Easter is a time of celebration, reflection, and creativity, especially when crafting with kids. Let’s dive into some delightful Christian-themed Easter crafts that will bring the story to life in a colorful and fun way.
Stained Glass Cross
Illuminate your windows with a stained glass cross made from tissue paper and wax paper. This craft is a favorite in my studio for its magical transformation in the sunlight.
Some handy options:
- Tissue Paper Assortment Pack: Brighten your craft with a vibrant tissue paper assortment, perfect for creating stunning stained glass effects.
- Wax Paper Roll: Ensure your stained glass projects shine with quality wax paper for a brilliant window display.
- Wooden Cross Frame: Frame your artwork beautifully with a wooden cross frame to complete your stained glass masterpiece.
Fingerprint Cross Art
Create a personalized cross art using your child’s fingerprints to make a colorful and meaningful reminder of Easter. I’ve done this with my nieces, and their little prints make the project so special.
Possibly helpful picks:
- Non-Toxic Finger Paints: Choose vibrant, non-toxic paints perfect for little hands creating memorable Easter crafts.
- Wooden Cross Craft Kit: Start your project right with a wooden cross made for creative decorations and fun art.
- Kids’ Art Smocks: Keep clothes clean with colorful smocks, ensuring worry-free crafting for your child.
Paper Plate Tomb
Craft a simple empty tomb using paper plates, which kids can decorate to illustrate the resurrection story. This project is always a hit in my workshops, as kids love the interactive element of the rolling stone.
Try these:
- Paper Plates: Create a sturdy base for your tomb with eco-friendly paper plates. Perfect for crafts!
- Children’s Craft Paint: Enhance your tomb with vibrant colors using non-toxic children’s craft paint. Easy to clean!
- Craft Foam Sheets: Add decorative elements with easy-to-cut craft foam sheets. Great for kids’ creativity!
Palm Branch Craft
Create palm branches from construction paper and craft sticks to celebrate Palm Sunday. My little ones love waving these around, shouting ‘Hosanna!’ with pure joy.
A few suggestions:
- Green Construction Paper: Get creative with colorful construction paper, perfect for crafting vibrant palm branches with ease.
- Wooden Craft Sticks: Use sturdy wooden sticks to support your palm branches, making them fun and easy to wave.
- Child-Safe Glue: Enjoy stress-free crafting with child-safe glue, ideal for securely attaching pieces together.
Easter Story Sequencing
Help kids learn the Easter story by sequencing events onto a cross shape. This hands-on activity makes storytelling both educational and fun.
You might like:
- Blank Wooden Crosses for Crafting: Encourage creativity by decorating blank wooden crosses to enhance Easter storytelling activities.
- Easter Story Activity Cards for Kids: Engage children with colorful activity cards illustrating key events of the Easter story.
- Lavender Dried Flowers for Decoration: Add natural beauty to your crafts with fragrant dried lavender sprigs.
Hearts of Love Garland
String together paper hearts with messages of love and faith to decorate your home. I love how this garland spreads warmth and positivity.
Check these products out:
- Heart-Shaped Paper Punch: Create perfect heart cutouts effortlessly; unleash your creativity with this easy-to-use tool.
- Decorative Twine String: Add rustic charm to your garlands with durable twine perfect for crafting and decorating.
- Inspirational Stickers for Crafts: Inspire with faith and love messages; enhance your garlands decoratively and meaningfully.
Nature-Inspired Easter Garden
Create a small resurrection garden using soil, stones, and tiny flowers. This brings a touch of nature indoors and symbolizes new life.
Check if these fit your needs:
- Mini Wooden Crosses: Enhance your Easter garden with wooden crosses, adding symbolic meaning to your craft project.
- Small Decorative Stones: Accent your resurrection garden with decorative stones, bringing texture and natural beauty indoors.
- Miniature Flower Plants: Incorporate miniature plants to add vibrant color and life to your Easter garden creation.
Cross Resist Art
Use painter’s tape on canvas to make a cross resist painting. It’s a messy project that’s too much fun to resist!
A few things you might like:
- Acrylic Paint Set: Unleash your creativity with vibrant colors perfect for any art project and Easter craft fun.
- Canvas Panels: Create stunning Easter cross art on durable, easy-to-use canvas panels ideal for kids.
- Painter’s Tape: Use this painter’s tape to craft perfect resist boundaries for your Easter cross design.
He is Risen Spinner
Create a spinning craft that reveals ‘He is Risen!’ with each twist. It’s a simple yet captivating way to share the Easter message.
May just do the trick:
- Wooden Craft Spin Kits: Engage kids with a creative spinner kit, perfect for celebrating the Easter message uniquely.
- Easter Craft Paint Set: Discover vibrant paints to personalize your ‘He is Risen’ spinner with Easter colors.
- Decorative Stickers for Crafts: Enhance your spinner with colorful stickers that bring a joyful touch to Easter crafts.
Easter Story Stones
Paint stones with symbols from the Easter story for a tactile storytelling experience. These stones are like little treasures that kids adore.
Explore these options:
- Acrylic Paint Set: Unleash creativity with vibrant colors perfect for painting detailed story stones for Easter fun.
- Natural Craft Stones: Start your Easter storytelling with smooth, paintable stones that are perfect for kids’ crafts.
- Paint Brushes Set: Get precise and controlled strokes with a variety of brushes for detailed Easter stone designs.
Crown of Thorns Craft
Twist twigs and vines to make a symbolic crown of thorns. It’s a powerful visual lesson that encourages thoughtful conversations.
You might give these a try:
- Craft Twine and Vine Set: Create authentic crowns with this durable twine and vine set—perfect for thoughtful Easter crafts.
- Decorative Twig and Branch Bundle: Utilize realistic twigs for crafting an Easter crown of thorns, enhancing your creative storytelling.
- Floral Wire for Crafts: Secure your crown of thorns projects with reliable floral wire for safe and easy crafting.
Easter Banner
Craft a banner using fabric or paper to hang up with messages of hope and joy. I’ve made several, and they brighten up any room instantly.
Items that may come in handy:
- Fabric Banner Making Kit: Create beautiful Easter banners with a fabric kit, encouraging creativity and festive spirit.
- Christian Easter Stencils: Add inspiring messages with stencils, perfect for crafting meaningful Easter banners.
- Burlap Ribbon for Banners: Include rustic charm to your Easter banner with versatile burlap ribbon. Ideal for crafting.
Cross-Shaped Candle Holders
Mold clay into cross-shaped candle holders for a beautiful and functional craft. Lighting these during dinner makes for a serene atmosphere.
These products might help:
- Clay Crafting Kit: Get creative with a versatile clay crafting kit for making unique cross-shaped holders.
- LED Flameless Candles: Enhance your candle holders with safe LED flameless candles, perfect for any child-friendly setting.
- Wooden Display Tray: Organize and display your cross-shaped candle holders elegantly with a stylish wooden tray.
Button Cross Art
Create a cross collage using colorful buttons on a canvas. This tactile activity is both fun and visually stunning.
A few helpful options:
- Assorted Colorful Craft Buttons: Enhance your craft with vibrant buttons. Perfect for creating a stunning cross collage.
- Blank Art Canvas Boards: Start your button cross project with high-quality canvas boards. Ideal foundation for creative expression.
- Non-Toxic Craft Glue: Secure your colorful buttons easily with reliable craft glue. Safe and easy for kids’ projects.
Resurrection Snack Craft
Make a snack that tells the story of the resurrection, like empty tomb rolls. It’s a delicious and educational treat!
Some ideas to consider:
- Round Wooden Serving Board: Serve your resurrection rolls elegantly on a round wooden board. Perfect for any occasion!
- Baking Sheet with Non-Stick Coating: Bake your empty tomb rolls hassle-free with this non-stick baking sheet. Makes cleanup a breeze!
- Pastry Brush Set: Perfectly glaze your rolls with an easy-to-use pastry brush. Ensure every inch is covered!