DIY Easter baskets open the door to a world of creativity and personalization not found in store-bought options.
Parents discover that crafting baskets at home proves not just cost-effective but allows them to tailor each basket to their child’s unique interests.
Adding a personal touch, whether it involves folding a beach towel into a bunny or learning how to turn a metal basket into a chick Easter basket, transforms the gift into something memorable.
I put together a list of 14 DIY Easter basket ideas for kids who love the outdoors, football, arts, baking or going to the movies.
Make sure to also check out these 11 Easter basket ideas for boys.
DIY Easter basket ideas for kids
Beach towel Easter bunny basket – Pinterest
These beach towel baskets are so easy to put together by parents. Just roll up the towels and make them look like bunnies by decorating with a pom pom nose and pipe cleaner whiskers. Add goggles and googly eyes inside the goggles. Inside the towel bunny, nestle a variety of fun and small gifts, that can be beach related or not. Add a pair of slippers as ears and you are done.
Turning an umbrella into an Easter basket is a brilliant idea. Perfect for kids of all ages, these baskets can be filled up with anything your little ones need or want, from books to LEGOs and sweets. Toys and clothes are also a good choice.
How fun is this football helmet as an Easter basket for boys? Fill it up with candy, toys, drinks, stuffed animals and any other little things you know your son will love.
Easter basket for girls – Pinterest
Fill up a pink plastic bucket with all sorts of fun stuff for your girl! You can find the bucket and many basket fillers at your local dollar store or you can look at the Target 5 and under section for a more affordable Easter.
A practical Easter basket that you know for sure kids will use: rain boots. They come with so many cute designs and you can look for characters you already know will be a hit with your little ones.
Turn each plastic egg into a surprise. Fill them up with small toys or candy. Kids will have a blast opening each egg to see what’s inside.
Beach towel and pool noodle Easter basket
I love a practical gift and you can easily assemble a beach Easter basket from a beach towel and a pool noodle. Get some little things kids will need for a day at the beach or by the pool, like goggles and swimsuit. You can also add a few more fun stuff, like games and books.
There are so many Trolls-inspired products that your kids will love. So much fun for kids who love watching movies.
If you have a kid who loves to help you in the kitchen, it may be time to get them their own colorful baking tools and encourage them to become more independent and bake on their own, with little or no help from mom.
What a fun idea to personalize your kids’ baskets. Besides their name, you can add bunnies, flowers and grass to the buckets.
Outdoor activities Easter basket for girls
Encourage kids to spend more time outdoors with a fun Easter basket filled with a jumping rope, planting seeds, chalk, and bubble pack. The best part? Such a basket only costs a few dollars to put together.
Outdoor activities Easter basket for boys
This is a boy outdoor Easter basket version. Same things but in a blue basket.
Creative and crafty Easter basket for girls
If you have an artsy crafty kid, you know they would love a basket filled with markers, colorful crayons, glitter, pipe cleaners and all sorts of other supplies that will inspire creativity.
With just a few budget-friendly craft supplies, you can transform a simple bucket into a charming alternative to the traditional Easter basket.