Easter is a wonderful time to celebrate renewal, creativity, and family fun! But traditional Easter crafts often involve plastic decorations, artificial dyes, and wasteful materials. This year, embrace a greener holiday with eco-friendly Easter crafts that are just as fun but much kinder to the planet. 

Here are some sustainable Easter activities using non-toxic craft supplies to enjoy with your kids.

1.    Dye Easter Eggs with Natural Ingredients

Skip artificial food dyes and opt for DIY natural Easter decorations by coloring eggs with plant-based dyes. Common kitchen ingredients like turmeric (yellow), red cabbage (blue), and beet juice (pink) create beautiful hues without chemicals.

     How to Make Natural Egg Dye:

1. Boil 2 cups of water with 1 cup of a natural dye ingredient (such as onion skins or spinach leaves).
2. Add 2 tablespoons of vinegar and let the mixture cool.
3. Submerge hard-boiled eggs in the dye bath for a few hours or overnight for deeper colors.

2.    Create Biodegradable Easter Baskets

Instead of plastic baskets, encourage kids to craft their own plastic-free Easter ideas by using upcycled materials like cardboard boxes, woven newspaper, or fabric scraps.

     DIY Basket Ideas:

• Weave strips of old newspaper into a basket shape.
• Decorate a cardboard box with eco-friendly paints and washi tape.
• Use small wicker baskets from thrift stores and personalize them with ribbons and dried flowers.
  

3.    Make Plantable Seed Paper Easter Cards

Combine creativity with sustainability by making Easter greeting cards that can be planted to grow wildflowers or herbs!

     How to Make Seed Paper:

1. Tear old paper (like newspapers or junk mail) into small pieces and soak in water for a few hours.
2. Blend the soaked paper into a pulp and mix in wildflower seeds.
3. Spread the mixture onto a screen or a piece of cloth, pressing out excess water.
4. Once dry, cut into egg or bunny shapes and decorate with non-toxic crayons or eco-friendly ink.

(Fun Fact: Did you know our Beeswax wraps come with a plantable seed wrap?)

5.    Upcycle Egg Cartons into Fun Easter Crafts

Eggs have gotten SO expensive. Why not use the carton to create something new? Instead of tossing used egg cartons, repurpose them into adorable decorations like bunny masks, chick planters, or floral garlands.

     Fun Ideas:

• Paint egg carton cups to look like mini Easter baskets.
• Create a caterpillar by stringing painted egg carton pieces together.
• Turn sections into seed-starting pots to grow flowers or veggies.

6.    Craft Nature-Inspired Easter Decorations

Replace store-bought plastic décor with homemade DIY natural Easter decorations using found materials like twigs, dried flowers, and leaves.

     Decoration Ideas:

• Make a rustic Easter wreath using branches, moss, and pressed flowers.
• Decorate Easter eggs by pressing small leaves or petals onto them before dyeing for a beautiful imprint effect.
• Use pinecones and acorns to create woodland-themed Easter centerpieces.
  

By incorporating these eco-friendly Easter crafts, you can make this holiday more sustainable while still enjoying plenty of creativity and fun with your little ones. Small changes like using non-toxic craft supplies and embracing plastic-free Easter ideas help protect the environment while fostering meaningful family traditions.

Which sustainable Easter activity will you try this year? Share your favorite eco-friendly crafts in the comments!