Kids Easter Crafts: 10 Easy and Fun DIY Ideas

Let’s get real: keeping kids occupied-without creating a big mess-is quite a challenge. But when Easter time rolls around, I really like finding some cute and easy Easter crafts that keep them occupied. And these? Well, they are just one of those kinds of fun, no-fuss projects that kids just love, and parents do, too.

Here are my top 10 super simple kids Easter crafts that little hands just can’t wait to get on with. Think bunnies of the fluffy order, colorful chicks, and quick, easy-to-make decorations that require basic materials you most probably have lying around. No fiddly bits, no frustration-just enjoyable, creative things to do with the kids for Easter. Time to get creative!

1. Paper Plate Easter Bunny 🐰

This fluffy bunny is easy to make and adorable to display!

Materials:

• Paper plate
• Cotton balls
• Googly eyes
• Pink and white construction paper
• Glue
• Scissors

Instructions:

1. Cover the paper plate completely with glue, then attach cotton balls everywhere.
2. Cut out two large bunny ears from white construction paper and two smaller ones out of pink paper. Glue them together.
3. Glue on top of the plate.
4. Glue on googly eyes and cut out a small pink nose.
5. Draw whiskers and a mouth with a black marker.

2. Handprint Easter Chick 🐥

A cute way to turn little handprints into adorable chicks!

Materials:

• Yellow paint
• White paper
• Googly eyes
• Orange construction paper
• Paintbrush

Instructions:

1. Paint the child’s hand with yellow paint and press it onto the paper.
2. Once dry, glue googly eyes onto the palm.
3. Cut out a small triangle from orange paper and glue it on the beak of the chick.
4. With a black marker, draw tiny legs.

3. Cotton Ball Lamb 🐑

Soft and fluffy, this is one lamb the kids will just love making!

Materials:

• Black and white construction paper
• Cotton balls
• Glue
• Googly eyes

Instructions:

1. Cut out a simple lamb shape from black construction paper.
2. Glue cotton balls onto the body to make it fluffy.
3. Attach googly eyes and draw a little smile.

4. Easter Egg Sun Catchers 🎨

Add colors to your window with bright Easter eggs!

Materials:

• Contact paper
• Tissue paper in different colors
• Scissors
• Black construction paper

Instructions:

1. Cut an egg shape from black construction paper.
2. Stick a sheet of contact paper behind the egg cutout.
3. Tear or cut tissue paper into small pieces and stick them onto the contact paper.
4. Once complete, add another layer of contact paper on top.

5. Bunny Ears Headband 🎀

Let your little one hop around like a bunny with this cute headband!

Materials:

• White and pink construction paper
• Scissors
• Glue
• Headband or a strip of paper

Instructions:

1. Cut out two long bunny ears from white construction paper and two smaller ones from pink paper.
2. Glue pink ears on top of the white ones.
3. Attach these to a headband or a strip of paper wrapped around the child’s head.
4. For added fun, decorate with glitter, stickers, or markers.

6. Carrot Treat Pouches 🥕

These carrot-shaped pouches are fun and can be used to carry Easter treats!

Materials:

• Orange construction paper
• Green tissue paper
• Glue
• Scissors

Instructions:

1. Cut an orange piece of paper in the shape of a triangle and roll into cone shape. Glue the edges to secure it.
2. Fill the cone with small candies or other treats.
3. Cut thin strips of green tissue paper to put inside the cone for carrot leaves.

7. Popsicle Stick Chicks 🐤

This is a fun and easy craft that will turn ordinary popsicle sticks into cute little chicks!

Materials:

• Popsicle sticks
• Yellow paint
• Googly eyes
• Orange paper
• Glue

Directions:

1. Paint the popsicle sticks yellow and let them dry.
2. This is a fun and easy craft that will turn ordinary popsicle sticks into cute little chicks!
3. Glue on googly eyes and an orange paper beak.
4. Cut out small wings out of yellow paper and glue them on the sides.

8. Toilet Paper Roll Bunnies 🐇

One of the cooliest ways to recycle toilet paper rolls into cute Easter bunnies!

Materials:

• Toilet paper rolls
• White paint
• Pink and white construction paper
• Googly eyes
• Pipe cleaners
• Glue

Instructions:

1. Paint the toilet paper roll white and let it dry.
2. Cut out bunny ears from white and pink paper and glue them to the top of the roll.
3. Glue googly eyes and a small pink paper nose onto the roll.
4. Twist two small pipe cleaners and glue them as whiskers.

9. Easter Egg Stamping 🎨

A fun and messy craft for kids to create colorful Easter eggs!

Materials:

• Potatoes
• Paint (various colors)
• Paper
• Knife (for adult use)

Instructions:

1. Cut a potato in half and carve a simple Easter egg pattern into one side.
2. Dip the carved side into paint and stamp it onto paper.
3. Let the children decorate their egg prints with markers, glitter, or stickers.

10. Easter Basket Weaving 🧺

One of the fun ways to make mini Easter baskets for holding small treats!

Materials:

• Colored construction paper
• Scissors
• Glue
• Hole punch and ribbon (optional)

Instructions:

1. Cut a piece of construction paper into long strips.
2. Weave the strips together into a small basket shape.
3. Cut out a handle and glue it to the sides.
4. Optionally, punch holes around the edges and weave a ribbon for extra decoration.

These Easter crafts are a total win—easy, fun, and perfect for little hands. No complicated steps, no fancy supplies, just simple projects that bring big smiles. So grab the glue, let the creativity flow, and make some sweet Easter memories with the kiddos! 🐰🎨✨