Easter

Hoppy Easter! We have tons of craft ideas to get ready for the Easter Bunny this year. Find activities for crafty family fun over the Easter holidays.

Easter Egg Shakers

Shake your tail feather for Easter with these bright and shiny DIY egg shakers!

Please note: You will also need water and protective gloves to complete this activity.
  • Step 1Inflate 2 balloons to a small egg shape that fits comfortably in your hand. You can pinch and squeeze them to get them into more of an egg shape if they turn out too round.
  • Step 2Put down some scrap paper or a splash mat to protect your work surface and put on some gloves to protect your hands. Cut the Mod-Rock roll into small, easy to use strips and fill a shallow dish with warm water.
  • Step 3Dip the Mod-Rock strips one at a time into the bowl of warm water. Squeeze out excess water into the bowl before laying the strip over the balloon. Continue until the balloons are covered, leaving the knotted end sticking out. Allow to dry completely. Be sure to put aside a couple of strips of Mod-Rock which will be used later on.
  • Step 4Once the Mod-Rock is completely dry, carefully hold onto the knotted end and use scissors to create a hole in the balloon. As the balloon deflates, you will be able to pull the balloon carefully out of the egg shape.
  • Step 5Use a funnel (or create one from paper as we have) to pour a small handful of beads into the shakers. Once filled, take the remaining strips of Mod-Rock to seal the holes using the same method as before. Allow to dry.
  • Step 6Carefully use PVA and a glue brush to apply confetti all over your egg shakers. Allow to dry.
  • Step 7To finish your shakers, add a coat of Mod Podge. This will not only add a nice touch of shine to your shakers, it will also give it an extra layer of protection. Allow to dry and you're ready to shake your tail feather!

Materials used in this activity

Balloons - Coloured - Pack of Approximately 100
Optional
Product Code: 10003
EACH $18.69 (inc GST) $16.99 (ex GST)
6 or more $13.85 (inc GST) $12.59 (ex GST)          
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Confetti - 15g Pack
Optional
Product Code: 10004
EACH $2.19 (inc GST) $1.99 (ex GST)
24 or more $1.64 (inc GST) $1.49 (ex GST)          
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CleverPatch Junior PVA Glue - 250ml
Optional
Product Code: 10364
EACH $5.49 (inc GST) $4.99 (ex GST)
36 or more $3.84 (inc GST) $3.49 (ex GST)          
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Glue Brushes - Pack of 30
Optional
Product Code: 10366
EACH $32.99 (inc GST) $29.99 (ex GST)
4 or more $24.74 (inc GST) $22.49 (ex GST)          
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Splash Mat - Blue - 1.5 x 1.5m
Optional
Product Code: 10715
EACH $17.59 (inc GST) $15.99 (ex GST)
6 or more $14.07 (inc GST) $12.79 (ex GST)          
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Craft Bowls - Coloured - Pack of 4
Optional
Product Code: 10717
EACH $5.49 (inc GST) $4.99 (ex GST)
6 or more $3.84 (inc GST) $3.49 (ex GST)          
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Pony Beads - 80g Pack
Optional
Product Code: 10836
EACH $6.59 (inc GST) $5.99 (ex GST)
6 or more $4.94 (inc GST) $4.49 (ex GST)          
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Student Scissors - Pack of 20
Optional
Product Code: 10897
EACH $43.99 (inc GST) $39.99 (ex GST)
3 or more $32.99 (inc GST) $29.99 (ex GST)          
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Product Code: 10914
EACH $21.99 (inc GST) $19.99 (ex GST)
3 to 5 $18.69 (inc GST) $16.99 (ex GST) 6 or more $15.39 (inc GST) $13.99 (ex GST)
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Product Code: 14900
EACH $27.49 (inc GST) $24.99 (ex GST)
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