8 Meaningful Easter Crafts for Kids! From Palm Sunday to the Empty Tomb

Easter is a beautiful time to slow down, reflect, and create meaningful moments with your family.

What Easter means?!

While Easter eggs and chocolate bunnies bring fun, there’s something truly special about helping kids understand the real story of Easter—Jesus' journey from Palm Sunday to His resurrection.

At StyLoveLife, I strive to make faith a natural part of our home life, blending creativity with meaningful traditions.

These 8 meaningful Easter crafts for kids will bring the story of Jesus to life in a hands-on way, helping kids engage with Palm Sunday, the Last Supper, the Cross, and the Empty Tomb. Whether you’re looking for a fun activity for your little ones or a way to add faith-based traditions to your home, these crafts will make Easter even more special.

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Let’s dive into these 8 meaningful Easter crafts for kids! From Palm Sunday to the Empty Tomb

1. Palm Branch Craft

Materials:

• Green construction paper

• Scissors

• Popsicle stick, wooden dowel, or a straw (for the handle)

• Glue or tape

• Black marker (optional for writing "Hosanna!")

Steps:

1. Cut the Palm Leaves: Cut 8-12 long strips of green construction paper (about 1 inch wide and 6-10 inches long).

2. Shape the Leaves: Gently fold each strip in half lengthwise to create a natural leaf texture. And trim the ends into points to look more like real palm fronds.

3. Attach the Leaves to the Handle: Glue or tape each strip to a popsicle stick, wooden dowel, or straw, layering them slightly to create a full effect. Start at the bottom and work your way up, spacing them evenly.

4. Add a Message (Optional): Use a black marker to write "Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!" (Mark 11:9) on one of the leaves.

Suggested reading for this Palm Sunday story: Matthew 21:6-11

You can use it as Easter decor in your home.

2. Palm Sunday Donkey Craft

Materials:

• Gray or brown construction paper

• White paper (for eyes)

• Black marker or crayon

• Scissors

• Glue

• Wooden clothespin or popsicle stick (optional for standing figure)

Steps:

1. Draw and cut out a donkey body shape from gray or brown construction paper. Cut out a smaller oval for the donkey’s head and two ears.

2. Glue the head to the body. Attach the ears on top of the head.

3. Draw eyes, nose, and mouth using a black marker.

   Optional: Cut out small white paper circles for the eyes and glue them on before adding black pupils.

4. Cut small strips of black or brown paper for the mane and tail. Glue them along the back of the donkey's neck and the tail area.

5. Clip a wooden clothespin to the bottom of the donkey so it can stand upright.

   If using a popsicle stick, glue it behind the donkey for a puppet-style figure.

6. Write a Bible Verse: On the body, write “Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” (Mark 11:9).

7. Display or Play: Use it for storytelling or pair it with a Palm Branch Craft for a full Palm Sunday scene.

   
   

Suggested reading: Mark 11:1-10

3. The Last Supper Craft

Materials:

• Paper plate

• Markers or crayons

• Scissors

• Construction paper (brown, red, white)

• Glue

Steps:

1. Divide a paper plate in half using a marker to represent a table.

2. Draw 12 small circles around the edge for the disciples.

3. Cut a small brown rectangle from paper (for bread) and a red circle (for a cup).

4. Glue the bread and cup in the center of the plate.

5. Write "Do this in remembrance of me" (Luke 22:19) at the top.

6. Discuss the meaning of communion and Jesus' sacrifice.

Suggested reading: Luke 22:14-20

4. Resurrection Cross Shadow Box Craft

(A beautiful and simple home décor craft to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus.)

Materials:

• Small cardboard or wooden shadow box (or a deep picture frame)

• Black cardstock or construction paper

• White or gold paint

• Twigs or small wooden cross

• Hot glue gun

• LED tealight candle (optional)

• Moss or small pebbles (for decoration)

Steps:

1. Prepare the Background: Cut a piece of black cardstock to fit inside the back of your shadow box. Using white or gold paint, lightly blend the edges or create a soft glowing effect behind where the cross will go.

2. Make the Cross: Gather small twigs and tie them together to form a cross.

   If using wooden craft sticks, cut them to size and glue them into a cross shape.

   Optionally, stain or paint the wood for a more finished look.

3. Attach the Cross: Use hot glue to secure the cross onto the background, slightly raised from the bottom edge.

4. Glue small moss pieces or pebbles at the base of the cross for a natural look.

5. Frame & Display: Once everything is dry, close the shadow box and place it on a shelf, mantel, or table as a meaningful Easter decoration.

Suggested reading: Luke 23:32-34, 44-46

5. Cross Sun Catcher Easter Craft

Materials:

• Black construction paper

• Tissue paper (yellow, red, orange)

• Scissors

• Glue

• Clear contact paper

Steps:

1. Cut a cross shape from black construction paper.

2. Cut a rectangle opening inside the cross.

3. Lay a piece of clear contact paper behind the cross opening.

4. Tear or cut small squares of yellow, red, and orange tissue paper.

5. Stick tissue paper inside the cross, creating a stained glass effect.

6. Seal with another layer of contact paper and trim the edges.

7. Hang the cross in a window to catch the sunlight.

6. Crayon Resist Watercolor Cross

(This craft creates a beautiful, artistic cross using wax and watercolor techniques.)

Materials:

• Watercolor paper or a canvas

• White crayon

• Watercolor paints

• Paintbrush

• Cup of water

Steps:

1. Draw the Cross with White Crayon:

   • Use a white crayon to draw a large cross in the center of the paper.

   • You can add designs like swirls, hearts, or rays of light around the cross.

2. Apply Watercolor Paint:

   • Using watercolor paints, brush bright colors across the entire page.

   • The white crayon resists the paint, revealing the hidden cross design.

3. Let It Dry:

   • Once the painting is finished, let it dry completely.

4. Frame or Display:

   • This beautiful watercolor cross can be framed or taped to a window or fridge as a special Easter decoration.

   
   

   

7. The Empty Tomb Paper Plate Craft

Materials:

• Paper plate

• Brown and gray paint or crayons

• Construction paper (black and white)

• Scissors

• Glue

• Brad fastener (optional)

Steps:

1. Cut a small section off the bottom of a paper plate to make it stand upright.

2. Paint or color the plate gray or brown to resemble a tomb.

3. Cut a circle from black paper (the entrance of the tomb) and glue it in the center.

4. Cut a stone shape from gray paper and attach it to the side of the entrance using a brad fastener, so it can "roll away."

5. Write "He is Risen!" at the top of the plate.

6. Optional: Add a small paper angel or Jesus figure inside the tomb.

Suggested reading: Matthew 28:1-7; Luke 24:1-12

8. The Resurrection Garden

Materials:

• Small plant pot or shallow dish

• Soil

• Small rocks and pebbles

• A small plastic cup or tiny flowerpot (for the tomb)

• A large rock (to roll away)

• Sticks and twine (to make a cross) or 3 small crosses

• Grass seeds or moss (optional)

Steps:

1. Fill a shallow dish with soil.

2. Place a small cup or flowerpot on its side to represent the tomb.

3. Position a large stone in front of the tomb as the "stone that was rolled away."

4. Use small pebbles to create a path leading to the tomb.

5. Create a cross by tying two sticks together with twine and place it behind the tomb.

6. Optional: Sprinkle grass seeds or moss around for a "garden" look.

7. Discuss how the empty tomb represents Jesus' victory over death.

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Celebrate Easter with Faith-Filled Creativity!

Easter is a time of joy, reflection, and celebration—and what better way to share its true meaning with kids than through hands-on crafts?

From Palm Sunday to the Empty Tomb, these 8 meaningful Easter crafts bring the story of Jesus’ love, sacrifice, and resurrection to life in a fun and engaging way. As you create these crafts together, take the opportunity to talk about the real message of Easter—hope, redemption, and God’s amazing love.

Whether you're making a Palm Branch, a Last Supper project, or an Empty Tomb scene, each craft becomes more than just an activity—it becomes a teachable moment that helps shape lasting faith foundations for your kiddos!

Which craft will you try first? Let me know in the comments!