Easter is hopping right along, and there’s not much time left to decorate. But instead of buying cheap, plastic decorations that will take up space in your garage, give your crafty side a chance this year! Why spend money on Easter decorations when you can make your own?
After a long and dreary winter, it’s nice to have something festive to celebrate spring with. Making DIY decorations can be such a fun way to connect with the holiday and make decor you’d actually like in your home. Don’t worry if you’re not ‘artistic,’ these crafts can be done by anyone! Whether you’re making them with friends, kids, or yourself, these Easter crafts will brighten your home and make the spring even more lively.
1. Paper garlands
Garlands have been a trendy DIY decor idea for a while now, and with good reason. They are so versatile for any holiday and can be whimsical additions to any room in your home. Plus, they’re super easy to make!
For Easter, you have a lot of options for what your garland could be. Carrots made out of thin strips of paper were my personal favorite, but they could also be colorful bows or flowers. All you need are colored sheets of paper, string, and hot glue, which you can easily find at your local craft store. For a quick DIY craft, it certainly produces a wide variety of options that you can make. These colorful garlands easy to make and make your space ready for spring!
2. Painted rocks
This is a great craft to do with kids, but truly, anyone can enjoy it! With some rocks, a little paint, and a creative spirit, you can take ordinary rocks and turn them into cute Easter eggs! A cute and simple craft like this one can help you get ready for all the fun Easter will bring.
DIY crafts don’t have to be needlessly complicated to turn out cute. The point is to flex your creative side and make something you’d enjoy around your home. These Easter decoration ideas are low maintenance and look great inside or outside your home. You can just put the rocks back where they came from and instantly spread the spring colors to all who see them!
3. Unique baskets or bags
Easter baskets are an iconic part of the holiday. Who doesn’t love receiving brightly colored candy in a little basket? It’s such a recognizable aspect of Easter, and there are plenty of ways to elevate your baskets with these DIY ideas.
I’ve seen lots of cute crafts for baskets, like embroidering names onto color fabric or wrapping the basket in ribbons, but I want to take it one step further. I found this tutorial to make a bunny out of a paper bag, and it would be the perfect addition to an Easter basket. You can fill it with treats or small trinkets, or you can set these little bunnies around your home for some added fun. Whatever you use it for, it’s such a cute idea to spruce up your Easter baskets and add a little extra charm to the holiday.
4. Paper eggs
I fell in love with this DIY the moment I saw it! It’s so amazing to see what shapes paper can become when you fold it a certain way. With this craft, don’t panic about all the steps. Once you’ve got it down, you’ll be able to make dozens of these eggs without batting an eye.
This is such a cute craft to help decorate your home. It’s dainty, colorful, and so easy to make. If you want a little splash of Easter color, this is the craft for you. You can put these eggs on your table as a centerpiece or sprinkle them around your home to maximize the Easter charm. Wherever you put them, these eggs are downright delightful!
5. Origami flowers
Don’t put your colorful paper away just yet because here is one more DIY craft to try! My favorite part about spring is the flowers in bloom. But while flowers don’t last, paper ones can! Try your hand at these origami flowers and make a bouquet that will last all spring.
There are so many different patterns to choose from, giving you a whole variety of flowers to make. I love trying out different designs and creating a wild array of flowers. If you’re struggling to find a paper garland idea, string up these flowers! There is so much you can do with these paper flowers, and they help bring some of the spring spirit inside your home. The best part is that they don’t have to be just Easter decorations – these flowers can carry on throughout the whole spring!
All that to say…
Easter is a holiday synonymous with pastel colors, candy, and cute animals, so why not let your decorations reflect that? Allow yourself to be creative and try out these DIY Easter crafts. You’ll have a great time making these decorations, and you’ll spruce up your home just in time for the holiday.
