Easter has crept up on me so quickly this year. As I’m almost certain it has done for all of you, as well. I always associate vivid color, spirituality and reflection on what I’ve accomplished during the months before the Easter holiday. I consider this holiday a time to think back on and appreciate the things that matter most to me… my family.In keeping with our family tradition, I wanted to share the design for one of the many fun projects I always enjoy creating for my kids. I’m especially excited about this one because I’ve never made an Easter basket like this one before.
Isn’t it totally adorable?
This little gem serves as both an Easter basket and party favor tray. Plus, it serves as a centerpiece. I bought all the materials associated with this project from the Dollar Tree. And there’s still plenty of time to head out this week and grab the materials. Okay, on to the tutorial.
1) Gather your materials. Remove all tags and stickers so they don’t detract from the overall appearance of the project.
2) Assemble the Easter basket. Go ahead and put the candy inside zip lock bags if necessary (useful for jelly beans and other loose goodies). Candy/health/fruit bars can be added after the stuffing gets added to the bottom. Fill the basket halfway to the top with either grocery store bags of some other recyclable paper. Hide the candy on top of and along the sides of the padding.
3) Add the Easter confetti, making sure to adequately cover the candy and padding in the bottom. Set the four bunnies down on top the confetti. Situate the arms so that the bunnies are hugging each other. And we all know group hugs are so cute. Doing this will also support the handle. You can also add a few drops of super glue to the handle to keep it in place.
4. Assemble the basket’s ornaments. Add the Easter egg spikes, situating them along the side and making sure to spread them out evenly. Make sure to start adding these along the sides where the basket design ends.if there’s no design on your basket then feel free to spread them any way you see fit. Add the Easter egg tree ornaments as you place each stick. Seriously, this is super cute. Place the rest of the eggs in the middle of the bunnies. I chose a neutral color (white eggs) since the design already uses many other vivid shades.
5. Assemble the party favor tray. Dollar Tree scored with this egg tray. Not only does it make a great Easter properly, but it also provides a reusable solution for many occasions both formal and informal alike. Expect to see more of this goodie used in future projects.
Fill the plastic eggs with goodies. Be creative. There are plenty more basket-stuffer options than jelly beans and other forms of candy. Set the goodies aside. Place the chalk eggs on the tray, making sure to leave equal amounts of slots between each one. Real boiled eggs can also be used instead of the plastic ones highlighted in this tutorial. Set the goodie-filled eggs in between the chalk eggs.
6. Grab the Easter Bunny basket and set it down in the center of the egg tray. What’s the last step? Pictures, of course. Take lots of photos and send them to your friends. Be prepared for all the compliments headed your way!
Have a great Easter!
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