Make your own Easter banner

If you’re looking for a simple Easter craft to make with your toddler, this Easter egg banner is an easy, low-pressure activity that actually keeps little hands busy.

We made this banner when our son was two, and it turned out to be one of those rare crafts that ticks all the boxes: quick to set up, flexible enough for short attention spans, and something they’re genuinely proud to see hanging on the wall.

There’s no need for perfection here. The joy of this activity is letting your toddler explore colour, texture, and creativity without worrying about neat lines or matching patterns. Whether you’re decorating for Easter or just looking for a seasonal activity to fill an afternoon, this banner is a great place to start.

We were looking for something to let our son, Robbie, bring out his creative side and found this perfect activity for a two year old. This banner is so easy to make and will make a decoration that your toddler will love to see hanging on the wall throughout the Easter period.

What you will need to make the Easter banner

Most of what you need is probably already around the house. Feel free to adapt this depending on what your toddler enjoys most.

• Card or thick paper (card works best for paint)
• String, ribbon, or wool
• Crayons, paint, stickers, or foam shapes
• Scissors (adult use)
• A hole punch or pencil for threading
• A little artist to help

Step 1: Make the eggs

To get started, first you will need to make your eggs. This is simple enough by cutting around a template but if you have a printer then you can find egg templates online very easily. We used card as it is a little more solid for the amount of paint Robbie likes to splash on but this can easily be replaced by normal paper if you are looking for something simpler.

In retrospect, we made a little mistake here. Allowing a toddler to splash and colour before cutting out the eggs would have been far simpler and needed much less cleaning up afterwards. You live and learn I guess.

Step 2: Create the Easter banner centrepiece

The ‘Happy Easter’ in the centre of the banner is obviously a little more difficult to make yourselves unless you either have fantastic writing or craft skills. We were happy to cheat with this and used an online design and came across a fantastic free template site that saved the day. We just needed to cut around the letter to create the perfect centrepiece then we were ready to move on.

Step 3: Thread the banner

The next job is to make small holes at the top of each Easter egg and carefully thread string through each hole to transform it in to a banner. All of this so far was done whilst Robbie had his nap, we’re not silly, but now we needed our artist.

Step 4: Decorating time

Now for the fun part. We unleashed the little beast with an arsenal of crayons, craft paint and stickers and let him work his magic. The only thing that matters now is that they have fun. You are not looking to create a masterpiece but as long as your artist is smiling and getting the occasional blob of paint on an egg, life’s good! I think it’s fair to say Robbie thoroughly enjoyed himself making this one.

Obviously parental supervision is required at this stage unless you secretly want your whole room painted on the cheap. A little bit of plastic covering on the carpet is also highly recommended.

The last step was to hang his finished masterpiece proudly on the wall. Now he can’t take his eyes off it and is obviously delighted with his work.

Tips for making this Easter banner with a toddler

• Keep it short. Toddlers are not renowned for their attention span. 10-15 minutes is plenty of their valuable time
• Let them choose their colours themselves. You are not looking to sell this banner at an art gallery. Let your toddler unleash their creative side and do as they see fit
• Nap time is prep time. You’ll lose their attention with all the threading and cutting. This boring stuff is the parents’ problem.

Frequently asked questions

What age is this Easter banner suitable for?
This works best for toddlers aged 2–4, but can easily be adapted for younger children with more prep done by adults.

Can I make this without paint?
Yes — crayons, stickers, or foam shapes work just as well and create far less mess.

How long does it take?
Around 20–30 minutes in total, depending on attention span (and snack breaks).

Can this be reused next year?
If made with card and stored flat, it can be reused — or turned into a keepsake.

We hope you enjoy making your own Easter banner as we did. If you are still looking for more Easter craft ideas that your child will love, please check out the posts below for more crafts and treats.

Happy Easter from us all. Steve.