For me, one of the best parts of Easter prep is getting a little creative at home. You don’t need fancy tools or expensive materials—often the simplest ideas bring the most joy, especially when made with kids. Plus, crafting together not only adds festive charm to your space but also creates precious shared moments. Here are 7 DIY Easter decorations you can easily make with kids.
Paper Bunny Garland
A classic that almost every child loves. All you need is colorful paper, scissors, and a string. Draw bunny shapes on the paper, cut them out, then glue them onto a string. Kids can decorate the bunnies’ faces with markers or add little cotton tails. It looks great hanging in a window, on a shelf, or above a door.
Decorated Chocolate Egg Holder
Grab a small egg carton and paint it in bright, cheerful colors. Pastels like soft pink, mint green, or lavender fit the Easter vibe perfectly. Let it dry, then start decorating to make this simple piece truly personal. Inside the carton, add some shredded paper, tissue paper, or a small piece of baking paper for a neat base for your chocolate eggs.
Next, add your decorations: glue a small paper garland with patterned flags inside the lid, attached to a thin string or thread. This turns the carton into a mini festive display. For an extra touch, add a paper flower, an Easter greeting, or a tiny bunny. Once everything’s ready, just fill the compartments with chocolate eggs.
Easter Egg Tree
This is one of the most popular Easter decorations. Find some pretty branches in your garden or a park, place them in a vase, then hang decorated eggs or paper ornaments on them. Kids love making the little egg decorations, and you can create new ones every year.
Paper Plate Bunny
With a simple paper plate, you can quickly create a cheerful Easter bunny that kids will absolutely love. This creative project needs very few supplies but looks fantastic. Take a paper plate and, if you like, paint it a bright pastel color. Once dry, cut two small holes in the center for the eyes. This way, the bunny can even be worn as a mask, making it extra playful.
For the ears, cut two large bunny ear shapes from cardboard or colored paper. Glue a smaller pink piece inside each ear for a cute touch. Attach the ears to the top of the paper plate. The bunny’s face can be made from simple decorations: a small pompom or cotton ball for the nose, and pipe cleaners, straws, or thick yarn for whiskers. A small white paper piece can serve as teeth. If you want, glue a popsicle stick or skewer to the back so kids can hold it easily and use it for some fun Easter role play. This simple paper plate bunny works great as both decoration and a toy.
Easter Greeting Cards
Handmade Easter cards make especially sweet surprises for grandparents or relatives. This is a creative activity that younger kids will really enjoy, since painting and getting messy is always fun. Use thicker white paper or cardstock, fold it in half to create the card base, then get ready for the most joyful part—painting. Use some yellow paint to make a handprint on the paper. The child’s palm becomes the chick’s body, and the fingers are its feathers.
Once the paint dries, bring the figure to life with a few small details. Add a little orange triangle for the beak, two tiny dots for eyes, and thin legs drawn underneath. A bit of green grass or some small flowers can brighten the picture even more. Write “Happy Easter” on the card’s top or let the kids add their own message. The real value of these handmade cards isn’t in perfect drawing but in their personal touch. Many grandparents keep these little artworks for years because every paint spot holds a sweet memory.
Easter Door Wreath
A cheerful Easter door wreath sets a festive mood the moment guests arrive. Cut out several egg shapes from thick paper or cardboard. Kids can then color them with markers, paint, or crayons. They can be polka-dotted, striped, floral, or totally free-form—the more colorful, the merrier the wreath. Once the eggs are ready, arrange them in a circle and glue them onto a cardboard base to form a wreath. Top it with a simple paper bunny leaning over the eggs. A small bow or ribbon around its neck adds a sweet touch. Hang the finished wreath on your door easily with a ribbon.
Pasta-Decorated Easter Eggs
This is a truly special yet simple Easter decoration that’s easy to make with kids. It’s also a great skill-building activity, as painting, gluing, and arranging small pasta pieces help develop fine motor skills while letting their creativity shine. Choose various shapes of dry pasta, like bow ties, spirals, or rings, and paint them in bright, happy colors. Once dry, glue them onto cardboard-cut egg shapes. Kids can create stripes, waves, or totally unique patterns.
