17 DIY Easter Decor Ideas to Brighten Your Home This Spring
Spring has finally arrived, and Easter is just around the corner! I don’t know about you, but I love adding seasonal touches to my home. There’s something so satisfying about creating holiday decorations with your own hands. Not only does it save money, but it also gives your home a personal touch that store-bought items simply can’t match.
I’ve gathered 17 of my favorite DIY Easter decorations that are simple to make yet stunning to display. From adorable egg crafts to beautiful centerpieces, these projects will help you welcome spring with open arms. The best part? Many of these crafts use materials you probably already have at home or can find inexpensively at craft stores.
Let’s hop to it and transform your space with these creative Easter decor ideas
1. Mason Jar Easter Bunny Vases
These cute bunny vases are perfect for displaying spring flowers. I make these every year, and they always bring a smile to my face. All you need are some mason jars, white spray paint, pink and black acrylic paint, and a bit of creativity.
Start by spray painting the mason jars white. Once dry, paint pink bunny noses and black whiskers on the front. Fill with water and add fresh spring flowers like tulips or daffodils. They make a charming centerpiece and are so simple to create! I’ve placed mine along my windowsill, and they instantly brighten up the room.
2. Painted Wooden Easter Eggs
Wooden eggs are a fantastic alternative to real eggs because they last forever. I found mine at a craft store, but you can also order them online. The smooth surface is perfect for painting and decorating.
I like to paint mine in pastel colors and then add details with fine-tipped markers or paint pens. Try polka dots, stripes, or even tiny flowers. Display them in a bowl, basket, or scattered across your mantel. What I love most about these is that I can use them year after year, building a collection of uniquely designed eggs.
3. Easter Egg Wreath
Welcome guests with a festive Easter egg wreath on your front door! This project takes a bit more time but is well worth the effort. You’ll need a foam wreath form, plastic Easter eggs in various colors, hot glue, and ribbon.
Simply glue the eggs all around the foam wreath, making sure to vary the colors for a vibrant look. Finish with a pretty ribbon bow at the top. I made mine three years ago, and it still looks fantastic every time I pull it out of storage. The neighbors always compliment it!
4. Paper Mache Easter Baskets
Instead of buying pre-made Easter baskets, why not create your own? Paper mache is an inexpensive and versatile medium. I start with balloon forms, cover them with newspaper strips dipped in paper mache paste, and let them dry completely.
Once dry, cut the top third off, paint in springtime colors, and add a twisted paper handle. These baskets can be customized to any size and color scheme. My kids love helping with this project, and each basket ends up with its own unique personality.
5. Bunny Tail Garland
This is possibly the easiest project on the list, but it makes such a big impact! Create small pompoms using white yarn (or buy pre-made ones if you’re short on time). String them onto fishing line or thin ribbon, spacing them a few inches apart.
Hang your “bunny tail” garland across a mantel, window, or doorway for an instant touch of Easter whimsy. I’ve found that this decoration works well even beyond Easter—it’s just so cute and fluffy that I’m tempted to leave it up all spring!
6. Decoupage Easter Eggs
Decoupage is a fantastic technique for creating intricate-looking eggs without needing artistic skills. I use plastic or wooden eggs as the base. Cut out small pieces from pretty napkins, scrapbook paper, or even magazine pages.
Apply a thin layer of decoupage glue (like Mod Podge) to a small section of the egg, place your paper cutout on top, and seal with another layer of glue. Continue until the egg is covered. The result looks incredibly detailed but is actually quite simple to achieve. These eggs make beautiful mantelpiece decorations or gifts.
7. Carrot Table Runners
This creative table runner always gets compliments when we host Easter brunch. Using orange fabric or even construction paper, cut out large carrot shapes. Add green fabric or paper “tops” to complete the carrots.
Arrange these across your dining table as a festive runner. For an extra touch, I sometimes add a few real or artificial spring flowers between the carrots. It’s a simple project that transforms an ordinary table into a springtime celebration.
8. Eggshell Candles
Don’t throw away those eggshells after breakfast! Clean them carefully, keeping about two-thirds of each shell intact. Place them in an egg carton for stability, and fill with melted candle wax (I add a drop of essential oil for fragrance).
Insert a small wick and allow to cool completely. When ready to display, gently crack and peel away some of the shell to let the candlelight shine through. These delicate candles create the most magical glow for Easter evening gatherings.
9. Spring Flower Crown
While technically more of a wearable than home decor, I love making these for our family Easter photos. Start with a flexible wire or vine wreath sized to fit your head. Add artificial spring flowers, small plastic eggs, and greenery using floral wire or hot glue.
These crowns make everybody feel festive during Easter celebrations and create beautiful photo opportunities. My daughter wears hers throughout the spring season, not just on Easter day! You can make them in various sizes to fit everyone in the family.
10. Easter Tree
An Easter tree is a stunning focal point for your holiday decorations. I start with branches from my yard (pussy willows or forsythia work beautifully). Place them in a sturdy vase and decorate with hanging Easter ornaments like painted eggs, small bunnies, or spring flowers.
You can use branches with or without leaves, depending on the look you want. Every year, I add a few new ornaments to our Easter tree, and it’s become a treasured tradition in our home. Guests are always amazed at how such a simple concept creates such a beautiful display.
11. Fabric Carrots
These stuffed fabric carrots are adorable scattered across a table or nestled in a basket. Cut orange fabric in carrot shapes, sew with right sides together, leaving an opening for stuffing. Turn right side out, fill with fiberfill or even dried beans for weight, and stitch closed.
For the greens, cut leaf shapes from green felt and attach them to the top of each carrot. I’ve made these in various sizes to create a natural-looking grouping. They’re soft enough for little hands to play with but decorative enough for adult tables too.
12. Egg Cup Succulents
This is a project that lasts well beyond Easter. Find some cute egg cups (thrift stores often have adorable vintage ones) and plant small succulents in them. The low maintenance plants thrive in these small containers.
I arrange mine in a group on my windowsill, mixing different styles of egg cups and varieties of succulents. They bring a touch of life to your Easter decor and continue to grow and thrive long after the holiday has passed.
13. Pressed Flower Easter Cards
While not strictly decor, these beautiful cards make wonderful additions to Easter baskets or place settings. I press spring flowers (violets, pansies, and cherry blossoms work well) between heavy books for a few days.
Once pressed, arrange them on cardstock and cover with a piece of clear contact paper or laminating film. Write a special Easter message inside. These cards are so pretty that recipients often display them as mini works of art rather than tucking them away.
14. Moss-Covered Monogram
Create a living piece of Easter art with a moss-covered initial. I purchase a cardboard or wooden letter (your family initial or simply “E” for Easter), then cover it completely with sheet moss using hot glue.
Decorate with small Easter eggs, tiny artificial birds, or spring flowers. This project brings a touch of garden freshness indoors and makes a sophisticated addition to your Easter decor. I’ve displayed mine on the mantel, but it would also work beautifully on a front door.
15. Ribbon Egg Ornaments
These elegant egg ornaments require just a few materials but look incredibly intricate. Start with plastic craft eggs (the type that opens in half). Wrap various ribbons around the egg, securing with pins as you go.
The key is to vary the ribbons’ widths and patterns while staying within a cohesive color scheme. Add beads or small charms between ribbon sections for extra detail. I hang mine from a decorative branch arrangement, but they also look lovely dangling from lampshades or doorknobs.
16. Hand-Painted Easter Tea Towels
Personalize plain white tea towels with Easter designs using fabric paint. I create simple stencils from cardboard (egg shapes, bunnies, or flowers) and dab paint through them for a professional look.
These towels are not only decorative but functional too. I’ve given sets as hostess gifts for Easter dinners, and they’re always well-received. The best part is that they can be machine washed and used year after year.
17. Speckled Egg Place Card Holders
For Easter dinner, I create these charming place card holders using air-dry clay. Form small nests by rolling clay into thin “snakes” and coiling them around. While still soft, press in small indentations to hold miniature speckled eggs (which you can buy or make by painting small wooden beads).
Once dry, paint in natural colors and place a small name card in each nest. These double as favors that guests can take home—a sweet reminder of your Easter celebration together.
Final Thoughts
Creating your own Easter decorations doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. Many of these projects use simple materials and can be completed in an afternoon. The joy comes not just from displaying the finished pieces but from the creative process itself.
I find that handmade decorations bring a special warmth to holiday celebrations. There’s something so satisfying about transforming basic materials into beautiful objects that celebrate the season. Plus, DIY decorations often become treasured keepsakes that you’ll use year after year.
So gather your supplies, set aside some time, and let your creativity bloom this Easter. Your home—and your heart—will be fuller for it!
What are your favorite Easter decorations to make? I’d love to hear your ideas in the comments below!
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