How to Assemble The Perfect Easter Basket for Anyone

Easter is almost here. And one thing many of us look forward to each year is making or receiving Easter baskets.

These treat-filled gifts date back to the 13th and 14th centuries, when they celebrated the end of Lent. Today, they’re a common gift for kids and adults alike during the holiday season.

The fun thing about these baskets is that you can make them for anyone. Kids are traditional, but it can also be a fun way to treat your friends or family members as well.

In this post, we’ll show you how to assemble an Easter basket, along with gift ideas for kids and adults alike. Ready to get creative?

How to Assemble an Easter Basket

1. Pick Your Basket

The first thing you’ll need for an Easter basket is the titular basket. A wicker basket is traditional, but wire or woven baskets work just as well.

2. Line with Filler

Filler provides structure and puts the gifts front and center. Pack a good bed of whatever you choose to use before heading to the next step.

3. Add the Big Gifts

With the base of your basket prepared, it’s time to start filling it, starting with the biggest gifts. Place them toward the back and bottom of the basket, where you can see them easily.

4. Fill in With Little Items

Next, add in all the smaller gifts. Keep arranging everything until you achieve the perfect balance. If you have any Easter eggs to add, this is the time.

5. Finishing Touches

Now, all you need to do is add in any finishing touches. This could be:

• Sprinkling in small candies
• Tying a bow on the handle or sides
• Wrapping the basket in cellophane
• Tucking in fresh flowers

And now your Easter basket is complete!

Tips for Sustainable Easter Baskets

Are you interested in making Easter baskets for family and friends, but don’t love all the consumerism that goes with it? Here are a few tips to make the practice more sustainable.

• Thrift baskets. There are always beautiful baskets for only a few dollars at the thrift store. No need to get a plastic basket you’ll throw away next week.
• Reuse baskets. Rather than getting a new basket every year, consider reusing the same baskets for your kids, like you do with Christmas stockings.
• Use paper grass. Plastic grass filler is not biodegradable, and it gets everywhere. Crinkle paper strips or even homemade paper shreds are excellent (and sustainable) alternatives.
• Make homemade gifts. Skip the cheap Dollar Store junk that will break within a week. Instead, try making homemade toys, clothes, or candies for the recipient to enjoy.
• Choose fewer, higher-quality items. In that same vein, you don’t have to overstuff your baskets with goodies like you see on Instagram. A few, well-made gifts are far better than cheap plastic trash.

Easter Baskets for Kids

The most common recipients of Easter baskets are your kids. Most of us remember getting colorful baskets of goodies every Easter Sunday and want to pass the tradition on.

Tips for Kids’ Easter Baskets

• Choose one main gift. Pick one item to be the focus of your basket. This could be a stuffed animal, book, piece of clothing, or whatever you think the child would like best.
• Add a few practical items. Kids don’t always appreciate them, but giving them something practical, like socks or body care products, never hurts.
• Theme it around their interests. Picking a theme for your basket can often make gifting easier. Go with something they’re currently interested in, like soccer or collectibles.

Gift Ideas for Kids Easter Baskets

Big Gifts

• Stuffed animal
• Notebook or journal
• Barbie doll
• Sports equipment (ball, gloves, gear)
• Books
• Shirt or sweater
• Lego
• Body care items (body wash, hair mask, bath bomb)

Small Gifts

• Nail polish
• Hotwheels cars
• Sunglasses
• Jewelry
• Socks
• Art supplies (pens, pencils, markers)
• Hair clips
• Figurines
• Stickers
• Play-Doh or clay
• Fidgets

Food

• Chocolate Easter bunny
• Robins eggs
• Cookies
• Pringles
• Soda
• Homemade baked goods

Easter Baskets for Adults

In more recent years, giving people themed baskets for different holidays has been quite popular. It’s a fun way to celebrate the season and show your adult friends how much you love them.

Tips for Adults’ Easter Baskets

• Make it a mix of practical and fun. All “adult” gifts, like socks or makeup, can be a bit boring. Try adding a few fun things, like blind boxes or candy, to delight the recipient.
• Pick a theme. Once again, a theme can make your gifting easier. You could go by color, aesthetic, or type of item (like coffee-themed gifts).
• Have a budget. Easter baskets for adults can quickly get expensive. Have a budget and try making some of your gifts to avoid it getting out of hand.

Gift Ideas for Adult Easter Baskets

Big Gifts

• Water bottle
• Blanket
• Flowers
• Lego
• Body care products (body wash, bath bombs, hair mask)
• Candle
• Tote bag
• Makeup
• Stationery (notebooks, pens, stickers)
• Video game
• T-shirt

Small Gifts

• Nail polish
• Collectables
• Lip gloss
• Keychain
• Gift card
• Phone case
• Perfume/cologne
• Mug
• Face mask
• Card game

Food

• Easter chocolate
• Cheese
• Alcohol (beer, wine, mixed drinks)
• Soda
• Homemade baked goods
• Healthy candy
• Coffee/tea

Your Easter baskets will look fabulous if you follow these tips. Time to get gifting!