There are two types of people in this world: the ones who rush to deck out their houses with fabulous decorations for each holiday the second it becomes socially acceptable to do so and the ones who forget to take down their Christmas trees for months. For the first group, as spring approaches, so does the time to decorate for Easter. There's so much to look forward to when it comes to our favorite Easter tradition, between the gorgeous Easter egg designs, outdoor dècor, and sweet wreath ideas. And that's not to mention the very best Easter decorations, which are the ones that are made with love by you and your family! Invite the little ones to join you in making some family-friendly, DIY Easter crafts, many of which double as cute decorations, like pretty painted Easter egg designs and pom pom chicks. (They're also just the thing for the kid in you, too!)
These easy Easter crafts appeal to everyone—kids and adults alike! Spruce up your home with homemade Easter cards, festive Easter table decorations, or even a colorful Easter tree. You can work on some of these projects throughout the week or if you're running out of fun Easter activities on Sunday morning, sit down with your kids for a few minutes of coloring or dyeing. And if that doesn't sound like enough, then take a look at some adorable bunny crafts, too! Afterwards, reward yourselves with some of your favorite Easter sweets and candy from your personalized baskets. Between the crafting and eating, it's the perfect way to usher in the Easter season. In fact, you'll have so many DIY ideas to keep you busy all through the spring season.
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Cactus Easter Eggs
Whether you live in the Southwest and want to mimic the natural fauna of your state or are just looking to bring some warmth to your Easter decor, these cactus easter eggs are an easy and fun craft. All you need is green egg dye, a black fine-tip marker, and a small terracotta pot! Finish your "cactus" with a simple tissue paper "cactus flower."
Get the tutorial at Delia Creates.
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Wood Bead Easter Bunnies
These adorable wooden Easter bunnies are super easy to make and can enhance so many aspects of your Easter tablescape, like your napkin holders or decorative candy jars. All you need are two sizes of wood ball knobs, wood bow ties, and wood rings if you’re making a napkin holder. Hot glue holds the pieces together and you can even paint the bunnies to let your creativity flow even more!
Get the tutorial at The Craft Patch.
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Bunny-Shaped Easter Piñata
Take your Easter fiesta up a notch with a whimsical bunny-shaped piñata. The base of the piñata is made from cardboard, and the "fur" is cut from white crepe paper or tissue paper. Fill it with your favorite Easter candy or any festive goodies you want!
Get the tutorial at Lovely Indeed.
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DIY Woven Fabric Easter Basket
Instead of painting an Easter basket, weave one with festive bright fabrics of your choice! The basket's base is made from matboard cut by a craft knife (there's a pattern included!). Then, it's covered in intertwining layers of cute fabrics to make a sturdy carrier for all your Easter eggs and candy!
Get the tutorial at Dream a Little Bigger.
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Peeps Bird House
Before you devour all of your Peeps on Easter, build them a birdhouse to live out their last moments in style. This one is made from graham crackers, cemented together with vanilla frosting. The birdhouse is complete with a pile of edible grass for your marshmallow Easter chicks to rest on!
Get the tutorial at Somewhat Simple.
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Popsicle Stick Bunny
If your decor style is more minimalistic, try making this modern bunny sculpture fashioned entirely from popsicle sticks! It's also a great excuse to throw a popsicle party. 😂
Get the tutorial at Make & Do Crew.
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Tattoo Easter Eggs
Temporary flower tattoos make a fun built-in Easter accessory. But did you know they can also be used to decorate your Easter eggs too! All you need is food coloring and temporary tattoos to make these stunning floral eggs that look way more intricate than they were to make!
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Easter Egg Topiary Tree
These Easter egg topiary trees have a picture-perfect, cool-toned color palette thanks to Robin egg blues and mossy greens. Your handmade centerpieces are sure to leave your guests thoroughly impressed!
Get the tutorial at Sand and Sisal.
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Bunny Cake Dome
You may have put all your effort into baking a delicious Easter cake, but don't stop there! Ensure that every detail, including your cake cover, is as festive as can be with this DIY cake dome, complete with a tiny bunny figurine at the top.
Get the tutorial at Sugar and Cloth.
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Easter Egg Balloons
Transforming upside-down balloons into an Easter egg "bouquet" is a breeze with just a touch of craft paint! The delightful pastel color combination adds extra charm to this festive decoration.
Get the tutorial at Studio DIY.
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Colorful Crocheted Easter Basket
Give your Easter candy and stuffers an equally festive home with this hand-crafted crochet basket. This versatile creation is neutral enough for year-round use, whether for decor or storage!
Get the tutorial at Good Housekeeping.
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Paper Hyacinths
You don't have to wait for April showers to bring May flowers thanks to these "hyacinths" made of cardstock. Although they look tricky to make, each flower only takes about five minutes!
Get the tutorial at One Little Project.
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Neon Polka Dot Sticker Easter Eggs
Think outside the pastel box with these neon-patterned Easter eggs. Tiny sticker circles in a variety of bright shades are stuck to Easter eggs for an easy and fun decoration!
Get the tutorial at Design Improvised.
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Washi Tape Eggs
If you love all things floral like Ree, these washi tape eggs are for you! To create these unique eggs, all you have to do is wrap them in colorful floral washi tape and brush them with decoupage glue to seal them!
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Bunny Bags
Put your leftover paper bags to use with this adorable DIY bunny bag craft. Simply cut paper bags to fashion adorable bunny ears on top. Next, draw a charming little face and affix a pom-pom tail!
Get the tutorial at Good Housekeeping.
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Peeps Place Card Holders
These Peeps-inspired place card holders look good enough to eat! But you probably shouldn't, as they're made from polymer clay.
Get the tutorial at A Beautiful Mess.
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Chick Bookmark
Say goodbye to bunny-eared books. With this cute and easy-to-make chick bookmark, you'll never have to worry about losing your place when reading Easter books with your family again!
Get the tutorial at Hey Let's Make Stuff.
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Washi Tape Easter Egg Picture Frame
A few rolls of pastel washi tape are the perfect addition to your Easter craft supply! This festive decoration features DIY paper Easter eggs decorated with washi tape that you can frame and put on display for everyone to admire.
Get the tutorial at White House Crafts.
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Painted Wood Slice Easter Eggs
If plastic Easter decorations don't match your Earthy style, consider these painted wood slice Easter eggs. They make the perfect nature-inspired holiday decoration.
Get the tutorial at A Night Owl.
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Embroidery Hoop Bunny
This embroidery hoop bunny is customizable, as you can choose any fun, colorful pattern you like to color its head, ears, and body. Plus, a fluffy yarn pom-pom tail makes it even cuter!
Get the tutorial at Design Improvised.
