Easter Egg Cross Suncatcher Craft for Kids (Free Printable Template)
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Looking for a beautiful Christian Easter craft for kids? This Easter Egg Cross Suncatcher is a simple and meaningful activity that helps children celebrate the message of Easter while creating a colorful decoration for their windows.
Using our free printable egg and cross templates, kids layer bright tissue paper behind a cross placed in the center of an egg-shaped frame. When the sunlight shines through, the finished craft looks like stained glass!
If you’re looking for more Christian Easter crafts for kids, be sure to explore our growing collection of Easter activities on KidFriendlyThingsToDo.com. From printable activities like our Easter Jelly Bean Prayer Printable and Sunday School crafts like these praying hands to hands-on projects that help children understand the meaning of Easter, you’ll find plenty of ideas that are perfect for classrooms, homeschool lessons, and family celebrations.
This craft is perfect for:
- Sunday School
- Christian classrooms
- Preschool Easter activities
- Homeschool lessons
- Easter family crafts
The finished suncatcher makes a wonderful reminder that Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus.
Why Kids Love This Easter Craft
This activity is great because it:
✔ Strengthens fine motor skills
✔ Encourages creativity
✔ Teaching Aid for the meaning of Easter
✔ Creates a beautiful window decoration
It’s also simple enough for preschoolers and kindergarten students.
Supplies Needed
- Colored cardstock or bright printer paper
- Tissue paper (various colors)
- Clear contact paper or clear packaging tape
- Scissors
- Hole punch
- Ribbon or string
- Glue stick (optional)
You can download our printable templates here:
👉 Download the Egg & Cross Templates
The printable includes:
- 3 egg frame colors (pink, orange, purple)
- 3 cross templates to match
How to Make the Easter Egg Cross Suncatcher
1. Print the Templates
Print the egg frame and cross template on bright colored paper or cardstock.
The printable includes three different egg colors so kids can choose their favorite.
(Pages 1–3 in the printable show the egg frames, and pages 4–6 show the matching cross templates.)
2. Cut Out the Shapes
Cut out:
- The egg frame
- The cross
Leave the center of the egg open so the sunlight can shine through.
3. Add Contact Paper
Place the egg frame onto contact paper or clear packaging tape.
This creates the clear backing that will hold the tissue paper.
4. Place the Cross in the Center
Position the cross in the center of the egg.
This becomes the focal point of the craft and represents the meaning of Easter.
5. Layer the Tissue Paper
Let kids tear or cut tissue paper into small pieces and stick them onto the contact paper around the cross.
Encourage overlapping colors to create a stained glass effect.
6. Seal the Suncatcher
Place another piece of contact paper on top to seal the tissue paper layers.
Trim around the egg frame.
7. Add a Hanging Ribbon
Punch a hole at the top of the egg and tie ribbon or string so the suncatcher can hang in a window.
Once sunlight shines through, the colors glow beautifully!
Tips for Teachers & Parents
- Use pre-cut tissue squares for younger kids
- Set up color bins for easy sharing
- Let kids create rainbow patterns
- Hang finished suncatchers across a classroom window
They look beautiful when sunlight shines through them!
Get the Free Printable Templates
Download the printable egg and cross templates here:
👉 Free Easter Egg Cross Suncatcher Templates
The packet includes six printable pages with colorful egg frames and cross shapes ready to cut and use.
