21 Can’t-Miss Paper Crafts + Decorations for your Easter Celebration - The Paper Mill Blog (2024)

Spring is around the corner, and Easter is hopping along close on its heels. The Easter holiday is the perfect time to get into the spring spirit, from pretty pastels to fun florals and eggs-quisite Easter egg crafts (sorry, not sorry) for crafters of any age.

Add some Easter cheer and get your family into the spirit of the season with these fun and easy Easter paper crafts

1. Paper Strip Easter Eggs

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Everyone has paper scraps lying around. Put yours to good use with this easy Easter egg by Minted.

You’ll also need some white card stock to complete the look. A heavy sheet like this 111 lb cover stock will add some luxury and heft to your artwork.

Follow the instructions on Minted.

2. Stand-up Paper Eggs

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These stand-up eggs are great for your Easter centrepiece, or to add some spring cheer to your entranceway, sideboard, or even your desk at work.

Follow the tutorial by Little Miss Celebration.

Try using these classic Easter shades:

Shop cardstock for this project:

Violet Cardstock
Pink Cardstock
Yellow Cardstock
Blue Cardstock

3. Bunny Bunting

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Whether you use paper or pompoms to make your bunny tails, this adorable bunting is super easy to put together. This white cardstock is perfect for your bunnies.

Get the instructions from Clean and Scentsible.

4. Easter Egg Cupcake Toppers

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Cupcakes are a cute alternative to a traditional Easter cake. Add an egg-citing cake topper like these by The House that Lars Built for some extra Easter flair.

Follow the tutorial here.

5. Paper Hyacinths

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Shop cardstock for this project:

Orange Cardstock
Pink Cardstock
Yellow Cardstock
Purple Cardstock

6. Candy Huggers

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Shop cardstock for this project:

Natural Linen Cardstock
White Linen Cardstock

No Easter is complete without chocolate eggs. Give yours out with a hug using these adorable candy huggers by Lia Griffith.

Download the templates here. Try using a linen textured cardstock:

7. Paper Chicks

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These paper chicks are a quick craft that’s perfect for kids. Get the instructions from Easy Peasy and Fun.

You’ll need some bright yellow cardstock, as well as a few scraps of orange.

8. Carrot Treat Boxes

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These carrot treat boxes serve up a vegetable everyone will love this Easter.

You’ll need orange card stock to make these candy boxes. Follow the tutorial by Ella Claire.

9. Marbled Eggs

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Marbling paper with shaving cream is a classic crafting technique. Get your kids involved and get ready for a messy afternoon of festive fun with these marbled eggs by Typically Simple.

Follow the tutorial here.

Here are 4 other marbling techniques to try.

10. Carrot Garland

Shop cardstock for this project:

Orange Cardstock
Green Cardstock

This super simple carrot garland can be put together in minutes to add some quick Easter spirit to your home.

Get the instructions from Create Craft Love. These orange and green cardstocks are perfect for the job.

11. Easter Bunny Treat Box

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Stuff these adorable bunny treat boxes by Lia Griffith with your favorite Easter candies. Hide them throughout your house for a fun twist on the classic Easter egg hunt, hand them out to your family after dinner, or surprise your kids in the morning with a sweet treat!

Try using this white cardstock – the subtle felt texture is just like soft bunny fur. Get the tutorial here.

12. Paper Tulips

Nothing says “spring has sprung” like tulips! With this easy tutorial by Origami Princess, you can fill your house with these seasonal blooms without any of the upkeep. Follow the tutorial here.

These bright shades are perfect for your tulip bouquet:

Shop paper for this project:

Blue Paper
Pink Paper
Yellow Paper
Purple Paper

13. Pillow Boxes

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If you’re looking for a super simple treat box, look no further than these easy printable pillow boxes.

We suggest using an 80lb white cardstock – it’s sturdy, but compatible with most home printers. Get the printables from Crazy Little Projects.

14. Printable Wall Art

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Add some Easter charm to your home in seconds with this printable wall art by Burlap and Blue.

Get the printables here.

15. Bunny Banner

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This cute, colorful bunny banner by Landeelu can be strung just about anywhere. Simply print, cut, and string them up!

Download the printable files from Landeelu.

16. Printable Peeps

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Whether you love or hate Peeps, they are an Easter mainstay. Trade this sugary treat for a punny printable with this design by Endlessly Inspired:

Get the printable here.

17. Bunny Bag Toppers

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These printable bunny bag toppers are a great alternative to treat baskets.

Grab the free downloadable printables from Minted.

18. Handwritten Wall Art

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This handwritten bunny art by Lemon Thistle is perfect for last-minute decorations.

19. Origami Bunny Baskets

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Tuck some chocolate eggs inside these origami bunnies, or make a fluffle of bunnies (yes, fluffle is the proper term!) for your table.

Follow these instructions on Gathering Beauty.

20. Printable Gift Tags + Wrapping Paper

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Package your Easter gifts in this pretty printable paper by Lia Griffith.

Lia recommends using 11×17 text weight paper to print the gift wrap. For the gift tags, opt for a heavier 80lb cardstock for some added heft.

Get the printables here.

21. Watercolor Tulips

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Watercolor prints are all the rage. Hop on the trend with this Easter-themed printable from Place of my Taste.

Grab the files here.

Hoppy Easter!

These easy homemade paper Easter crafts and decorations are the perfect way to get your family in the mood for spring.

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