Hop Into Easter: Fun, DIY Easter Crafts the Whole Family Will Love
Easter is one of those holidays that invites creativity, color, and whimsy. Whether you're preparing for a backyard egg hunt, sprucing up your home with seasonal décor, or looking to keep little hands busy over the school holidays, there’s nothing quite like a good DIY Easter craft session.
From charming bunny decorations to egg-cellent art projects, here’s a roundup of fun, simple, and joy-filled Easter crafts you can make at home. Many of these use supplies you likely already have lying around the house, making them budget-friendly and spontaneous fun for the whole family.
1. Paper Plate Bunny Masks
Perfect for pretend play or a festive photo booth, these bunny masks are easy to make and ridiculously cute.
You’ll need:
Paper plates
Pink and white construction paper
Cotton balls
Glue or glue stick
Scissors
A popsicle stick or elastic string
Crayons or markers
Instructions:
Cut two ear shapes from white paper and slightly smaller versions from pink for the inner ear. Glue them together and attach to the top of the plate. Add cotton balls for cheeks and a little pink triangle for the nose. Draw on eyes, whiskers, and a mouth, then attach the popsicle stick to the bottom or punch holes on each side to tie string and wear as a mask.
2. Egg Carton Chicks
Don’t toss that empty egg carton! With a little paint and imagination, it becomes a home for adorable baby chicks.
You’ll need:
An egg carton
Yellow paint
Googly eyes or marker
Orange construction paper
Glue
Instructions:
Cut two connected egg cups from the carton and paint them yellow. Once dry, glue them together to form a chick’s body and head. Add googly eyes and a small orange triangle beak. You can even make little wings or feet if you're feeling extra crafty.
3. Salt Dough Easter Ornaments
Salt dough is a fantastic medium for crafting that you can bake, paint, and hang.
You’ll need:
1 cup flour
½ cup salt
½ cup water
Rolling pin
Cookie cutters (bunny, egg, chick shapes)
Acrylic paint and paintbrushes
String or ribbon
Instructions:
Mix flour, salt, and water into a dough. Roll out and cut into Easter shapes. Use a straw to poke a hole for hanging. Bake at 100°C (210°F) for 2–3 hours until hard. Once cooled, decorate with paint and thread with ribbon to hang around the house or on an Easter tree.
4. Toilet Roll Bunnies
This eco-friendly craft transforms cardboard rolls into cute bunny pals.
You’ll need:
Empty toilet paper rolls
Paint or colored paper
Glue
Scissors
Marker or pen
Cotton ball (for the tail)
Instructions:
Paint the roll or wrap it in colored paper. Cut two bunny ears and glue them to the inside rim of the roll. Draw on a face and glue a cotton ball to the back for a tail. You can even turn them into candy holders by sealing the bottom and filling them with small Easter treats.
5. Easter Egg Sun Catchers
Bring some seasonal color to your windows with this cheerful sun catcher activity.
You’ll need:
Clear contact paper
Tissue paper in bright colors
Scissors
Black construction paper
Instructions:
Cut out an egg shape from the black paper and remove the inside, leaving a thin “frame.” Stick the egg frame onto the sticky side of the contact paper. Let kids rip or cut tissue paper into small pieces and place them inside the frame. Once it’s full, seal with another sheet of contact paper and trim the edges. Hang in a sunny window and watch it glow!
6. Pom-Pom Chicks and Bunnies
If you have yarn lying around, you can create adorable fluffy friends.
You’ll need:
Yarn in pastel shades
Fork (for wrapping) or a pom-pom maker
Felt or foam sheets
Googly eyes
Glue and scissors
Instructions:
Wrap yarn around a fork or pom-pom maker about 50 times, tie it tightly in the middle, and snip the loops. Fluff and trim into shape. Add felt ears or beaks, eyes, and even tiny feet. These make sweet Easter table decorations or little gifts.
7. Painted Easter Eggs (Without the Mess)
Dyeing Easter eggs can be messy, so try this alternative—no real eggs needed!
You’ll need:
Wooden or plastic eggs
Acrylic paint
Stickers, washi tape, or paint pens
Optional: glitter, gems, sequins
Instructions:
Let kids go wild painting and decorating their eggs however they like. For younger kids, using paint pens or stickers is easier than brushes. These eggs can be reused every year and look great in a basket as a centerpiece.
8. Bunny Ear Headbands
Who doesn’t want to hop around in bunny ears?
You’ll need:
Cardstock or construction paper
Scissors
Glue or tape
Crayons or markers
Cotton balls
Instructions:
Cut a strip of paper to fit around the head and two large bunny ears. Decorate as desired, glue the ears to the band, and add a cotton ball in the center of each ear for extra cuteness. Tape or staple the band to fit snugly.
Easter crafts are more than just a fun way to pass the time—they’re memory-makers. These projects encourage kids to use their imaginations, develop fine motor skills, and express themselves creatively. Plus, handmade decorations add a personal, heartwarming touch to any Easter celebration.
So gather your supplies, set up a crafting station, and let the Easter magic unfold—one glue stick and pom-pom at a time.