It’s time to put aside your winter crafts and embrace the changing seasons. Celebrate the return of spring with our beautiful Easter craft ideas!
We’ve got plenty of Easter crafts for adults and kids to enjoy. There’s a mix of quick projects for the weekend, as well as more intricate makes to keep you busy for longer.
We’ve found everything from charming crochet patterns to floral embroidery hoops for you to enjoy. There are Easter ideas for everyone.
52 best Easter craft ideas
1. Bunny pom pom wreath
Dig out your pom pom maker and create this adorable bunny pom pom wreath from abeautifulmess.com.
It’s assembled using a metal wreath base and a pair of felt ears completes the look.
Need a refresher on how to make pom poms? Take a look at Gathered’s how to make pom poms guide.
2. Easter egg decorating ideas
Easter egg decorating is a fun spring craft idea for all ages. There are so many ways to make your Easter egg look unique – all you need is some paint and a little inspiration!
Get arty with Gathered’s pick of the best Easter egg decorating ideas.
3. Pom pom Easter egg tree
This clever pom pom Easter egg tree idea from thehousethatlarsbuilt.com is a great way to use up leftover scraps of yarn.
Once you’ve made your pom poms, you simply trim them into egg shapes and hang them up using ribbon.
4. Lamb and bunny crochet planters
Calling all crocheters! These charming little lamb and bunny crochet planters are perfect for Easter.
You could make them as Easter gifts for friends and family too.
5. DIY pinata surprise Easter eggs
If you’re planning an Easter party, these fun pinata Easter eggs will make it feel like a real celebration.
Kids will love opening them to discover the treats hidden inside and, unlike a traditional pinata, you can reuse them next Easter.
Find out how to make DIY pinata surprise Easter eggs with lovelyindeed.com.
6. Pom pom bunnies
If you’re a pom pom pro, challenge yourself to make a gathering of adorable pom pom bunnies with Susanne Pypke’s tutorial.
They come in two sizes, so you could make a whole family of bunnies.
7. Easter bunny crochet bunting
Deck out your home for spring with this fantastic Easter bunny crochet bunting pattern.
This pattern is quick to make so you’ll be able to whip up a batch of bunnies in no time.
8. Paper carrot treat box
Delight your friends and family with these lovely paper carrot treat boxes designed by thehousethatlarsbuilt.com.
Download the templates and make a bunch of them for your loved ones, filled with your choice of candy.
9. DIY speckled egg wreath
Wreaths aren’t just for Christmas! This enchanting speckled egg wreath from liveoaknest.com will welcome visitors to your home throughout spring.
If you’re looking for easy Easter crafts, you should definitely give this one a try.
10. Easter bunny sewing pattern
Make your own huggable rabbit toy with this cute Easter bunny sewing pattern.
If you’re into crochet, you can also make a little cardigan for your bunny toy.
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11. Wood bead Easter bunnies
These wood bead Easter bunnies from thecraftpatchblog.com can be used to decorate jars or as napkin rings.
Once you’ve assembled your bunnies, you can paint them and add little faces. It’s a really simple Easter idea and one that your whole family will love.
12. Paper strip Easter egg art
Change your decor with this easy paper strip Easter egg art idea from minted.com.
You can use up paper scraps to make the strips or cut up magazine pages for interesting colours and patterns.
13. DIY glass Easter decorations
Glass eggs can be used to decorate an Easter tree in your home. You can cover your eggs with dried flowers or paint them with beautiful floral patterns.
Find out how to make DIY glass Easter egg decorations with Gathered.
14. Spring wreath
This minimalist spring wreath can be made using fresh seasonal flowers or artificial ones if you want it to last longer.
Why not invite a few friends over for a spring wreath making session?
15. Spring embroidery hoop
This is a great Easter project to make if you’re learning how to embroider.
This gorgeous spring embroidery hoop uses a few basic stitches, so it’s great practice for embroidery novices.
Hang your finished embroidery hoop in your home for everyone to admire!
Easter games
Host a memorable party with Gathered’s favourite Easter games. There are ideas for kids and adults so you can ensure that everyone has a great time.
16. Decoupage Easter eggs
Decoupage is a really easy way to decorate eggs for Easter. There are so many beautiful decoupage paper options to choose from, so you’re guaranteed to find one you love.
Discover how to make decoupaged Easter eggs with awonderfulthought.com.
17. Easter egg place card holders
Brighten your dining table this Easter with these colourful egg place card holders. You can paint them in any colour you like to match your decor.
Find out how to make DIY Easter egg place card holders with this brilliant tutorial from sugarandcloth.com.
18. Bunny embroidery pattern
Spruce up a plain tote bag with this pretty bunny embroidery pattern by Stacie Bloomfield.
Of course, you don’t have to use it on tote bags – you could stitch this sweet motif on sweatshirts, t-shirts or even on a spring scarf.
19. Easter cross stitch patterns
Surprise a loved one by sending them a hand-stitched Easter card!
Use these lovely Easter cross stitch patterns by Maria Diaz to make two different card designs.
20. Easter pink bunny rice krispie pops
If all this Easter crafting has made you hungry, make a batch of bunny rice krispie pops!
These Easter bunny rice krispie pops from lovelyindeed.com are guaranteed to be your new favourite Easter snack.
Preschool Easter crafts
Encourage your child’s creativity by crafting with them! Get started with Gathered’s best preschool Easter crafts, which are ideal for young children.
21. Rainbow Easter egg wreath
Bring colour into your life this Easter with this vibrant rainbow Easter egg wreath from thehousethatlarsbuilt.com.
The paper mache eggs are wrapped in tissue paper to give them colour, so you can easily change the shades to match your Easter decor.
22. Lavender eggshell candles
Eggshell candles are a whimsical Easter decoration that will add a quirky touch to your home. They’re an easy Easter craft too!
Learn how to make lavender eggshell candles with apumpkinandaprincess.com.
23. Origami rabbit
Use clever folding techniques to make Holly Spanner’s intricate origami rabbit!
This little bunny looks so sweet when made using Easter-themed papers, but any origami paper you have to hand will do the trick.
24. Cloud wrist warmers
The weather at Easter can still be very chilly, so keep yourself cosy by making a pair of cloud wrist warmers.
The little cloud motif will make you smile through the April showers!
25. Egg-shaped soaps
If you’ve never made your own soap before, this is a fabulous tutorial to start with.
These egg-shaped soaps are made using the melt and pour method, which is the easiest soap making technique for beginners.
Make your own DIY egg-shaped soaps with Tamsyn Morgans.
26. Felt Easter eggs
Fill your home with felt Easter eggs this month! This project is a brilliant way to show off your embroidery skills.
You’ll be able to bring out your embroidered eggs every year and they could become treasured family heirlooms.
27. DIY painted Easter basket
Take your Easter egg hunt to the next level with a painted Easter basket! You can find baskets like this one in most craft stores.
Follow the DIY painted Easter basket tutorial from thecraftedlife.com.
28. Paper daffodils
This one’s for the hayfever sufferers! Paper daffodils won’t fill your home with pollen and they’ll last much longer than real flowers.
If you store them carefully, you’ll be able to use them next year too.
29. Flower wall
Looking for a more ambitious Easter craft idea? Have a go at making your own DIY flower wall!
Decorate your home with real flowers or use artificial ones for a long-lasting display. You might love it so much that you’ll want to leave it up all year round.
30. Easter gingerbread house
There’s been a growing trend over the last few years to make gingerbread houses for occasions other than Christmas – and we’re here for it!
This DIY Easter bunny gingerbread house from lovelyindeed.com is a really cute take on the Easter gingerbread house trend – and it would be easy to make this project your own with a sprinkle of creativity.
If you get stuck while making your gingerbread house, check out Gathered’s how to make a gingerbread house guide for more helpful tips.
31. Easter bunny wreath
Be the envy of your neighbours with this Easter bunny wreath from apumpkinandaprincess.com.
Wrap your wreath in faux foliage and finish it off with an oversized bow.
32. Bunny clay bowls
Air dry clay is one of our favourite materials to work with. It’s affordable for crafters on a budget and can be shaped into anything you fancy.
Serve up your snacks in style with these bunny clay bowls from aliceandlois.com. Make sure you only use your bowls for snacks that come in wrappers, as air dry clay isn’t food safe.
33. DIY Easter basket
Prepare for an egg-citing day of Easter fun by crafting homemade Easter baskets.
Follow this simple DIY Easter basket tutorial from thehousethatlarsbuilt.com to make your own.
34. Lamb sewing pattern
Who wouldn’t be thrilled to receive this little lamb toy for Easter? It’s so cute and cuddly!
Make this lamb sewing pattern as a special gift for a child – or stitch one to keep for yourself if you can’t bear to give it away.
35. Honeycomb Easter eggs
These honeycomb Easter eggs from thehousethatlarsbuilt.com are easy to make and look very impressive!
Download the free egg template and make a dozen in lively Easter colours.
36. Eco-dyed tea towels
These eco-dyed tea towels are pretty in pink! You can use natural dyes to achieve a range of beautiful colours, such as cherries, red cabbage and even celery leaves.
Your finished napkins can be used to dress your dining table ready for an Easter feast.
37. Easter bunny cake topper
Decorate freshly baked cupcakes with handmade Easter bunny cake toppers.
These appealing cake toppers can be made using just a few craft supplies that you may already have at home.
38. Easter basket
Easter ideas don’t come much simpler than these little paper Easter baskets. There are three different designs to try, but this one is the easiest one to make if you’re in a hurry.
Fill up your baskets with your favourite chocolate or use them as decorations.
39. DIY Easter cards
Making your own DIY Easter cards is easier than you might think.
Download our stylish free Easter printables to make an array of pretty card designs.
40. Bunny ears knitting pattern
Your kids will be hopping with joy when you present them with their very own bunny ears!
Grab your knitting needles and find out how to make bunny ears with this free knitting pattern by Lou McCarney.
41. Sequin eggs
Add some glitz and glam to your Easter celebrations by making these dazzling sequin eggs from goodhousekeeping.com.
They’re fun to make and look fabulous!
42. Nail polish Easter eggs
These marvellous swirled Easter eggs get their unique look from nail polish.
Follow the marbled Easter eggs tutorial from thesprucecrafts.com to make them at home.
43. Decoupage on glass
Did you know that you can decoupage onto glass?
This dreamy decoupage on glass tutorial from prima.co.uk shows you how to upcycle old glass bottles into sweet vases for spring.
44. Greenery Easter basket
This greenery Easter basket from deliacreates.com looks like something out of a fairytale!
Take a woven basket and secure your foliage into the gaps using a glue gun. You could add a few flowers to make your basket even more enchanting.
45. 3D Easter eggs and carrots
Give your Easter decorations a playful feel with these fun 3D Easter eggs and carrots decorations by thehomesihavemade.com.
You could also use your 3D eggs and carrots to make an amazing mobile for a child’s bedroom.
46. Easter egg nest necklaces
Accessorise for Easter by creating your own tiny Easter egg nest necklace with jenniferperkins.com.
You might need to make a few as all your friends will want one too.
47. Terracotta wreath
This terracotta wreath from countryliving.com is perfect for a keen gardener.
You can use the tutorial to upcycle old pots from the garden – we think they look great if they’re still a little grubby!
48. Rainbow egg place settings
Decorate your Easter table with these rainbow egg place settings from handmadecharlotte.com.
The best part? This decoration is completely edible as the eggs are held together by a wreath of white chocolate.
49. Carrot garland
Use up spare fabric or fat quarters to make this impressive carrot garland project from countryliving.com.
It’s very easy to make, so give it a go even if you only have very basic sewing skills. String your finished carrots together with rough twine for a rustic look.
50. DIY sprinkle Easter eggs
These DIY sprinkle Easter eggs by letsmingleblog.com look good enough to eat! This easy Easter idea is inspired by confectionery.
Enjoy painting your own eggs with sprinkles in every colour imaginable.
51. Salt dough Easter eggs
Crafting with kids? Salt dough Easter eggs are bound to be a hit with little ones – and they can be made with just a few ingredients.
Head over to designmom.com to find the DIY salt dough Easter eggs tutorial.
52. Painted candles
Liven up boring candles with your own hand-painted designs.
Lots of painted candles are decorated using acrylic paint or paint markers, meaning that they’re not safe to burn. We’ve chosen to paint ours with coloured wax so you can still use them.
Explore the art of candle painting with Gathered.
Even more Easter craft ideas
Easter sewing patterns
Are you skilled with a sewing machine? Browse our pick of the best Easter sewing projects to discover your next pattern.
We’ve got everything from outfit ideas to easy DIY decorations for you to stitch.
Easter crochet patterns
Crochet is the perfect craft if you want to get creative with yarn.
In our Easter crochet patterns round-up we’ve got plenty of free patterns to choose from, ranging from Easter blankets to crochet chicks.
Easter knitting patterns
Is there anything better than settling down with a new knitting pattern? Browse our easy Easter knitting patterns to find inspiration for your next project.
Knit up cuddly bunny toys, make cosy Easter blankets and much more!
DIY Easter decorations
Fill your own with beautiful decorations for Easter! Whether you want to make bunting, paint Easter eggs or you’re after something more original, you’re bound to find a project you’re excited to make.
Take a look at Gathered’s easy DIY Easter decorations and start crafting!
Easter ideas your friends and family will adore
Easter is a wonderful time of year for crafting – you can make everything from DIY wreaths to stylish table decorations.
We’ve gathered all of our favourite Easter craft ideas for adults to help you get into the mood. Find your perfect project and get crafting this weekend!
Entertain children with our easy Easter crafts for kids
Easter is a brilliant time to enjoy a craft session or two with the children in your life. We’ve found a host of fun Easter activities that can be enjoyed by everyone from tots to teens.
Get making with our wonderful easy Easter crafts for kids.
