Easter Egg Countdown Calendar

2 min read September 13, 2026 Haeley Giambalvo
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Build up excitement for Easter with this pretty Easter egg countdown calendar made from wooden eggs and faux flowers displayed in a cupcake stand! Fill each egg with a special Easter Bible verse and a few pieces of candy for a special treat each day. This fun Easter countdown doubles as a beautiful piece of home decor, such as a pretty centerpiece for your dining table leading up to Easter. You can reuse it year after year!

Project Time
60 to 70 min
Difficulty
Intermediate
Step
1

If you like, you can start by spray painting the metal cupcake stand gold, or leave it silver and skip this step!

Easter Egg Countdown Calendar step 1
Step
2

Paint the 12 wooden eggs with lids with pastel craft paint and a foam brush. Let dry and add another coat of paint if necessary.

Easter Egg Countdown Calendar step 2
Step
3

Add number stickers to the outside of the eggs to number them from 1 to 12.

Easter Egg Countdown Calendar step 3
Step
4

Fill the eggs with candy like jelly beans or chocolate eggs and a favorite Easter bible verse. You can hand write or print the verse on a strip of paper and roll it up to fit it into the egg!

Easter Egg Countdown Calendar step 4 part 1
Easter Egg Countdown Calendar step 4 part 2
Step
5

Position the eggs on the cupcake stand along with some faux flowers and greenery. I used a mix of these roses, white flowers, and frosted greenery. Use wire cutters to trim them from their stems.

Easter Egg Countdown Calendar step 5 part 1
Easter Egg Countdown Calendar step 5 part 2
Step
6

Display your new pretty Easter decor and start the countdown 12 days before Easter!

Easter Egg Countdown Calendar step 6

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