Best Easter craft kits for kids
From Easter cookie kits to birdhouse decorating, cross stitch sets and more, we've got the best Easter craft kits to buy starting from £3
Chocolate, hot cross buns, flowers blooming - what’s not to love about Easter time?
We know kids will be eagerly awaiting the Easter bunny’s arrival, so we’ve found some creative kits to keep them busy in the meantime. Whether you’re looking for a traditional Easter bonnet, a classic card or something a little tastier, we should have an Easter craft kit your kids will love.
Most of the sets in our list below can be used as a family, making them a great bank holiday activity to enjoy all together.
Plus, if you’re looking for more themed ideas to keep little ones busy, we’ve also rounded up some of the best Easter egg making kits as well as tried and tested Easter craft ideas. If your child gets too much chocolate, you could try buying them a non-chocolate Easter gift.
Best Easter craft kits at a glance
- Best for creativity: Easter Bumper Craft Pack, £6
- Best for bookworms: Easter Bookmark Kits, £6.95
- Best for making something that lasts: Paint Your Own Bunny with a Basket, £4
- Best for edible crafts: Decorate Your Own Easter Egg Cookie Set, from £10
- Best for crafts on the go: Easter Dot-to-Dot & Activity Book, £3
- Best for decorating: Talking Tables Easter Paper Chains, £6
- Best eco-friendly craft: Fitn Beau 20 Pieces Easter Wooden Craft Shapes, £5.99
- Best for wearable crafts: Funny Bunny Easter Colour In Top With Fabric Pens, £18.50
- Best for a more challenging craft: Easter Colour-in Cross Stitch Kits, £9.41
- Best for nature lovers: DIY Wooden Bird House, £29.99
Here's our pick of the best Easter craft kits
1. Easter Giant Bag of Craft, £6
– Best for creativity
This Giant Bag of Easter craft allows kids to be creative and make anything they like with 350+ pieces. They can create anything from a pipe cleaner bunny to a handmade Easter card.
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The set includes assorted card, assorted tissue paper, pipe cleaners, foam pieces, assorted wiggle eyes, sequins, string, lollipop sticks, envelopes, craft glue and glitter pens, all packaged in a zip-lock closure bag.
This set would be perfect for entertaining your child through the Easter holidays, and you'll probably have plenty left for summer too.
Pros: Lots of pieces to make whatever you like
Cons: No inspiration as to what to make
Available from: The Works
2. Easter Bookmark Kits, £6.95
– Best for bookworms
If your child loves books then they will enjoy decorating these adorable Easter themed bookmarks which they can use for themselves or gift to a loved one.
You get 8 in the kit so there's plenty to go around. You can create a sheep, chick, blue bunny or pink bunny.
They're also suitable for younger children (with help from an adult) as the foam base is pre-cut and the pieces are self-adhesive.
Pros: Great for younger kids, no mess
Cons: May be too easy for older children
Available from: Baker Ross
3. Paint Your Own Bunny with a Basket, £4
– Best for making something that lasts
This lovely ceramic craft is a great way to keep your child entertained but would also make a great Easter gift to a loved one.
The set comes with a ceramic bunny with a little basket – you could fit a very small plant inside or use it as a little storage pot. To decorate, you get 6 lovely pastel coloured pains and a paintbrush.
If you want to make it last longer then you could also buy some varnish to ensure the paint stays looking its best.
Pros: The finished product is practical and can be used for a many years
Cons: Could be very messy
Available from: Hobby Craft
4. Decorate Your Own Easter Egg Cookie Set, from £10
– Best for edible crafts
This is a great painting kit which kids can eat at the end. The set includes cookies in 2 different flavours along with a set of edible paint. You’ll also receive a brush, instructions and even a certificate for once the hard work is done (and the eating can begin!).
The cookies can also be frozen until needed and instructions for freezing are included.
Pros: Can be eaten, different flavoured cookies
Cons: Slightly more expensive
Available from: Etsy
5. Easter Dot-to-Dot and Activity Book, £3
– Best for crafts on the go
If you're after crafts for kids to do in the car or maybe at someone else's house, This Easter Dot-to-Dot and Activity Book will keep them entertained without making any mess.
With over 60 pages of fun, they can spot the difference, complete word searches, reveal images in dot-to-dots and so much more.
Pros: No mess, good for travel and on the go
Cons: Some of the activities may be too challenging for very young children
Available from: The Works
6. Talking Tables Easter Paper Chains, £6.50
– Best for decorating
If you have an Easter party or gathering coming up then this craft will not only entertain the children, but it will also mean you have a great Easter decoration for your house.
The kits contains 100 paper strips in 4 Easter designs: Easter eggs, bunnies, chicks and spring flowers. Simply moisten the loop and stick it together to make either one long paper chain or lots of mini little ones. It's an easy craft for younger kids that quickly turns into something fun.
Pros: Creates a great decoration
Cons: May not entertain for too long
Available from: John Lewis
7. Fitn Beau 20 Piece Easter Wooden Craft Shapes, £5.99
– Best eco-friendly craft
These decorations are made from natural wood making this a great eco-friendly craft.
Kids can paint the wooden Easter pendants then with the string provided hang them in their bedroom, around the house or even decorate a tree outside with them. Alternatively, they make an excellent gift tag for any Easter presents you may be giving this year.
With 20 wooden Easter pendants in 10 different shapes this will keep your child entertained for a long time and could last for years.
Pros: Eco-friendly materials, will keep kids entertained for a long time
Cons: May be messy with paints
Available from: Amazon
8. Funny Bunny Easter Colour In Top With Fabric Pens, £18.50
– Best for wearable crafts
A creative activity as well as a stylish and completely unique top, this colour-in tee is a slightly different take on the usual Easter craft kits.
There are 6 coloured fabric pens included along with a practice sheet so little ones can test out their design before they begin. Once the design is on the top, it can either be left to cure in the air for 24 hours or ironed by parents to set the colour in.
It's available for ages 2 to 12 years old and can be machine washed.
Pros: Creates a fun top that can be worn for years
Cons: Quite expensive
Available from: Not on the High Street
9. Easter Colour-in Cross Stitch Kits, £9.41
– Best for a more challenging craft
This Easter craft kit is an ideal way to also get children familiar with the concept of cross-stitching and to develop their sewing skills.
The spring-themed card templates come with pre-punched holes to thread through the plastic needle and embroidery thread included in the kit.
Finish off by adding some bright colours with your own pens or pencils.
Pros: Challenges kids, will keep them amused for a while
Cons: Not be suitable for younger kids
Available from: Amazon and Baker Ross
10. DIY Wooden Bird House, £29.99
– Best for nature lovers
If your kids love nature then creating a beautiful little house for birds to go in is a lovely activity to keep them entertained this Easter.
The kit contains 4 unpainted and unassembled birdhouses with 4 strings to hang them and 12 x 2 paints along with 4 paint brushes and 1 painting palete, everything you need to beautifully create and decorate the birdhouse.
Pros: Can learn about caring for nature, 4 in a set so great for multiple kids
Cons: Quite pricey, assembling the birdhouse could be fiddly
Available from: Amazon
About the author
Chloe is a Digital Reviews Writer and Coordinator for Immediate Media's Parenting team. She researches and writes articles, recommending the best products for parents, ranging from best sleep aids to best playpens. She has a First-Class Honours Psychology degree where she developed a strong interest in child development.
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Chloe is a Digital Reviews Writer and Coordinator for Immediate Media's Parenting team, specialising in household and trying to help parents save money. She researches and writes articles, recommending the best products, ranging from best cordless vacuums to best playpens. She has a First-Class Honours Psychology degree where she developed a strong interest in child development. During her teenage years she worked as a play worker and Brownie volunteer to support children's play.
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