Easter is the perfect time for those craft and fun activities that not only bring joy but also enhance creativity and fine motor skills. Among these activities, creating your own Easter basket with our free printable Easter basket templates is an easy Easter craft that kids of all ages can enjoy.
Whether for classroom use or as a personal project, these printable crafts are designed to be accessible and enjoyable for everyone. We have put together a free printable easter basket template pack with 8 different full page easter basket templates so you can choose the one you like best, and make a variety of different easter basket crafts with your kids.
Our collection of printable easter baskets includes eight different designs of adorable bunnies, sweet little lamb baskets, and more, allowing for various different options that cater to your favorite Easter themes.
With options ranging from totally blank easter basket templates for you to design, to themed easter basket coloring pages, you can customize your DIY baskets with your own decor designs or let students color their way to a beautiful Easter basket.
How to Use the Free Printable Easter Basket Templates to Make Your Own Paper Easter Baskets
The process of making our free printable Easter baskets is simple: download the free Easter basket template, print it on white paper or cardstock, and follow the dotted and score lines to cut, fold, and assemble.
Securing the edges with a regular school glue stick or glue dots ensures a sturdy basket, ready to be filled with Easter surprises like Cadbury mini eggs, jelly beans, or other favorite easter treats.
To create a basket using one of the templates, follow these steps below…
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How to Use the Free Printable Easter Basket Templates
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Active Time: 20 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Pick your favorite easter basket template and follow the step by step guide below on how to fold and assemble your own easy and cute paper easter basket craft
Materials
- Paper or cardstock
- Free printable template
- Glue or tape
- Scissors
- Colored pencils, crayons or felt tips
- Optional - more decorating materials like stickers, pom poms or 3d flowers
Tools
- Printer
Instructions
- Download and print the template on white paper or cardstock
- Customize or decorate as desired - It's best to do the coloring before folding, while 3d decorations like pom poms can be added at the end
- Cut out the basket shape along the dotted lines.
- Fold along the score lines to form the shape of the basket, and the tabs
Apply glue on the tabs and secure the sides together. - Attach both ends of the handle to the inside of the basket with glue.
- Once the glue has dried and your basket is ready, add any final details. Some of the templates have extra peices to add such as chick wings, or decorative bows. For the blank template you can add any details you like such as 3d flowers or pom poms.
Notes
Download free printable templates at intheplayroom.co.uk
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This simple process makes crafting your own Easter basket easy and fun, perfect for an Easter activity. Adding these baskets to your Easter egg hunt can add a personalized touch to your celebrations as each child can use their own handmade basket to collect easter eggs.
For teachers, this printable craft offers a great way to incorporate an Easter activity into lessons, suitable for students from 1st to high school levels, enhancing their creativity and ability to follow directions.
Remember to attach the end of the handle securely to the side of the front for a basket that’s not only cute but functional.
It’s a wonderful opportunity for kids to take pride in making their own Easter basket, developing their fine motor skills, and engaging in a fun Easter craft that results in a cute and practical piece of Easter decor.
Whether you’re planning a fun Easter craft for the family, an educational activity for the classroom, or simply looking for a creative way to distribute Easter treats, our free printable Easter basket templates offer an easy and delightful solution.
8 Free Printable Easter Basket Templates
Let’s take a look at the different design details and easter egg baskets you can make using these simple printable templates, ready for the big hunt on easter morning.
Some of these free printable basket templates are totally suitable for other occasions too. The blank template in particular could be decorated for any theme, all year round.
Whereas design like the simple weave basket or floral basket are perfect for a Mother’s Day gift idea and the polka dot basket is great for storing party favours… the options are endless with these free printable basket templates.
Classic Weave Easter Basket Template
Create a timeless Easter basket with this classic weave design. Perfect for filling with your favorite Easter treats, this basket will bring a traditional charm to your festivities.
Here’s an example of this easter basket colored…
Floral Easter Basket Template
Embrace the bloom of spring with this floral delight Easter basket. A beautiful craft for those who love to add a touch of nature’s beauty to their Easter celebrations.
Bunny Ears Easter Basket Template
Hop into the Easter spirit with this bunny ears basket. It’s a fun and playful design that’s sure to be a hit with the little ones as they embark on their Easter egg hunts.
Cheerful Chick Easter Basket Template
This cheerful chick Easter basket is a bundle of joy and a wonderful addition to any Easter gathering. It’s a cute way to spread the cheer of the season.
Polka Dot Party Easter Basket Template
Dots and more dots! This polka dot party Easter basket is a vibrant and fun choice for a festive Easter celebration, ready to be filled with colorful eggs.
Blank Canvas Easter Basket Template
Unleash your creativity with this blank canvas Easter basket. Decorate it to your heart’s content and make it your own unique creation.
Carrot Patch Easter Basket Templates
For a fun twist, these carrot patch Easter baskets brings a veggie vibe to your Easter décor. It’s an adorable way to celebrate the season’s freshness and joy.
We have two different versions of the carrot themed easter baskets…
You can have a wooden crate full of carrots, like above, or carrot decorations on the sides of the cute little easter basket like below…
If you like carrot theme easter baskets then do check out our step by step guide to making your own carrot easter basket craft too.
Easy Carrot Easter Basket Craft for Kids
Easter Basket Filler Ideas
You can use these little paper easter baskets to go on an easter egg hunt in the garden, or you can pre-fill them to leave as a surprise for your kiddos on easter morning.
If you’re planning to pre fill, here are a few ideas for small treats you can put inside the easter baskets.
- mini eggs
- jelly beans
- legos
- Themed erasers or pencil toppers for a practical yet fun treat.
- Temporary tattoos with Easter or spring designs.
- Individually wrapped cookies or snack packs.
- Small notebooks or coloring books paired with crayons or markers.
- Bubble wands or bubble solution for outdoor play.
- Bouncy balls or yo-yos for active fun.
- Hair accessories like bunny ear headbands or pastel hair ties.
- Seed packets for spring planting activities.
- Miniature stuffed animals or finger puppets.
- Personalized items, such as a bracelet with their name or initial.
- Sticker sheets with Easter or spring motifs.
- Playdough or slime in bright spring colors.
- DIY craft kits or supplies for a creative project.
- A coupon or voucher for a family outing or special treat.
- Small puzzles or brain teaser games to stimulate the mind.
Download Full Page Easter Basket Template PDFs
Click below to download the PDF file with all 8 different designs for the easter basket craft, in one easy PDF. All of the designs included are a printable full page Easter basket template.
Terms of use: This digital item is free for personal use, free for classroom use and educational use. Not for commercial use.
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More Easter Crafts
There’s a whole world of creativity out there with Easter crafts that are perfect for the whole family. From adorable bunny-themed decorations to intricate Easter egg designs, our crafts are designed to add a festive touch to your home. Explore our tutorials and inspire your next DIY project
- Cute DIY Bumble Bee Easter Eggs Craft
- Easy Easter Egg Potato Printing Craft
- Cardboard and Rice Easter Egg Sensory Puzzle
- Fine Motor PomPom Painting Easter Egg Craft for Kids
- Paper Folding Bunny Craft
Easy Easter Egg Potato Printing Craft
More Printable Easter Activities
Keep the Easter spirit alive with our range of printable Easter activities. Ideal for kids and adults alike, these activities promise fun and engagement. Whether it’s easter coloring pages, or educational games, we have something for everyone
- Free Printable Easter Story Coloring Pages for Kids
- Easter Egg Hunt Coloring Pages for Kids
- Easter Matching Pairs Printable Game
- Free Printable Funky Easter Bunny Craft
- Free Printable Easter Story Sequencing Activity
Easter Matching Pairs Printable Game
And if you’ve enjoyed creating your DIY Easter baskets and diving into our Easter crafts and activities, we’d love for you to share your experience.
Spread the joy and creativity by sharing this blog post on your favorite social media platforms or pinning it on Pinterest. Let’s make this Easter unforgettable together!
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Anna Marikar, mum of four and seasoned blogger, has spent over a decade sharing her parenting journey and passion for kid-friendly crafts and free printables.
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