Easter basket crafts are a fun and simple way to add an eggs-tra special touch to the spring season. We’ve got decoration ideas, and the “how to” on creating a bunny basket! Pull out your crafting supplies and let’s hop to it!
Getting egg-cited for Easter? Transform plain Easter baskets into something special this year by creating a bunny basket! This simple craft comes together quickly and adds a special touch.
Here’s a list of supplies you need:
- A plain Easter basket with handle
- Felt – white and pink sheets
- Cotton balls or white pompoms
- Pipe cleaner – black
- Scissors
- Pencil
- Large googly eyes, or black felt to make eyes
- Glue – the best choice for this craft is Loctite Extreme Glue.
- Trim – pompom, lace, ribbon or other trim of choice
- Felt cut-outs – Create Easter eggs, rabbits, carrots, or names out of this versatile material.
- Faux flowers
- Paint
- Religious ornaments
- Cloth for a basket liner – an old canvas shopping bag or themed fabric.
Have all the materials? Let’s spring into action! Here’s how to craft your bunny basket.
- Using the felt sheets and scissors, cut out ears, nose, eyes, and feet.
- Glue the pink inner ear strip, to the white ear form and set aside to dry. Note: Less is more! You only need one drop of glue per square inch of material.
- Pre-fit parts to make sure you’re achieving the look you want.
- Glue the ears to the inner rim of the basket pointing up.
- Glue two cotton balls in the front for the cheeks, followed by the pink nose, and pipe cleaner whiskers.
- Glue the tail, feet, and other decorations to the basket.
- Wrap a ribbon around the handle for a classy touch. Place a drop of glue in 1-inch intervals on the under handle to hold it in place.
- Leave the basket to dry for 24 hours before using.
