Today we have another fantastic Easter craft to share here on The Inspiration Edit. These funky Easter chicks are really cute, a fun idea for little ones and I love how they are made in different colours. You can get really creative with Easter Eggs and having the kids choose the colour and the idea is simple, easy, and super fun! Enjoy.
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💖 Why You'll Love This Craft
- Bursting with Personality: These funky chicks are anything but ordinary – each one is totally unique and silly!
- Kid-Approved Creativity: Let the little ones go wild with colors, feathers, and all the fun add-ons.
- Makes a Cute Keepsake: These chicks are adorable enough to hang on the fridge or gift to Grandma!
🎨 Supplies Needed
- Wooden or Paper Mache Eggs
- Acrylic Paint
- Paintbrush
- Cardstock
- Glue
- Hot Glue
- Pencil
- Black Paint Pen or Permanent Marker
- Scissors
- Feathers
🖌️ How To Make This Fun Chicken Egg Craft
- Step 1: Paint the wooden eggs. You will need to give each egg 2-3 coats of paint. Allow the paint to dry completely.
- Step 2: Cut small bits of feathers and glue onto the side of each egg and onto the top of the egg. Keep adding more feathers until you are satisfied with how full the wings appear. You can also glue a whole feather onto the side and it’d be just as cute!
- Step 3: Use a pencil to draw eyes onto the eggs. When you are satisfied with how the eyes look, trace over them with a black paint pen or permanent marker.
- Step 4: Cut a small diamond shape from orange or yellow cardstock. Fold the diamond in half and glue onto the bird’s face.
Your eggs are finished!
💡 Pro Tip: Create a batch of funky chicks with different patterns like stripes, polka dots, and florals, then arrange them together for a fun, festival-style Easter setup.
🧑🎨 Expert Tips
- Layered Texture Base: Apply a crinkled tissue paper layer underneath the main chick design to give the egg subtle background texture without adding too much weight.
- Playful Eye Twists: Use tiny sticker googly eyes facing slightly different directions to make the chick look sillier and more animated when viewed from different angles.
- Color-Dipped Bottom: Lightly dip the bottom half of the egg into diluted pastel paint to create a soft two-tone effect that gives the chick a stylish base.
- Mini Tail Detail: Attach a small tuft of colored yarn or cotton at the back of the egg to create a fluffy little tail that brings extra depth.
- Crown Accent Tip: Add a tiny strip of brightly colored paper or foam to the top of the chick’s head for a funky crown-like feature that stands out easily.
- Stand Boost Trick: Glue a small flat pebble or button under the chick egg to create a sturdy, hidden base that keeps the craft upright without tipping over.
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Funky Easter Chick Craft For Kids
Materials
- Wooden Or Paper Mache Eggs
- Acrylic Paint
- Paintbrush
- Cardstock
- Glue
- Hot Glue
- Pencil
- Black Paint Pen Or Permanent Marker
- Scissors
- Feathers
Instructions
- Paint the wooden eggs. You will need to give each egg 2-3 coats of paint. Allow the paint to dry completely.
- Cut small bits of feathers and glue onto the side of each egg and onto the top of the egg.
- Keep adding more feathers until you are satisfied with how full the wings appear. You can also glue a whole feather onto the side and it’d be just as cute!
- Use a pencil to draw eyes onto the eggs. When you are satisfied with how the eyes look, trace over them with a black paint pen or permanent marker.
- Cut a small diamond shape from orange or yellow cardstock.Fold the diamond in half and glue onto the bird’s face.Your eggs are finished!
You May Also like the following Easter Craft Ideas:
- DIY Unicorn Easter Eggs
- Funky Easter Chick Eggs
- Easter Chick Yarn Art
- Simple Bunny Carrot Sewing Project
Need More Ideas? Check out our Unicorn Eggs and Our Old Macdonald Farm Eggs.
I love how these are different than the traditional eggs. It lets kids show their creativity!
oh my goodness this could not be cuter!
Ahh! They really are funky! I love them, What a great craft x
These are so cute! They look really easy to make too!
Omg. These are too adorable!!! Totally want to make them!
Such a nice ideas. My girls will love it.
love the ideas - very cute
They are so cute.
These little chicks are so easy to make for easter, even I could do it.
they are so good and I love them too!
These are so cute! Love the bright colours!
These are s cute. Too late for this year, but a must for next year
Yes for sure!