16 Creative Paper Easter Egg Crafts Project Ideas For Kids
Celebrate Easter With These Fun And Easy Paper Egg Crafts
Easter is a time to celebrate new beginnings, and what better way to do that than by making these 16 Creative Paper Easter Egg Crafts Project Ideas For Kids?
If you’re looking for a fun and easy Easter craft for kids, these paper eggs are a great option.
They’re simple to make, require only a few materials, and can be customized in countless ways.
This list of craft ideas will prove that using paper as the main material can give you endless fascinating egg designs.
From quick-painted ones to beautiful surprise eggs, you will be amazed at the creative possibilities these paper projects offer.
One of the best things about paper Easter eggs is that they’re completely customizable.
You can make the eggs as large or as small as you like and choose from a variety of colors to create a festive display.
Any color or pattern of paper will do, and you can add your own designs with markers, stickers, or glitter.
You can even use supplies you can easily find at home, like shaving cream and sugar, teaching your kids the importance of resourcefulness.
Whether you’re looking for an exciting Easter craft for kids or simply want to liven up your home with colorful decorations, paper Easter eggs are a great option.
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Check Out The Colorful And Festive Easter Paper Eggs Below
If you’re searching for fun and quick Easter craft ideas, look no further than these paper eggs!
These adorable eggs are perfect for decorating your home or giving them as gifts during the holiday season.
They’re also great for kids to make, so it’s a fun activity to do as a family.
Whether you’re an experienced crafter or a beginner, these DIY eggs will bring joy and cheer to your Easter celebrations.
So take a look at the designs below and get started on your own paper Easter egg creations!
Remember to thank the amazing crafters who make these tutorials by leaving a nice comment on their pages. Such a simple sweet note can go a long way!
Easter Egg Ornaments
These Paper Egg Ornaments can be hung on an Easter tree, displayed in a bowl or basket, or used as part of your Easter table centerpiece. You can use store-bought pattern papers or let your kids draw their unique designs on plain white paper before folding/forming the eggs.
Designer: Melissa of Fireflies and Mud Pies
Materials Used:
- Easter Egg Template (available inside the tutorial)
- White cardstock
- Scissors
- Crayons, markers, or colored pencils
- Glue stick or double-sided tape
- String
- Scrapbook paper
Completion Time: 10 to 15 minutes
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written
Easter Egg Paper Weaving
Using colorful paper strips, children can create these beautiful woven Easter eggs. This papercraft is a great way to introduce kids to the art of weaving and can be done using simple materials found at home.
Designer: Andreja Vučajnk of Easy Peasy and Fun
Materials Used:
- Printable Easter Egg Paper Weaving template (available inside the tutorial)
- Heavier print paper
- Colorful paper (regular print paper works although construction paper may be easier for younger kids to weave)
- Scissors
- Glue
Completion Time: 10 to 15 minutes
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written + Video
Paper Easter Egg Craft
This Paper Easter Egg Craft is ideal for younger children who may not be able to handle real eggs. It is a mess-free alternative to traditional egg decorating and only requires coloring supplies, paper, and other typical supplies you can find at home.
Designer: Andreja Vučajnk of Easy Peasy and Fun
Materials Used:
- Printable template for Easter eggs (available inside the tutorial)
- Printer
- Heavier print paper
- Green paper (construction or regular print paper) – you can also use white paper and have the kids color it
- Coloring supplies – markers, crayons, glitter, scrap paper, scrap fabric, sequin, magazine paper, etc.
- Scissors
- Glue
Completion Time: 15 to 20 minutes
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written + Video
Easter Egg Suncatcher
This Easter Egg Suncatcher involves cutting out shapes from paper and sticking them to the contact paper, creating a colorful design that lets the light shine through. Kids will love seeing their creations brightening up the room with the Easter’s springtime colors.
Designer: Emma of Kids Craft Room
Materials Used:
- Contact Paper
- Bright Tissue Paper
- Ribbon
- Sticky Tape
- Scissors
Completion Time: 30 minutes
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written
Pretty Paper Easter Egg
You can hang these pretty DIY eggs individually or tie them on an embroidery hoop (or hanger) to create a bright and fun mobile.
Designer: Katie of A Little Pinch of Perfect
Materials Used:
- Decorated craft paper/Scrapbook paper approximately 6″x 6″
- Cardstock
- Scissors
- Hole punch
- Plastic lid or small circle pattern
- Yarn or string
- Tape or glue
- Embroidery hoop or hanger (optional)
- Fishing line (optional)
Completion Time: 25 to 30 minutes
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written
Easter Egg Garland
Whether you hang it on your fireplace, doorway, or window, this Easter egg garland will brighten up your home and put everyone in the holiday spirit.
Designer: Kate of Picklebums
Materials Used:
- Printable Easter egg template (available inside the tutorial)
- Pencils, markers, or paint (something to color your eggs)
- Scissors
- A sewing machine, or string and tape.
Completion Time: approx. 30 minutes
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written
Easter Egg Paper Craft
Kids can create this unique and textured Easter Egg Paper Craft using crumpled bright-colored paper. They can add their crumpled paper in a line and create a stripe effect, or you can encourage them to try other fun patterns like polka dots or zigzags.
Designer: Angie Kauffman of Real Life at Home
Materials Used:
- Cardstock
- Construction paper or tissue paper (in pastels, bold colors, or whatever colors you prefer)
- Scissors
- Pencil
- Craft glue or hot glue
- Easter Egg template printable (available inside the tutorial)
Completion Time: 15 to 20 minutes
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written + Video
Toddler Striped Easter Egg
Not only is this Toddler Striped Easter Egg fun and easy to do, but it also helps kids to develop hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills!
Designer: Carol of My Bored Toddler
Materials Used:
- White paper or cardboard (1 sheet)
- Colored paper or cardboard
- Scissors (adult ones if you are doing the cutting, safety scissors if the toddler)
- Glue stick
Completion Time: 10 to 15 minutes
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written
Paper Mosaic Easter Eggs
This Paper Mosaic Easter Egg craft involves cutting small pieces of construction paper and arranging them on an egg-shaped template to create a colorful and textured mosaic effect. It’s also a great way to use up scrap paper (if you have some) and engage your kid’s creativity while celebrating the spring season.
Designer: Kim of The Pinterested Parent
Materials Used:
- Construction paper
- Glue stick
- Scissors
Completion Time: 10 to 15 minutes
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written
Marbled Paper Easter Eggs
Who would have thought you could use shaving cream to create beautifully marbled Easter eggs? While this craft can be messy, it’s a great sensory activity that engages multiple senses and inspires children’s creativity.
Designer: Kelly of Typically Simple
Materials Used:
- Shaving cream
- Card stock cut into egg shapes
- Acrylic paint
- Tray or box lid
- Paintbrush, toothpick, or fork
- Newspapers & paper towels
- Scraper tool
Completion Time: 15 minutes
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written
Surprise Easter Eggs
Kids love the anticipation of cracking open the egg to discover what’s hidden inside, and these Surprise Easter eggs offer a similar element of excitement. The only difference is that their favorite animals will appear instead of sweet treats upon opening the egg!
Designer: Andreja Vučajnk of Easy Peasy and Fun
Materials Used:
- Printable template (available inside the tutorial)
- Coloring supplies
- Scissors
- Glue
Completion Time: 15 to 20 minutes
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written + Video
Easter “Snowflake” Eggs
These Easter Snowflake Eggs are a beautiful and unique twist on traditional Easter egg crafts. Plus, making them allows your kids to improve their paper-cutting skills and knowledge of geometrical shapes.
Designer: Unspecified through Carefree Crafts
Materials Used:
- Colored paper (like thin scrapbooking paper – the thinner the better)
- Kid-safe scissors
Completion Time: 5 to 10 minutes
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written
Colorful Paper Easter Eggs
Aside from making beautiful and Colorful Paper Easter Eggs, this craft is a great chance to teach them how to be resourceful by using scrap papers and making handmade sugar glue paste.
Designer: Unspecified through Imperial Sugar
Materials Used:
- Construction Paper
- Scrap Paper
- Scissors (plain or patterned)
- Glitter
- Markers or crayons
- Sugar paste (recipe is available inside the tutorial)
- Paintbrush
Completion Time: 20 to 30 minutes
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written
Colorful Paper Egg
This craft offers you and your kids a colorful way to add festive spirit to the Easter holiday. Using colored paper (cardstock) and a handy egg template, you can easily play around with color combinations and sizes.
Designer: Emily Steffen of Oh Yay Studio
Materials Used:
- Paper (cardstock) for eggs in various colors
- Glue (or hot glue)
- Scissors (if you’re using the PDF Egg template that’s available inside the tutorial)
- Fishing line or string (if you want to hang them)
- Cricut
Completion Time: 15 to 20 minutes
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written
Easter Egg Printable Craft
This Easter Egg Printable Craft is a versatile and convenient option if you don’t have access to traditional egg dyeing supplies or prefer a mess-free crafting experience. This project’s a breeze, so you and the kids can make as many as you’d like in varying colors and patterns!
Designer: Sam of Simple Everyday Mom
Materials Used:
- Colored cardstock or construction paper
- Scissors
- Glue stick
- Easter egg template (available inside the tutorial)
Completion Time: 30 minutes
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written + Video
Hole Punched Easter Eggs
Hole Punched Easter Eggs are a creative and innovative way to add a new twist to traditional Easter egg decorating. Kids can create small or large holes on the paper egg’s surface using a hole punch, forming different fun patterns and designs.
Designer: Kristina of School Time Snippets
Materials Used:
- Hole punch
- Card stock
- Scissors
- Consturction paper
- Easter grass
- Glue
Completion Time: 15 to 20 minutes
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written
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