DIY Floral Cross Boxes

1 min read September 13, 2026 Haeley Giambalvo
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These DIY Ceramic Cross Boxes make the prettiest Easter keepsake when painted with glittery tempera paint and decorated with flower jewels. Kids will love making this cross craft and filling them with small surprises such as these mini wood crosses or Easter coins. A little Easter candy would be the perfect addition as well. The ceramic boxes come as a set of twelve making these floral cross boxes the perfect Sunday School or VBS project throughout the year.

Project Time
40 to 50 min
Difficulty
Intermediate
Step
1

Paint the outside of the ceramic cross boxes with glitter tempera paint and a foam brush. Let dry.

DIY Floral Cross Boxes step 1
Step
2

Add flower gems to the top of the crosses with tacky glue. Have fun coming up with different designs! Let the glue dry completely.

DIY Floral Cross Boxes step 2 part 1
DIY Floral Cross Boxes step 2 part 2
DIY Floral Cross Boxes step 2 part 3
Step
3

Fill the cross boxes with a little Easter grass and a few small surprises such as these mini wood crosses and these Easter coins.

DIY Floral Cross Boxes step 3 part 1
DIY Floral Cross Boxes step 3 part 2

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