The other day I was chatting with my daughter Clara and asked her a few playful questions—because she has some seriously delightful opinions. When I asked, “What do you think the Easter Bunny’s favorite colors are?” she answered without hesitation: “green and blue.” Totally matter-of-fact. Then I pressed on and asked what she thought the Easter Bunny does when it isn’t Easter and he’s not busy delivering eggs. How does he pass the time? Her reply: he goes bowling.
That answer cracked me up. Right away I began imagining a little DIY gift inspired by her certainty about the Bunny’s hobbies: an egg-bowling set for her Easter basket. I figured I could paint the pins in her declared favorite colors and make a small, kid-friendly bowling game she could play with indoors or outside.
I started with inexpensive wooden eggs—scored for 99 cents each at Michael’s—and set aside a modest budget and a few hours. The result was a charming, handmade toy that’s simple to make and perfect for young kids who love rolling things and watching them scatter.
These wooden eggs don’t tumble exactly like regulation bowling pins, so if you’re an adult expecting perfect pin action you might be disappointed. But for a child who delights in knocking objects over and seeing them splay and roll in different directions, this is pure fun. It’s interactive, tactile, colorful, and just the sort of quirky gift that makes an Easter basket feel special and personal.
Here’s a quick, clear rundown of the DIY egg-bowling project so you can recreate it as an easy Easter craft for kids:
- I purchased 10 wooden eggs for 99 cents each at Michael’s. Wooden craft eggs are lightweight, easy to paint, and inexpensive—ideal for kid-friendly toys.
- I painted the eggs using small test pots of paint I already had on hand. To echo Clara’s picks I used shades of blue and green: four eggs in Tropical Waters, three in Mirage Lake, two in Shamrock, and one in Japanese Fern—all from a popular paint brand I had around the house.
- After applying two coats of paint to each egg and allowing them to dry thoroughly, I added protection by spraying two coats of a gloss sealer. The sealer helps preserve the paint finish and makes the pins more resistant to scuffs and play.
- For the ball I repurposed a round blue wooden ball I found inside an ottoman from an old toddler toy Clara played with when she was about a year old. If you don’t have a spare ball, a small wooden sphere from a craft store will work just as well.
This project is intentionally simple and budget-friendly, making it a great Easter craft for parents, grandparents, or anyone looking to DIY a unique toy. It encourages creative play and is small enough to tuck into an Easter basket without taking up much space. You can customize the colors to match any child’s favorite palette, add painted details like stripes or dots, or keep the look minimal and modern.
More than the craft itself, what I love about this little gift is the story behind it—Clara’s earnest belief in the Easter Bunny’s favorite colors and pastimes inspired a handmade surprise that feels personal and imaginative. It’s a reminder that some of the best toys are those that come from a moment of shared silliness and attention.
If you give this egg-bowling idea a try, it’s an easy way to create a memorable, playful addition to an Easter basket. It’s kid-friendly, low-cost, and crafted with a personal touch, making it an ideal DIY Easter project for families who enjoy simple, creative activities.