Inside: Explore our diverse selection of over 60 Easter crafts for adults, featuring DIY projects to add a personalized, festive touch to your spring celebrations.
The days are getting longer and lighter as spring approaches. Decorating your home with fresh, bright decorations for the season is fun. With Easter as the main highlight of spring, it’s cool to theme the crafts around that holiday.
Easter crafts and DIYs don’t have to be just something the kids do at school; there are plenty of beautiful things adults and teens can make. And the subjects will be similar, from egg-themed decorations and spring flowers to bunny rabbits and chicks.
Easter Crafts Adults Are Going To Want To Make
Most of the cool adult spring ideas listed below are affordable as they use repurposed materials such as paper, cardboard, scrap fabric, and even denim.
With egg crafts, consider being more eco-friendly by using real eggs instead of plastic ones from the craft store. With a little practice, real eggs are easy to blow for crafting. And then you can make an omelette for lunch or cake for afternoon tea with the blown whites and yolks.
Many types of crafts are covered, from origami, crochet, decoupage, paper mache, embroidery, and sewing to simple painting, glueing, cutting and stitching.
Make cute spring-themed decorations for your mantle, garlands and wreaths to hang on doors and walls. Create vases full of spring flowers, napkins and centrepieces for the Easter table. Or craft Easter gifts for your friends and family.
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Easter crafting is not just for kids; there are lots of cute and festive decorations, and DIYs adults can make too. Here are 61 beautiful ideas, from wreaths, garlands, and baskets to decorations for the mantle and Easter table. Many of the crafts are very affordable and straightforward to make.
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Fun Hen and Duck Embroidery For A Spring Mantle
Photo Credit:www.pillarboxblue.com
Ducks and chickens are popular spring these, make this cute pair for your Easter mantle. The vintage embroidered ribbon around the cotton reels is a cheerful touch.
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Burlap and Moss Easter Bunny Wreath
Photo Credit:www.housebyhoff.com
Moss-covered foam rings and burlap bows combine to make the perfect door wreath for Easter. This decoration is fun and elegant at the same time.
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Paper Mache Egg Decoration
Fun to make and unique decoration; all you need is paper and glue. The post also links to a great collection of free vintage Easter bunny and flower images.
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Easy origami egg holders
Photo Credit:howaboutorange.blogspot.com
It's all about choosing the right patterned paper with these fun origami egg holders. Use them to display your decorated eggs on the Easter table.
Write a name on each egg and use them as name placeholders for the Easter tablescape.
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How To Make An Anthropologie Paper Mache Rabbit Head
If you're looking for something a bit more trendy with your Easter crafts and decorations, this Anthropologie-inspired rabbit head is just the ticket. You can choose a gift paper for the decoupage to match your decor.
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Bunny Egg Cosy Tutorial
Photo Credit:aspoonfulofsugardesigns.com
I love the pretty patterned fabric in the bunny's ears; what a fun hand-sewn project for Easter.
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DIY Clay Bunny Bowls
Photo Credit:www.aliceandlois.com
These bunny bowls are another simple but cute Easter craft, this time with air-dry clay. Use them for sweet treats or even as a ring dish.
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Scented Mini Bunny Pillow
Photo Credit:mypoppet.com.au
Give your drawers a fresh spring smell with these cute scented bunny pillows; you only need the smallest fabric scraps to make them.
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How To Make Cute Paper Bunny Treat Bags
If you have never stitched paper before, give it a go; it's so easy and fun. These adorable stitched paper bunnies can be used as treat bags or hung in a garland. An old calendar was to make these bunnies, but you can use gift wrap or even paint your spring patterns.
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DIY Easter Bunny Napkins
Photo Credit:squirrellyminds.com
These have to be the cutest Easter napkins I have ever seen. I love the simple printable bunny shapes in muted spring colours. They are printed onto the fabric using an iron-on-transfer technique.
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Crochet Egg Cozy Pattern … Easter Table Decor!
Photo Credit:www.petalstopicots.com
Never mind Easter table decor; this would be a perfect egg counter storage all year. (Unlike in the US, we don't store our eggs in the fridge in the UK).
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How To Make A Fun Upcycled Spring Bunny
You can upcycle a wire coat hanger or an old bed spring to make this cute bunny for the mantle. Give the bunny a gentle push, and he will wobble for a few minutes. Check out these other bunny craft ideas.
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Vintage Favour Boxes
Make these cute vintage Easter favour boxes from the free printables. There are also free antique Easter postcards to download.
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Palm Leaf Wreath
Photo Credit:thehousethatlarsbuilt.com
Perfect for palm Sunday, a very colourful paper palm leaf wreath. I love the colours of the leaves and would be happy to have this hanging on my door.
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Printable 3D Bunny
Ok, I admit this looks complicated, but the results are worth it! And this printable craft is easier to make than it looks.
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Hand Painted Watercolor Easter Eggs
Photo Credit:www.craftberrybush.com
Lucy makes painting with watercolours look so easy and beautiful. Follow one of her many tutorials to paint these pretty spring blossom eggs.
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Beautiful Egg Carton Wreath with Egg Carton Flowers
Photo Credit:www.kitchencounterchronicle.com
Flowers made from egg cartons always make me smile as it's a simple idea that works so well, just like with this wreath. The wreath is an eco-friendly, repurposed easter decoration craft.
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Easter Egg Crochet Ornament
Photo Credit:www.goldenlucycrafts.com
The pretty pink flowers are adorable on this lovely crochet Easter craft. I would make a few of these in different shades of pastel yarns and hang them in a garland.
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DIY Cardboard Easter Wreath
Photo Credit:littleredwindow.com
Upcycle household waste packaging with paint to make this cute eco-friendly wreath.
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Easter Utensil Holders from Burlap
Photo Credit:familyfocusblog.com
If you're entertaining at Easter in the spring, this would be a fun addition to the table, or you could use them on a spring picnic.
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Blooming Easter Eggs Decor
Photo Credit:www.thatswhatchesaid.net
Perfect for spring mantle decor, these unique blooming Easter eggs.
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Make an Applique Bunny for Easter
Photo Credit:www.mollyandmama.com.au
Make a seasonal t-shirt with this applique bunny, or add it to a pillow for Easter decor.
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DIY Denim Bunny Decoration
Turn your old jeans into a cute upcycled Easter decoration with a trio of bunnies.
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Make A Field Of Paper Daffodils
Photo Credit:helenalyth.se
Daffodils must be the most popular Easter flower; these paper ones are easy to make and look fabulous. Display them in a bouquet or wreath, or scatter them on the Easter table.
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DIY Boho Easter Basket
Photo Credit:www.myfrenchtwist.com
I'm more into a Boho vibe than a traditional one. And these Easter baskets fit right in with that theme.
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Large Paper Daffodils
Photo Credit:www.ohohdeco.com
Another daffodil tutorial, but this one makes extra large flowers for a more dramatic Easter decoration.
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Real Egg Wreath DIY
You can blow the egg yolk and white out of the eggshell and then use them for this gorgeous Easter craft. Don't forget to make an omelette from the blown egg mixture.
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DIY Rope Easter Basket
Photo Credit:scratchandstitch.com
What a lovely basket; I think I'd use mine all year round and not just for Easter.
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Paper Dahlia Easter Wreath
Photo Credit:www.myfrenchtwist.com
What a great way to upcycle an old book into a giant paper Dahlia. The eggshells in the middle make it an Easter decoration.
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Easter Craft: Needle Felted Easter Eggs
Photo Credit:mypoppet.com.au
Making these is an excellent introduction to the beautiful craft of needle felting. Simple and fun to make as long as you watch your fingers and those barbed needles!
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DIY Easy Easter Bunny Tea Towel Craft
Photo Credit:www.shesaved.com
I would have never considered using a mini marshmallow as a stamp, but the effect works well.
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DIY Concrete Easter Candle
Photo Credit:www.lilyardor.com
I love these egg candles, but I think I would colour the wax to match my decor. The concrete bases can be used as ring dishes once the candles have burnt out.
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Making Easter Ornaments with Hand Lettered Wood Slices
Photo Credit:sustainmycrafthabit.com
Ornament wood slices are not just for Christmas; you can also paint them for Easter!
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Make a Cute Easter Basket Video
Photo Credit:www.chouxchouxpaperart.com
Follow the tutorial on the video to make this pretty little Easter basket with patterned paper.
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diy gipsegg // diy plaster eggs
Photo Credit:www.wonderwood.no
What a fantastic idea for an Easter planter, making giant plaster eggs. Perfect for spring bulb flowers such as daffodils, bluebells and snowdrops.
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How to make Easter Gnomes (DIY sock gnomes)
Photo Credit:www.itsalwaysautumn.com
I usually associate gnomes with Christmas, but I could also get this easter version. Just add bunny ears to anything, and all of a sudden it becomes an Easter craft.
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DIY Paper Tulips
Photo Credit:www.paper-shape.com
Tulips are another popular flower for spring. A colourful vase of these paper Tulips would like beautiful on the Easter mantle and last all season.
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Farmhouse Bucket o' Carrots Easter Craft Idea
Photo Credit:bethbryan.com
You probably already have everything you need to make this unique rustic Easter decoration.
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Easter Baskets Pattern With Cute Easter Bunnies
Photo Credit:www.applegreencottage.com
This is a quick and easy Easter sewing project; get the free pattern and details of where to buy the adorable fabric.
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DIY Floral Easter Bunny Ears
Photo Credit:leggingsnlattes.com
These floral bunny ears are a fun Easter craft for kids and adults. You can even make fabric flowers to use. They remind me of a Frida Kahlo headdress.
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DIY Embroidery Hoop Easter Bunny
Photo Credit:designimprovised.com
A fun and easy-to-make Easter decoration that uses fabric scraps and embroidery hoops. One of these would look great in my craft room.
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Upcycled Sweater Bunny Pillows
Wash your old wool sweaters on a hot wash in the machine, and the material will turn into felt. Then you can use this material to make cute bunny pillows for Easter.
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Easter Egg Cushion Pattern
Photo Credit:www.thecraftygentleman.net
Freshen up your couch for spring with these simple DIY Easter egg pillows.
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Easter Bunny Embroidery
Photo Credit:www.pamashdesigns.com
This beautiful free Easter embroidery pattern looks like one of those Adult colouring designs.
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Geo-bunny wall art
Photo Credit:www.twineandtable.com
If you like geometric patterns, this bunny art is for you. It reminds me of this pet portrait.
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Upcycled Easter Wall Hanger
Photo Credit:spalvotasdryzuotas.blogspot.com
Make this gorgeous spring wall decoration from an old pallet.
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Stand-Up Paper Eggs
Photo Credit:www.littlemisscelebration.com
These egg decorations would look good, made with patterned paper or old books.
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Crochet eggs holder
Photo Credit:journeycreativity.blogspot.com
Cute egg holders made with egg boxes and crocheted colourful yarn. I'd love a rainbow of these on the Easter table.
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Easter Carrots Door Wreath Tutorial
Photo Credit:paintyourselfasmile.com
Make a unique seasonal door wreath out of foam boards and green ribbon.
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Easter Crafts: How to Make Wooden Easter Egg Planters
Photo Credit:prettylifegirls.com
These adorable bunnies look like they are sleeping! I love this idea and could use it to upcycle some of my existing planters for the spring.
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Free Embroidered Felt Egg Pattern
Photo Credit:www.shinyhappyworld.com
The embroidered egg reminds me of Faberge eggs. It would certainly be a keepsake adult Easter craft to bring out year after year.
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DIY Bath Bombs
Photo Credit:www.twineandtable.com
Make egg-shaped bath bombs as a fun Easter gift, a great alternative to chocolate and candy.
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Free Easy Bunny Pattern
Photo Credit:www.polkadotpoplars.com
I love the patterned fabric used to make this cute rabbit plushy. The bow and pom pom tail add the final touches.
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Easter Bunny Hoop – Free Embroidery Pattern
Photo Credit:cutesycrafts.com
An embroidery pattern that is simple enough for beginners, and it won't take too long to stitch, either. I love the rainbow of stitches in the sky.
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Unique Easter Egg Decorating With Marimekko
Make designer egg decorations for your table with paper napkin decoupage. These stylish eggs are made with one of Marimekko's iconic pattern designs.
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DIY Easter Eggs Decorated with Yarn
Photo Credit:www.fiberartsy.com
Use up scraps of yarn by wrapping them around plastic eggs for a fun Easter craft. I like the idea of covering a giant cardboard egg in a pretty yarn pattern for a large spring decoration.
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How To Make Cute Upcycled Easter Baskets From Tin Cans
Use these cute tin can buckets for the Easter hunt or even as spring planters.
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DIY Modern Bunny Wall Decor
Photo Credit:makeanddocrew.com
Can you believe that this gorgeous bunny is made out of popsicle sticks? It would look great on a kid's bedroom wall and could double up as a shelf.
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Easter Bunny Mason Jars
Photo Credit:craftsbyamanda.com
There must be a mason jar craft for every day of the year, including Easter! The pastel colours chosen for the jars are perfect for spring.
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Easter Bunny Wreath {Loop Yarn}
Photo Credit:www.itsalwaysautumn.com
I love the soft fluffy look of this Easter door wreath; use chunky loop yarn to make it.
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DIY Origami Easter Baskets
Photo Credit:www.gatheringbeauty.com
Another fun paper Easter craft is making mini origami Easter baskets in the shape of bunnies.
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Easter Craft- Easy Easter Egg Banner
Photo Credit:www.creationsbykara.com
This colourful garland will brighten up any spring mantle. I love the combination of vintage book pages with bright patterned craft paper. Paint the paper if you can't find the right colour and pattern.
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Easter String Art Home Decor Craft - Bunny Carrot and Egg
Photo Credit:www.survivingateacherssalary.com
There are so many fun retro string art ideas to make for Easter, from bunnies to carrots and eggs.
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Plastic Bottle Bunny Planters Craft
Photo Credit:www.cravingsomecreativity.com
Make some soda bottle planters with cute bunny faces for Easter.
Other times of the year are also fun for crafting; check out my collection of Valentine’s adult crafts and Christmas crafts for adults.
Check out these awesome craft ideas if you like making stuff all year round, no matter the holiday. And make sure you have all the crafting essentials before you begin.
