Simple Easter Crafts
Wednesday, May 13th, 2009Did you ever notice how most kids seem to be fearless when it comes to crafts? They don't wait until they have become experts to plunge in and make fun things just for the joy of it. For those, young or old, who might be a little shy about their ability, here are a few simple and easy to make Easter items to build confidence.
- Eggshell Shells
Everyone colors eggs at Easter. But eggshells also make great material for a wide range of craft items. Hard boil a few eggs, then color one each in a primary color or make rainbow Patterns. Allow to dry, then break off the shell in chunks. You could use raw eggs, but when you hard boil the eggs, you won't have to clean or sterilize the egg shell.
Now you've got a big pile of colored eggshell pieces. What to do? Try using a spray adhesive and glue the pieces to a wicker basket. Now something plain has been turned into a festival of color! Try gluing the pieces to a small piece of cloth to make a vest for a doll. Apply the colored pieces to simulate miniature football shoulder pads. Or make tiny colorful shoes or a little hat for a bunny doll.
- Paper Plate Easter Bunny
Paper plates are another handy everyday item that can be used for simple Easter craft projects. Here's an ultra-easy way to use them to make a cute little Easter bunny.
Take the first paper plate and fold it in half to make a crease. Along the fold, cut about 1/3 in toward the center from each side, leaving 1/3 in the middle uncut. Now you can fold about a quarter of the paper plate down on each side, so the craft will stand up on its own. Paint or draw a pink nose and tiny black eyes onto the middle of the section.
Now take another paper plate lying flat on the table and glue the rim to it. Use still another plate to cut out some bunny rabbit ear shapes. Color the interiors pink with crayon, colored marker or hobby paint. Leave the border white, like real rabbit's ears. Attach the ears to the standing section made earlier by sliding them into the slits made by your cuts and glue them into place.
Now you've got a bunny rabbit who is sticking his head up out of his teeny rabbit hole to take a look around!
- Easter Bunny Doll
Easter bunny dolls are simple and fun to make. A few strips of felt and some stuffing are all you need to make a great looking stuffed toy. Make sure the dog doesn't get it, though!
Cut up some old scrap cloths and curl them into arms and legs. Or, curl them around cotton balls for extra fluffiness. You can tie the rags into place with small bits of colored thread. Tie the legs at the ankle, knee and upper thigh. Tie the arms at the wrist, elbow and just above and below the shoulder. That gives the limbs definition. Or try stuffing panty hose and tying it off to make legs and arms and cover it with scraps.
Do the same to make a torso, neck and head, and those all-important ears. You could sew the arms and legs to the body or tie them together with overlapping pieces of cloth and secure it with thread. Then you can paint the face with hobby paint, or glue some colored eggshell bits on for the nose and eyes.
Easy!
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