Children’s Easter Crafts: Creative Art Activities for the Holidays

Looking for the perfect children’s crafting ideas? Our small brand marketplace has got you covered with Easter arts and crafts activities that will keep the kids entertained for hours. From baking to Easter bonnet making, find DIY kits and all the crafting materials you need for an unforgettable holiday with the kids. 

Why children’s crafts for easter are the perfect holiday activity

Easter is a really magical time of year, especially for the kids. Not only is it the perfect excuse to spend quality time with family, it’s a great opportunity to get crafty, too. If you’re looking for even more reasons why crafting is a good activity for your kids, there are literally tons. From helping younger kids develop their fine motor skills and creativity, to encouraging family bonding and collaboration, it’s the perfect thing to keep the little ones entertained. And, it’s a brilliant way to cut down their screen time, too. 

Crafting also stops us from buying lots of Easter decorations that might otherwise end up in the bin or that we don’t need. It can be tempting to get plastic ones from the supermarket, but making it an activity instead means the decorations you get at the end are all the more meaningful.

Easy Easter craft ideas for younger children

We’ve put together a list of some of our favourite Easter craft projects for little ones. Remember, with each activity, it’s always a lovely idea to add some personalised element to it so it becomes more of a keepsake. That could be adding their name and age, or even just the date so you can look back on it in years time and remember how small they were. 

• Egg carton chicks

All you’ll need is an egg carton, paint and a brush (or markers), glue, scissors and card. Simply cut out one section of egg carton, paint your colour of choice, draw on two eyes then let it dry. Afterwards cut out a beak shape, stick it on and then you’re done! 

• Handprint bunny cards 

All you’ll need is a piece of card, some white and pink non-toxic paint and either felt tips or pencils. Fold the card in half and get your little one to press their hand down into some white paint, avoiding their thumb. They should then stamp the card, stretching their fingers to resemble bunny ears. Add pink paint to create ears and then once dry, decorate by adding a face with pen or paint. 

• Paper plate bunny masks 

All you’ll need is a paper plate, white pipe cleaners, card and a piece of elastic to secure your mask. Turn the paper plate over, cut out eye holes, then cut the plate in half creating a bunny cheek shape as you go. Once that’s done you can start decorating by painting your bunny and adding ears, a nose and some pipe cleaner whiskers. Don’t forget to attach elastic at the end so your child can wear the mask! 

• Sponge-painted eggs 

All you’ll need is either real, hard-boiled eggs or a wooden or ceramic alternative, sponges and paint. You can even cut out card into egg shapes and use that instead! Simply prepare your eggs, then get creative sponging colour onto them. We’ve got lots of egg-decorating DIY kits to help get you inspired, too. 

• Salt dough ornaments 

All you’ll need is flour, salt, water and some ribbon or string to attach to your decorations and paint. These are perfect if you’re starting an Easter tree tradition! But remember salt dough is not edible. 

Start by preheating your oven to its lowest setting. Then mix 250g plain flour, 125g table salt and 125ml water until it forms a ball. Mould or cut into your desired shape using cookie cutters, making sure to create a hole if you want to hang them. Then leave in the oven to cook. Once cooled, you can then do the fun bit, decorating.

Easter bonnet and Easter hat ideas

It’s all fun and games until someone texts you in the school group chat and asks what you’re doing for your child’s Easter bonnet this year. But there’s no need to panic as creating an Easter bonnet or hat can actually be quite simple. It’s also a really lovely keepsake idea and some families will even take a photo each year to keep as a memory.

Before you Google what on earth an Easter bonnet is, we’ll help you out. Essentially it’s a classic hat that’s worn for Easter parades, believed to originate from European springtime festivals. Typically they’re decorated with an array of suitably cheery decorations, from rabbit ears to Easter chicks and flowers. Here’s how to create yours: 

1. Choose a plain base, either some type of hat or bonnet. You’ll want to make sure this is sturdy enough for everything you’re about to stick onto it. 

2. Get your child to pick a rough theme whether it’s Peter Rabbit, pastel florals, chicks and eggs or something a bit more out of the box.

3. Start gathering your decorations together (and don’t forget the glue!). You can either buy these from a shop or encourage your child to get outside and pick some flowers. 

4. Stick your decorations onto your hat making sure nothing is either too fragile, itchy or heavy so your child can happily wear it throughout the day.

5. For a final flourish, why not add their name to make it extra personal? 

Easter card ideas for handmade keepsakes

A handmade Easter card is a great little keepsake to give to friends and family as it doesn’t take up lots of space. For really little ones, there are lots of ways to help boost their creativity. Think using potatoes to create prints, pressing flowers, painting or collaging. 

For older kids, they may want to try creating a more advanced design using watercolour or pencils. You can also incorporate personalised elements to make it feel really special like the kids’ age and names, your family name or the date. You could even use printouts of family photos and bring your faces into the design (with an added pair of bunny ears, obviously). 

Ideas for Easter egg decoration

From traditional techniques to modern ideas, here are some ways to decorate your eggs in a sustainable, planet-friendly way. 

Painted Easter egg ideas

A good place to start is by deciding your general colour palette. Are you going for classic spring pastels? A more muted palette? Or even metallics? 

Then you can think about technique, whether you decided to try stamping, marbling or a more painterly style. Markers can be great here for smaller children who struggle to hold a brush. 

To finish off your eggs, get the kids to add their initial or the date. Then for a final flourish, you could even display them in an Easter basket or if possible hang them from an Easter tree. You don’t need to buy an Easter tree, though. You can easily make one by gathering strong branches and putting them in a vase for an eco-friendly option that also saves money.

No-mess Egg decorating for toddlers

If you want to avoid the mess this Easter, here are some ideas. You could use washable paints, pre-painted bases, sponge-dabbing techniques or even just some of their stickers.  And, remember especially with younger children, always make sure anything you’re using is non-toxic. 

Keepsake wooden or ceramic eggs

For older children, it’s a really great idea to choose wooden or ceramic reusable eggs to create your Easter decorations. This will help your kids to make something a bit more grown-up that can be featured on your Easter tablescape or hung on your tree for years to come. You can even get wooden eggs engraved with their name thanks to creative brand, Bespoke & Oak Co.

Easter basket ideas children can help create

Crafting an Easter basket really helps build up anticipation for the big day. It’s also something the little ones will be able to use again and again for years to come. Start with a simple basket or bag, whether it’s wicker, metal or felt. Depending on the child’s age you’ll want to make sure you pick something that’s durable and easy to use. If in doubt, read our Easter egg basket guide for more tips. 

For metal buckets you could add a fabric lining to soften the inside and reduce nose. You could add ribbon or name tags to felt bags. And you could even paint wicker baskets so they’re colour coded. 

Easter wreath ideas for family crafting

Planning on making an Easter wreath this year with your family? First you’ll need a base, whether you go for a pre-made frame or use cardboard or woven willow. This will partly depend on if you’re making an indoor or outdoor wreath as you’ll want to make sure your materials can survive the elements. 

An Easter wreath also doesn’t need to be too Easter themed as you may want to keep it throughout spring, perhaps choosing pastels rather than chicks or bunnies. Here are some materials you could decorate your wreath with: 

• Tissue paper

• Faux flowers or real ones

• Pressed flowers or foliage

• Pom poms

• Card chicks or bunnies

• Pipe cleaners

• Ribbon 

Easter egg hunt ideas that add extra magic

Ready to go all out on the Easter egg hunt this year? We’ve got you covered. Here are some of our favourite ways to make it egg-stra special (sorry). 

• Colour code your hunt, giving siblings or individual children their own colour to look for. 

• Create clues or riddles to help the kids find their eggs. 

• Create a map for their treasure hunt. 

• Pick a theme based on their favourite TV show or film. 

• Create handmade signs.

• Make sure you have dairy-free options or alternative prizes for any kids with allergies. 

• Hide an Easter bunny for an extra special prize. 

• Have a back-up plan just in case it rains. You never know with British weather, after all.

Easter baking ideas for creative little chefs

Easter baking is great because it’s a sensory, hands-on activity which will hopefully result in something edible (fingers crossed). If your kid’s baking skills are on the better side, baked Easter goods are also a really lovely treat to give to friends and family. Remember though to always supervise and make sure that sharp tools and ovens are handled by adults only to avoid any nasty accidents! 

Some ideas for your bake could be cupcakes (with your own handmade toppers!), chocolate nest cakes, bunny-shaped pastries or biscuits decorated with pastel icing and decorations. And, luckily for you our independent brands have got you covered with lots of creative baking kits, from cinnamon bunnies to giant Easter egg biscuits. 

If you want to add to the fun, you could even gift the little ones some baking accessories to go along with the activity. Think matching aprons, personalised spoons, custom baking tins and more to make it magical. 

Handmade Easter ideas for meaningful family traditions

Easter is really all about making lots of special memories, whether it’s starting the tradition of an Easter tree, creating keepsake decorations, an annual Easter bonnet photoshoot or making your own spring wreath. 

To keep hold of all these memories, we’d recommend starting a scrapbook or photo album so that your children can document each year and then look back at how they’ve grown. It doesn’t need to be perfectly presented. We believe the best memories are always the ones that are a little scruffy around the edges. 

What you’ll need for children’s Easter crafts

Obviously this is going to depend on what you’re crafting, but we’ve written a handy list to help inspire you: 

• Paper or card

• Paints 

• Brushes

• Glues

• Ribbon 

• Pom poms 

• Feathers

• Lollipop sticks

• Cookie cutters

• Fabric scraps

• Thread

To help make your crafting as sustainable as possible, take a look around your home first and see what materials you already have hanging about. You might be surprised! From toilet roll holders to cereal boxes or even old tea towels, it’s time to get creative and teach your little ones the joy of recycling.

Ready for even more Easter craft inspiration? Explore our edit that’s packed full with fun ideas.