If you’re putting together Easter goodie bags this year, it’s easy to default to the usual chocolates & plastic eggs…but those are often forgotten (or broken) before Easter weekend is even over. These Cotton Twist crafts are a brilliant way to make your bags feel more thoughtful, with a fun, screen-free activity children can actually enjoy & a keepsake they’ll want to keep.

From stitched Easter makes & bunny characters to beautifully presented tins, these ideas are perfect for families who want creative treats that encourage calm, mindful making. They’re also a lovely alternative to throwaway party bag fillers - just add a little tissue paper & a name tag, and you’ve got Easter goodie bags that feel extra special.

Here are 5 Easter goodie bag ideas for kids to help you mix & match the perfect bag!

Make Your Own Stitched Easter Decoration

If you’re trying to avoid plastic trinkets, this is a brilliant swap because it has real “make & keep” value. Children get to create their own Easter decoration from scratch, which feels far more satisfying than a toy that’s played with once & forgotten. It’s a lovely activity for Easter crafting at home or with grandparents, & the finished decoration is something they’ll be proud to hang up year after year.

Pom Pom Bunny Gift Tin 

If you’re looking for something that feels cute, giftable & guaranteed to go down well, this bunny craft tin is a lovely choice. The activity is calm & satisfying, & it can be enjoyed independently or as a shared craft moment. Once finished, children have a character they’ll be proud to display or even give as a gift - & the keepsake tin makes it feel extra special in a goodie bag.

Easter Decorations Gift Tin

If you want your Easter goodie bags to feel instantly more premium, a gift tin is such an easy upgrade. It turns a simple goodie bag filler into a proper little present, with a reusable tin that’s perfect for gifting, posting, or popping into an Easter basket. Kids love the “open & create” experience, plus the personalised tin can be kept afterwards for storage.

Make Your Own Bunny Peg Doll Kit

This is such a charming Easter goodie bag idea because it combines crafting with imaginative play. It’s compact enough to tuck into a bag easily, but once made, it becomes a sweet little character that children can use for storytelling & play long after Easter is over. It’s also a great rainy-day activity during the bank holidays, helping build dexterity & confidence as children make something themselves. 

Make Your Own Matchbox Racing Car (also doubles as a cute egg cup!)

Here’s a clever Easter goodie bag filler that’s both fun to make and delightfully practical. The Make Your Own Matchbox Racing Car kit is a joyful build-and-play activity that children can enjoy independently, & once they’ve finished decorating their car, the little matchbox body becomes the perfect size to hold a painted Easter egg or a mini chocolate treat. It’s a quirky & creative twist on traditional fillers - a screen-free craft that keeps hands busy & adds an extra element of play to Easter weekend. 

Why these Easter goodie bag ideas work so well

These fillers turn Easter goodie bags into something genuinely thoughtful. Instead of a quick sugar hit or a plastic toy that doesn’t last, you’re giving children a fun activity & a keepsake in one. They’re perfect for screen-free entertainment over the holidays, & they work beautifully for party bags, Easter hunts, & Easter baskets alike - especially if you want to create something a little more meaningful this year.