If your family is anything like mine, Easter means a huge family gathering full of little ones. If you’ve got a whole bunch of kids descending on your house, these fun and easy Easter crafts will keep the kids entertained long after the egg hunt is over.
Easter Bunny Ears
Because what kid wouldn’t want to be the Easter bunny for a day? Materials
Construction paper in white and pink Scissors Glue Stapler
Directions
Easter Egg Maracas
Rock out with your toddler with these fun Easter egg maracas. Materials
Small plastic Easter eggs Pennies, dried beans, small rocks, popcorn kernels, beads, buttons, and so on Glue gun Empty egg carton
Directions For an older child, fill two eggs with each substance. Have him shake the eggs and match up the pairs by listening to the sounds they make.
Easter Bunny Mask
Who says Halloween has to be be the only holiday where you get to wear masks? Materials
Paper plate Scissors Pink construction paper Glue Pink or white pipe cleaners Yarn Hole punch
Directions
Egg Carton Ducklings
Don’t throw those empty egg cartons away — hatch your own family of these adorable egg carton ducklings instead! Materials
A two-cup section from an egg carton (with the sections still attached) Glue Construction paper Scissors Feathers, beads, or other decorations
Directions
Easter Egg Holder
Your family has decorated their Easter eggs, but how can you show them off? These egg holders make perfect little displays for your colorful masterpieces. Materials
Empty paper towel roll Scissors Construction paper Glue Glitter or stickers for decorating
Directions
Easy Easter Baskets
Skip the preassembled baskets — this cute (and super-easy!) craft adds a personal touch to your children’s Easter baskets. Materials
One large, round margarine container (empty) Construction paper (at least two colors) Scissors Glue Stapler Easter grass Jelly beans, chocolate eggs, or other Easter candy
Directions Place the basket on your dinner table where everyone will be able to see it!
Paper Plate Easter Bunny
You can make this cute little Easter bunny out of items you likely already have around your house. Materials
Large paper plate Small paper plate Glue Stapler (optional) Pink construction paper Scissors Crayons or markers Cotton ball
Directions
Easter Bouquet
It may not be an Easter lily, exactly — but these baking-cup flowers are sure to brighten up your Easter table anyway. Materials
Paper baking cups Scissors Pipe cleaners Glue Ribbon Glitter
Directions
Eggshell Mosaic
After you’ve enjoyed your Easter eggs, recycle the colored eggshells into works of art. Materials
Colored eggshells Construction paper Crayon, pen, or marker Glue
Directions
Fuzzy Friends
These adorable little fuzzy friends are fun and easy to make with your children. Materials
Puff balls Googly eyes Pipe cleaners Felt Scissors Glue gun
Directions If you’re looking for activities to do with everyone, check out our Top 10 Easter Activities for Families.
