Need a quick and easy spring craft to enjoy with your kids? We’ve got a nature-inspired Easter cross tutorial you’re going to love!
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One of our favorite things about this Easter cross craft is that you need to get outside and enjoy nature to make it happen. After all, it’s not every day that you gather craft supplies from your art cart andย your yard!
Quick and Easy Easter Cross Craft
Ready to get started with our Easter cross project? Here are the supplies youโll need on hand:
Easter Cross Supply List
- Sticks (We gathered sticks that were around 7 inches and one foot long for ours.)
- Craft paint (Craft Smart is our favorite, but any craft paint you have on hand will work.)
- Paintbrush
- Scissors
- Twine or 3/8 inch craft ribbon
- Tacky glue or hot glue gun and sticks
Once you gather the supplies needed for the project, you can get started with your Easter cross.
Step 1 – Prepare Sticks
To prepare the sticks for the cross, gently dust them off to remove any dirt and flakes of bark. This is also a good time to trim the sticks if needed.
While there’s no specific size requirement, remember you’ll need two groups of sticks for each cross. Each group of sticks should be generally the same size, with one group being a few inches shorter than the other.
Once the sticks are clean and trimmed, position them into the shape of a cross by placing the shorter group of sticks horizontally on the longer stick bundle. This gives you a chance to consider different placements and determine if additional sticks are needed to fill out the Easter cross.
Step 2 – Paint Sticks
When you’re happy with the stick arrangement, spread them out and carefully paint them with the craft paint. Keep in mind that some sticks may need an additional coat of paint since the surfaces will vary.
When the first side is dry, turn over the sticks and paint the backs.
Not sure what to do while waiting for the paint to dry? Tackle a math lesson, eat lunch, or read a chapter from a read aloud. When you’re done, move on to Step 3. ๐
Step 3 – Position and Glue
Once the paint is completely dry on all of the sticks, carefully line up the longer group of sticks to create the vertical backing of the Easter cross. Next, join them together using the tacky glue and allow them to dry.
When the glue dries, repeat the process for the horizontal group of sticks placed on the front.
In a hurry? Glue guns work well and speed up this process significantly. That said, you’ll want to take over on this step or closely supervise your kiddo if you opt for hot glue.
Step 4 – Add Finishing Touches
Finish up using ribbon or twine to add the accent to the center of the cross.
Simply use a finger to hold the twine in place on the back of the cross. Then wrap it around the intersecting sticks several times in the same direction.
Next, rotate the cross and repeat the wrapping process exactly like before. Rotate and repeat two more times (or more if desired) to be sure you have securely wrapped the center of your Easter cross.
Lastly, add another dab of glue on the back of the center and use it to secure the wrapping. You can also add a loop of twine or ribbon to that dab of glue and use it as a hanger for the cross.
Once that last bit of glue dries, the Easter cross is ready to display and enjoy!
Donโt forget to share your Easter cross with us! Be sure to include #masterpiecesociety in your caption and tag us on social media so we can celebrate your craftiness. ๐
