From table decorations to a sophisticated wreath that will last you beyond Easter, these Easter craft projects are super easy – and they come with some simple step-by-steps. None will take you long to create, for many, you may already have the ingredients you need – and all, we think you will agree look beautiful. For more Easter decorations – many of which involve very little effort for huge impact – don’t miss our dedicated gallery.
Easter craft ideas
Easter craft ideas
These are just some of our favorite Easter craft ideas – but we will keep adding them so don’t forget to come back for more inspiration.
1. Make a decorated Easter egg display
1. Make a decorated Easter egg display
This Easter craft idea is amongst our favorites.
2. Make an Easter basket
2. Make an Easter basket
This simple Easter craft idea can be put together in moments. A vintage-style metal basket, or a traditional wicker version, is perfect for bulbs and other seasonal goodies. You could even use them for egg hunts, then style up as a cute place setting.
3. Make an Easter tree
3. Make an Easter tree
An Easter tree adds charm, color and a seasonal touch for spring. Cover paper mache eggs with a paint wash – use leftover paint from a decorating project, mixed with a little water.
4. Make an Easter garden
4. Make an Easter garden
An Easter craft ideas can live beyond the holiday. An Easter garden can live indoors and if the weather is wet – as it often can be at Easter – it’s a wonderful way to bring greenery indoors.
5. Bake your way to a beautiful look
5. Bake your way to a beautiful look
Easter recipes are integral to Easter crafting, and you can pretty up spring bakes with crystallized edible flowers.
6. Make an Easter centerpiece
6. Make an Easter centerpiece
Easter table decorations can be used all around the house, as entry table decor ideas or as an Easter table centerpiece. This Easter craft arrangement looks lovely all year; simply add quails’ eggs to make an Easter table center.
7. Wrap chocolate eggs in fabric
7. Wrap chocolate eggs in fabric
Want an almost effortless Easter craft idea? You can easily personalize shop-bought Easter eggs with pretty fabric.
8. Make an Easter table setting
8. Make an Easter table setting
This cute Easter craft table setting is so easy to create – and it looks very sweet!
9. Make a seasonal wreath
9. Make a seasonal wreath
Easter wreath ideas can range from overtly Easter-themed to subtler styles, like the one above. This spring wreath was made with both dried flowers and fresh cut foliage, using bent twigs as the framework – it’s so easy to recreate at home with foraged finds from your own garden. Our guide on how to make a living spring wreath – in four easy steps.
10. Make an Easter flower arrangement
10. Make an Easter flower arrangement
This simple Easter craft idea can be used to decorate your Easter dining table, windowsills, mantelpieces or as something lovely to look at on a working-from-home desk. It’s easy to recreate and the fresh and dried flower mix brings a modern spin to the Easter flower arrangement, too.
11. Make a bunny coffee pot warmer
11. Make a bunny coffee pot warmer
Keep coffee piping hot with an adorable handmade cafetière warmer.
12. Hang paper egg decorations from branches
12. Hang paper egg decorations from branches
Spring blossom decorated with birds and hung with colorful paper eggs makes a whimsical Easter tree. Forage the twigs yourself – willow is an excellent choice as it’s shiny and malleable.
What crafts can I make for Easter?
What crafts can I make for Easter?
Your Easter craft ideas can range from elegant table settings, flower arrangements and wreaths, made with natural materials such as blossom boughs, fresh spring flowers and blown eggshells, through to cute bunny and chick-themed makes perfect for children. ‘It’s really about how you like to celebrate the occasion and your personal style,’ says Andréa Childs, Editor of Country Homes & Interiors magazine. ‘Don’t feel you have to stick to just one look. You might have a children’s party and Easter egg hunt, complete with homemade Easter baskets and painted paper mache eggs, followed by an Easter lunch for family and friends, with a beautifully decorated table.’ For sustainable and eco-friendly Easter decor ideas, think about natural, foraged and found materials. ‘Paper cups and cardboard egg boxes, wool pompoms and colored card are ideal for children’s makes,’ says Andréa. ‘For your grown-up crafting, gather twigs, eggshells, flowers, moss and stones to create Easter gardens, centerpieces and floral displays.’
