Easter is one of the most family-friendly holidays of the year. Once a festival celebrating the death and resurrection of Christ, it's now a more generic celebration of spring and everything that comes with it - bunny rabbits, lambs, blooming flowers. All that lovely stuff.
And of course, Easter eggs. Sure, most kids might not realize that they symbolize the rolling of the stone away from Jesus' tomb, but that doesn't stop them from waiting in eager anticipation for a visit from the Easter bunny!
But aside from Easter eggs, arguably the most iconic thing that we've come to associate with the holiday is the Easter bonnet. Like Easter eggs, this stems from Christian traditions and remains a great way for kids to get creative.
But if you're a crafty grownup, or simply want to give your kids something different to do this Easter, worry not. We've got your back. Here are 15 incredible Easter crafts that actually double as Easter decorations!
1. Bronze Easter eggs
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This is a fantastic idea for anyone who loves filling their home with flowers in the spring. All you need is bronze paint from a site like Amazon and a keen eye for pretty wildflowers. Check out the full tutorial here.
2. Easter egg tealights
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If you're anything like me, you'll love decorating your home with not just flowers, but a whole lot of candles too. Unfortunately, however, they can be on the pricey side. But, as we all know, tealights are as cheap as chips, and with this simple DIY, you can create a seasonal candle display that's not only easy on your eyes but your wallet!
3. Pom-pom bunny tail garland
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Isn't this adorable? What's more, it's something you can display all year round - especially in your little one's bedroom. All you need for this is a free printable template, colored paper string, pom poms, and if they're willing, your kids' help!
4. Easter bunnies
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This is the perfect craft if you've got young kids because it's so simple. Just paint your wooden spoon, attach some googly eyes, paint on a rabbit's face and then make some felt ears. Once attached, they'll have a toy to enjoy the whole holiday, or use them to put on a puppet show!
5. Wire bunny ear tiaras
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These are a gorgeous looking craft and surprisingly simple to make too! They will make your eggs look that bit prettier for the season, and if your kids' school happens to have an Easter fete, I reckon they'd be a big seller.
6. Button egg
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This is a great idea if you've got an hour or two to spare, or if your kids are a little older and are looking for a challenge. It not only looks great, but it can easily be reused year after year. It's very cheap to make too!
7. Easter bunny mason jar
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This is another Easter craft that will leave you with an item that you can easily use all year round. All you need is white chalk paint for the outside of the jar, then orange and black paint for the rabbit's face. Perfect for storing handpicked spring flowers!
8. Paper wreath
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If you're entertaining this Easter, why not welcome your guests with this seasonal wreath? All you need is appropriately colored paper and a steady hand. Once you've got your shapes, simply follow this tutorial and voilà!
9. Easter bunny tea towels
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Sometimes you want to decorate your home for a holiday without going over the top. If you fall into this category, why not give these DIY Easter bunny towels a go? Simply follow this tutorial.
10. Salt dough eggs
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This is a great way of combining all the brilliance of Christmas decorations with all the colors we've come to associate with Easter. Better still, they're perfect pastimes if you need to keep your little ones busy in the run-up to Easter!
11. Spring sugar scrub
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Now, I don't know about you, but my gal pals and I love having Easter brunch. It's a chance for us to chill without our kids before dealing with all the havoc of egg races, so why not take a relaxing bath afterward with one of these seasonal scrubs?
12. "Spring has sprung"
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If you're looking for something to decorate your table this Easter, then perhaps this literal spring has sprung sign could be right up your street? All you need are hard boiled eggs, wire, paint, and, of course, this easy to follow tutorial.
13. Feather tree
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These might look like real feathers that have been painted pastel colors, but they're anything but. In reality, they're made from scrapbook paper using this tutorial and branches, which, yes! You can forage yourself. All you need is scrapbook paper.
14. Popsicle stick bunny
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Oh, look! Another Easter craft that you can easily display all year round. If you make it, you can even encourage your kids to recycle by telling them to keep back their pop stickle sticks to make it. Once you have enough, follow this tutorial.
15. Easter egg terrariums
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Terrariums are in, and if current trends are anything to go by, they're here to stay. So why not give them an Easter twist? It is, after all, the perfect time to collect from Mother Nature's bounty. But don't forget to use plastic flowers as the tutorial suggests!
So there you have it - 15 eggcelent crafts that double as decorations. Do you know of any other similar crafts that we've missed out? Let us know in the comments section!