9 Simple and Fun Easter Crafts for Kids

Make bunnies, chicks, holiday decor and more!

The Easter Bunny is almost here and you don’t want to leave out crafting from the holiday fun. Try out these Easter crafts for kids including eggs, bunnies and chicks. If you create any of the crafts below, be sure to tag us on social @ChicagoParent and use our community hashtag #ShareChicagoParent!

Looking for more Easter activities? Check out our family guide!

Paper Easter Wreath

Your whole family can get creative to put together this simple Easter egg wreath. When you’re done, hang it up on your front door for all your neighbors to see.

Get the tutorial at The Resourceful Mama.

Hatching Chicks

We love how colorful these adorable chicks are! They would make a great addition to your Easter decor.

Get the tutorial at I Heart Crafty Things.

Easter Candy Jars

These adorable jars are easy, completely customizable and a great decorative storage option for storing all that candy the Bunny will bring. Make them into glittery chicks or bunnies, or decorate them with Easter symbols and pastels.

Get the tutorial at Crazy Little Projects

Easter Egg Garland

Skip the dyed eggs this year, and get your hands sticky with an original twist on Easter eggs—hollow yarn egg masterpieces.

Get the tutorial at Chicago Parent.

Toilet Paper Roll Bunny

Use your toilet paper rolls to create this bunny craft. The little whiskers are what make them super cute!

Get the tutorial at The Best Ideas for Kids.

Tie-Dyed Easter Eggs

This year, experiment with a material called bleeding tissue paper to dye your eggs. The color transfers to other surfaces (like egg shells), leaving an interesting tie-dyed impression.

Get the tutorial at Chicago Parent.

Easter Egg Suncatchers

Decorate your home with these beautiful tissue paper sun catchers. It’s a quick project that kids can create to help add to the Easter decor while the Easter Bunny is busy hiding eggs and baskets.

Get the tutorial at Fun365

No-Sew Sock Bunnies

No sewing skills are needed to assemble these adorable sock bunnies. Plus, your kids will love to make their own stuffed animal!

Get the tutorial at One Little Project.

Tinfoil Easter Eggs

Skip the boiled eggs and dye this year and create unique Easter eggs like you’ve never done before.

Get the tutorial at Chicago Parent.


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