20 Homemade Easter Basket Ideas Kids Love

If you love easy DIY projects, making DIY Easter Baskets is easy to do and very satisfying when you see them filled with all the festive stuffing and goodies for the holiday! Check out these adorable homemade Easter basket ideas!

Making homemade Easter baskets isn't as common today as it once was, but it's still a fun and easy project! This year try making your own DIY Easter baskets using these simple but creative ideas as inspiration! No matter what kind of Easter baskets you're looking for, there are plenty of homemade Easter Basket ideas to choose from! #easter #diy #easterbaskets #homemade #madeinapinch

I’m not always super creative when it comes to making DIY projects, but I love to tackle small ones to itch my creativity bone.

That’s why I love collections like this one – they inspire me to create something by giving me ideas that I wouldn’t necessarily think of on my own!

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20+ Homemade Easter Basket Ideas

DIY Easter baskets are special. I love making things homemade whenever it’s possible, and I’ve found Easter baskets to be fun and easy projects, plus they look super cute with a DIY Easter gnome bunny!

I gathered up over 20 handmade Easter basket ideas that anyone can make (even if you’re super busy!).

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1. DIY Fence Basket

If you truly want to put your hands to work and build something with wood, this adorable Easter basket from Jaime Costiglio is it! I love the picket-style fence design!

2. Upcycled Grocery Bag Basket

I can honestly say I never thought about turning a brown paper grocery bag into a homemade Easter basket, but I am LOVING this idea from Lia Griffith! It turned out amazing!

3. DIY Fringe Basket

This basket from Lydi Out Loud is adorable! I don’t know any one (big kid or little) that wouldn’t love this fun fringe-y Easter basket filled with these adorable carrot Easter treat bags!

4. Bunny Tutu Basket

Every child needs some tulle in their life at some point! This beautiful homemade Easter basket idea from Stylish Cravings is creative and perfect!

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5. Unicorn Basket DIY

Calling all Unicorn Lovers! This beautiful DIY Easter basket from Mommy Musings is lovely and perfect for any child who loves unicorns (and what child doesn’t?).

6. DIY Comic Book Basket

This idea from Comic Con Family is a little unorthodox but super fun and ideal for anyone who enjoys comic book adventures!

7. Rainbow Basket

I love this rainbow homemade Easter basket idea from Lovely Indeed. It’s not only a snap to make (no sewing skills needed!), but it can also double as a fun purse for your kiddo!

8. DIY Jute Basket

When you want an Easter basket that can go from Easter to year-round decor in the blink of an eye, check out this fun design from The Merrythought.

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9. Mini Basket Sewing Pattern

These mini Easter baskets are smaller than a normal basket and lined with canvas which makes them sturdy. This design from Polkadot Chair also features a fold-down flap to enjoy more fabric.

10. DIY Felt Basket

Sustain My Craft Habit has these fun Easter baskets that are just the right size to fit a small helping of candies, mini eggs, and other sweets. You can easily customize each basket to perfectly suit your kiddos!

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11. Simple DIY Bunny Basket

This fun design from Design Improvised comes together quickly and easily – and it’s cheap!

12. Hot Air Balloon Baskets

Girl Inspired took fruit baskets from Michael’s or Hobby Lobby and created a fabric liner for an overall homemade Easter basket idea that’s darling.  

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13. Floral Basket

I love the wrapped handles and florals on these DIY Easter baskets from Alicia Wood Lifestyle.

14. DIY Tassel Basket

The tassels on these Easter baskets add fun flair that’s unique and creative. Delineate Your Dwelling shows off an easy design that anyone can make!

15. Duck Tape Basket

A Pumpkin & A Princess highlights a super simple design that’s both classic and adorable.

16. Printable Speckled Egg Shell Basket

Easter baskets can take inspiration from everyday items such as eggs! I love these speckled eggshell baskets from Make + Tell.

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17. Butterfly Basket Liner

Take an everyday basket and create a colorful and festive basket liner to prepare it for its holiday role. This is a keeper from Polkadot Chair.

18. Cute Ruffled Basket

This cute ruffled Easter basket will make kids smile on Easter morning! Layers of cute ruffled fabric are added to a traditional basket. Get the tutorial from Crazy Little Projects. 

19. DIY Candy Box Basket

How creative! Turn boxes of your kiddo’s favorite candy into a homemade Easter basket idea! I love this idea from Natural Beach Living.

20. Mason Jar Baskets

The sheer simplicity of this homemade Easter basket idea is what caught my eye. I never thought to use a mason jar as a DIY Easter basket! I feel so inspired by this idea from Hello Little Home.

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21. No-Sew Fabric Basket

I love this no-sew fabric idea from Diana Rambles! This homemade Easter basket idea looks complicated but is actually super easy to make!

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Homemade Easter Basket Ideas – Final Thoughts

I hope you love these homemade Easter basket ideas! Once you’ve made the right Easter basket, don’t forget to fill it up with lots of goodies! Here are some terrific Easter basket filler ideas to help.

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Making homemade Easter baskets isn't as common today as it once was, but it's still a fun and easy project! This year try making your own DIY Easter baskets using these simple but creative ideas as inspiration! No matter what kind of Easter baskets you're looking for, there are plenty of homemade Easter Basket ideas to choose from! #easter #diy #easterbaskets #homemade #madeinapinch

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11 Comments

  1. Wow there are a lot of Easter basket designs to choose from! I just love how easy we could do this at home with the kids. Thank you!

  2. I love these creative gift baskets. it’s rare that you come across something thematic like these! 🙂

  3. These are some incredible options for Easter baskets. It’s nice that it has great variation in terms of level of difficulty which caters to young kids and older ones alike. Thank you for sharing these!

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