Easy Easter craft ideas for the whole family

It’s time to get in the Easter spirit with some Easter arts and crafts.

Easter crafts

by Nathan Katnoria |
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There are plenty of reasons to get excited about Easter. Not only do you get to feast on lots of chocolate Easter eggs and hot cross buns, but we get some beautiful spring weather and, best of all, there’s a four-day weekend to enjoy it all.

If you’re looking to get into the Easter spirit, or perhaps you’re looking for some Easter decorations for your home, there are lots of exciting easy crafting you can get up to.

From hand-making your own Easter cards to egg decorating and baking adorable Easter biscuits, these activities are the perfect way to get creative, have fun and decorate your home at the same time.

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Easter craft ideas

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Yarn Easter eggs

DIY yarn Easter eggs are a lot easier to make than you might think and are the perfect way to decorate your home. Pick your favourite colour yarn and get crafting with this simple tutorial.

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Easter wreath

With frames available for just a few pounds, making an Easter wreath is a cheap and easy way to brighten up your home. Whether you prefer a stunning floral wreath or something more fun and colourful, there's an option for everyone.

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Easter biscuits

There are lots of super simple recipes out there for Easter biscuits, but the best part is definitely letting your creative juices run free and decorating them however you like - and eating them after, of course!

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Easter bonnet

Decorating an Easter bonnet is an easy way to get creative this weekend. Grab an old sun hat and add whatever accessories you desire, whether that may be flowers, pom poms, cute easter chick or feathers. You could even make your own decorations using tissue paper; the possibilities are endless.

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Easter balloons

If you want to add some Easter decor to your home but don't want to spend lots of time or money, all you need is some balloons and paint or permanent markers to create cute and colourful Easter egg balloons.

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Sock bunny

If you've got an old pair of socks lying around, why not transform them into an adorable sock bunny? A great Easter craft for kids, it would make the perfect Easter gift for the little one in your life and all you'll need to add is some glue-on googly eyes and bit of ribbon. You could even add a knitted jumper if you really want to go the extra mile.

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Easter cards

If you want to send your loved ones a card this Easter, why not make it extra special and make it yourself? Hand-crafted cards add a personal touch that your nearest and dearest are sure to appreciate.

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Painted Easter eggs

Making DIY painted eggs is a classic Easter activity that gets the whole family involved as it's a craft that kids and adults alike can enjoy. Let your imagination run wild and create some colourful designs.

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Paper Bunny Craft

Paper crafts are a lovely one to do with your grandchildren and this paper bunny is adorable. All you'll need is construction paper, scissors, glue and googly eyes or a marker.

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Easter basket craft

If you're planning an Easter egg hunt, you'll need a basket to collect all those eggs! So why not make one? This pretty paper craft basket is simple to make but effective and you can make lots of different designs for all the family.

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Paper plate bunny masks

A sweet idea for kids, they'll love these paper plate bunny face masks made from paper plates. Use a hot glue gun to glue on cotton balls, pipe cleaners and lolly sticks so they can be held as a mask.

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Printable Easter bunny treat boxes

If you've got guests coming for Easter lunch, why not make everyone an Easter bunny treat box filled with little chocolate eggs and pop it on their plate? They're easy to do and will look right at home on your table.

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Painted Wood Slice Easter Eggs

Perfect for a woodland these Easter, these adorable wood slices can be hung around the house or even on trees in the garden. Simply get some pastel coloured paints and brushes and get creative.

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Bunny and chick Easter book marks

Enjoy a spot of Easter reading with these fun, oragami Easter book marks, which can fit to the edge of any page. You can make them in a bunny or cute chick design.

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Chick and lamb crafts

These are a brilliant craft for the kids to get involved with, and are a great craft activity for you to have a go at over the school Easter holidays.

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Popsicle stick bunny

This one might take quite a while in the making, as you'll need about 120 lollypop sticks to make this. You can bulk buy them or you can save them up over a period if you prefer.

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Bunny bunting

Spread some Easter joy throughout your home with this adorable bunting, complete with fluffy bunny tails.

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Bunny place holders

Hosting an Easter Sunday lunch? These place holders will give your table a sprinkle of Easter with the cute bunny shapes. Make from Clay, they will last for years to come.

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