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Easter Crafts – Tips & ideas for the whole family
A cute bird's nest made from twigs and wire makes a lovely Easter decoration for your Easter table setting.
1. Decorative bird’s nests – A fun Easter craft for adults and children
Looking for a simple yet charming Easter craft to enjoy with your children? Create a beautiful decorative bird’s nest using just a few materials. This easy Easter crafting activity is perfect for adding a festive touch to your home. Use the finished nests as part of your Easter crafts display—fill them with an egg and place it on a plate as part of your table decor, incorporate them into a floral arrangement, or style them as a unique decoration for the side table.
You will need:
- Foraged twigs
- Steel wire
How to make a bird’s nest:
- Tie two twigs together with steel wire to form a cross.
- Weave additional twigs over and under the crossed twigs, securing them with wire for stability.
- Gently bend the lower branches upward to shape the nest into a bowl-like form.
Tip: Place your handcrafted nest in an Easter tree, or use it as a centerpiece with decorative eggs for a festive touch.
Discover how to make your own Easter tree here: How to make an Easter tree
2. A beautiful Easter wreath – A simple Easter craft for a festive touch
A ring-shaped candle holder makes a versatile base for creative Easter crafts. Decorate it with flowers, eggs, and other festive ornaments to create a stunning Easter wreath—perfect for your table, windowsill, or as a charming seasonal centerpiece.
You will need:
- ‘The ring’ by House Doctor (or a similar container)
- Scissors
- Floral foam (Oasis)
- Moss, flowers, twigs, and eggs for decoration
How to make an Easter wreath:
- Cut floral foam to fit the container. Store leftovers in a dry place for future use.
- Soak the foam in water for about five minutes.
- Place the foam in the ring and insert flowers as desired. You can fill the entire ring with flowers or mix in moss for variety.
- Add Easter-themed decorations, such as eggs, to complete the look.
Tip: For a natural and wild springtime feel, use flowers from your garden. If you prefer a more elegant arrangement, opt for cut flowers from a florist.
An easy Easter craft to make yourself is this Easter wreath in The Ring candle holder from House Doctor using oasis.
Then decorate the Easter wreath with flowers, moss and twigs, for example from your garden.
Eggs coloured with roobois tea take on a beautiful reddish-brown hue - perfect for a more subtle Easter decoration!
3. Colouring eggs naturally – Easter crafts for the whole family
Decorated eggs are an easy Easter craft that is is perfect for the whole family. If you love soft, natural tones, you can dye them using everyday ingredients like tea, turmeric and blueberries. This simple and fun Easter crafting activity is perfect for both adults and children, creating beautiful, naturally colored eggs without artificial dyes.
How to colour eggs naturally:
- In a pot, bring water, white wine vinegar, and your chosen natural dye ingredient to a boil.
- Add eggs and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- For deeper colours, let the eggs cool in the dye bath and soak longer. The longer they sit, the richer the shade.
- Remove the eggs and let them dry on a wire rack.
- For a glossy finish, rub them lightly with rapeseed oil or butter.
Natural egg dye colours:
- Yellow: 1 tsp white wine vinegar + 1 tbsp turmeric
- Blue: 1 tsp white wine vinegar + 200 ml frozen blueberries
- Purple: 1 tsp white wine vinegar + 50 ml red wine
- Red-brown: 1 tsp white wine vinegar + 200 ml rooibos tea (soak overnight for a deeper hue)
- Pink: 1 tsp white wine vinegar + 200 ml frozen raspberries + 100 ml pomegranate seeds
- Beige-brown: Soak boiled eggs in cold coffee for a soft, earthy tone.
Tip: For a beautiful shine, gently rub the dried eggs with a little rapeseed oil or butter.
Feel free to mix coloured eggs with natural farm eggs and candy eggs in the DBKD Easter bowl this year!
4. Simple folded paper eggs – A DIY Easter craft for all ages
Create these simple paper eggs and decorate your Easter tree! This fun and simple Easter craft is quick and easy to make making it ideal for even the youngest members of the family.
You will need:
- Scissors
- Pencil
- Four sheets of colored paper (for 6–8 eggs)
- One white sheet of paper
- Thread for hanging
- Hole punch
How to make paper eggs:
- Draw an egg shape on the white paper and cut it out to use as a template.
- Trace and cut out multiple egg shapes from the colored paper.
- Stack four egg shapes together, alternating colors.
- Staple in the center to create a 3D effect.
- Gently unfold the layers, punch a hole at the top, and thread a string through.
- Tie a knot, and your festive Easter crafting decoration is ready!
This easy DIY Easter craft is perfect for both adults and children—simple, stylish, and fun!
Hang your home-made paper eggs on an Easter bush, for example!
These pretty paper eggs are relatively easy to make but you will need some dexterity.
Make cute little baskets out of eggshells, decorate them with spring flowers and hang them in your Easter tree.
5. Easter crafts with eggshells – unique hanging decorations
Looking for a rustic and creative Easter craft? Transform delicate eggshells into charming hanging decorations that capture the playful, blooming spirit of the season. This simple yet beautiful Easter crafting idea is perfect for adding a natural touch to your home.
How to make eggshell decorations:
- Carefully crack an egg in half.
- Empty the contents and rinse the shell. (Use the egg and make scrambled eggs for your lunch!)
- Place a small piece of soaked floral foam inside the shell.
- Insert tiny flowers for a fresh, springtime look.
- Tie a string around the shell, securing it with tape if needed, and hang it in your Easter tree or on a decorative branch.
This Easter craft is an elegant way to repurpose eggshells while creating a stunning seasonal display!
Blow out eggs, fill them with messages and use them as place cards.
6. Fortune eggs – A unique Easter craft and place card idea
Fortune eggs add a fun surprise to your Easter table, hiding special messages inside beautifully decorated, blown-out eggs.
How to blow out eggs:
- Use a pin to gently pierce a small hole at the pointed end of the egg.
- Make a slightly larger hole at the opposite end.
- Blow through the small hole to carefully empty the egg.
- Write a message on a small piece of paper, roll it up, and insert it into the egg. You can personalise the message for each of your guests.
Place the fortune eggs at each guest’s seat for a delightful Easter crafting touch that makes your celebration extra special!
Use the egg as a place card and let your guests crack it.
Hide a loving message for your guests in the blown-out egg.
Make bunny ears out of wire to decorate your eggs for Easter.
7. Cute bunny ears for your Easter eggs
These adorable bunny ears make a charming addition to your Easter table and are a fun, easy Easter craft to create. Perfect for both adults and children, this Easter crafting idea adds a playful touch to your holiday décor.
You will need:
- Thin silver-colored wire
- Scissors
- Eggs
How to make wire bunny ears for your Easter eggs:
- Wrap the wire around the top of an egg to measure the correct size.
- Cut the wire, leaving an extra 5 cm for reinforcement.
- Shape the wire into a circle and twist the ends together to secure.
- Form an oval-shaped bunny ear and attach it to the wire circle.
- Repeat for the second ear, adjusting as needed.
Place these wire bunny ear eggs on your Easter table for a delightful, handcrafted touch!
These Easter crafts offer something for everyone—from playful activities with kids to stylish DIY Easter decorations for your home. Get creative and celebrate the season with these fun and festive ideas!
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Photos: Angeliqa Daldorph
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