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Looking for some fun Easter crafts for kids that won’t take all day or cost a fortune? We’ve rounded up 8 of our favourites — simple, hands-on projects using things you probably already have at home. Whether you’re after a quiet afternoon activity, something for a school holiday playdate, or a bit of Easter Sunday fun before the egg hunt, there’s something here for every age and skill level.
#1. Melted Crayon Easter Egg
Here’s a creative and easy way to decorate your Easter eggs this year, with this Melted Crayon Easter Egg craft. Kids will love watching the crayons melt and swirl together, creating a gorgeous marbled effect on the eggs — almost like magic! And if you’re planning your own egg hunt, check out our Easter Egg Hunt Ideas for extra inspiration.
#2. Paper Easter Egg
This cute and easy Easter craft is perfect for bringing a bit of springtime colour indoors. Making Tissue Paper Easter Eggs is a fun, simple craft that suits toddlers, older kids and grown-ups alike. They make lovely Easter decorations, and children will love seeing their creations proudly displayed.
#3. Cheeky Chick Pop-Up Card
This Cheeky Chick Pop-Up Card is a lovely Easter project for kids of all ages, and it costs very little to make. All you need is some white and coloured paper, scissors, and crayons or colouring pencils. Glitter and feathers are optional extras if you want to add a bit of sparkle.
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#4. Easter Egg Mosaic
Decorate for Easter with these simple Easter Egg Mosaics! Children of all ages can have fun designing their own eggs, and it’s a great activity for helping preschoolers learn their colours.
Aside from the glue, these mosaics cost nothing to make and can be created entirely from recycled materials. They make a lovely hanging decoration on their own, or thread a few together to form festive Easter bunting.
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#5. How To Make an Easter Basket
This video shows a simple, step-by-step way to make your own Easter Basket at home — a great project to do together before filling it with eggs or treats.
Plenty more seasonal fun in our Most Eggs-citing Easter Section ever!
#6. Easter Chick Piñata or Decoration
How cute is this fabulous Easter Chick Piñata or Decoration! This little fella looks tricky to make, but he’s really quite easy — all that’s needed is time and a bit of patience. The papier mâché is made using a balloon, some old newspapers, and a glue solution made from flour and water.
Kids will be in sticky heaven making this one, and they’ll love watching their creation slowly come together. Use him as a piñata filled with sweets, or if the kids get attached, keep him as an Easter decoration instead.
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#7. Springtime Easter Bonnet
We love this Springtime Easter Bonnet, with its cute little daffodils and ladybird — kids will feel very proud wearing their own Easter creation. This simple design suits younger children too, with just a little help from you. All you need is coloured card, pipe cleaners, tissue paper, and scraps of coloured card or foam sheets. It also makes a lovely craft activity for a springtime birthday party.
Lots more ideas in 15 Cutest Ever Easter Crafts for Kids
#8. Paper Plate Easter Chick
This cute and super-simple Paper Plate Easter Chick is perfect for kids of all ages. All you need is a yellow paper plate (or paint a white one), googly eyes, glue, scissors, orange card, and feathers. For an extra personal touch, try making the wings from cut-outs of the kids’ handprints.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What age are these Easter crafts suitable for?
Most of these crafts work well for a wide age range, from toddlers right up to older primary school kids. Simpler ideas like the tissue paper eggs and mosaic suit younger children, while the piñata and pop-up card are better for kids who can manage a bit more fiddly work, with some adult help.
Do I need any special materials?
No — these crafts are designed to use everyday household items and inexpensive craft supplies, such as paper, card, tissue paper, crayons, glue and recycled materials. You shouldn’t need to buy anything specialist.
How long do these crafts take to make?
Most can be done in under an hour, making them ideal for an afternoon activity. The papier mâché piñata takes a little longer because it needs drying time between layers, so it’s best spread across a couple of sessions.
Can these crafts be done at a party or in a group?
Yes — several of these, particularly the Easter bonnet and paper plate chick, work well as party activities or classroom crafts since they’re quick, mess-friendly and easy to adapt for a group.
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