Easter Cross Craft for Kids

This Easter cross craft is such a lovely, meaningful activity to do with your kids during the Easter season. It’s simple, colorful, and comes together in a really beautiful way, making it perfect for kids of all ages. I just love how bright and cheerful it is with all of the rainbow colors. Whether you’re crafting at home, in Sunday school, or just looking for a calm afternoon activity, this easy Easter craft is a great way to slow down and reflect while creating something special together.

Materials for your Easter Cross for Kids 

For this craft, you’ll only need a few simple supplies, which makes it easy to set up without any fuss. Grab a paper plate as your base, along with construction paper in a few different colors to create that soft gradient background. You can let the kids get creative with the colored background and choose their own combinations to make each one unique. My daughter especially loves to do this. 

You’ll also need scissors, a glue stick or tacky glue, and your printed cross template (grab the template pdf at the bottom of this blog post). Amazon affiliate links below just incase you do need to stock up on any extra supplies

• Paper plates 
• Construction paper (if you’re out of construction paper, colored tissue paper also works as an alternative by the way)
• Glue stick
• Scissors 

How to Make Your Easter Cross Craft

To begin, take four colors of construction paper and arrange them side by side to create a gentle gradient effect.

Once you’re happy with how the colors blend, attach them together and glue the whole piece onto your paper plate.

Continue until the whole paper plate is covered with your chosen colors.

Trim away any excess so it fits neatly within the plate.

Next, trace the cross template and any additional pieces onto your chosen construction paper, then carefully cut them out.

This is a great step for practicing fine motor skills, and you can help younger children while older children may enjoy doing it independently.

Finally, assemble your design by attaching the cross onto the base, placing it on top of the stone shape. Position everything at slightly different angles if you like, to give your artwork a bit more depth and interest. Once everything is glued down, your Easter cross craft is complete and ready to display.

The Meaning Behind the Craft

This is more than just one of those fun art projects. It’s a meaningful craft that helps children connect with the Easter message in a hands-on way. As they create the cross shape, it opens up a natural opportunity to talk about the story of Easter and the significance of the cross.

If you want to continue this theme more, try our Easter story sequencing activity, and Christian Easter printable activity pack. We also have some more cute cross crafts which I’ll link at the end of this post. 

For young children, you can keep it simple by explaining that the cross reminds us of love, kindness, and hope. Older children might enjoy a deeper conversation about what Easter represents and why it’s such an important time of year.

Playing some gentle worship music in the background can make the experience feel even more special and reflective.

A Simple and Beautiful Keepsake

One of the best things about this project is how it turns into a beautiful keepsake. The soft gradient colors paired with the bold cross pattern create something that looks really striking, yet it’s so easy to make. It’s the kind of craft you’ll want to keep, display, or even gift to family members.

Cross crafts like this are a great way to bring creativity and meaning together. They give kids a chance to express themselves while also learning about important values in a way that feels natural and engaging.

Download the Easter Cross Template PDF

To make this Easter cross craft even easier, you can grab the free printable cross template to guide your shapes and layout. It takes all the guesswork out and helps everything come together neatly, especially for younger children who might need a little extra support. Simply download the template, print it onto white paper, and you’re ready to start creating your own beautiful cross craft at home or in the classroom.

More Christian Easter Crafts for Kids

If you enjoyed this meaningful craft, there are so many more Christian Easter crafts you can explore together. From simple cross crafts to resurrection-themed art projects, these activities are a great way to help kids connect with the Easter message in a creative and hands-on way. Whether you’re crafting at home or planning activities for Sunday school, these ideas make it easy to keep little hands busy while focusing on what Easter is all about.

• Stained Glass Cross Cookies
• He Is Risen Craft for Kids this Easter
• Easter Story Snack Mix
• Learning About the Easter Story
• Christian Easter Activity Pack (6 Pages!)
• Jelly Bean Prayer Printable

If you make this with your kids, I’d love for you to share your creations and pass the idea along to others. It’s such a simple activity, but it can make a really lasting impression during the Easter season.