!
13. Cotton Ball Lamb Craft
Glue cotton balls onto a lamb-shaped cutout and add a face for a soft and fluffy Easter decoration.
Materials Needed:
• Lamb-shaped cutout (made from cardboard or thick paper)
• Cotton balls (for the lamb’s fluffy body)
• Glue (white glue or glue stick)
• Black marker (for the face and details)
• Scissors (for cutting out the lamb shape, if needed)
• Optional: Pink felt (for the inner ears) and small googly eyes
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Lamb Cutout – Cut out the lamb shape from cardboard or thick paper. If you don’t have a pre-made lamb cutout, you can easily draw one and cut it out.
2. Glue the Cotton Balls – Take the cotton balls and glue them onto the body of the lamb cutout, covering it entirely to create a fluffy texture.
3. Add the Face – Use a black marker to draw a face on the lamb. You can also glue on small googly eyes for an extra touch.
4. Decorate the Ears – If you’d like, cut out small pink felt pieces for the inner ears and glue them onto the lamb’s head.
5. Let It Dry – Allow the glue to dry completely before displaying your fluffy Easter lamb decoration!
Now you have a soft and adorable lamb to brighten up your Easter decor!
14. Washi Tape Easter Eggs
Use colorful washi tape to decorate paper or foam Easter eggs with bright and fun patterns.
Materials Needed:
• Paper or foam Easter egg shapes (pre-cut or hand-drawn)
• Washi tape (in a variety of bright colors and patterns)
• Scissors (for cutting tape if needed)
• Markers or stickers (optional, for extra decoration)
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Eggs – Lay out your paper or foam Easter egg shapes. If using paper, you can cut the egg shapes yourself or buy pre-made ones.
2. Add the Tape – Begin decorating the eggs by applying strips of colorful washi tape. You can create stripes, zigzags, or any fun pattern you like by cutting the tape into different lengths and arranging them on the eggs.
3. Create Patterns – Layer different colors and patterns of tape to make each egg unique. Mix and match designs to make the eggs as vibrant as you’d like!
4. Add Extra Decorations – If you’d like, use markers or stickers to add details like polka dots, flowers, or additional fun designs.
5. Enjoy Your Decor – Once you’re done decorating, display your washi tape Easter eggs around your home or use them as part of an Easter craft activity!
Now you have a collection of bright, patterned Easter eggs to showcase this season!
15. Fingerprint Easter Bunny Art
Dip little fingers in paint and press onto paper to make bunny shapes, then add ears and faces for adorable keepsakes.
Materials Needed:
• Washable paint (pastel colors, like pink, white, or light blue)
• Paper or cardstock
• Paintbrush (optional, for spreading paint)
• Black marker (for faces)
• Pink marker or colored pencil (for noses)
• Optional: Googly eyes or stickers for extra decoration
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Paint – Pour your chosen paint onto a paper plate. You can use a paintbrush to spread it on your fingers, or dip your fingers directly into the paint.
2. Make Bunny Shapes – Dip one finger into the paint and press it gently onto the paper to create a small round shape for the bunny’s body. Repeat with other fingers to form a larger oval or circle for the bunny’s head.
3. Create Ears and Faces – After the bunny bodies are dry, use a paintbrush or marker to add bunny ears at the top of the head. You can make long, floppy ears by drawing two elongated ovals.
4. Add Faces – Use a black marker to draw small eyes and a mouth, and a pink marker or colored pencil for the bunny’s nose. If you want, add googly eyes for an extra cute touch!
5. Let It Dry – Allow the artwork to dry completely before framing or displaying as an adorable keepsake.
Now you have a sweet, handprint bunny keepsake to celebrate Easter!
Final Thoughts
These easy Easter crafts are a great way to encourage creativity, fine motor skills, and festive fun! Whether you’re decorating for an Easter party or looking for rainy-day activities, these ideas will bring joy to your little bunnies.
Happy crafting and Happy Easter!
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