DIY Mini Paper Easter Basket Template

Use this DIY Mini Paper Easter Basket Template to create little Easter Baskets you can gift or use as party favors!

Previously, I shared how to Make A Paper Easter Basket using tools I had from my scrapbooking days, but I realized that you may not have or want to buy those tools, so I came up with a way to make a Mini Easter Basket using tools you probably already have at home!

Assembly

Step 1: Print

Print the Easter Basket template on card stock in the color of your choice.

Step 2: Cut

Cut along the outside black lines.

Step 3: Score

Score between the v’s using a ruler and the back of a butter knife. You will have two score lines in each direction. (You could skip this step but scoring makes your creases nice and crisp.)

Learn how to score paper here!

Step 4: Fold

Fold on each score line, using the back of the butter knife, to give your folds a nice crease.

Step 5: Cut On Black Lines

Cut along the folds on the black lines up to the center fold. You will have four cuts.

Step 6: Assemble

On one side with cuts, fold up the center piece and place one end of the basket handle on top of it. Then, pull the two outside edges up over the center square and basket handle, making sure to overlap all four pieces.

Step 7: Staple

Staple the four pieces together.

Step 8: Assemble The Second Side

Repeat for the opposite side.

Step 9: Fill The Basket

Add a little paper grass and a few treats!

What To Put In A Mini Easter Basket

The sweet thing about these Easter Baskets is they are tiny. Just a few treats will fill it nicely. Here are a few ideas:

• Plastic Egg filled with Easter candy
• Reese’s Peanut Butter Egg
• Miniature Chocolate Bunny (I purchased these at Costco)
• Bunny Crayon – Learn How To Melt Crayons Into Shapes.

If you’d like to give a more substantial gift, you could easily place money in a plastic egg or include a gift card.

Who Should You Give An Easter Basket To?

These adorable little Easter Baskets can be given to anyone you’d like to wish a Happy Easter! Here are a few ideas:

• Friends – Meeting up with a friend around Easter? Make a cute little Easter basket to brighten their day!
• Family Members – Hosting a family gathering? Send them home with their very own Easter basket that makes them feel special, without breaking the bank.
• Co-Workers – Spread a little festive fun the week before Easter by surprising co-workers with a sweet little gift.
• Teachers – Put a smile on a teacher’s face by gifting them a small token that lets them know you’re thankful for them.
• Students – This is a simple and economical gift that students would love.
• Classmates – Have a few friends at school that you’d like to share joy with? These little baskets are the perfect way to let them know you’re thankful they are part of your life.
• Service Providers – When they go above and beyond, it’s fun to do a little extra for them.

If you’d like to make a lot of these little Easter Baskets, a Silhouette or Cricut would make the cutting go a lot faster!

Fun Ways To Use These Mini Easter Baskets

If you’re looking for creative ways to use your DIY Mini Easter Baskets, here are some fun ideas:

• Easter Table Place Cards – Attach tags with each guest’s name to baskets and place them at their seats for a festive place card that they will want to take home.
• Scavenger Hunt – Hide the baskets around the house or yard with small treats or clues inside for a fun and Punny Easter Egg Hunt For Teens.
• Teacher or Neighbor Gifts – Fill a basket with a sweet treat to brighten someone’s day or Egg Your Friend’s House To Spread Easter Joy.
• Party Favors – Use these little baskets as party favors for Easter gatherings or spring Birthdays.
• Gift Card Holders – Place a gift card inside for a simple way to give a practical gift.

No matter how you use them, these Mini Easter Baskets are a simple and fun way to spread Easter joy!

Get Your Mini Easter Basket Template Here

How To Decorate Your Easter Basket

These Easter Baskets are perfect just the way they are but if you’d like to make it extra special, here are a few fun decorating ideas:

• Use Patterned Paper – Instead of plain cardstock, print the template on patterned paper for more interest.
• Add Stickers Or Stamps – Decorate the basket with Easter-themed stickers, stamps, or even hand-drawn doodles to make it unique.
• Add Ribbon – Tie a small ribbon around the handle for a feminine touch. You can also glue a bow to the handle.
• Create Personalized Name Tags – Cut out small tags and write the recipients’ names to attach to the basket handle.
• Glue On Paper Flowers – Cut out tiny paper flowers and glue them onto the sides for a spring-inspired design.

These simple additions will personalize your paper Easter baskets and let you exercise your creative side!

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