DIY Trending Easter Basket Ideas 2022

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EASTER GIFT BASKET

Go for gold with this striking and oh-so glamorous Easter basket. It makes a beautiful gift for friends and family (i.e., your mother-in-law will be thrilled) and it comes together quickly, too.  Just snag a boring brown basket and give it a gilded new look with a can of gold spray paint. The hardest part is picking the right assortment of shiny objects to fill it with.

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PRINTABLE EASTER BUNNY BASKET

Grab a glue stick, card stock (or paper), a pair of scissors and a kid to craft this simple DIY bunny basket. This project comes with free printable templates in different colors, including a color-your-own option, and it’s a cinch to construct.  If you’re looking for a basket craft that encourages kid-participation at every stage, this one’s a winner.

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DIY UNICORN EASTER BASKET

Little unicorn lovers will swoon over this embellished basket, which comes together in the blink of an eye with some help from a ready-made cake decorating kit, a hot glue gun and some candy-striped ribbon. 

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CANDY-FILLED EASTER EGG CHICKS

These egg carton chicks are so cute, we can’t even stand it. The craft itself is so easy that even a little kid can help with the process, which involves nothing more than painting, cutting and gluing.  Fill one with candy as a basket substitute for young ones or make several and stuff them with an assortment of treats and little gifts like temporary tattoos, bouncy balls and the like.

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EASTER TREAT BOXES

Thanks to the free printable template, you don’t need to be an origami whiz to construct these adorable treat boxes, but the finished product still looks like it was made with Easter Bunny magic.  Fill these puppies with candy or other small tchotchkes for an Easter basket with more appropriate proportions for your pint-sized person.

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FLOWER POT BASKET

Turns out you can make your own Easter basket with any ol’ flower pot you’ve got lying around.  Better still is that your finished craft will look lovely in your garden once your kid has emptied (and eaten) the contents—and all you need to do is slap some pretty pastel paint on that piece of terracotta and add twine for the finishing touch.

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PAPER BAG BUNNY PIÑATA

Who said Easter treats have to be packaged in a basket? Try loading this festive bunny piñata with goodies and trinkets instead for a non-traditional take that kids of all ages will enjoy. Pro tip: Design your egg hunt so that it leads to this piñata prize for a holiday activity no one will forget.

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EASTER PAPER PLATE BASKET

This sweet paper plate basket comes together using only basic and budget-friendly supplies, and it’s sturdy enough to hold candy and small toys. (Think: miniature plastic dinosaurs, stamps and the like.)  Alternatively, you can fill this Easter basket with privilege cards for a present that will really float your kid’s boat—just be sure the cut-outs are egg-shaped and (preferably) sparkly.

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DIP-DYED EASTER BASKET

Breathe new life into a boring brown basket with this easy faux dip-dye project. All you need is paint, a brush and some painter’s tape to achieve this look—there’s no dipping actually involved—and the end result is easy on the eyes.  Note: For a basket that’s extra festive, but still versatile, we suggest you add a splash of color rather than just plain white.

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TISSUE PAPER NESTS

Tissue paper might not sound like the ideal material for making a sturdy Easter basket, but with the help of copious amounts of craft glue these tissue paper nests hold up beautifully. Attach handles if you wish, or leave it as is—either way, you’ll love the textured look and striking colors of the finished product.

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DIY CRAFT STICK BASKET

This craft stick basket boasts a shabby chic aesthetic that’s a bit more understated than, say, a basket with a giant bunny design.  That said, a sweet twine bow and glass gems (in muted colors) give this one an Easter-y feel—and since only kid-friendly materials are used in the crafting process, your child will have plenty of opportunities to help.

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EASTER EGG-GRAM

Easter baskets can present a shipping challenge—but this creative design makes it easy to send an Easter surprise to loved ones.  All you have to do is dress up a large egg container with pretty watercolor paints and fill it up with treats...and voila, your homemade holiday present is ready to post.

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WOVEN EASTER BASKETS

Get your hands on some decorative ribbon, pom poms and pipe cleaners to make these whimsical little baskets.  The project is completely mess-free and the finished baskets are so charming, you’d never guess they started off as humble produce containers. In other words, you can file this one under ‘upcycling success’.

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