With Easter just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about some fun crafting ideas that can be done for the holiday. Two things, for me that come to mind when I think of Easter are bunnies and chicks. There are so many different ways to make some really cute items for this particular theme. One of the best crafting ideas we have done are the dishtowel bunnies featured in a previous article (Easter Crafts to Give as Gifts) I hope to inspire you with some additional ideas. Another idea, posted on the forum around Christmas, is to make a wreath to hang on your door or in a window. You could use the white/clear plastic that is mentioned in the article, or use some pastel colors and decorate it with an Easter theme.

Another cute idea I found will be both a bunny, as well as a basket. This would make a great idea for groups of children, and it doesn’t seem to be that hard. It’s a bunny basket from a paper plate. I’ve included the link at the end of this article. Take this one step further and your child could make a few of these and they could be sent out as Easter cards with a small gift tucked into the basket.

For those of you who are into beading, here is a really cute idea to make a bunny for on a necklace, or using smaller beads, for crafting earrings. Just to warn you, this uses seed beads-probably not a good idea for younger children who wouldn’t have the dexterity or patience for stringing beads that small. (Bead and Wire Bunny http://jewelrymaking.about.com/library/weekly/aa041700.htm)

Need creative idea for a really cute gift item? Take a look at these bunnies crafted from paint brushes! The artist who thought of these must have been inspired by a weekend project that involved forgetting to rinse out those brushes, but it is a very clever idea. The link for these is at the end of this article. Please take the time to look at this sweet way to recycle those dried out paint brushes.

How about some cute Easter chicks? Here are some you can put into your basket, or place in a plant as a plant poke. You make them with popsicle sticks or ice cream sticks. They are a festive way to decorate and seem to be simple to make. (Easter Chick Sticks http://www.allfreecrafts.com/easter/chick-sticks.shtml)

Looking for some cute favors or ideas to take into school around Easter? This “chick” is a sweet idea and will come together quickly. If you are visiting a class, or teaching one, this would be a treat to make. It’s called Jelly Bean Chick and made with pom poms and a plastic bag of jelly beans. Well worth taking a peak at on the Kaboose.com site.

Stop by the forum to let us know how your Easter crafts are coming along! It would be wonderful to hear from you.