And away we go, back to the basics of Easter: Easter eggs! It’s a pretty unique part of the holiday if you think about it – I can’t think of any other season that uses eggs as a staple in their decorating traditions. Simple in form and shape, the egg is so universal across global cultures and peoples it makes for the perfect Easter token.
You may be surprised at just how versatile and plentiful Easter egg crafts can be. But I assure you, young or old, big or small, there’s an egg craft here for everyone. There’s some Lars favorites here from over the years and I encourage you to add your own personal flares where you see fit. You can never go wrong with Easter eggs – the possibilities are endless!
Easter egg terrarium
Raise your hand if you’re a plant parent; Easter egg terrariums are for you! Lars has done different variations of these egg terrariums, so whether or not you have a green thumb they’ll make a great Easter craft. Also something about an egg and plant combination always gives me dinosaur vibes – so if you have dinosaur obsessed littles, terrariums could be your project of choice. Add a little plant life to your Easter with these mini garden-esque eggletts!
Dried Flowers on Easter eggs
How better to capture Easter than with dried flowers on Easter eggs? Find some local flowers and really make Easter eggs unique to your neighborhood! If you need tips on pressing dried flowers, check out some of our tutorials on How to press flowers in 3 methods or DIY pressed flower tray, so that you can be prepared when it comes time to put the final touches on your Easter eggs.
Naturally Dyed Easter Egg Tree
Give Easter and heirloom feel with this naturally dyed Easter egg tree! This craft combines both strong and soft elements of nature in its use of branches, eggs and ribbons. After dyeing the Easter eggs, string them up on the tree with a more natural and subtle approach in mind for the holiday.
DIY Easter egg name settings
Thoughtful and oh so cute place settings are a great way to share the Easter spirit with your guests. The notion that someone has taken the time to think about your presence beforehand, is always an extra special feeling when meal time rolls around. Make some quick DIY Easter egg name settings and surprise your table guests when they arrive!
DIY My Little Belleville Easter Egg Columns
If you’re dreaming of giving your Easter eggs a little personality, you can craft some of these columns in the nick of time! DIY My Little Belleville Easter Egg Columns add a fairytale element to Easter, reminiscent of characters from a children’s bedtime story or book. You can of course, add your own style and see what comes in lieu of Lars’ inspiration.
Honeycomb Easter Eggs
I loved to play with these ornaments as a kid, so much so that my mom probably had to hide them from me at some point. It never occurred to me how easy it would be to make them, especially as Easter Eggs! Honeycomb Easter Eggs are as playful as they are bouncy. They make a great display on a windowsill or at the dinner table – complete with mesmerizing accordion colors!
Botanical Easter eggs
When it comes to Easter eggs and spring blooms, more flower power to ya! Painting eggs is just as fun as dyeing them if you’re in a pinch or want to take your time working on the details of your project. Botanical Easter eggs are fun for any skill level – just add paint! Exploring botanical themes is also a great creative springboard with fascinating facts if you’re interested in learning more about some thought provoking flora and fauna.
How to make Pysanky Eggs with Betsy Croft
Details, details, details! Pysanky Eggs are truly stunning pieces of work that originate from Ukrainian heritage. A step by step video breakdown of How to make Pysanky Eggs with Betsy Croft will show you how you can bring these eggs to life in your own home. With timeless and culturally rich designs, these will be Easter eggs to talk about for years to come.
3D Easter egg cupcake toppers
A cute and miniature way to incorporate Easter eggs into food! Spicing up your cupcakes (figuratively) is no challenge for these Easter egg cupcake toppers – they’ll practically do all the festive work for you. Nothing screams Easter like a sweet treat to match the season. Complete with color popping eggs!
Felted Easter Egg
Adorable – with a capital A! Not to mention felt?! These buttery smooth felted Easter eggs are hard to beat for plush points. Easy to store too and hassle free, they are definitely the coziest eggs of the bunch. Gets me in the mood to snuggle up next to a fireplace on the still chilly nights of early spring.
Eggstatic about Easter around here is an understatement; show us your DIY Easter egg crafts by using #LarsEaster!