15 Easy Easter Craft Ideas

With Resurrection Day in the South comes out-of-town family members, Mama's famous macaroni and cheese dish, annual Easter egg hunts, and of course, DIY crafts for the kids and adults alike. Add a little pastel pep to your holiday with our favorite (and completely doable) crafts. Whether you're looking for something to elevate your Easter table setting or a simple task to keep the kids busy, there's an Easter craft for everyone. Are you tired of the classic Easter basket? Give a candy tree a try. Do you dye eggs the same color every year? Grab some yarn for a fun twist on the classic craft. For all the flower-lovers, try your hand at an Easter centerpiece, rye grass Easter basket, flower pot, or egg carton planer. Easy Easter crafts are a great way to get the whole family involved in a fun activity this spring; you're sure to find something everyone will enjoy.

Homemade Easter Egg Card

Send a little snail mail love with this straightforward stationery template. Repurpose old ribbon, cardstock, scrapbook paper, magazine clips, yarn, and/or fabric for a collaged, colorful Easter card. For the base, fold 8? x 11 cardstock in half. Cut or tear ?-inch to ?-inch strips of scrapbook paper, ribbon, or any collage material. Glue strips of ribbon/paper/yarn scraps to one side of folded cardstock to create a collage. Make an egg template to draw the egg shape on top of the collage (making sure that the folded edge stays intact). Cut out egg shape.

Carrot Bouquet Easter Centerpiece

Mix up a traditional floral arrangement with a bouquet of bright carrots in this spring garden-inspired piece. We'll tell you how to make this carrot bouquet with a fishbowl, florist foam, a few spring vegetables, and a bouquet from the florist.

Rye Grass Easter Basket

Freshen up an old basket with some easy-to-grow rye (or wheat) grass and classic colorful eggs. To make this idea come to life, fill a container with potting soil; place a very thick layer of seeds over the potting soil; place it in a sunny spot, and water daily, keeping it very moist, for seven to 10 days; put the grass in a basket with the decorations of your choice. We provide all the details in How To Grow Real Easter Grass For Your Basket.

DIY Easter Napkin Rings

If you're looking for an Easter craft that corresponds with your already-decided table setting, go with DIY napkin rings. Believe it or not, this ring is made out of a toilet paper roll. To make it, cut the toilet paper rolls into thirds with a sharp knife so they make rings. Unroll a very long length of cord/string. Using a small bit of tacky glue, glue one end of string to inside of roll. Wind the string through around the roll, making sure the edges of the string are close together. Finish by gluing the end of the cord inside the ring

Gold-Speckled Easter Eggs

Blowing out eggs (using just a few simple steps outlined in our DIY guide) will allow you to create a keepsake that you can enjoy for years to come. Select eggs in various colors from the farmer's market and decorate them with gold paint and a tooth brush.

Easter Candy Tree

Display Easter sweets and treats with this nature-inspired candy tree. A terra-cotta pot, some florist foam, and scrapbook materials will have little ones thinking candy does grow on trees. Read our guide on how to make this Easter candy tree.

Yarn Easter Eggs

For this adorable Easter craft idea, start with plastic eggs in various sizes. Using a foam brush, apply a coat of Mod Podge to the top of the egg. Take the yarn and place the end at the very top of the egg, using your finger to hold it in place. Begin to wrap the string around the egg, making sure the string touches without overlapping as you go. Apply more Mod Podge as you work your way down the egg. Snip the end of the string once you reach the bottom of the egg. Apply a small dollop of Mod Podge to ensure the end of the string stays in place. Hold it with your finger for a minute or two until it’s secure.

Paint Pen Easter Eggs

One of our easiest crafts ever: All you need is some eggs, a paint pen, and a few favorite patterns (well, and maybe a steady hand). Brown hen's eggs work best here. You can have fun creating your own patterns and designs (try using a Cricut machine to create colorful stick-on designs or templates). If you're a little stuck on how to decorate, head on over to Pinterest for some inspiration.

Easter Basket Flower Pot

This show-stopping Easter craft makes for a gorgeous table centerpiece. We love the look of this rustic pot, but feel free to use whatever you have on hand. Use a creeping vine or grape vine to fashion the handle.

Place floral foam in your pot and slice off the top so it's the same height as the container. Then, tie two flexible branches together with twine. Insert one end in the floral foam and gently bend the branch and insert the top into the floral foam on the opposite side. Next, begin placing flowers in the floral foam. Use a few taller stems to trace one side of the handle. Place moss around the bottom of the dish.

Mod Podge Easter Eggs

Water balloons, kitchen supplies, and a little Mod Podge come together to make these vibrant eggs, perfect for centerpieces and tabletop accents. The best part is: you don't have to use any real eggs to make these cuties. Here's how to make them.

Easter Egg Carton Planter

Produce cartons find a second life as planters for spring flowers, perfect to give as a small gift or party favor. Line a produce carton with tissue paper. Place the plant in the small plastic sandwich bag (violas or any other type of potted flower are great here), and put the plant into a carton lined with tissue paper. Tape or staple a green pipe cleaner to either side of the carton so it makes a handle for your basket. Write the names of your guests on your place cards or on card stock cut to the desired shape and size. Tape the back of the place cards to the tips of colored straws. Stick the straws into the soil of the potted plant.

Paper Mache Easter Eggs

Purchase paper mache eggs for this pretty DIY craft. Liberally coat the top of the egg in a layer of Mod Podge. We used a foam brush, but any brush will do. Start layering paper strips on top of the Mod Podge, tearing large strips to create smaller pieces as necessary. Overlap the strips so that every part of the top of the egg is covered. Once you're satisfied with your paper placement, coat the paper with another layer of Mod Podge. Allow the top to dry completely before fitting the bottom and top together. Tie the larger ribbon around the egg and knot. Finally, take the thin ribbon and wrap it around the egg, finishing it with a bow.

Easter Bunny Prop

Peter Cottontail is calling you and your kiddos to make this super sweet craft that uses a whole bunch of household items from paper plates to cotton balls. Just think about how sweet your Easter family pictures will be with this cute photo prop. Here's how to make this bunny Easter mask.

Nest Of Sweets

This DIY craft can make a pretty plate topper or table decoration. Take a ball of green Spanish moss in your hands and hollow out an opening with your thumbs. Hold the formed nest in place by wrapping a single strand of florist wire around the outside edge of the moss. Place twigs cut from the garden on a salad plate, top with the nest, and fill it with pastel Jordan almonds or other egg-shaped candies. Finish with a silk butterfly.

Eggshell Planters

Welcome spring with something green that will last beyond the Easter holiday. Carefully crack open the end of a few eggs and clean out the shells to create these tiny planters. Fill the shells with soil and a small plant or cutting, then nestle it in an egg cup filled with paper Easter grass. Eggshells are also a great way to start a seedling. Once the plant begins to outgrow the shell, crack the bottom and transplant the shell directly into a garden pot.

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