These Easter crafts for kids are easy to make—even for preschoolers. And the best part is that they use items from around your house that you already have on hand!
16 Easy Easter Crafts That Kids Can Make with Stuff Around the House
![Festive Easter garland handmade with decoration of colorful rabbits and carrot on a wooden background. Handicrafts for kids. Top view flat lay background.](https://www.rd.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/GettyImages-1097423100.jpg?fit=700%2C467)
We’re still at home
Easter Sunday falls on April 4th this year, and as we roll into year two of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s extremely likely that the safest place to celebrate it will be in our own homes. If you’ve got kids, you know that the ongoing struggle to keep them entertained is all too real. Luckily, we’re here to help! These easy Easter crafts for kids will keep them entertained and decorate your house for Easter—and the best part is they can all be made with things you probably already have in your cupboards. Let the crafting begin!
![Cute Easter Bunny pancakes on a white plate, top view over white wood](https://www.rd.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/GettyImages-1207601030.jpg?fit=700%2C467)
Start the day off right: Easter bunny fruity pancake
![The child makes crafts with his own hands for the Easter. Colorful handmade from multi-colored paper. Scissors, cardboard, eggs, chicken, rabbit. Art creativity on a wooden table. Top view, copy space](https://www.rd.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/GettyImages-1207541465-e1611938225651.jpg?fit=700%2C700)
Easter egg paper wreath
This adorable Easter egg paper wreath can be made with pieces of scrapbook paper, construction paper, or even old magazines that you have lying around at home. Simply cut out egg-shaped pieces of paper in different sizes, and glue them to a cardboard circle for stability (or just each other). Finish with a bright ribbon, and hang! Do you know these 9 myths and legends about Easter traditions?
![Child gift postcard happy easter chickens toy on a wooden table. Handmade. Project of childrens creativity, handicrafts, crafts for kids.](https://www.rd.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/GettyImages-1296300889.jpg?fit=700%2C467)
Easter cards
![easter bunny homemade diy garland](https://www.rd.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/GettyImages-1201738821-MLedit.jpg?fit=700%2C467)
Easter bunny garland
Some cotton wool balls from the bathroom, a little glue, a bunny template (made by you), some kid-safe scissors, kitchen twine, and some sturdy paper! That’s all you need for this super cute hanging garland. Kids could color each rabbit to look like friends or family. Each rabbit gets a sweet cottontail and you get a sweet house decoration.
![Easter eggs cutted from color paper decorated with ribbon and buttons on willow branches](https://www.rd.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/GettyImages-1208557948.jpg?fit=700%2C465)
Egg ornaments
![bunnies made from cardboard tubes](https://www.rd.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/GettyImages-1295919963-MLedit.jpg?fit=700%2C467)
Toilet paper roll bunnies
These Easter crafts for kids are simple to make: All you need are some old cardboard rolls, cotton wool or mini pom-poms for the noses, and some paint, paper, and glue. The littlest ones might need help with whiskers and eyes, but you’ll have a whole bunch of cute bunnies hopping about your kitchen in no time. Did you know a group of rabbits can be called a fluffle? It’s true! Find out how Easter bunnies got so popular for Easter in the first place.
![DIY basket Easter egg from cardboard tray, crepe paper, chenille stem on blue background.](https://www.rd.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/GettyImages-1125742622-e1611937248467.jpg?fit=700%2C466)
Easter basket
If one of your favorite Easter crafts for kids is decorating eggs, you know it’s nice to have somewhere to show them off. Enter the humble egg carton, repurposed for decoration! A shiny metallic pipe cleaner for a handle and some crepe paper wrapped around a specially painted egg carton makes for a beautiful (and sturdy) Easter basket. Ever wondered what the royals do for Easter?
![Easter decoration](https://www.rd.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/GettyImages-917017608-e1611937406226.jpg?fit=700%2C700)
Bunny herb planters
Teaching kids where their food comes from is always an important thing to do, and now with these cute and useful bunny herb planters, you and your family can grow chives or scallions for use in the kitchen! All you need are some mason jars, potting soil, seeds or bulbs, and some felt, googly eyes, and paper for the bunny decorations. Do you know why Easter is on a different Sunday every year?
![DIY Easter vase bunny with narcissus, daffodils from glass jar, felt, eyes on white wall background](https://www.rd.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/GettyImages-1132649240-e1611937476899.jpg?fit=700%2C700)
Easter bunny vase
![Easter bunny toy gift stics puppets on wooden table. Handmade. Project of children's creativity, handicrafts, crafts for kids.](https://www.rd.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/easter-bunny-toy-gift-stics-puppets-on-wooden-table-handmade-project-of-children-s-creativity-handicrafts-crafts-for-kids.jpg?fit=700%2C467)
Popsicle-stick Easter bunnies
![Gift Easter Origami Chicken. Handmade. The project of children's creativity, crafts, crafts for children.](https://www.rd.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/gift-easter-origami-chicken-handmade-the-project-of-children-s-creativity-crafts-crafts-for-children.jpg?fit=700%2C467)
Origami chickens
![Making of handmade easter eggs from felt with your own hands. Children's DIY concept. Making Easter decoration or greeting card. Step 1. Cut out the egg.](https://www.rd.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/making-of-handmade-easter-eggs-from-felt-with-your-own-hands-children-s-diy-concept-making-easter-decoration-or-greeting-card-step-1-cut-out-the-egg.jpg?fit=700%2C467)
Felt eggs
These adorable felt eggs are perfect for an Easter centerpiece, or for gluing inside Easter cards. With felt cut into a base egg shape, these cute eggs can be decorated with glitter, sequins, ribbons, buttons, or whatever your imagination can come up with! If you’re struggling with Easter basket ideas, these amazing creations will get you feeling inspired.
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Easter treats packaging
![Self-made Easter bunny cards with handprints](https://www.rd.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/GettyImages-642112095.jpg?fit=700%2C467)
Hand-print Easter bunnies
![New baby Easter table decoration napkin holder paper easter bunny. Sheets of paper, napkins, scissors on a wooden table. Hand-made. Children's Art Project, needlework, crafts for children.](https://www.rd.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/new-baby-easter-table-decoration-napkin-holder-paper-easter-bunny-sheets-of-paper-napkins-scissors-on-a-wooden-table-hand-made-children-s-art-project-needlework-crafts-for-children.jpg?fit=700%2C467)
Bunny napkin holders
![Easter decoration painted paper hen and chickens from eggs in the birdcage](https://www.rd.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/GettyImages-1208532139.jpg?fit=700%2C465)
Mother hen and chicks
A leftover egg carton, some decorated eggs, and a cardboard cut-out and painted mother hen make this a beautiful Easter scene perfect for a table centerpiece or decoration. Kids will love making cute baby chicks! Next, find out the best Easter movies to watch this year.