Easter is right around the corner, and that means it’s time to start planning some fun and creative Easter baskets for kids!
Whether you’re putting together Easter egg baskets for little kids, older kids, or even toddlers under 2, there are plenty of Easter basket ideas to make this holiday extra special.
And the best part? You don’t have to spend a fortune — these DIY Easter basket ideas are easy, cheap, and full of creative ways to make Easter morning unforgettable!
DIY Easter Basket Ideas for Kids
1. DIY Easter Basket
Why buy an Easter basket when you can make one yourself?
There are so many fun and easy ways to create a homemade Easter basket!
Use paper plates, weave one with paper strips, or get crafty with wooden sticks. If you love crochet, try making a soft and cozy Easter basket (it’s easier than you think!).
You can shape it like a classic basket, a cute bunny, or even a tiny Easter fence.
Get creative and decorate it with bunny faces, chicks, or classic Easter drawings like eggs and carrots.
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2. DIY Easter Basket Paper Filler
No Easter basket is complete without some colorful filler!
Instead of store-bought plastic grass, try shredded paper in bright Easter colors.
It’s a simple way to add volume and make your Easter basket look extra festive. Plus, it’s a great eco-friendly alternative!
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Easter Basket Fillers: Fun Craft Ideas
Looking for creative Easter basket fillers that go beyond candy?
These fun and easy DIY craft ideas will make your homemade Easter baskets even more special.
3. Easter Finger Puppets
Turn simple materials into adorable Easter finger puppets!
Use felt or paper to create mini bunnies, chicks, or even little lambs.
These DIY Easter basket fillers double as fun toys that kids can play with long after Easter is over.
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4. Easter Carrot Treat Cones
These cute carrot-shaped cones are a fun way to hold small Easter treats!
Use orange construction paper to shape them into cones, then fill them with goodies like stickers, small toys, or homemade Easter treats.
Bury them halfway in your shredded paper filler for a fun “carrot garden” effect inside your basket!
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5. Easter Coloring Pages
Print out some fun Easter-themed coloring pages and tuck them into the basket.
You can find plenty of free printables online featuring bunnies, eggs, and springtime scenes.
Later, frame their artwork for a sweet keepsake!
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Easter Egg Baskets for Kids
6. Wrapped Easter Egg
For a classic Easter surprise, fill a plastic egg shell with tiny treats or make your own chocolate Easter egg using a mold.
Wrap it in fabric, tie it with a cute ribbon, and add a festive tag to make it extra special!
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7. What to Stuff Easter Eggs With
Wondering what to put inside Easter eggs?
If you’re using jumbo eggs, you can fill them with anything — homemade treats, tiny toys, stickers, or fun activity cards.
For smaller eggs, try mini chocolate eggs, tiny trinkets, or even little notes with fun Easter messages!
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Easter Basket Alternatives
Not a fan of traditional Easter baskets?
These creative Easter basket alternatives are just as fun!
8. Egg Carton Basket
Repurpose an egg carton into an adorable Easter basket!
Paint it in fun colors, write little messages inside, and fill it with small toys, stickers, or Easter eggs.
This is a fun and eco-friendly way to make a basket for kids!
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9. Mason Jar Basket
Turn a mason jar into a unique Easter basket!
Fill it with chocolate eggs, colorful candy, or even small toys.
Decorate the outside with bunny ears, cute tags, or spring-themed stickers.
The best part? Kids can reuse the jar afterward!
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10. Use a Toy as a Basket
Instead of a traditional basket, use something your child already loves — like a toy truck, a doll carriage, or a fun storage bin.
Fill it with Easter goodies for a surprise they won’t expect!
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No Candy Easter Basket Ideas
Looking for Easter basket ideas with no candy?
These creative Easter baskets for kids are packed with fun without the sugar rush!
11. Artist Easter Basket
Put together a basket full of art supplies!
Include crayons, bunny-shaped chalk, coloring pages, beads for bracelet-making, and more.
It’s a great way to inspire creativity!
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12. DIY Easter Egg Hunt
Instead of candy, fill small eggs with activity coupons or fun challenges — like “Build a blanket fort” or “Chalk drawing time.”
Hide them around the house or garden for a fun, interactive Easter game!
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13. Easter Basket for Babies
For a baby’s first Easter, create a soft and safe Easter basket using felt.
Fill it with plush Easter bunnies, felt eggs, or soft toys.
It’s a great way to introduce little ones to Easter in a baby-friendly way!
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Easter Basket Ideas for Boys
14. Dinosaur-Themed Easter Basket
Turn an Easter basket into a mini dinosaur world!
Fill it with small dinosaur toys, dinosaur eggs, and fun decorations like “Danger! Dino Zone” signs.
15. Sports-Themed Easter Basket
For little sports fans, decorate the basket with their favorite team’s colors and logos.
Fill it with mini sports balls, team stickers, and Easter eggs shaped like basketballs, footballs, or soccer balls!
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Easter Basket Ideas for Girls
16. Unicorn-Themed Easter Basket
Create a magical Easter basket by adding unicorn-themed decorations!
Attach a unicorn horn, ears, and glittery details to make the basket extra special.
Fill it with unicorn stickers, plush toys, and pastel-colored Easter eggs.
17. DIY Bunny Bag Basket
Make a cute DIY bunny-shaped bag that doubles as an Easter basket!
You can crochet one, sew a fabric bag, or decorate a tote with bunny ears and a fluffy tail.
It’s a fun and stylish Easter basket alternative that kids can use all year round!
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There You Have It!
No matter how you put together your Easter baskets for kids, the most important thing is making it fun and special!
Whether you go for a DIY Easter basket, a creative Easter egg hunt, or a no-candy Easter basket alternative, there are endless ways to bring joy to little kids, older kids, and even toddlers under 2.
So, which of these Easter basket ideas for kids are you most excited to try? Let me know in the comments!
And if you need more inspiration, check out our post on 19 Easy Easter Crafts for Kids to Make This Year for even more ideas!
