Easter Creativity that Won't Cost the Earth (or Your Sanity)

Easter's coming up fast, and if you're anything like us, you're probably thinking about how to keep the kids entertained while avoiding the usual mountain of plastic that comes with holiday crafting. We've put together some Easter projects that actually work (because we tested them... extensively) using materials that won't hang around in landfill for the next century.

These activities are perfect for both classroom settings and at-home craft sessions. We've included options for different age groups, so there's something for everyone from kindy kids to adults.

1. Easter Colouring Sheets (That Aren't Boring)

Forget the generic bunny outlines. We've created colouring sheets with a bit more personality. These sheets feature quirky Easter scenes that tell a story - like bunnies having a party, or chickens planning their great escape! Plus, you can find the Bomsy Crew, if you look carefully enough...

Teacher tip: Turn this into a storytelling exercise by having students explain what's happening in their coloured scene. It's curriculum-linked creativity – two birds, one stone!

Parent tip: These work brilliantly as "I need five minutes of peace" activities. Pop them on the fridge afterwards for instant Easter decorations.

Green bonus: Our sheets are designed to work beautifully on recycled paper, and all our pencils use FSC 100% certified wood. You're basically saving the planet while colouring.

Find the sheets here.

2. Easter Bunny Baskets

We spent three months arguing about the perfect basket design (worth it though). The result is an Easter basket that actually holds stuff without collapsing the moment you put an egg in it.

Teacher tip: This works brilliantly as a station activity. Set up a basket-making factory line with different students handling different steps.

Parent tip: These baskets can be made days before Easter and are perfect for holding real eggs, chocolate ones, or even small gifts.

Green bonus: When Easter's over, these can go straight into paper recycling – or keep them for storage because they're actually pretty sturdy.

Find the easy tutorial here.

3. Easy Egg Decorating (No Plastic Required)

We've all seen those plastic eggs that hang around for decades. Instead, try decorating real eggs that can either be used (if hard-boiled) or composted afterwards.

Teacher tip: Talk about different cultural egg decorating traditions around the world while creating. It's not just about chocolate – eggs have been decorated for thousands of years across different cultures.

Parent tip: Make it a yearly tradition to create one special egg per family member. Take photos to compare designs year to year.

Green bonus: Use plant-based dyes for an extra sustainability win. Beetroot (pink), turmeric (yellow), and red cabbage (blue) all make gorgeous natural dyes.

Find the easy tutorial here.

4. Surprisingly Mess-Free Easter Watercolour Art

Watercolours are ideal for creating Easter scenes – they have that dreamy Autumn feeling, and (here's the best part) they dry quickly with minimal mess.

Teacher tip: This is a great opportunity to teach colour theory – how to mix colours to get just the right shade for your Easter scene.

Parent tip: These make beautiful Easter cards that grandparents will actually want to keep.

Green bonus: Our watercolours are formulated to be gentle on the environment while still delivering vibrant colours. The packaging is recyclable too.

Find the easy tutorial here.

Ready to get started?

For even more inspiration, view our entire Easter craft Ideas & Learning library here.

Remember, creativity doesn't have to cost the earth. We've been making our products environmentally friendly since 2010 – because it just makes sense, right?

Happy Easter crafting!