15 easy easter crafts for kids to make: Easter 2023

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Easter is a wonderful time for family and fun, and what better way to celebrate than with some easy Easter crafts for kids? Here are a few easy Easter crafts for kids that are simple, affordable, and perfect for children of all ages. They are the sort of thing that doesn’t take up a lot of time, energy, effort or create a lot of mess, so they are perfect for mums with little bandwidth and kids that want to get making!

1. Easter Egg Decorating

Let’s talk the obvious first! One of the classic Easter traditions is decorating Easter eggs. You can make this even more fun for kids by using creative techniques such as painting, dying, and using stickers or glitter. You can also use natural dyes made from food items like beets, turmeric, and spinach for a fun and eco-friendly option.

2. Easter Bunny Masks

Kids love playing dress-up, so why not make some Easter bunny masks? Simply cut out a bunny face shape from cardboard or paper, and add ears, whiskers, and a nose. You can also glue on cotton balls or use pom-poms for a furry effect.

3. Easter Chick Finger Puppets

Kids can create their own Easter chick finger puppets with yellow felt, googly eyes, and a bit of glue. Cut out the felt in the shape of a chick and attach the eyes and beak. Add some feathers or yarn for the wings and tail.

4. Easter Wreaths

Making an Easter wreath is a great craft for kids of all ages. You can use a variety of materials such as construction paper, ribbon, foam, or even real flowers and leaves and simply use a cut out paper plate as a base. Cut out egg or bunny shapes and glue them to a cardboard circle to create your own unique Easter wreath. Voila!

5. Easter Baskets

Kids can create their own Easter baskets with a bit of creativity and some basic materials. You can use a paper plate or a small basket as the base and then add decorations like stickers, ribbon, and bows. You can also fill the baskets with Easter eggs or small toys for an extra surprise.

6. Easter Egg Sun Catchers

Cut out egg shapes from tissue paper, and then glue them onto contact paper to make beautiful Easter egg sun catchers that can be hung up on windows.

7. Easter Cards

Making Easter cards with kids is a great way to get into the Easter spirit and spend quality time together. Not only is it a fun activity, but it also allows children to express their creativity. All you need is some card stock then have the children draw Easter-themed designs on the front of the card using markers, crayons, or coloured pencils. Some ideas include Easter eggs, bunnies, chicks, flowers, and more. For added fun, use stickers, glitter, or other decorative items to embellish the front of the card.

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8. Bunny and Chick Handprints

Perfect for very small people, trace and cut out handprints from construction paper, and then decorate them as bunnies or chicks with googly eyes, pom-poms, and markers.

9. Easter Egg Finger Painting

Dip fingers into paint, and then make fun designs on paper or cardboard egg cutouts.

10. Easter Egg Carton Chicks

Cut out and paint egg carton cups to look like little chicks, and then add googly eyes, beaks, and feathers.

11. Easter Egg Potato Stamp Art

Cut a potato in half, and then carve it into an Easter egg shape. Dip it in paint, and then stamp it onto paper or cardboard.

12. Tissue Paper Easter Eggs

Cut out egg shapes from cardstock, and then glue colourful crumpled up tissue paper pieces onto them to make vibrant Easter eggs. Alternatively, a slight variation on this theme is to cut out thin strips of colourful construction paper, and then glue them onto an egg shape cutout to create a beautiful, textured Easter egg.

13. Pipe Cleaner Easter Bunny

Twist and shape pipe cleaners into a cute bunny shape, and then add googly eyes and a pom-pom tail.

14. Bunny Ear Headband

Cut out and decorate bunny ear shapes from construction paper, and then glue them onto a headband for a fun Easter accessory.

15. Easter Tree

An Easter tree is a lovely way to decorate your home for the Easter season. Here’s a simple guide on how to make your own Easter tree:

Materials:

  • Tree branches (real or artificial)
  • Vase or pot
  • Decorative eggs (real or plastic)
  • Ribbon or string
  • Paint and paintbrushes (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Find a tree branch or several branches that are about the size you want for your Easter tree. You can use real branches or artificial ones that can be found at craft stores.
  2. Clean the branches and remove any excess leaves or debris.
  3. Place the branches into a vase or pot. You can also add rocks or pebbles to the bottom of the vase to help hold the branches in place.
  4. Decorate the branches with your choice of decorative eggs. You can use plastic Easter eggs, real blown-out eggs, or decorative egg ornaments. Tie them onto the branches using ribbon or string.
  5. Optional: If you’re using real eggs (eek – are you sure??!), you can paint them with Easter-themed designs or patterns. Allow them to dry completely before hanging them on the tree.
  6. Once you’ve hung all the eggs, you can add additional decorations to the tree if you like, such as Easter-themed garlands, lights, or bows.
  7. Display your Easter tree in a prominent place in your home, such as a living room or foyer. Enjoy your beautiful and festive Easter tree all season long!
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These easy Easter crafts for kids are perfect for keeping little ones entertained and engaged while also getting on board with those Easter vibes. And most importantly you don’t have to be particularly talented or crafty to make any of them – they have all been tried and tested by me as my daughter has been growing up!

Easter craft supplies – our favourites!

Although you can just make do with whatever you have lying around the house, there are some great places to get Easter craft supplies.

In the UK:

  1. Hobbycraft – Hobbycraft is a popular arts and crafts store with locations throughout the UK. They offer a wide variety of Easter-themed craft supplies, including cardstock, stickers, ribbon, and more.
  2. The Range – The Range is a home and garden retailer with locations throughout the UK. They offer a range of Easter craft supplies, including foam shapes, felt, and Easter-themed stamps.
  3. Amazon UK – Amazon UK is a great place to find a wide variety of Easter craft supplies. They offer everything from Easter-themed paper and stickers to Easter egg decorating kits and more.
  4. The Works – The Works is a discount retailer with locations throughout the UK. They offer a variety of Easter craft supplies at affordable prices, including foam shapes, Easter egg decorating kits, and more.
  5. Poundland – Poundland is a discount retailer with locations throughout the UK. They offer a variety of Easter craft supplies at affordable prices, including Easter-themed stickers, baskets, and more.

In the US:

  1. Michaels – Michaels is a popular arts and crafts store with locations throughout the US. They offer a wide variety of Easter-themed craft supplies, including cardstock, stickers, ribbon, and more.
  2. Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores – Jo-Ann is another popular arts and crafts store with locations throughout the US. They offer a range of Easter craft supplies, including foam shapes, felt, and Easter-themed stamps.
  3. Walmart – Walmart is a large retailer with locations throughout the US, and they offer a variety of Easter craft supplies at affordable prices. You can find everything from Easter-themed paper and stickers to Easter egg decorating kits and more.
  4. Target – Target is another large retailer with locations throughout the US, and they offer a variety of Easter craft supplies. They have a great selection of Easter-themed decorations, stickers, and egg decorating kits.
  5. Party City – Party City is a party supplies retailer with locations throughout the US. They offer a variety of Easter craft supplies, including baskets, Easter grass, and other Easter-themed decorations.

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