Easter is not on the same date every year, but it always falls in the spring. We often think of new life in the spring, as lots of animals are born and plants begin to grow at this time of year. Find the free egg holder pattern here: link Free Easter Baskets, Cozies and Dishcloth Knitting Patterns Lastly for this category is the Easter Bunny Tissue Box Holder. I just love how cute and unique this pattern is! You could make a few of these in several different colors to give out as gifts or decorate your house with! Find your step-by-step guide from Craft and Creativity here. Top tips and safety precautions for crafting with kids

Where did the Easter bunny come from? The Bible makes no mention of a long-eared, short-tailed creature who delivers decorated eggs to well-behaved children on Easter Sunday; nevertheless, the Easter bunny has become a prominent symbol of Christianity’s most important holiday. The exact origins of this mythical mammal are unclear, but rabbits, known to be prolific procreators, are an ancient symbol of fertility and new life.

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Want something simple but still beautiful? Try this Puff Stitch Easter Basket! It features a pretty puff stitch rim. Best of all, it comes in two sizes, so you can make a mini basket for decor or a larger one for egg hunting! Typically, you'll need things like card, pom poms, pipe cleaners, coloured tissue paper, glue and scissors to create most of these fun Easter creations, which all come with easy-to-follow instructions. Last week, we had a sneak peak at some spring weather, and I was sooooo excited to see that a few of the spring bulbs I planted last fall (I planted almost 300 spring bulbs so you wouldn’t believe how excited I am!) started to pop through the ground. Besides being super relieved that the squirrels didn’t eat my crocus bulbs (yay!), it gives me hope that the warmer weather is just around the corner! These 30 brilliant card ideas for your kids to craft are all cheap and easy to do. You've probably already got many of the supplies you'll need stashed somewhere in your cupboards. See the section below on What you'll need for Easter card making. Are you looking for a more unique and meaningful Easter basket/décor? If so, then I bet you’ll love this beautiful Cross Crocheted Easter Basket! This basket features simple single crochets with a crab stitch edging that gives it a fun an elegant touch. This basket is also multi-purpose and can be used for holding all kinds of things!

Always be sure to put down plenty of newspaper or plastic sheeting before you start. A cheap tarpaulin or table cloth can be a great option. It's surprising how far paint can go when kids are involved, so be sure to protect a wide area of floor. Keep kitchen roll or baby wipes close at hand for any emergency clear-ups. Crochet eggs not only make great and easy decorations, but they’re perfect for storing to use for years to come! Definitely a great resuable option. In this section I’ll show you lots of differnet types – appliques, full eggs, and covers. Striped Easter Eggs Be sure to put down plenty of newspaper or plastic sheeting before you start. A cheap tarpaulin or tablecloth can be a great option. It's surprising how far paint can go when kids are involved, so you'll want to protect not just the table where they're working but also a wide area of the floor underneath. Keep kitchen roll or baby wipes close at hand for any emergency clear-ups. This year, get the kids to make extra and you can hang some of your kids' fab Easter creations in the window as fun decorations. What you'll need for Easter card making Dress the kids in old clothes or give them an apron to protect their regular outfit. An old adult T-shirt is an easy way to protect clothes if you don't have an apron to hand.

What you'll need for Easter craft making

Line up the raffia whiskers. Cut a small piece of tape and wrap it around the middle of the whiskers to hold them together. When I saw this beautiful Cross Square by Nana’s Crafty Home, I just knew I had to include it! It is worked up with teh corner-to-corner technique—so another color-work cross but made in a different way! I love how this cross is a slightly different shape and style. You can use blue like the designer, or customize it to match your own home.