From bunny cookies to bird feeders, stop the kids bouncing off the walls during the holidays with these adorable craft sets
Halt stir-crazy moments in their tracks this Easter break with cheap and cheerful crafts that will give kids a dose of technology-free time. Whether they’re little enough to enjoy an egg-citing (sorry not sorry) egg decorating session, or they’re too cool for school but might be tempted to decorate a sweet treat they can scoff afterwards, we’ve got you covered with a round-up of the best craft sets for £15 or less. Don’t say we don’t try to make you hoppy…
Lego Easter Bunny, £13.49
Who doesn’t love a Lego challenge to keep them busy? Suitable for children aged eight and older, this Easter Bunny has 293 pieces to put together and comes with two customisable Easter eggs and a hidden Lego surprise.
Hape Nature Wooden Bamboo Flower Press, £15
One for the older kids, this flower press allows your budding florist to create keepsakes from blooms, petals and leaves, which can then be added to artworks or sent in the post to school pals they’re missing. Contains a flower press, instructions, paints and a brush.
Talking Tables Egg Decoration Kit, £7
Keep little hands busy with a crafting activity where you get two for the price of one. Once they’ve exhausted themselves going nuts with pompoms, sticker sheets, animal ears and faux feathers, they can spend another chunk of time decorating your house with the delightful designs they’ve created.
The Crafty Kit Company Needle Felted Bunny, £12.50
Kids in the UK are into sewing, knitting, crocheting and needle crafts in a big way at the moment. The kit comes with everything you need, from felting wool and needles to glass eyes and pipe cleaners, plus step-by-step instructions. Creating the wire frame can be fiddly, so this is best suited to an older child with a little crafting experience.
Decorate your own bunny cookies kit, £7
If your teen would rather be caught dead than crafting this holiday, tempt them into unleashing their creativity with a super-tasty snack. Whether they want to ice a sweet bunny for a sibling or go full on Donnie Darko, almost no one can resist a (vegan-friendly) cookie.
Apples to Pears Build Your Own Bird Feeder Craft Kit, £14
Teach them a lesson in woodwork with a kit featuring step-by-step instructions on how to build a bird feeder. Once constructed, it can be stuck to your kitchen window so the children can view the birds as they feed, while the handy tin is just the thing for storing bird food.
