42 Fun Easter Crafts for Kids

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These 42 Easter crafts for kids cover bunnies, eggs, chicks, sheep, cards, gifts, decorations and open-ended painting activities. Most use common supplies, and many can be adapted for toddlers, preschoolers or older children. Choose by age and mess level, then treat the finished craft as a record of your child’s ideas—not a test of neatness.

These 42 Easter crafts for kids use familiar materials such as paper plates, cardboard rolls, paint, cotton balls, craft sticks, tissue paper, glue and stickers. The list includes quick toddler activities, preschool process art, keepsakes, cards, decorations and Easter-basket projects. Choose a project by your child’s age, attention span and tolerance for mess—not by whether the finished craft looks perfect.

Before you begin: An adult should handle cutting, hot glue, baking salt dough and any difficult setup. Stay close when children use small pieces, slime, shaving cream, paint or craft tools. Cover the table, keep a water bowl and paper towels nearby, and let projects dry on a tray.

Choose an Easter craft by age and mess

Best fit	Good choices	What an adult should do
Toddler with close adult help	Sticker eggs, sponge-painted eggs, handprint crafts, torn-paper eggs and cotton-ball cards	Prepare pieces, supervise glue and paint, and keep small parts out of reach.
Preschool	Paper-plate bunnies, puppets, suncatchers, stamped eggs, wreaths and simple cards	Pre-cut shapes, demonstrate one step at a time and help with adhesives.
Older children	Salt dough, tape-resist art, marbled eggs, sewn or layered decorations and gift projects	Review labels and instructions, supervise tools and provide a drying or baking plan.
Lowest mess	Sticker eggs, headbands, paper-bag puppets, name tags and paper houses	Use washable markers or crayons and work over a reusable mat.
Highest mess	Shaving-cream marbling, salt painting, watercolor and painted handprints	Protect clothing and surfaces; keep rinse water, towels and a drying rack ready.

Basic Easter craft supplies

You probably have enough at home to start. Gather only what fits the projects your child wants to make.

• Paper plates, cardstock, construction paper and paper bags
• Paper rolls, cardboard from packaging and clean egg cartons
• Washable paint, watercolor, crayons, washable markers and paintbrushes
• Child-appropriate scissors, glue, glue sticks and painter’s tape
• Cotton balls, pom-poms, googly eyes, stickers and buttons
• Craft sticks, wooden spoons, clothespins, felt and ribbon
• Tissue paper, crepe paper, dry pasta and cotton swabs
• Contact paper or self-adhesive laminating sheets, plastic eggs and a small vase with branches

If you want one bundled purchase for several projects, an Easter craft kit for kids may be convenient, but kits vary. Check the current listing for its actual contents, age guidance and tools. Many of the crafts below can be made with household materials instead. Some links on this page may be affiliate links; if you buy through one, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.

7 bunny crafts

1. Paper-plate Easter bunny

Best for: Toddlers with help and preschoolers. Paint or color a paper plate, then glue on cardstock ears, a paper nose, drawn eyes and cotton-ball cheeks or a tail. Children can add whiskers with crayon or marker. Let the plate dry flat before hanging it.

2. Paper-roll bunny

Best for: Preschoolers. Cover a clean toilet-paper roll with paper or paint it. Add long paper ears, eyes, whiskers and a pom-pom tail. The roll can stand as a small table decoration or become part of a row of cardboard animals.

3. Egg-carton bunny

Best for: Preschoolers with adult cutting help. Cut individual cups from a clean cardboard egg carton, paint them and allow them to dry. Add ears, facial features and a cotton or pom-pom tail. Adults should make the cuts and check that the carton is clean and dry.

4. Popsicle-stick bunny

Best for: Preschool and older children. Arrange craft sticks into a small bunny shape—one stick can form the body, or several can be placed side by side—and glue them together. Decorate with paint, cardstock ears, a pom-pom nose and a tail. Adult help may be needed while the sticks are positioned and drying.

5. Handprint bunny card

Best for: Toddlers with close help. Trace or stamp a child’s hand on paper and turn the two raised fingers into bunny ears. Add a face in the palm, then mount the handprint on folded cardstock. Write the child’s Easter message inside and date the card as a keepsake.

6. Wooden-spoon bunny

Best for: Preschool and older children. Paint a wooden spoon and let it dry completely. Add felt or paper ears, a face and a ribbon bow. It can be displayed in a vase, used as a puppet or tucked into an Easter basket. Use adhesives according to their labels.

7. Bunny paper-bag puppet

Best for: Preschoolers. Turn a lunch bag flap into the bunny’s face by adding ears, eyes, a nose and whiskers. Children can draw details or glue on pre-cut pieces. Once dry, the puppet is ready for a short Easter story or pretend-play show.

7 Easter egg crafts

8. Salt-dough Easter eggs

Best for: Older children with adult supervision. Prepare a salt-dough recipe, roll it out and cut flat egg shapes. Make a small hanging hole before drying if the eggs will become ornaments. Bake or air-dry according to the recipe you choose, then paint the finished pieces. An adult should manage the oven and verify that the dough is fully dry before painting.

9. Pasta Easter eggs

Best for: Preschoolers and older children. Cut an egg shape from cardstock, spread glue over it and press dry pasta into patterns such as lines, spirals or borders. After the glue dries, paint the pasta and background. Keep dry pasta and small decorative pieces away from children who may put them in their mouths.

10. Paper egg wreath

Best for: Preschoolers. Cut or provide several paper egg shapes and let children color or paint them. Arrange the eggs around a paper-plate ring or cardstock circle, overlap them slightly and glue them in place. Add a ribbon loop for hanging.

11. Bubble-wrap eggs

Best for: Preschool and older children. Paint the bubble side of bubble wrap, place it paint-side down on an egg-shaped paper cutout and press gently. Lift it to reveal a dotted texture. Try two colors on separate pieces of bubble wrap, or add drawn details after the print dries.

12. Felt Easter eggs

Best for: Preschoolers with prepared pieces. Offer felt egg shapes and a tray of pom-poms, ribbon, buttons and paper scraps. Children can arrange and glue their own patterns. For toddlers, use larger pieces and stay close because small decorations can be choking hazards.

13. Tape-resist egg art

Best for: Preschool and older children. Place painter’s tape in stripes, zigzags or a simple geometric pattern on an egg-shaped sheet. Paint over the entire shape, let it dry, then remove the tape to reveal the unpainted lines. Adults can pre-cut tape strips for younger children.

14. Salt-painted eggs

Best for: Older preschoolers and older children with close supervision. Draw an egg outline with glue, cover the wet glue with salt and gently shake off the excess. Touch diluted watercolor to the salt lines and watch the color travel. Protect the work surface and do not let children eat the salt or paint.

7 chick, sheep and animal crafts

15. Clothespin chick

Best for: Preschoolers with adult help. Paint a wooden clothespin yellow and let it dry. Attach cardstock wings, feet and a small beak, then add eyes. A clothespin chick can hold a small note or stand on a decorated paper egg.

16. Clothespin sheep

Best for: Preschool and older children. Cut a sheep body from cardstock, cover it with cotton balls and add a drawn or paper face. Paint four clothespins as legs, or attach them plain if preferred. Adults should handle any difficult cutting and supervise the small parts.

17. Handprint chick

Best for: Toddlers with close adult help. Make a yellow-painted handprint on paper. Once it dries, turn it into a chick by adding eyes, a triangular beak and feet. Write the child’s name and date underneath for an easy seasonal keepsake.

18. Egg-carton chick

Best for: Preschoolers. Use a clean egg-carton cup as the body, paint it yellow and add paper wings, feet and a beak. A second cup can become a simple hinged top if an adult cuts and connects it carefully. Let all painted surfaces dry before play.

19. Pine-cone bunny

Best for: Older preschoolers and older children. Paint or leave a clean, dry pine cone natural, then add paper ears, eyes and a pom-pom tail. Check outdoor pine cones for dirt, insects and sharp points before crafting. Adult help is recommended when attaching pieces to the uneven surface.

20. Paper-bag chick puppet

Best for: Preschoolers. Cover a lunch bag with yellow paper or color it yellow. Use the folded flap for the face and add eyes, wings and a folded cardstock beak. Children can make the chick “talk” through an Easter story or puppet parade.

21. Bunny, chick or sheep footprint keepsake

Best for: Toddlers with one-to-one adult help. Make a footprint or handprint base, then turn it into a bunny, chick or sheep with facial details. Use a damp cloth and wash hands promptly after painting. Add the child’s name and date while the adult remembers the occasion.

7 Easter cards and gifts

22. Cotton-ball bunny card

Best for: Toddlers with help and preschoolers. Draw or print a bunny outline on folded cardstock. Children cover the body with cotton balls, then add cardstock ears, eyes, a nose and whiskers. Use a thin layer of glue so the card does not become too heavy to close.

23. Bunny-and-carrot card

Best for: Preschoolers. Fold cardstock in half and create a simple bunny-and-carrot scene from paper shapes. A printable template can make cutting easier, but confirm that any template is licensed for your intended use before publication or redistribution. Add a short greeting inside.

24. Handprint sheep card

Best for: Toddlers with close help. Make a handprint on the front of a folded card, cover the palm with cotton balls after the paint dries, and turn the fingers into sheep legs or woolly details. Add a face and a message inside.

25. Handprint chick card

Best for: Toddlers and preschoolers. Make a yellow handprint on cardstock, then add a paper beak, feet and eyes. Finish with a short Easter message. Use a separate sheet for the print if the paint is likely to seep through the card.

26. Easter egg watercolor card

Best for: Preschool and older children. Draw a large egg on watercolor paper or cardstock, paint it in bright sections and allow it to dry flat. Fold it into a card or attach the finished egg to a blank card. Crayon patterns under the watercolor can create a simple resist effect.

27. Bunny slime jar

Best for: Children old enough to use slime safely, with adult supervision. Decorate a small container as a bunny with ears, eyes and a nose, then fill it with homemade or purchased slime. Read the slime and container labels, keep slime away from mouths and eyes, and wash hands and the work area afterward. This is not a suitable project for children who still mouth objects.

28. Crepe-paper carrot favor

Best for: Preschoolers with adult help. Roll orange crepe paper into a carrot shape, secure it with glue or tape and add green paper leaves. Fill it with a small gift or note only after checking that the contents are appropriate for the child receiving it. Adults should handle tight rolling and any small favors.

7 window, wall and table decorations

29. Easter egg suncatcher

Best for: Preschoolers with adult setup. Place tissue-paper squares between clear contact paper or self-adhesive laminating sheets. Trim the sandwich into an egg shape and tape it to a window. Adults should do the trimming and apply the finished decoration to clean glass.

30. Tissue-paper cross suncatcher

Best for: Preschool and older children. Make or print a cross outline, fill the open areas with colored tissue paper and seal it between clear adhesive sheets. This can be a spring decoration or a faith-based Easter activity. Cut the outline only after the layers are firmly sealed.

31. Easter egg window cling

Best for: Preschool and older children. Use a child-appropriate window-cling medium or purchased cling sheets, and decorate with egg patterns. Follow the product’s age, drying and removal instructions rather than assuming that every cling material is interchangeable. Test the finished cling on an appropriate window surface.

32. Easter egg tree ornaments

Best for: Preschoolers and older children. Decorate paper, foam or wooden eggs with paint, markers, stickers or paper scraps. Add a ribbon or thread loop and hang the eggs from branches placed in a vase. Adults should stabilize the vase and keep it away from edges where it could be knocked over.

33. Bunny headband

Best for: Preschoolers. Cut rabbit ears from cardstock or felt and attach them to a child-sized headband. Children can add inner-ear paper, stripes, flowers or stickers. Measure the placement before gluing so the ears sit comfortably and do not block vision.

34. Easter basket name tag

Best for: Toddlers with prepared pieces and preschoolers. Cut a sturdy cardstock tag, write the child’s name and decorate it with bunny ears, flowers or egg shapes. Punch a hole and attach it to the basket with ribbon, with an adult checking that the tag is secure.

35. Paper Easter house

Best for: Preschool and older children. Cut and fold a simple paper house or bunny burrow, then decorate it with doors, windows, flowers and eggs. Use it for pretend play or as a table display. Adults should make structural cuts and help reinforce folds with cardstock.

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7 process-art and painting activities

36. Potato-stamped Easter eggs

Best for: Preschoolers with adult preparation. Cut a potato into an egg or geometric shape and dip the flat surface into paint. Stamp patterns onto paper, reloading the paint as needed. An adult should do the cutting, and the potato should be discarded or clearly kept separate from food use after crafting.

37. Sponge-painted eggs

Best for: Toddlers with close help and preschoolers. Use egg-shaped sponges, or cut them from a sponge with adult-only preparation. Dip lightly into paint and stamp repeated eggs across paper. Add dots, stripes or faces with a cotton swab after the first layer dries.

38. Paper-roll egg stamps

Best for: Toddlers with help. Dip the end of a paper roll into paint to make an egg outline, then add dots with a cotton swab or fingertip. Use a different roll for each color if you want to avoid muddy paint. Set the finished paper aside until the outlines are dry.

39. Torn-paper Easter eggs

Best for: Toddlers with help and preschoolers. Tear colored paper into small pieces and glue them to an egg template, overlapping pieces until the shape is covered. This is a useful fine-motor activity, and children can sort the paper by color before gluing. Offer larger pieces to younger children.

40. Watercolor Easter eggs

Best for: Preschool and older children. Outline printable or hand-drawn egg shapes with crayon or marker, then fill them with watercolor. Try repeating patterns, color blending or a different palette for each egg. Use heavier paper if possible and let the sheets dry on a flat tray.

41. Shaving-cream marbled eggs

Best for: Older children with close adult supervision. Spread shaving cream in a shallow tray, add drops of paint and swirl lightly. Press paper egg shapes onto the surface, lift them and scrape away excess foam with a card. This is a sensory craft, not a food activity: keep shaving cream and painted materials away from mouths, protect the work area and wash hands and surfaces thoroughly afterward.

42. Sticker eggs

Best for: Toddlers with close help and preschoolers. Give children paper eggs or plastic eggs, stickers, adhesive shapes and markers. They can make faces, repeating patterns or color groups without waiting for paint to dry. For younger children, choose larger stickers and supervise all loose pieces.

Safety and cleanup checklist

• Read every label. Use art materials for their intended purpose and follow the manufacturer’s age and handling directions. When relevant, look for the ACMI AP seal; it indicates that an art material was evaluated by a board-certified toxicologist for intended use. It does not make an activity risk-free and does not replace supervision.
• Keep supplies in their original containers. Do not transfer paint, glue, slime ingredients or other products into food containers.
• Prevent eating and drinking during craft time. This is especially important with salt dough, dry pasta, small decorations, shaving cream and slime.
• Control small parts. Pom-poms, googly eyes, buttons, beads and tiny stickers can be choking hazards. Choose larger materials for young children and supervise closely.
• Make tool tasks adult tasks. Adults should handle sharp scissors, craft-knife work, hot glue, potato cutting, difficult cardboard cuts and the oven.
• Use paint carefully. “Washable,” “non-toxic” and age-suitable are product-specific claims, not assumptions to apply to every brand. Check the label. For example, some toddler paints are specifically labeled washable, AP-certified and suitable from 12 months, but that does not establish the same claims for unrelated paints.
• Clean promptly. Wash children’s hands, wipe the table and rinse reusable tools and work areas after crafting. Let painted and glued projects dry where children and pets cannot disturb them.

For a calmer session, set out only two or three choices, pre-cut the adult-only pieces and place each child’s project on a labeled tray. The goal is the making: an uneven bunny, paint-covered handprint or lopsided egg is still a successful Easter craft.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the easiest Easter crafts for toddlers?

The simplest choices are sticker eggs, paper-roll egg stamps, sponge-painted eggs, torn-paper eggs and handprint crafts. Adults can prepare the shapes and let young children focus on sticking, stamping, tearing or painting.

How can I keep Easter crafts safe for children?

Yes, but an adult should supervise closely and handle cutting, hot glue, baking, small parts and difficult setup. Read product labels, prevent eating or drinking during craft time, and wash hands, tools and work surfaces afterward.

What is the best way to manage messy Easter crafts?

Use a washable table covering, limit the number of supplies on the table, keep rinse water and paper towels ready, and move wet projects to a labeled tray. For shaving cream, slime and salt painting, plan a dedicated cleanup immediately afterward.

The Bottom Line

For the easiest start, choose sticker eggs, sponge-painted eggs or a paper-plate bunny. For a keepsake, make a handprint chick, bunny or sheep. For a bigger project, try an egg wreath, suncatcher or salt-dough ornament—and let the child’s process matter more than the finished shape.

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