Make a unique spring gift for your loved ones with these 30 DIY Easter basket ideas
When I started thinking about Easter basket ideas, it took me straight back to my childhood – the Easter egg hunts around the garden, the cute little Easter bonnets me and my sister made and wore to school, and of course the all-important chocolate!
Regardless of whether you follow the religious element of the holiday or not, Easter is the perfect time to celebrate the end of winter and the return of spring. Flowers are starting to bloom and the days are getting longer, so why not bring a bit of crafty joy into your life?
I’ve rounded up some of my favourite Easter basket ideas that everyone can enjoy, from crafting your own basket from scratch to DIY Easter basket ideas for adults and kids. These ideas will help you make a unique gift. Use these handy links to find the Easter inspiration you’re looking for!
- 10 Free DIY Easter baskets to make yourself
- 10 Easter baskets to buy
- 5 DIY Easter basket ideas for kids
- 5 DIY Easter basket ideas for adults
10 free DIY Easter baskets to make yourself
1. Paper easter baskets
When it comes to DIY Easter basket ideas, you can’t get better than a classic handmade paper or card basket. They’re perfect for holding small chocolate eggs, especially if kids are hunting for them in the garden.
The beauty of making your Easter baskets out of thin card or paper is that it’s no big deal if the little ones forget all about them! Once they get their hands on the chocolate inside, you can easily recycle the paper basket.
We’ve got four fabulous DIY paper Easter basket tutorials for you to try, from simple cutout templates to fun paper-weaving designs.
2. Adorable bunny basket
If you fancy trying a bit of fancy folding with your paper easter basket, you can’t get more adorable than this paper bunny basket.
It’s a fun crafty project and your kids will absolutely love them. They’re easy to make using the free printable template and all you need is some glue and scissors. You’ll have several made in a matter of minutes!
3. Paper bag Easter basket
This paper bag Easter basket project is perfect if you’re after a more rustic and simple basket that is perfect for both adults and kids.
I always keep hold of paper bags as they often come in handy, but if you don’t have any at home you can always order some online (and keep the rest for putting your sandwiches in).
Decorate your basket with your favourite Easter-themed pictures, or keep it plain for a wonderful gift basket you can use all year round.
4. Plastic cup Easter basket
Here’s a fantastic idea that is simple but stunning! This mini plastic cup easter basket DIY tutorial is a brilliant bit of upcycling, and all it needs is a plastic cup, glue and some twine!
It creates such a lovely traditional effect, and if you don’t have any plastic cups to hand you could easily use an empty yogurt pot or something similar. It’s not just for Easter baskets too, I think this would make a great way of giving small indoor plant pots a makeover.
5. Crochet a beautiful Easter basket
If you fancy getting crafty with crochet, then our free crochet Easter basket pattern is the perfect project for you.
With its pretty polka dots made out of cluster stitches and its wonderful rainbow ribbon, this is a sturdy basket that your family will treasure and continue to use well after Easter is done.
6. DIY mini bunny bag
Ok, so this one is definitely a bag rather than a basket, but just look at how cute it is! Perfect for helping toddlers get involved in the seasonal fun, this sweet DIY mini bunny bag is ideal for little hands.
You don’t even need to get your sewing kit out, as this bag is put together using fabric glue, with the face details made using fabric paint (but you could always embroider or even use markers to make these details). It would also make a sweet little gift bag too!
7. Felt Easter bunny basket
Loved that last bunny bag but need something with a bit more room? Then this DIY felt Easter bunny basket might be the make for you!
Being made out of felt gives your basket a good level of structure, but still keeps it nice and lightweight. Crafters will love stitching that beautiful bunny in felt, and kids will love seeing its little face peeping out over the top of the basket.
8. Sew our quilted bunny baskets
Want to really show off your sewing skills? Then wow your friends and family with our free quilted Easter bunny basket pattern.
These fab baskets are ideal for giving as an Easter gift, stuffed to the brim with chocolate (or any of our other Easter basket ideas below). They also make great storage baskets for keeping your fabric stash in.
9. Papier Mache Easter baskets
Here’s an Easter basket project that involves a bit of mess, so kids will love giving a helping hand!
These papier mache Easter baskets from Red Ted Art are a fantastic way of using a classic crafting technique to make a fun and unique Easter basket.
We love the bunny and hen variations they’ve made, plus there’s a handy video to guide you through it. Watch this video and you’ll see how easy it is!
10. Make coiled rope baskets
Our final Easter basket project is one for those of you who want to create a seriously impressive container! Our how to make coiled rope baskets tutorial introduces you to coiling which is one of the easiest ways to start your journey into traditional basket weaving.
By working over some rope or thick cord you can quickly build up your basket. It’s easy to vary the width and height meaning you can make a basket that suits your needs.
Top tip – If you don’t have time or patience for sewing, you can still achieve this technique by using a glue gun instead.
Want to learn more about traditional basket weaving techniques? Then take a look at our Beginner’s guide to basket weaving.
Easter baskets to buy
Perhaps you want to spend your time focussing on what goes inside the basket rather than making the basket itself? Here are some helpful links for Easter baskets you can buy online.
Kids easter egg hunt wicker basket
These sweet little wicker baskets are the epitome of classic Easter egg hunt baskets. They’re surprisingly affordable too.
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Oval wicker basket
This oval wicker basket is the perfect size for filling with your own special treats, whether you’re making them for little kids or adults.
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Personalised wicker bunny basket
These wicker baskets come complete with wicker bunny ears and can be personalised with a name in black text.
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Four pack of Easter gift bags
If you’re hosting an Easter egg hunt for your kids and their friends, these multipacks of Easter bags are an affordable alternative to baskets.
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Handmade corduroy personalised bunny basket
This handmade fabric basket is a lovely personalised item that can be used year after year, and those fluffy ears are just delightful!
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Personalised Easter bunny mini bag
These mini bags are perfect for little ones and are made from 100% organic cotton, all topped off with a super-sweet illustration and personalisation.
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Personalised Easter crate
If you’re looking to really treat someone special this Easter, forget about baskets – instead get them their own personalised Easter crate!
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Foam DIY Easter basket kits
Keep your little ones busy before the Easter egg hunt by getting them to assemble their own baskets with this fab kit from Baker Ross.
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Rectangular willow shopping basket
If you’re in need of a large basket, this rectangular willow basket has plenty of space and comes complete with a lining and bow.
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Six plastic easter baskets
These bucket-style baskets are another great choice if you have lots of kids taking part in your Easter egg hunt. Plus, they can double up as toy storage containers once Easter is over.
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Half the fun is in the finding, so check out our 21 inventive Easter egg hunt ideas for some fresh inspiration!
DIY Easter basket ideas for kids
Once you’ve got your basket sorted, it’s time to decide what to put in it. Of course, the classic is chocolate eggs, but if you’re trying to steer the kids away from sweet things, here’s five alternative Easter basket ideas.
Art supply basket
Encourage your kid’s creativity by filling their Easter basket with art supplies.
You could include an Easter-themed colouring book, crayons and colouring pencils, or even some little craft kits.
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Beauty accessories
If your little one is quickly turning into a little diva, they’ll love an Easter basket full of fun beauty accessories.
Think hair clips, scrunchies, nail varnish and any small bits of makeup that you’re happy giving to them.
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Small toys
Small toys that have lots of variations are an easy way to fill a basket, as well as still being a fun item to use for an Easter hunt.
Toy cars are a simple and affordable choice, but small dolls or plastic animals would also work well (especially if you can buy them as a multipack).
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Tactile toys
For young children, you can try filling their basket with tactile toys.
This could be things such as playdough, bubbles and slime, or for toddlers you could opt for sensory objects such as fluffy toys, beanbags or wooden blocks.
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Bunny-themed basket
A lovely idea for your little one is to create a bunny themed basket.
There’s plenty of options out there, from bunny books to soft toys… and maybe even a chocolate bunny if they’re particularly well-behaved.
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DIY Easter basket ideas for adults
It’s not all about the kids, adults enjoy Easter too! Although most of us are happy stuffing our faces with chocolate, our health and dentists might prefer otherwise.
Here’s five alternative DIY Easter basket ideas for adults.
Gardening supplies
Spring is the time to get seeds in the ground, so why not make your green-fingered partner, friend or family member a gardening-themed Easter basket?
Some seeds, new gardening gloves, twine and plant labels are all small affordable items that they’ll really appreciate.
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Boozy basket
Here’s an idea that’s definitely for the grown-ups! Why not make an Easter basket full of your recipient's favourite tipples?
This could be in the form of miniature bottles of spirits, or bottles of their favourite beers or cider. It could even make a fun adult alternative to an Easter hunt… just make sure you find them all before you start drinking!
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Pamper set basket
If organising the kid’s Easter egg hunt tends to get a bit stressful, why not treat your loved one to an Easter basket that will help them relax?
Fill it full of pampering gifts like bubble baths, face masks, massage oil, hand cream and any other indulgent items they enjoy.
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Scented basket
For a real sensory experience, you could always make up a scented Easter basket for that someone special.
Think scented candles, soaps or body wash, herbal teas, lavender bags or essential oils.
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Spicy basket
Some people would see this as a punishment rather than pleasant, but if you know someone who can’t get enough of spicy food then this one could be for them.
Fill their basket with a few bottles of chilli sauce, some spicy crisps, chill oil, chilli chocolate, or even some chilli seeds so they can grow their own.
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If you like the idea of using these alternative Easter basket ideas but still want to do an Easter hunt, you can buy fillable plastic eggs to put your own gifts inside (or better still make them yourself out of papier mache).
Don’t be afraid to try your own Easter basket ideas
Whether you’re making a basket from scratch or making a custom gift basket, don’t be afraid to add your own personal touches. Try adding printouts of your kid's favourite characters to their baskets, or filling baskets with items for your recipient's favourite hobby.
Celebrate Easter with creativity
Easter is the perfect time to get making and makes great entertainment for the kids during the school holidays. You’ll find loads of inspiring projects in our roundup of 50+ Easter craft ideas from Gathered.
