Our family is having a hard time knowing tomorrow is Easter. I thought it was later in the month. Even though I hate to admit it we didn’t get the outside decorated this year and we didn’t purchase anything special for Easter dinner but that is fine because Lisa Marie Bird invited my family to her home for a Ol’ Fashion Easter Egg Hunt and dinner.
I thought you might be🌸 Preparing Your Heart & Home for Easter Sunday as I will be helping Lisa get things ready in her home. I wanted to share easy crafts you can do with the children while the adults are hiding the eggs.
Easy Crafts, Faith-Filled Moments & Family Traditions
Easter Sunday is a beautiful reminder of hope, renewal, and new life. But for busy parents, it can also feel overwhelming trying to make the day meaningful and manageable.
The good news? You don’t need a craft store run or a complicated plan.
This guide will help you:
- 🎨 Create simple Easter crafts using items you already have
- 🙏 Teach your kids the true meaning of Easter
- 🌼 Build traditions your family will remember every year
Let’s make this Easter peaceful, meaningful, and full of joy 💛
🧺 Quick Supply List (Use What You Have!)
Before you start, gather these common household items:
- Paper plates
- Markers or crayons
- Glue or tape
- Scissors
- Coffee filters
- Construction paper
- Cotton balls or tissue paper
💡 Optional time-saver: A basic kid’s craft kit can make things easier but you would need multiple kits for children of all ages.
🎨 Easy Easter Crafts for Kids (Step-by-Step)
🐰 Paper Plate Bunny (5-Minute Craft)
What You’ll Need:
- Paper plate
- Cotton balls or tissue
- Glue
- Marker
Instructions:
- Leave the plate white or color it
- Glue cotton balls for the bunny’s face
- Draw eyes, nose, and whiskers
- Cut out and attach paper ears
Parent Tip:
Perfect for toddlers—prep pieces ahead of time for less mess.
✋ Handprint Cross (Keepsake Craft)
- Construction paper
- Paint or marker
Instructions:
- Trace or paint your child’s handprint
- Cut it out
- Arrange handprints in the shape of a cross
- Glue onto paper
💛 Meaning: A reminder of love, sacrifice, and faith.
🌿 Paper Palm Branch
What You’ll Need:
- Green construction paper
- Scissors
Instructions:
- Cut a long leaf shape
- Snip small lines along the edges
- Fan out the paper for a palm look
📖 Great for teaching Palm Sunday and the Easter story.
🦋 Coffee Filter Butterflies
What You’ll Need:
- Coffee filters
- Markers
- Water spray bottle
Instructions:
- Color the coffee filter
- Lightly spray with water
- Let colors blend and dry
- Pinch the center and twist into a butterfly
💡 Meaning: Butterflies symbolize transformation and new life.
⛪ Paper Tomb Craft (Faith-Based Favorite)
What You’ll Need:
- Paper
- Marker or crayons
Instructions:
- Draw a tomb and a large stone
- Cut a flap for the tomb opening
- Write “He is risen” inside
🙏 This is a powerful, simple way to share the Easter message.
👩👧 Tips for Busy Parents
Make this stress-free and fun:
- Toddlers: Pre-cut everything and keep it simple
- Preschoolers: Let them create freely (no perfection needed!)
- Older kids: Let them tell the Easter story through crafts
💡 Pro Tip: Do crafts in short bursts—10–15 minutes is enough.
🌅 He Is Risen — Hope Is Alive
Easter is more than crafts and celebrations.
It’s a reminder that:
- The tomb is empty
- Hope is alive
- New beginnings are possible
Whatever you’re carrying today—stress, worry, or uncertainty—this is your reminder that renewal is always within reach.
He is risen—and so is hope.
🌼 Easter Blessing for Your Family
Take a quiet moment together and share this blessing:
May your home be filled with peace,
your heart with hope,
and your family with joy.
From our family to yours,
Happy Easter from TheMommiesReviews.com
💡 Make It Meaningful (What Kids Will Remember)
Tie each craft to the message:
- 🐰 Bunny → New life
- 🦋 Butterfly → Transformation
- ⛪ Tomb → Resurrection
These small moments help children understand why Easter matters.
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Because simple moments often become the most meaningful memories.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
