Instead of buying an Easter basket to fill with eggs this year, give the kids a unique DIY Easter basket and fill it with fun activities. You can make a recycled Easter bunny bucket, crochet an Easter basket using t-shirt yarn, or weave ribbon through plastic baskets. Below, we are showing you how to turn a seed starter pot into an adorable and unique Easter basket for kids of all ages to enjoy.
This Easter basket might be tiny, but kids are going to love it. Not only is there a special treat to enjoy, but a craft, and gardening activity too. This Easter basket keeps on giving as kids can watch their seeds grow and enjoy the fresh produce they have grown with their own hands.
Unique DIY Easter basket idea for kids
This Easter basket idea is perfect for your kids, nieces and nephews, neighborhood kids, and kids at school. It’s so simple to make too.
Supplies
- Seed starter pot
- Seed packet
- Unfinished plant marker
- Paint and a paintbrush
- A chocolate bunny treat
- Pipe-cleaner
- Large sewing needle (or something sharp to make holes in the pot)
- Tissue paper
Instructions
Poke holes in either side of your seed starter pot using a large needle. Thread a pipe-cleaner through the holes and twist the ends to make a basket handle.
Fill your basket with the seed packet, plant marker, paint, and paintbrush.
Scrunch up a small piece of tissue paper and sit the chocolate bunny on top.