14 Easter Dog Crafts DIY Ideas

Easter is right around the corner, and just like us, we hope you will love your pup to enjoy the Easter festivities too!

In this post, we’ve gathered up some cute Easter dog crafts you can DIY. From making crafts with your pup to making crafts for your pup, we have you covered!

These 14 DIY Easter pet crafts are all easy, and many use supplies you already have around your house, such as paint, fabric scraps, and even food you can find in your kitchen.

Scroll down to unveil these cute crafts, and don’t forget to check out our bonus list of dog crafts your dog can help you make, too.

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14 Easter Dog Crafts DIY Ideas

Craft #1: Easter Egg Stuffed Dog Toy

What you need

• Sturdy fabric
• Sturdy ribbons
• Stuffing
• Squeaker (optional)
• Complimentary colored thread
• Sewing machine
• General cutting and sewing supplies

Instructions

1. Sew two equal-sized oval egg shapes out of heavy fabric, cut to fit your dog and the material available.
2. Cut lengths of ribbon that are small enough to fit inside the seam when sewn down.
3. Arrange the ribbon horizontally across one egg section, forming stripes, pin in place, and sew horizontally across ribbons using a thread to match.
4. Clip thread ends and loose ribbon even with the edge of the Easter egg.
5. With right sides together, sew the egg section,s leaving enough room at the end to turn inside out and stuff.
6. If needed, clip seam allowances around curves, then turn your egg right side out.
7. Stuff your egg firmly (not too much or the squeaker can fly out during play) and add a squeaker if desired.
8. Tuck in raw edges and close up your egg, making sure all seams are secure and there are no loose pieces that can be pulled free during play.

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Craft #2: Dog Easter Egg Hunt

What you need

• Dog-safe Easter treats
• Carob dog treats (optional)
• Quality store-bought dog treats
• Small pieces of cooked chicken, cabanossi, or cheese
• Dog puzzle toy or slow feeder
• Free Easter egg hunt printables (optional)
• Dog-themed Easter bunny bunting (optional)
• A fenced yard or safe outdoor space

Instructions

1. Get treats that are safe for dogs. Set aside a variety that your dog already loves to eat (no chocolate).
2. Make your dog an easy Easter costume. Maybe some bunny ears if they won’t object to wearing them for a few minutes.
3. Put up some Easter Egg hunt signs and hang any pup-related bunting you may have to get in the Easter spirit!
4. Preoccupy your dog with a puzzle toy or a slow feeder.
5. Hide treats all over the yard in different locations. Place some treats in obvious spots and some hidden spots where they will have to sniff around.
6. Bury some really durable treats in your dog’s favorite dig spot or sandpit if you have one that they already know how to use safely.
7. Let your pup loose and allow them to search for the treats. You can help your dog find the first one if necessary. They will pick up on what you want them to do after that first treat.
8. If you have more than one dog playing, ensure there is ample room for each dog to get these fun Easter activities for pets.

TIP: For safety reasons, count your treats before you hide them so you know how many your dog should find during your hunt.

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Craft #3: Bunny Toy Easter Crafts For Dogs

What you need

• Fleece or similar fabric for the bunny body
• Fleece scraps for bunny embellishments
• Stuffing
• Squeakers (optional)
• Complimentary colored thread
• Sewing machine
• Scissors
• General cutting and sewing supplies

Instructions

1. Sew two bunny shapes cut from your choice of fabric. Make them large enough for your dog to play with and cut a matching template if necessary.
2. Clip embellishments from scraps of fleece fabric. You’ll need one circle for the eye, two long skinny strips for the collar, and any other small shapes you would like for ears, tail accents, etc…
3. Attach all embellishments to the front of one of the sewn bunny shapes with coordinating thread, stitching all the way around each decoration.
4. If you would like the embellishments to be seen on both sides of the toy, decorate the second bunny shape as well.
5. Put the right sides together and begin stitching around the perimeter of the toy.
6. Lay stuffing and squeakers inside, leaving enough room to stitch the toy closed. Stop sewing a few inches before you reach the starting point.
7. Leave enough space to fit your hand inside for stuffing.
8. Fill your toy with stuffing, and place squeakers inside wherever you think your dog will have fun batting at them. Sew the opening closed.

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Craft #4: Easter For Dogs Egg Head Photo Prop

What you need

• 12 x 12 scrapbook paper
• Scissors
• Markers or crayons
• Tape

Instructions

1. Draw an egg shape on your scrapbook paper and cut it out. You can print out the Egg template to trace.
2. Color the egg using markers or crayons. Try to keep your design simple or hand-drawn, looking for an adorable Easter theme.
3. Cut a hole in the center of your egg large enough for your dog’s face. Add small pieces of tape on the back if necessary to keep the paper rigid.
4. Tip the egg prop gently in front of your dog’s face and position it accordingly.
5. Keep this activity short and supervised. Your pup will enjoy being safe and comfortable while taking part in these pet-friendly easter activities.

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Craft #5: Easter Basket for Dogs

What you need

• Basket or container
• Dog-safe treats 
• Easter-themed Dog toys 
• Optional: personalized bandana, dog tag, or Easter-themed collar
• Optional: soft blanket or small dog bed Tissue paper or fabric for lining

Instructions

• Start with a basket or container that fits your dog’s size. Line it with tissue paper or a soft fabric for a finished look.
• Add a few dog-friendly treats. Bone-shaped biscuits, carrot snacks, or treats shaped like bunnies and eggs work well. Stick to natural ingredients and skip anything with chocolate or xylitol.
• Include a couple of toys to keep things fun. A bunny plush, egg-shaped squeaker, or a treat-dispensing puzzle toy adds variety without overdoing it.
• For a personal touch, feel free to tuck in a custom bandana, a new tag, or an Easter-themed collar.
• If you want to add comfort items, we recommend a small plush blanket to give your dog a cozy spot to rest after all the excitement.
• Arrange everything so your dog can see and sniff what is inside. Supervise while they explore to make sure they enjoy their new goodies safely.

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Craft #6: Easter Sock Bunny Dog Toy

What you need

• One long sock
• Several smaller socks for stuffing
• Scissors

Instructions

1. Flip the longer sock inside out, stuff it with the shorter socks until you have a nice round bunny head.
2. Twist your sock just above your stuffing, then flip the top half of the sock down over your stuffing (right side out) while still holding the twist.
3. Mold the stuffing with your hands until the head is somewhat evenly stuffed and stays shaped.
4. Cut down the sock from the top towards the head, one side stopping just before your stuffing.
5. Repeat step 4 on the other side. Now you have two ears. Grab both ears and tie them together tightly with a double knot right against the head.
6. Use scissors to shape the ears however you want your bunny ears to look.

Tips: Try not to put any eyes, glue, strings, or anything else unsafe on your toy. This toy keeps pretty well and goes great along with Safe easter crafts for dogs.

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Craft #7: Easter Bowtie for Dogs

What you need

• Fabric
• Scissors or rotary cutter
• Ruler
• Iron (optional)
• Clothespin

Instructions

1. Cut one large rectangle for the body of the bowtie, and one skinny strip for the middle wrap. Make it longer or shorter depending on the size of your dog.
2. Fold the long sides of the large rectangle inward. (Use an iron to hold folds neatly, if desired.)
3. Fold short ends toward the center, overlapping slightly. Fold the entire rectangle in half.
4. Keeping the front of the bow facing up, make three small pleats by pinching together. Hold pleat with clothespin.
5. Fold the skinny fabric strip inward on each side, and wrap it tightly around the center of the bowtie. Tie the strip securely with a double knot in the back. Remove the clothespin.
6. Tie the bowtie around your dog’s collar and trim if necessary. For your dog’s safety, wear the bowtie loosely and supervise your dog while wearing it.

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Craft #8: Easter Card Making Kit for Dog Lovers

What you need

• White cardstock
• Color printer
• Scissors or gyro cut
• Glue stick
• Spring colored or patterned paper
• Colored pencils, crayons, or markers (optional)

Instructions

1. Print off the Easter card template and decorations page on cardstock or sticker paper if desired.
2. Cut out the egg card and any decorations you would like to add. Take your time cutting out any small areas.
3. Turn the card over so that the outline is facing down. Fold the top part of the egg down, matching up the edges, then repeat for the bottom.
4. Adhere any decorations to the egg. Cut away any paper that goes past the edge of the egg.
5. Select which saying you would like on the inside of your card and glue or stick it on.
6. Optional: Color the card using pencils, crayons, or markers. Leave the design simple and flat so your Easter card looks complete. Enjoy and have fun with these fun easter activities for pets.

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Craft #9: Easter Bunny Ears Headband for Dogs

What you need

• Pastel or white pipe cleaners
• Scissors

Instructions

1. Make your dog’s headband by bending one pipe cleaner (or several) into a circle that will fit your dog’s head.
2. Adjust so that it fits comfortably, then fold down the ends of the pipe cleaner so that the sharp wire ends aren’t sticking out.
3. Make ears by folding a pipe cleaner in half, then shaping it like an oval with a little point on top.
4. Twist the bottom ends of each ear around the top of the headband to secure the ears.
5. Position ears evenly.
6. Place on the dog for brief photo pops only. Keep photo sessions brief and supervised so your dog can enjoy these dog-friendly easter gift ideas stress-free.

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Craft #10: Easter Egg Hunt for Dogs

What you need

• Plastic Easter eggs
• Dog-safe treats  
• Kong toys or a muffin tin with tennis balls
• Fenced yard, patio, or cleared indoor space

Instructions

1. Select an area to hide your eggs. Your fenced yard is ideal, but you can even do this indoors or in an enclosed patio. The space should be proportional to your dog.
2. Place a tiny piece of smelly treat inside each egg. Stuff each egg with about 10% of your dog’s daily food calories so your dog won’t get a bellyache.
3. Ensure the eggs are at your dog’s snout level. You don’t want your dog to have to jump or climb to get them.
4. Hide the eggs while your dog is in another room or crate. Keep track of how many eggs you hide by counting and noting the number on a sheet of paper.
5. Let your dog out and walk them over to the first egg. Open the egg and let them eat the treat inside.
6. Your dog will understand what they are supposed to do from there. Walk closely behind your dog to open each egg as they find it and immediately remove the plastic.
7. When they have found every egg, give the area a quick sweep. Pick up every piece of plastic and crumb leftover from your hunt.

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Craft #11: Easter Egg Peanut Butter Dog Treats

What you need

• All-purpose flour
• All-natural peanut butter
• Eggs
• All-natural purple food coloring
• All-natural blue food coloring
• All-natural green food coloring
• Mixer
• Measuring cup
• Measuring spoons
• Large cutting board
• Rolling pin
• Egg-shaped cookie cutter
• Non-stick baking sheet
• Toothpick
• Wooden skewer
• Straight-edge cutting knife

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 300°F and prepare a non-stick baking sheet. In a mixer, combine 1 cup of flour, eggs, and peanut butter until a dough forms.
2. Dust the cutting board with some of the remaining flour and divide the dough into four equal sections.
3. Press an indent into three sections and add one drop of purple, blue, and green food coloring to each, leaving one section uncolored.
4. Knead each section separately until the color is evenly mixed, then roll each into a ball.
5. Dust the board and rolling pin again, tear small pieces of each dough color, overlap them, and gently press together to create a marbled effect.
6. Roll the dough out, fold it once, roll again lightly, then cut out egg shapes with the cookie cutter.
7. Use a toothpick, skewer, or knife to add simple patterns to the treats.
8. Bake for 30 minutes, cool completely before serving, and offer in moderation as part of safe easter crafts for dogs. Ensure the treats are fully cooled before your dog eats them.

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Craft #12: Easter Pawprint Spring Egg Decor

What you need

• Galvanized metal egg sign
• Galvanized metal bunny sign
• Spring or Easter ribbon
• Bias tape or rick rack
• Pawprint cotton fabric
• Mod Podge
• Paintbrush
• Pen
• Scissors
• Hot glue gun
• Hot glue sticks
• Flat head screwdriver

Instructions

1. Set the metal egg on top of the pawprint material and trace around it with a pen. Cut around the egg shape.
2. Apply a thin layer of Mod Podge to the metal egg and press the fabric-covered egg onto mod podge. Cut a small slit in the top for the hanger to fit through.
3. Apply a thin layer of Mod Podge over the fabric covering.
4. Cut lengths of ribbon long enough to fit across the middle of the egg. Fold raw ends under and glue into place.
5. Use flat head screwdriver to pry the metal bunny off the backing. Remove the original jute bow from the bunny.
6. Make your own bow from ribbon and glue it onto the bunny. Glue the bunny onto the center of the egg, pressing firmly until it stays.
7. Let the glue cool and dry. Hang or place as pet friendly easter decoration ideas. Remember to keep these out of your dog’s reach, as this is strictly for decoration.

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Craft #13: Easter Pet Decoration Ideas

What you need

• Eggs
• Dishwashing liquid
• Straw
• Acrylic paint, tempera, or permanent markers
• Colored felt
• Scissors
• Pen
• Glue gun
• Toilet paper roll

Instructions

1. Wash out an eggshell and blow it out completely. Poke the top of the egg with the tip of your scissors and create a small hole at the bottom of the egg.
2. Use the short end of a piece of straw to blow the insides of the egg out into a bowl. Wash the empty eggshell again. Blow through the eggshell until it’s dry on the inside.
3. Paint or color your eggshell to look like a dog using felt markers. Paint eyes, a nose, and a mouth on the egg to resemble a dog. You can also color the entire egg if you like.
4. Cut two dog ear shapes out of colored felt. Leave a small section at the bottom of the ear.
5. Cut a thin strip of the toilet paper roll to act as the base for your collar. Wrap the strip of toilet paper roll completely with felt.
6. Optional: Cut a small felt bow and glue it onto the collar.
7. Glue the felt ears and collar onto the egg using a glue gun. Allow the glue to cool. Adult supervision is recommended when using hot glue. Keep finished eggs away from dogs.

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14. Easter Paw Print Canvas Art

What You Need

• Two 8 X 10 canvases
• Non-toxic, pet-safe paints in various colors
• Paintbrushes
• Fine-tip markers or paint pens for detailing
• A bowl of warm water
• Towels for cleaning paws
• Paper towels or rags for paint cleanup

Instructions

1. Lay down newspaper to work on and set out a paw washing station with a bowl of warm water and towel(s).
2. Grab your first canvas for Easter Egg and choose a color of paint for your dog’s paw pad print you’d like to place in the center of the egg.
3. Load up your dog’s paw pad with paint and press onto the canvas in the center of the egg. Hold for 2 – 3 seconds and then quickly wipe off your dog’s paw.
4. Take your second canvas for Flower and paint your dog’s center paw pad yellow and outer toe pads with any other contrasting color (i.e., pink, purple).
5. Make four flower prints on canvas by pressing your dog’s paw in a downward petal arrangement. Clean your dog’s paw off between prints and try to make different color combinations.
6. Set both canvases aside to dry overnight.
7. Using markers or paint, freehand draw an egg shape around your dog’s paw print on your Easter Egg canvas and decorate the egg however you like. Write your dog’s name too!
8. Use green markers to fill in the grass at the bottom of your egg canvas. Make sure to use several shades of green.
9. Finish your Flower canvas by drawing stems going down from each paw print. You can draw leaves coming off the stem.

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Conclusion

There you have it! Those are the 14 easter dog crafts we managed to put together. We hope you found an idea or two that you’re excited about.  

Having some fun dog-centered activities will let your pup actually join in on the festivities rather than feeling excluded.

Most of these crafts are easy and realistic to make, even with limited time or a curious pup bounding around your feet.

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