20 Easy Easter Crafts You Can Actually Make with Stuff You Already Have at Home

These 20 easy Easter crafts use things you already have at home to create adorable decorations, gifts, and activities.

Sophia Zapanta
April 4, 2025
6 min read

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Easter crafting doesn’t have to mean a trip to the store—you already have everything you need! With a little creativity, you can turn paper, fabric scraps, and household items into charming decorations and fun projects. These 20 Easter crafts are simple, fun, and totally doable with everyday supplies.

1. Sock Bunny Plushies

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Is that lonely sock missing its match? Give it a second life as a soft, adorable bunny plushie. Just fill it with rice or cotton, tie off sections to make a head and body, and add button eyes. A few snips create floppy ears, and a ribbon around the neck makes it extra cute.

2. Paper Plate Easter Masks

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Transform boring paper plates into fun bunny or chick masks with just scissors, markers, and a little string. Cut out eye holes, add construction paper ears or feathers, and let the kids go wild with colors. It’s perfect for an Easter photo session or an afternoon of pretend play. Who knew a paper plate could be so much fun?

3. Egg Carton Chicks

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An empty egg carton is basically a crafting goldmine. Cut out individual cups, paint them yellow, and glue on paper beaks and googly eyes. Stack two together to make a full-bodied chick or leave them as little half-shell hatchlings. They’re ridiculously cute and make great table decorations.

4. Handprint Bunny Cards

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Trace your hand on a piece of paper, cut it out, and fold down the middle two fingers to make bunny ears. Add a face, and you’ve got a homemade bunny card! These are great for sending Easter wishes or just making keepsakes with tiny toddler hands. Simple, sentimental, and seriously adorable.

5. Toilet Paper Roll Easter Bunnies

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That empty toilet paper roll? It’s about to become a bunny. Paint it white or pastel, glue on ears and a little pom-pom tail, and draw on a sweet bunny face. They make cute little decorations and can even hold small candies. Recycling has never looked so festive.

6. DIY Paper Easter Baskets

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No basket? No problem. Fold and tape some sturdy paper into a square or round shape, add a paper strip handle, and you’ve got a quick DIY Easter basket. Let kids decorate them with stickers, drawings, or glitter for a personal touch. They’re perfect for mini egg hunts around the house.

7. Rice-Filled Easter Eggs

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Make your own shaker eggs using plastic eggs, rice, and a little tape. Fill each egg with rice or dry beans, close them tightly, and secure them with decorative washi tape. Shake them to make music, or just enjoy the satisfying sound of DIY maracas. Easter jam session, anyone?

8. DIY Easter Egg Garland

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Cut out egg shapes from colorful paper, old magazines, or even fabric scraps, then string them together with twine. Hang them across the fireplace, a window, or even your dining table for an instant Easter vibe. No fancy supplies are needed—just scissors, string, and a little creativity.

9. Painted Rock Bunnies and Chicks

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Got a few smooth rocks lying around? Turn them into Easter cuties with a little paint. Pastel-colored bunnies and tiny yellow chicks make adorable paperweights or garden decorations. Bonus: They last forever, so you can bring them out every Easter!

10. Tissue Paper Stained Glass Eggs

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Cut out egg shapes from wax paper or clear plastic, then let kids glue on bits of colorful tissue paper. Hang them in a window to let the light shine through, creating a gorgeous stained glass effect. It’s mess-free, easy, and looks way fancier than it actually is.

11. Coffee Filter Butterflies

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Dye coffee filters with watercolor or food coloring, let them dry, and pinch them in the middle with a clothespin. Fluff out the sides, and you’ve got a beautiful butterfly! It is a simple craft that doubles as a sweet Easter decoration.

12. Button Easter Eggs

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Do you have a jar of old buttons? Glue them onto a piece of cardstock in the shape of an egg. The different colors and textures make for a unique and eye-catching decoration. It’s a great way to use up those extra buttons you’ve hoarded.

13. Washi Tape Easter Eggs

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Cut out egg shapes from paper or cardboard and decorate them with strips of colorful washi tape. No mess, no paint—just easy, stylish Easter decor. Hang them up, make a garland, or use them as cute gift tags.

14. Paper Doily Bunny Banners

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Fold paper doilies into little bunny shapes, glue on pom-pom tails, and string them together to make a delicate Easter banner. The lacy look adds a vintage charm, and it’s shockingly easy to do. A quick and classy way to dress up any space.

15. DIY Easter Egg Stamps

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Cut a potato in half, carve a simple egg design, and dip it in paint for homemade stamps. Press them onto cards, wrapping paper, or even fabric for instant Easter patterns. It’s old-school but surprisingly fun.

16. Yarn-Wrapped Carrots

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Cut out a carrot shape from cardboard, then wrap it with orange yarn. Add a few green paper leaves at the top, and you’ve got a cute, textured decoration. It’s an easy way to add a handmade touch to your Easter decor.

17. Sock Caterpillars

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If you have a few mismatched socks lying around, turn them into Easter caterpillars! Stuff them with cotton or rice, tie off sections with rubber bands, and add googly eyes. They’re fun, wiggly, and make a great Easter toy.

18. Tin Foil Easter Eggs

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Wrap pieces of cardboard egg shapes in tin foil and let kids color them with permanent markers. The metallic shine makes them look fancy, and the colors pop beautifully. It’s an easy and unexpected way to make Easter decorations.

19. Cupcake Liner Flowers

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Layer different-colored cupcake liners, pinch them in the middle, and glue them to a straw or pipe cleaner for instant Easter flowers. They’re bright and cheerful, perfect for a spring centerpiece, and they never wilt!

20. DIY Bunny Ears Headbands

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Bend pipe cleaners into bunny ear shapes and attach them to a headband. Cover them with fabric or lace, or leave them as is for a fun and festive look. Whether you’re dressing up for Easter brunch or just playing around, these ears make everything more fun.