As the first big holiday of spring, Easter is a great time to gather family and friends to celebrate together. From organizing a scavenger hunt to dyeing Easter eggs, there's something fun for people of all ages to do—not to mention pretty pastel Easter colors to decorate for your party with. But if you've planned the same activities for the past few years, you might be looking for something new to entertain your group. These easy Easter crafts are easy to prep ahead of time and give out as treats—or to make together and enjoy on the day of.
We looked high and low for cute Easter crafts everybody will want to try. Little ones can create miniature Easter bunnies out of socks or decorate construction paper eggs with colorful markers. Meanwhile, adults can get crafty arranging miniature spring terrariums or making egg-shaped candles.
An Easter craft is a great way to add a personalized touch to your holiday decor—or to keep your guests occupied (with a screen-free activity, no less) while you finish brunch or dinner. Plus, if it happens to rain, a great craft can be just as engaging as any outdoor activity. Read on to find 70 sweet DIY Easter crafts to decorate for your Easter party, adorn your tablescape, and entertain your guests no matter the weather. Hop to it!
Egg Carton Chicks
Don't toss the carton after you finish dyeing your eggs or baking a sweet Easter treat. You can turn each one into six of these adorable chicks. Fill them with M&M's or Cadbury Mini Eggs, and set one at each dinner seat as a welcoming gesture.
Get the tutorial at One Little Project.
Origami Bunnies
You can make practically anything with origami, including these adorable Easter mascots. It's easier than you think to fold plain or patterned paper into chickens or bunny rabbits. This is also a great mindful activity to take away some of the stress of holiday hosting.
Get the tutorial from Studio DIY.
Easter Suncatchers
This craft kit has everything you need to create cheerful and colorful paper suncatchers to place on your windows. Put them up, and these Easter-themed decorations will cast a rainbow glow (that kids will love) into your home when the sun hits them.
Paper Plate Animals
A great craft for little ones, these googly-eyed Easter creatures are easy to make to adorn your walls, tablescape, or classroom. The supplies and steps are simple, and the results are adorable.
Get the tutorial from Vicky Barone.
Paper Carrot Treat Box
While children get all of the fun of an Easter basket, adults deserve some holiday goodies too! If you’re hosting, craft these adorable paper carrot boxes to fill with your favorite Easter candies, faux grass, Easter eggs, and more, and pass them out as party favors.
Get the full tutorial at The House That Lars Built.
Easter Bunny Marshmallows
Set the mood for Easter with a tasty treat your kids will want to help you make in the kitchen. You can turn out at least a dozen per batch, so you'll have plenty when people come back for seconds.
Get the tutorial at Oh Joy.
Marbled Easter Egg Name Tags
Clay tags shaped like Easter eggs are a craft you can create with your little ones or tweens. Choose a few colors of air-dry clay to get the marble effect. Use them to label Easter baskets, hang them from a branch as Easter tree ornaments, or group them with a few bunny pom-poms to make an adorable garland.
Get the tutorial at A Beautiful Mess.
Easter Bunny Sno Balls
After Easter dinner, serve an extra-sweet dessert: adorable mini cakes shaped like bunny rabbits. This no-bake idea is so easy—you start with premade snack cakes—that little ones can help.
Get the tutorial at Studio DIY.
Peeps Table Topper
You can't go wrong with Peeps. Every spring, all over the world, people eat more than 1.5 billion of them! So if you're unsure what treats to decorate the Easter table with, make them centerpiece-worthy with this cute DIY. A quick dip in melted candy and sprinkles makes these Peeps special.
Get the tutorial at Tell Love and Party.
Easter Egg Candles
Here's an eco-friendly craft that can double as tabletop decor for Easter dinner. Give leftover eggshells a second life (as molds for cute candles) with this DIY.
Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built.
Dried Floral Easter Wreath
Impress your guests the minute they arrivewith a colorful Easter wreath. Use dried florals that will complement your door's color and make a pretty first impression.
Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built.
Papercut Flower Easter Egg Holders
All you need is colorful cardstock to make these adorable egg holders. They can double as name tags during Easter brunch and make a pretty display when you use multiple colors of paper.
Get the tutorial at Lia Griffith.
Piñata Eggs
Layer colorful crepe paper strips to create eggs that come dressed for the party.
Get the tutorial at A Subtle Revelry.
Easter Bunny Stuffed Animal
These sweet linen bunnies with pom-pom tails make the perfect Easter gift for a child or a friend who loves a minimalist style. Trust us, they're very easy to sew. Feel free to choose a floral pattern or a contrasting color for the ribbon.
Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built.
Sugar String Easter Egg Baskets
Create an egg-cellent Easter basket that everyone will want to try to make themselves. The key ingredients are loads of sugar and a balloon (to create the egg shape).
Get the tutorial at Melodrama.
DIY Bunny Art, Painted Eggs, and Twine Carrots
These three DIY Easter decorations might look high end, but they're surprisingly easy to make at home! In just a few steps with simple supplies, you can create a framed burlap bunny print to hang on your wall (it makes a great baby shower gift, too!) or some hand-painted eggs and twine-wrapped carrots to display on your Easter dinner table.
Follow our easy video tutorial.
Geode Easter Eggs
These extra-sweet rock candy geode eggs are truly a work of art. Set out a platter of them as sparkling centerpiece for Easter dinner.
Get the tutorial at Posh Little Designs.
Bunny String Light Garland
If you're planning to dine alfresco this Easter, consider making this DIY string light garland shaped like bunnies to hang above the dining table and wow your guests with its cuteness.
Get the tutorial at A Kalio Chic Life.
Geometric Paper Easter Egg
Don't get stuck thinking Easter crafts to need to be all pastels and bunnies. You can also create an egg-cellent piece of art that's bold and colorful to display.
Get the tutorial at Proper.
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