Time to break out the art supplies!
There are some holiday traditions you may feel like you simply cannot skip, and for Easter, that’s typically the annual Easter egg hunt. While it may be the most fun for the littlest ones in your brood, it’s understandable if you want to have other festive activities planned for the older kids and adults—this is where these Easter craft ideas come in.
These fun crafts range in skill level, so you’ll be able to find plenty of options for the whole family to enjoy. While many of these Easter craft ideas are appropriate to display through the holiday weekend, there are some that you may want to keep around all season long, like the egg carton daffodils or seasonal wreath.
No matter your budget, aesthetic, or skill level, the 17 Easter craft ideas below will entertain the whole family.
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.
With origami, you can create just about anything—including these charming Easter bunnies. Transform plain or patterned paper into delightful chickens or bunny rabbits with surprising ease. Not only are these crafts fun and creative, but they also provide a calming, mindful activity to help ease the stress of holiday hosting.
Get the tutorial from Studio DIY.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Set the table with paper flowers that double as place cards for your guests at Easter dinner. Pair the flowers with bold-colored napkins to make them pop!
Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built.
Place these bunny bags around the house as decor, and at the end of the night, give them away as adorable goodie bags for your guests. You can use white or brown bags to create this cute craft.
Get the tutorial at Xoxo Terri.
Get in on the terrarium craze with these sweet DIY spring decorations. If you don't have a green thumb, don't worry—the flowers are plastic.
Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built.
This modern-looking bunny is made of everyone's favorite childhood crafting material: wooden craft sticks.
Get the tutorial at Make and Do Crew.
Paint a collection of Mason jars in bright pastel shades, then add bunny ears and a face. They're the perfect vases for spring blooms.
Get the tutorial at Flamingo Toes.
Your Easter brunch guests will go crazy for these napkin rings with mini nests and faux-fern stems.
Get the tutorial at Uncommon Designs.
Make your own custom wreath with just an egg garland and a grapevine frame. Intertwine the two, and show off your new decoration.
Get the tutorial at Live Laugh Rowe.
These cheerful, vividly colored salt dough ornaments are a simple way to add some Easter spirit to your home or make sweet keepsakes for friends and family. They're great for kids to make too.
Get the tutorial at Design Mom.
Meghan Shouse is House Beautiful's Digital Editor, and she's been with the team since September 2023. On top of being the magazine's go-to Waco expert, Meghan also touches on quite a few other verticals in the digital space, like hot news content featuring your favorite HGTV stars, home design inspiration, and the latest interior TikTok trends. However, her favorite pieces are the ones that start conversations, such as stories about resale value and whether or not the Solo cup is chic. Before becoming a home writer, Meghan worked in the fashion industry for two years, writing for Harper's Bazaar after graduating from Iowa State University with a bachelor's degree in apparel merchandising. When she's not interviewing interior designers about home trends, you can find Meghan reading a fictional thriller with her cat in her lap, planning themed parties, or strolling through flea markets searching for chunky candle holders and vintage bookends.
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