Beautiful little Easter egg basket, isn't it? I admit that I am totally in love with everything little, hence this lovely basket is perfect for Easter craft. To create this adorable little basket, all you need are some craft paper, glue, and some faux flowers. This would be ideal for your Easter table or a wonderful present for young children!

Little Easter Egg Basket

I simply want to squeal when I see anything little! Actually, little objects are among the things my husband and I search for most frequently when shopping or on trip. We have gone so far as to schedule an anniversary weekend around seeing a small museum. Thus, this small mini Easter egg basket is very essential on my list of crafts to create when Easter approaches.

I've seen lovely tiny mini Easter baskets crochet patterns on Etsy for years. While I adore them, I knew I wanted something a bit speedier. This was the outcome. I believe these are really gorgeous, and I am incredibly happy with the result!

For a more conventional Easter egg concept, check out this rustic glitter Easter egg. It may be my all-time favourite Easter craft I've ever created!

Can I Make This Bigger?

Easter Egg Basket

While this takes up the better half of a regular piece of craft paper, you can easily make it larger. Just buy some poster board from your local dollar shop. Use the same method, except on a greater scale.

Note: While I believe it would be fantastic to construct bigger ones, I wouldn't necessarily trust them to contain a ton of goods to tote around. Fill them full on the table, but don't use these to transport eggs the youngsters have hunted. They just aren't robust enough to not come apart if too heavy an object is placed inside.

Another excellent larger project for Easter is this easy guide for burlap Easter bunnies. Super lovely and beautiful on the mantle next to this DIY Easter bunting.

Do I Have to Use Glitter Paper?

No, it's not required to use glitter paper. I really love to add glitter to every craft, so it's a certainty that I will grab it first. This small glittering pink flower basket is another one I created lately that is of course, all glitter paper. It's merely a personal preference.

Feel free to use any type or colour of paper you choose for this basket. I definitely recommend a stronger card stock or foam paper for longevity.

How Can I Use My Mini Basket?

I adore it for delivering small micro candy, but it's also fantastic for adorning your table. Actually, these small Easter egg baskets are perfect next to my miniature lifelike birds nests to fill with sweets. Such a terrific idea to adorn your Easter dinner table. Fill them up with mints, chocolates, or other candy, and let your guests take one home at the end of the day!

What Should I Fill My Basket With?

Well, the foodie in me says sweets or chocolate. In reality, these charming tiny miniature chocolate bunnies or these white chocolate Easter rabbits look amazing! I also have my favourite carrot cake cookies that would just fit into this basket if I bake them the appropriate size. These Easter bunny and chick sugar cookies are a bit larger, but I imagine you could adapt them to suit if you wanted.

Now, if you are thinking more along the lines of non-food stuff, there is a nice list of non-sugar Easter egg goodies to check out. I also love personalized carrot name tags, and of course, these stunning tiny handcrafted swirl small Easter eggs are ideal. If you are presenting to your girlfriends, then these bunny bath bombs are fantastic!

Supplies Needed

Easter Egg Basket

  • Glitter foam paper in 2 colours

  • White craft paper

  • Miniature flower decorations

  • Fake grass

  • Pen or pencil

  • Scissors

  • Tape or craft glue

Read Also: Decorative Woven Basket with a Rustic

How to Make a Mini Easter Basket

  • Begin by folding a piece of white paper in half to make a triangle.

  • Fold that paper in half again.

  • And again.

  • Now, trace around the perimeter of the paper to create a rounded edge.

  • Trim off the extra paper following your rounded lines.

  • Unfold and lay away to use later.

  • Follow the same method, on a second sheet of paper only tracing and cutting into a pointy edge rather than rounded.

  • Now, take the rounded template and trace onto the first colour (gold) glitter paper.

  • Cut out the gold piece and lay it aside.

Easter Egg Basket

  • Use the pointed template and cut out of your second colour (green), and set it aside.

  • Use your scissors to cut between each rounded "petal" of the first colour of paper as illustrated. Don't cut all the way through, only down to the base of each curve.

  • On the gold side of the spherical piece, you will place a double-sided table or a touch of craft glue on one side of each rounded petal, as indicated.

  • Now, you will flip the gold paper upside down with the white being on top, fold in each "petal," and attach to the one next to it as illustrated.

  • Once all are attached, you will attach the bottom piece.

  • The pointed piece will attach with the white side down and the colourful side up and fastened to the bottom of the basket foundation.

  • Next, cut out a long strip of both colours of foam paper to form a handle.

  • Attach the green to the gold as indicated.

  • Glue or tape the handle in place with the colour side out.

  • Glue a few imitation flowers on top of the handle and on sides as desired.

  • Fill with artificial greenery and snacks, then give!