As spring arrives and the daffodils begin to bloom, Easter is the perfect opportunity to refresh your home with a few light, easy touches. Whether you’re hosting a long, lazy family lunch or just fancy bringing some seasonal charm indoors, these Easter crafts are easy and affordable.
Forget the garish colours and glittery chaos. These ideas are all about gentle tones, natural textures, and small details that complement your home’s style.
1. Minimalist Egg Vases
This is the ultimate ‘use what you have’ craft. Take a few eggs and crack off the tops (try to keep the bottom two-thirds intact), then rinse and dry them. Sit each one in an egg cup or small holder, add a splash of water, and pop in a tiny spring flower — a snowdrop or a mini daffodil will work beautifully.
Group a few together on a windowsill or line them down the centre of your Easter table. Stick to a neutral colour scheme – whites, soft yellows, and greenery – for a clean, modern look.
2. Soft Paper Garland
A garland is such a simple way to mark the season, and when done with gentle colours and nice textures, it won’t cause any primary school art lesson flashbacks. Cut out egg or bunny shapes from pastel-toned card or leftover wallpaper samples, then thread them onto some natural twine. Drape it over a fireplace, a shelf, or across a hallway mirror.
If you want it to feel more “grown-up Easter” than “craft corner”, choose colours that match your existing palette – think dusty pinks, sage, soft lilacs, or greys.
3. Speckled Egg Bowl
Decorating eggs is a classic Easter activity, but this version gives it a more design-led feel. Paint a few wooden or papier-mâché eggs in muted tones like clay, blush, or pale blue. Then use an old toothbrush dipped in a darker shade to flick on speckles, giving them a beautifully subtle, speckled finish.
Arrange them in a low ceramic bowl with moss, or layer into a tray with candles and a few seasonal blooms. They make a lovely centrepiece and look like something from a high-end interiors shop.
4. Linen Bunny Napkins
If you’re setting the table for Easter lunch, this is a really easy way to add a bit of fun without sacrificing style. Fold a linen napkin into a long rectangle, wrap it around a mini egg or a wooden bead, and tie it near the top with twine or ribbon to create “bunny ears”.
It’s a sweet detail that looks great with neutral tableware and a little spring greenery like rosemary sprigs, fresh thyme, or eucalyptus tucked into each place setting.
5. Pressed Flower Eggs
For something truly delicate, try decorating eggs with pressed flowers. You can use blown-out eggs or hard-boiled ones, just make sure they’re dry. Arrange small pressed flowers – daisies, violas, or forget-me-nots are perfect — onto the surface and seal them with a thin layer of clear PVA glue or Mod Podge.
They look beautiful grouped in a shallow dish or displayed under a glass cloche. Choose a single flower type or colour scheme to keep things elegant and cohesive.
Easter decorating doesn’t have to be over-the-top. With just a few thoughtful touches, you can decorate for the season in a way that fits seamlessly into your home. Whether you go all in or just try one or two ideas, these simple crafts are a lovely way to welcome spring indoors.
