Easter is fast-approaching, which gives you a perfect excuse to papercraft! If you’re entertaining for the weekend, we’ve got you covered, from centrepieces to eggcellent place names. Plus, keep little ones out of mischief with an adorable pair of bunny ears. These quick, easy projects will bring bright hues, cute spring animals and floral delights into your home. What’s more, you can make them using scraps from your stash. So what are you waiting for? Hop to it and get crafting!
1. Bright blooms
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Bring the delights of the season into your home by crafting delicate daffodils – our favourite spring flower.
2. Crafty decor
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Say it with paper! Welcome the holiday by hanging a bright mobile in a window or doorway. Experiment with coloured acetate and decorative paper.
3. Feather masterpiece
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This centrepiece looks the part, but is actually really easy to make. What better way to welcome spring?
4. Bouncy bunnies
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Keep little ones amused with an adorable pair of rabbit ears. This project is perfect for using leftover paper scraps, plus you can customise the inner ears for each child.
5. Eggcellent host
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If you have guests for the weekend, spruce up place settings with these sweet candy-coloured egg name tags
6. Origami animals
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Take inspiration from the Japanese art of folding paper and create these adorable rabbits. Perfect for dotting around your home, decorating the table or gifting.
7. Craft corner
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Set up a craft station for the kids and have some fun with these paper carrots. Leave them out for the Easter bunny, make a garland, or use them as gift tags.
Why not create decorations using our free Easter papers?
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