15 DIY Easter Cross Ideas for Inspired Holiday Decorations
From a centerpiece to an outdoor accent, these crafts celebrate the reason for the reason.
Easter is a time for celebrating faith and family. It's also a holiday that really inspires creative decorations, tablescapes and centerpieces. While bunnies and chicks are always adorable, including decorations that pay tribute to the purpose behind the day can add an extra-meaningful touch to your gathering. Here are some sweet and simple Easter cross crafts you can make yourself or with the family this holiday.
Easter Cross Basket Accent
A rustic cross is the meaningful centerpiece of a basket filled with brightly-colored eggs.
Get the tutorial at Leap of Faith Crafting.
Cross Floral Display
Artfully distressed wood is up-cycled into a display for a petite bouquet.
Get the tutorial at Refresh Living.
Birch Cross
Make use of a couple of fallen birch branches (or source a couple from the craft store) for this tabletop decoration. A scrap of white fabric also makes a great drape for the cross.
Get the tutorial at Tamara's Joy.
Easter Garden Centerpiece
A wooden box lined with faux grass from the craft store created an instant garden for a trio of crosses made from found twigs.
Get the tutorial at Home Made Modern.
Front Yard Flourish
Old wood planks add country character to this garden display. Add a length of outdoor-friendly fabric in symbolic purple during Holy Week.
See more at Linda's Coastal Charm.
Lace-and-Floral Fabric Cross
Tie two pieces of floral fabric around a wood plaque for an instant cross. A small crocheted doily can hide the center knot, adding a pretty touch.
See more at Refresh Living.
Ribbon Cross
Or, use a single length of ribbon to avoid having to cut and measure pieces of fabric. A bow in a contrasting pattern cleverly covers up the center knot.
Get the tutorial at The Frugal Navy Wife.
Floral Cross
Fresh flowers add a colorful touch to this cross arrangement. The base is made from pre-soaked floral foam to help keep blooms looking their best all day long.
Get the tutorial at Hadley Court.
Mosaic Cross
An eclectic mix of broken china, beads and glass bubble rock vase filler cover a craft store-sourced cross for a unique decoration that can be displayed all year long.
Get the tutorial at Mommy Upgrade.
Mossy Cross
Another pre-made wooden cross is the starting point for this craft, which involves little more than taping moss to its surface. (You could also paint the wood for an aged effect.)
Get the tutorial at Cherished Bliss.
Moss Cross
Or, simply trace and cut moss for a quick cover.
Get the tutorial at The Crafting Chicks.
Recycled Cross
If you're confident using a saw and drill, you can make this impressive cross craft that makes use of everything from an old table leg to a vintage cake pan.
Get the tutorial at Prodigal Pieces.
Colorful Sun Catchers
This kid-friendly craft recreates the look of stained glass with tissue paper, construction paper, and clear contact paper.
Get the tutorial at My Joy Filled Life.
Mini Tile Crosses
Small glass tiles decorate the surface of small wooden crosses in this simple project that is also a great one to do with kids.
Get the tutorial at Reading Confetti.
Window Box Display
Any narrow wooden box will work beautifully for this meaningful mini landscape. Just add floral foam, twig crosses and moss to complete the look.
Get the tutorial at Leap of Faith Crafting.
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