31 Best Easter Basket Ideas for Kids of All Ages
The Easter Bunny will be making some super creative deliveries this year.
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There are so many ways to celebrate Easter. From spending time at church and reading Easter Bible verses, to opting for a day spent at home watching heartwarming Easter movies, there are plenty of ways that the day can bring a meaningful smile to your face. While spending time with those who matter most ranks very high up on the list, there's one thing that adults and kids alike can't get enough of: Easter baskets.
But what do you put in an Easter basket? There are so many options nowadays. That's why this roundup of the best Easter basket ideas can take the pressure off of you to nail the right one to hold all those tasty treats. Whether you're looking for traditional Easter baskets or unique DIY Easter baskets that allow you and your child to add your own fun spin, there are plenty of creative and colorful options both available for purchase and that can be personalized to suit your tastes.
Does your kid plan to showcase their prized possession from this year's Easter egg hunt? There's a mini basket for that. How about a basket that's big enough to hold all of this year's Easter candy? There's a basket for that, too. Regardless of your preferences, there's at least one basket on this list for everyone. And hey, you may even find something that piques your interest, too!
Fabric Bunny Box
This may not necessarily be the traditional Easter basket made for filling with candies and toys that they're use to, but this fabric bunny box is an adorable way to keep their Easter gifts hidden. Put everything into a box and use floral fabric to wrap it up like a bunny. Don't forget the pom pom tail!
DIY Decoupage Basket
Cut out paper or fabric that will cover the sides of your bucket. Lightly brush glue onto paper and apply to bucket. Let dry completely before filling with Easter goodies.
Pom Pom Easter Basket
A little goes a long way with this easy DIY upgrade to a plain wicker basket. Add pom pom trim around the edge of your basket for a cute look, then paint it in a coordinating color.
Faux Flower Basket
Easter Sunday is the perfect chance to remind ourselves just how lovely spring is. Hot glue some large, fake flowers around the base for a basket that looks like it's about to bloom. Tie a pretty ribbon around the handle for the perfect finishing touch.
Rope Basket
To make this pretty rope basket, flip a bowl upside down. Using cotton clothesline, dab glue on the end of a cord and along a few inches of the length. Carefully wind clothesline to make a flat spiral and place it on the bottom of the bowl. Continue gluing and wrapping, pressing each new row of cord to the one before it. Use masking tape to hold the rows in place while you work.
Once the bowl is covered, pull a 5” length of rope just after the last row that that was glued to make a handle. Skipping a 3” section of the basket to make the handle loop, begin gluing until you're opposite the first handle and repeat loop. Cut rope. Tie ribbon around the rope where the handles re-attach to the basket. Once dry, gently remove the bowl.
Moss-Covered Easter Basket
Create a basket that looks like it just came from a mystical forest. Hot glue craft-store moss, twigs, and even leaves or flowers to add a truly realistic touch. Then, fill with twine-wrapped and paper-embellished eggs to complete the look.
Easter Bunny Bags
Tired of spending money on your kids' Easter baskets for them to discard them directly after? These recyclable Easter bunny bags from our friends at Good Housekeeping will serve as a great and creative substitute. And they're super easy to make: Cut out bunny ear shapes from paper bags, then draw a bunny face on the front with permanent marker. Complete by gluing on a pom pom tail, and fill with goodies.
Easter Basket Pudding Cups
This may not necessarily be the type of Easter basket that can be stuffed with large goodies, but it is one that's filled with lots of treats. Made with chocolate pudding and topped with jelly beans, candy grass, and licorice, kids and parents alike will love making this one.
Get the tutorial from See Vanessa Craft.
Mini Easter Baskets
Looking to stray away from the huge baskets that take over your entire living room this year? Try making these mini Easter baskets using 9-ounce plastic cups, fringe garland, and double stick tape instead.
Get the tutorial from Studio DIY.
LEGO Tape Bunny Jar
This miniature Easter jar will be a cute addition to your kid's lineup this year because it uses some of their favorite things: LEGO bricks! All you'll need to make this cute, reusable toy is block tape, a mason jar, transfer tape, card stock paper, black adhesive vinyl, scissors, a hot glue gun, and — of course — LEGO bricks.
Get the tutorial from See Vanessa Craft.
Mini Succulent Easter Baskets
This version of an Easter basket isn't quite as useful as the ones previously mentioned, but it will still be a fun one to make for any kid that has a green thumb. Mini wicker baskets, acrylic paint, mini succulents, ribbon, and hot glue are the main ingredients to making this become a reality.
Get the tutorial from A Kailo Chic Life.
Felt Fringe Easter Basket
Have a kid that wants to have an Easter basket match their spectacular energy? This felt fringe basket DIY will do the trick. The best part about it? You'll only need four things to make it a reality: your choice of felt, a plain felt Easter basket, hot glue, and scissors. Easy peasy.
Get the tutorial from A Kailo Chic Life.
Oh My Gold! Easter Basket
While this basket is intended to be one you DIY for your gal pals, it also makes for a super cute themed basket for your kids. And if gold doesn't happen to be their favorite color, you can make it suit their preference by changing up the featured color.
Get the tutorial from Studio DIY.
Cereal Easter Basket
An Easter basket we can eat? Sign us up.
Get the tutorial from Good Housekeeping.
DIY Paper Easter Basket
Calling all crafty people. Make this Easter basket using only paper. With a step-by-step guide, make these multi-color baskets any size you want.
Get the tutorial from Good Housekeeping.
Mini Woven Baskets
The ideal DIY for the older kids who still want some Easter goodies but in a more stylish basket.
Get the tutorial from Sugar and Charm.
DIY Milk Jug Easter Basket
Let the younger kids help you make these fun milk jug easter baskets. Not only is it a craft that the kids can enjoy, but the finished product is perfect for storing goodies in.
Get the tutorial from Clark and Condensed.
DIY Berry Basket
Create a basket while also recycling a common household product. Use old berry baskets to create a cute container to hold treats, beauty products, and other trinkets. Simply paint with a bright pastel paint, tie some twine around it, and you are good to go.
Get the tutorial from Cupcakes and Cashmere.
Edible Easter Basket
It's not Easter without Peeps. This edible basket is perfect for the kid who loves marshmallows.
Get the tutorial from Good Housekeeping.
E-FirstFeeling Easter Hunt Bag with Rabbit Ears
Though crafting your own Easter Basket is an experience for both you and your kid, if you happen to be behind the ball this year, this simple and festive Easter basket is a good substitute. Durable and reusable, this lightweight option is as cute as it is easy to carry.
Annie O’Sullivan (she/her) covers holiday, gift guide, travel, and lifestyle content at Good Housekeeping. She has a degree in magazine journalism from Syracuse University and previously reported for Runner’s World, NBC New York/NY 4 and Woman’s Day. Annie also has experience writing entertainment news and celebrity-focused content.
Ni'Kesia Pannell is an entrepreneur, multi-hyphenate freelance writer, and self-proclaimed Slurpee connoisseur that covers news and culture for The Kitchn. She's the former Weekend Editor for Delish who also writes about faith, health and wellness, travel, beauty, lifestyle, and music for a range of additional outlets.
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