Making Easter bonnets is a delightfully simple project that allows kids to get creative and craft their own wearable Easter decor. All you need are a few basic materials like a hat base, ribbons, glue, and decorations in seasonal themes and colors.

For the bonnet foundation, inexpensive straw hats, baseball caps or simple headbands work great as the starting point. Decorations can include faux flowers, pom poms, pipe cleaners shaped into bunnies or chicks, plastic Easter eggs, ribbons and fabric scraps.

Let kids go wild decorating their bonnets however they’d like! Younger children may need help with skills like gluing or tying ribbons, but can still pick out decorations. Older kids can take the lead in designing their bonnet masterpieces from start to finish.

Get creative with themes by incorporating classic Easter symbols like bunnies, eggs and chicks. Or go with more general spring motifs like florals, butterflies and pastel colors. The beauty is letting kids’ imaginations take over.

When finished, the homemade bonnets make an adorable accessory for Easter outfits or egg hunts. They also become a special keepsake craft. Reuse decorations year after year or start fresh annually for new bonnet designs.

Making Easter bonnets celebrates the arrival of spring in a hands-on, creative way perfect for kids of all ages. So gather your crafting supplies and get ready for some bonnet-decorating fun!