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Easy Easter Crafts for Kids

By Krissy Tiglias September 01, 2016
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On the hunt for a few simple activities the kids will enjoy that don't involve dying and decorating eggs? From bunny baskets to paper flowers, celebrate the season with these family-friendly activities.

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Happy Easter!

Credit: Philip Friedman; Styling: Blake Ramsey

Easter is just around the corner. Can you smell the tulips and taste the deviled eggs? Amuse the kids with these crafts, which are loads of fun and low on mess.

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Hop on Over

Credit: Photo: Philip Friedman; Styling: Blake Ramsey
When it comes to Easter, there’s a certain Bunny who has a lot of hopping to do. Steal spring's favorite drop-in visitor's look with these easy to make ears and whiskers (get the how-tos).

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Ready, Set, Hunt

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Fact: There are dozens of eggs to be found. Skip the traditional basket and let the little ones hit the hunt course with these homemade bunny buckets (get the how-tos).

 

Woodcut party dress with lace, oscardelarenta.com.

Polka dot dress, bodenusa.com.

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Flowers in Bloom

Credit: Photo: Philip Friedman; Styling: Blake Ramsey
Daisies are pretty. Tulips are swell. Daffodils are this little lady’s number one pick. She’ll steer clear of Mom’s garden if she has the chance to make her own buds at home (get the how-tos).

 

Crew cuts dress, jcrew.com.

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Little Lambs

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Bah, bah, white sheep, with fleece made of snow. This cute project comes together from a few household staples (get the how-tos).

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How To: Make Bunny Buckets

Credit: Photo: Philip Friedman; Styling: Blake Ramsey
Move over straw basket, there’s a new pal in town.

What You Need
Bucket or pail
Pom pom (for nose)
Cotton ball (for tail)
Pipe cleaners (for whiskers)
Construction paper (for ears)
Black sticker dots (for eyes)
Glue
Scissors

Cut two ears from the piece of construction paper. Attach to the inside of the bucket with glue. Adhere rest of the face to the bunny.

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How To: Make Blooming Bowls

Credit: Photo: Philip Friedman; Styling: Blake Ramsey
Plastic bowl gets a seasonal makeover with a few paper petals.

What You Need
Plastic bowls
Construction paper
Scissors
Glue

Cut petal shapes from the construction paper. Attach under the lip of the bowls with glue. Fill with favorite candy.

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How To: Make Easter Cupcakes

Credit: Photo: Philip Friedman; Styling: Blake Ramsey
Create flowers—or other fun shapes—with Easter candy. Talk about sugar rush.

 

What You Need
Cupcakes (we went with mini treats)
Jelly Beans

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How To: Make Sweet Pots

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Let the little ones "grow" the décor for the kids’ table.

What You Need
Mini pots
Flower pops
Green construction paper
Scissors
Pencil

Turn the flowerpots upside down and trace the circumference of the container on the construction paper. Cut out the circle and gently insert into the pot. Using sharp edge of scissors (Moms: this is where you come in), gently poke holes into the paper for placing pops. Insert pops and admire your beautiful buds.

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How To: Make Polka Dot Bags

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Polka dots add an extra bit of punch to the Easter scene.


What You Need
Polka dot bags
Pipe cleaner
Glue

Create a U-shape with the pipe cleaner. Adhere to the inside of the treat bag with glue. Stuff with stickers, chocolate eggs, and more.

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How To: Make Rabbit Ears

Credit: Photo: Philip Friedman; Styling: Blake Ramsey
Is there a bunny hiding behind the couch? These cute-as-can-be ears may give that secret spot away.

What You Need
Headband
2 Pipe cleaners

Create ear shape with the pipe cleaners. Attach and wrap around the headband.

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How To: Make Bunny Whiskers

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Have you spotted a wabbit with whiskers wunning around the yard? Cue Easter’s must-have photo prop.

What You Need
Popsicle stick
Pom pom
3 Pipe cleaners
Glue
Scissors

Cut the pipe cleaners in half. Glue three on each side of the pom pom. Adhere pom pom to popsicle stick with glue.

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How To: Make Paper Daffodils

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If the flowers have not yet sprouted in the garden, then these (paper) buds are for you.

What You Need
Straws
Construction paper (assorted colors)
Mini paper cups (in assorted colors)
Glue
Scissors

On the colored paper, cut flower petal shapes. On the green paper, cut leaves. Glue a paper cup in the center of the flower petals, and then adhere to the straw. Glue the petals to the straw.

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How To: Make Little Lambs

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The bunny might be Easter's most popular player, but these lambs are far from baaa-ring. 

 

What You Need

Paper plates

Cotton balls

Construction paper (for head, ears, and feet)

Adhesive googly eyes

Black marker

Glue

Scissors

 

Glue cotton balls on the paper plates. On an average plate, it will take about 16 to 18 cotton balls to cover the surface. Set aside to dry. Cut out shapes for the head, ears, and feet. Have the kids create the face and pop on the googly eyes. Glue pieces to the lamb's body.

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    1 of 14 Happy Easter!
    2 of 14 Hop on Over
    3 of 14 Ready, Set, Hunt
    4 of 14 Flowers in Bloom
    5 of 14 Little Lambs
    6 of 14 How To: Make Bunny Buckets
    7 of 14 How To: Make Blooming Bowls
    8 of 14 How To: Make Easter Cupcakes
    9 of 14 How To: Make Sweet Pots
    10 of 14 How To: Make Polka Dot Bags
    11 of 14 How To: Make Rabbit Ears
    12 of 14 How To: Make Bunny Whiskers
    13 of 14 How To: Make Paper Daffodils
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