Easter is right around the corner, and with only a few days left, you have a lot of planning and preparation to do. An important task is preparing personalized Easter gifts for loved ones. While there are many gifting options for the occasion, one thing you cannot go wrong with is an Easter basket. Here are a few really fun Easter gift basket ideas to try out this year and spread the joy.

Fabric-wrapped basket
Baskets wrapped in fabric have been gaining popularity over the past few years. It is one of the simpler Easter egg baskets you can make this holiday. Children are very visual, so they will revel in joy upon seeing the colored and textured fabric used to make this DIY basket. Any old curtains, napkins, or even clothes that do not fit can provide the covering for the basket. You can experiment with different colors and designs. And if you are handy with a sewing machine, create a custom fabric cover!

Edible Easter egg basket
The Easter egg hunt around the house all morning will certainly work up the little kids’ appetite. This egg basket is made from rice crispy treats and marshmallow bunnies, which children can also munch on while enjoying a fun morning game. You can check out some simple recipes and DIY tips online to make this basket at home. Add a variety of edible treats to it and experiment with Easter egg decorations for a really cool and colorful-looking platter.

Egg carton Easter gift basket
Why throw away unused egg cartons when you can turn them into a colorful gift basket? Paint them in your child’s favorite colors and write their name on them. This way, your kids will get their own branded, personalized Easter gift basket. Cartons come in different sizes with six, 12, or 24 egg slots, so you can choose accordingly. Once ready, fill them with some edible grass, loose jellybeans, and of course, chocolate Easter eggs. The bigger the DIY basket, the better! Watch your kids open the box joyfully and be surprised by their favorite goodies packed to the brim! Could there be a better way to light up Easter day?

Woven paper basket
Utilize your origami craft skills to create this unique woven paper basket. It will be a fun activity and a unique bonding experience among family members in the run-up to Easter. A gift basket cannot get more eco-friendly than this one since it uses minimum materials, all biodegradable. The internet has many simple-to-follow tutorials that teach you to create attractive paper basket designs using just colored strips of paper. Be sure to weave the strips tightly so the basket can be filled with tasty treats and a bunch of chocolate Easter eggs you can order online or make at home.

Cereal box egg basket
Have a couple of empty cereal cartons or boxes in the kitchen? Transform them into an Easter gift basket with this DIY idea. You need a large cereal box, bright acrylic colors, construction paper, lace or ribbons, and double-sided tape. To begin, take a cereal box and cut it into half so that you get a nice hollow space for your basket. Then use construction paper to mask the design printed on the cereal box. This will also create a blank canvas to paint personalized designs. Use different colored laces and ribbons to create an attractive pattern and border for the basket. You can experiment with multiple colors and even sick some DIY Easter decorations to give the basket a good finish.

Paper mache Easter egg basket
Children will love this egg-shaped basket for the traditional hunt. You can make it at home using paper mache or shop for cool readymade designs online. Stores have dozens of patterns and colors, and you can even customize personal messages onto them and have them delivered home. If you want to do it yourself, only order the shaping molds. Then add some paper pulp into the mold and let it set. You can watch tutorials online for help with the process. These shaping molds are available in different sizes, so you can make an assortment of baskets.

Crotched Easter basket
If you are good with knitting needles, why not take this opportunity to make a handmade crocheted Easter gift basket? This DIY idea turns old unused tablecloths and some yarn into a beautiful cloth basket that can hold all kinds of sweets and treats children love. You can use different tablecloths and knit a unique color and pattern for every kid participating in the Easter egg hunt. This is a very affordable and fun project to try and make something useful from old cloth.

While children spend the day enjoying their Easter egg hunt, you can also check out some cool Easter games for adults to make the holiday more memorable. Popular picks include egg toss, egg darts, and ring toss.