Easter Egg Shaving Cream Painting: A Fun and Messy Craft for Toddlers

A Messy Easter Craft That’s Actually Worth It

If you’ve been a parent long enough, you know that some crafts promise “easy cleanup” but leave your kitchen looking like a crime scene. And yet, here we are, willingly handing our toddlers shaving cream and paint. Why? Because Easter Egg Shaving Cream Painting is one of those activities that’s totally worth the mess. It’s vibrant, fun, and—best of all—way easier to clean up than you’d think.

Shaving cream painting is one of those magical crafts that gives you maximum kid excitement with minimal effort. And while it will get messy, the joy of swirling colors and creating marbled Easter eggs is enough to make you forget that your toddler is currently covered in blue and pink foam.

What You’ll Need for This Easter Egg Craft

• Foam shaving cream (the classic, fluffy kind—not gel)
• Spring-colored paints (think light pink, yellow, blue, green)
• A shallow plastic bin or tray
• Treat sticks or craft sticks
• White cardstock
• Scissors

How to Make Shaving Cream Painted Easter Eggs

1. Fill a plastic bin with a thick layer of shaving cream. Resist the urge to spray it directly into your child’s hands (unless you want to turn this into a full sensory play experience).
2. Drizzle a few drops of spring-colored paint over the top. Think pastels—anything that screams “Easter” and not “accidental tie-dye experiment.”
3. Use a treat or craft stick to swirl the paint around. Not too much—you want a marbled effect, not a muddy mess.
4. Press a cut-out Easter egg shape (made from cardstock) into the swirled shaving cream. Gently lift it off and let the magic unfold.
5. Use a clean craft stick to scrape off the excess shaving cream. What’s left behind is a gorgeous, marbled Easter egg masterpiece.
6. Let it dry completely before displaying. Or, if your toddler is already on to the next thing, tape it to the fridge immediately and call it a win.

The Sneaky Benefits of Shaving Cream Painting

This isn’t just an Easter egg painting activity—it’s a full sensory experience that checks a ton of developmental boxes.

• Fine motor skills – Stirring, swirling, pressing, and scraping all strengthen little hands and fingers.
• Color mixing & creativity – Watching colors blend together introduces basic color theory in a hands-on way.
• Sensory play – The soft, foamy texture of shaving cream is a dream for sensory seekers.
• Process over perfection – There’s no wrong way to do this craft, making it perfect for toddlers who just want to create.

How to Make This Easter Activity Last Longer

Because toddlers are unpredictable creatures who sometimes love an activity for five minutes and sometimes for an hour, here are a few ways to stretch the fun:

• Let them mix their own colors. Give them free rein with the paint drizzles and see what color combos they create.
• Use different shapes. If they’re over Easter eggs, try bunnies, chicks, or just simple circles.
• Turn it into a sensory bin. If they love the texture, let them explore with their hands before you clean up.
• Make a banner. String a bunch of finished eggs together for an Easter decoration that didn’t come from Target’s dollar section.

A Craft That’s Toddler-Approved (and Parent-Survivable)

Easter egg shaving cream painting is one of those rare crafts that’s fun for kids, easy for parents, and doesn’t require a run to the craft store. It’s quick, colorful, and gives you just enough time to sip your coffee while your toddler gleefully swirls paint around. And yes, it will get messy—but at least this kind of mess is temporary (unlike that rogue Easter grass you’ll be finding until June).

Sterilite Plastic Shoebox

Foam Shaving Cream

Treat Sticks

Craft Sticks

Acrylic Paint

White Cardstock