22 Fun, Easy (and Cheap!) Easter Crafts for Kids

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Lisa Biletska & Stephanie Porter on Mar 26, 2012 at 10:58AM

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22 Fun, Easy (and Cheap!) Easter Crafts for Kids

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Easy-Peasy Easter Crafts You Can Make in an Afternoon



Time to bust out those paintbrushes, glitter and hard-boiled eggs: It’s Easter! From cute chickies made from left-over baby socks to origami-inspired eggs and more, we've rounded up a bunch of easy-peasy Easter crafts from our favorite crafty mommy bloggers. Check 'em out!

Shaving Cream Painted Easter Egg Cards

Lay down some newspaper and let the kids get messy with something that’s really easy to clean up: shaving cream! The result is pretty -- and you’ll appreciate only having to use water to clean up.

Blogger behind the idea: Little Wonders Day

Best for kids ages: 2 and up

What you’ll need: A tray, shaving cream, cardstock or construction paper, acrylic paints, a squeegee, a toothpick, paintbrush, or spoon (something to swirl the paint)

How to make it: Grab a tray and squirt enough shaving cream to cover the smooth surface. Next, squirt acrylic paint onto the shaving cream (be sure to choose as many colors as you want!). Make a zigzag shape through the paint with a toothpick, a paintbrush, a spoon (or fingers!) to produce a marble effect. Using construction pape, cut out egg shapes and press the paper into the paint/shaving cream. Using a squeegee, gently smooth the shaving cream off the paper, and set it aside to dry. A few hours later, you and your child can decorate the house with these unique Easter eggs!

 

 

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