Easter arrives with chocolate eggs, autumn sunshine (if you’re in Australia), and a sudden desire for some family crafting.
These Easter card ideas are simple enough for kids to help make and cute enough to be justifiably proud of. Think low-fuss, colourful, and cheerfully imperfect. In other words: real-life crafting with kids.
This guide shares some tried-and-tested easy Easter card ideas, along with a few tips for what to write inside. Later on, we’ll also explore how a card can carry kindness even further through Oxfam Unwrapped — turning a simple greeting into a gift that supports communities around the world.
Easter card ideas at a glance
If you’re short on time (or the craft supplies are already migrating across the kitchen table), here are a few quick ideas to start with:
- Pom-pom bunny cards
- Fingerprint chick cards
- Woven paper egg cards
- Pop-up bunny cards
- Potato stamp egg cards
- Paper garden cards
- Oxfam Unwrapped charity Easter cards
Each one can be made with simple materials and a bit of imagination — which, let’s be honest, is code for “whatever we can find in the cupboard.”
Easy DIY Easter card ideas to make with kids
1. Pom-pom bunny card
Materials: blank card, white pom-pom, coloured paper, glue, marker.
Quick steps: Glue the pom-pom onto the front of the card for the bunny’s body. Using the paper, cut two long ears and a smaller circle for the face and stick them just above the pom-pom.
Draw a little face, then add grass, easter eggs or flowers around the bunny. This fluffy style is a well-established kids’ Easter card idea, and it works because the pom-pom does most of the heavy lifting.
Suggested message: “Hope your Easter is hoppy and bright.”
2. Fingerprint chick card
Materials: yellow washable paint, blank card, black and orange markers.
Quick steps: Press yellow fingerprints onto the card, let them dry, then draw eyes, beaks and tiny legs. That’s it. It’s as easy as it comes, but looks adorable. And it works especially well with younger children.
Suggested message: “Sending you a little peep of Easter joy.”
3. Woven paper egg card
Materials: coloured paper, scissors, glue, blank card.
Quick steps: Cut an egg shape from coloured paper. Add a few horizontal slits, then weave thin strips of another colour through the slits (glueing them at the edges of the egg.
Cut the ends to shape and glue the woven egg onto the front of the card. It’s bright. It’s simple. And it’s quick enough even for short attention spans.
Suggested message: “Wishing you an Easter woven with happiness.”
4. Pop-up bunny card
Materials: folded cardstock, scissors, glue, markers.
Quick steps: Fold the card in half. Cut two short, perpendicular slits along the fold and push the tab inward to make a pop-up platform. Draw or cut out a bunny and glue it to the tab so it pops forward when the card opens. It’s a favourite because the final reveal feels a bit magical, even if the bunny looks like it’s had a long week.
Suggested message: “Some bunny wanted to wish you a happy Easter!”
5. Potato stamp egg card
Materials: potato, paint, card, knife for adults only.
Quick steps: An adult cuts a potato in half and carves simple patterns into the flat side (Easter eggs are a good idea). Dip it in paint and stamp egg shapes across the card. If you have the time and supplies, you can decorate the eggs with markers and other craft supplies.
Potato printing is an age-old Easter craft because it’s quick, colourful and forgiving — which is lucky, because potatoes are not known for their precision.
Suggested message: “Hope your Easter is egg-stra fun.”
6. Paper garden card
Materials: coloured paper, scissors, glue, markers.
Quick steps: Cut out simple flowers, leaves and stems from paper. Glue them onto the lower half of the card to create a cheerful little garden scene.
Draw extra details with markers if you like, or just cut the flower heads out of paper and draw on the stems and leaves. Don’t forget to hide a few Easter eggs in there somewhere. It’s a fun card, and it’s pretty quick to make, too.
Suggested message: “Wishing you a blooming lovely Easter.”
None of these cards need to be perfect to be delightful. Slightly crooked chick legs? Wonderful. A bunny with suspiciously wonky ears? Even better. That’s handmade charm doing its thing.
A card that gives twice: Oxfam Unwrapped Easter cards
Handmade cards are wonderful because they carry a bit of someone’s time, care and creativity. But sometimes a card can carry something more as well.
Oxfam Unwrapped makes charity gift cards that support Oxfam’s work tackling inequality and helping communities build stronger futures. They’re designed to be given like any other gift — a small, thoughtful gesture but with a much wider ripple of impact. Bonus: they can be hilariously punny. A verified quack up.
Caption: Shop the goat card
You can explore the full range of charity Easter gifts to see how it works. Some favourites include:
- Chicken — a playful card that represents support for sustainable livelihoods and food security.
- Garden — a fun option that celebrates the power of healthy gardens for stronger communities.
While your child is making their crafty DIY card, you can search for your own Unwrapped Easter gifts that represent wider stories of generosity. (And they’re easier to stomach than yet another chocolate egg.)
Another way to teach your kids about the value of giving is to give them their very own Unwrapped card — what kid wouldn’t enjoy being called a big deal or celebrating with toilet paper…
It’s a simple way to turn a small Easter tradition into something that spreads kindness a little further. And honestly, what’s not to love about a baby charity chicken?
What to write in an Easter card
Once the craft supplies are packed away and the glitter has been gently relocated to every surface of the house, there’s one small step left: the message. A simple greeting is often all you need.
Playful Easter messages
- “Hope your Easter is egg-cellent.”
- “Wishing you a hoppy Easter.”
- “Sending you a basket full of smiles.”
Joyful messages
- “Thinking of you this Easter and wishing you a joyful season.”
- “Hope this Easter brings bright days and happy moments.”
Messages kids can write
- “Happy Easter from me!”
- “I made this card for you because I love you.”
Don’t overthink it. Sometimes the simplest messages are the most memorable (especially when they arrive inside a card someone took the time to make).
Quick tips for making Easter cards with kids
A few simple tricks can make crafting together easier (and a lot more enjoyable).
Keep materials simple
Coloured paper, markers, glue and scissors will cover most Easter card ideas. Pom-poms, stickers or paint can add fun details if you have them.
Let kids personalise the card
Handwritten names, drawings or small messages make each card feel special.
Use what you already have
Scrap paper, old magazines and leftover wrapping paper can all become bright decorations. It’s a small way to keep crafting creative and resourceful.
If you’re planning to add the card to an Easter basket, you might also enjoy this guide to building an ethical Easter basket. So long as you haven’t used up your crafting patience (or available household surfaces), it’s a simple way to make the whole gift feel thoughtful from start to finish.
A small card, a big message
Easter cards don’t need to be complicated to be memorable. A pom-pom bunny, a few fingerprints turned into chicks, or a garden made from coloured paper can all bring a smile.
What matters most is the thought behind them — the time spent making something, the joy of giving it, and the reminder that kindness travels well. And sometimes, with a little help from Oxfam Unwrapped, it can travel a long way indeed.
For more Easter inspiration, discover 12 unique Easter gifts.
