Tuesday, 23 March 2010

Easter Basket Projects For Easter Parties

Easter Basket Projects For Easter Parties
By Beverly Frank
If you are planning to have an Easter party it can be fun to include an Easter basket project as a fun craft to do during the party. This way you can have the kids occupied with something fun and best of all they have something really great to take home with them at the end of the party. You can also fill these crafts with goodies for a party favor which makes them extra special. Here are some Easter basket projects for Easter parties-
Woven Bunny Basket- This fun craft uses open weave small baskets (available at most craft stores) or you can recycle pint sized strawberry baskets.
What you will need:
  • A small basket with an open weave
  • Ribbon or precut foam pieces that measure the width of the open weave-Easter colors work especially well
  • A satin bow to tie on the handle
  • A tag for personalizing (optional)
Instructions for the project: Give each child a basket and the precut ribbon or foam pieces. They can then begin weaving them through the open weave of the basket. Have them continue weaving until the entire basket is covered. Tie the satin bow onto the handle and add a tag with their name on it if you want to.
Mini Easter egg baskets- These small baskets will charm your party guests with their springtime flair.
What you will need:
  • Mini Easter Baskets
  • Tacky Glue
  • Alphabet Beads
  • Nylon Monofilament
  • Colorful Trim-this can be ribbon, rickrack or even foam pieces
  • Artificial Easter Grass
  • Scissors
Instructions for the project: String on the alphabet beads to spell out the child's name on a piece of nylon monofilament. When you have all the beads on a string you can then push the ends through the basket weaving and tie off on the inside. Trim carefully and then glue on colorful trim. Put some grass in the bottom of the basket and fill with treats.
Cotton ball lamb basket- This charming basket will have your party guests thrilled with the results.
What you will need:
  • Empty Container
  • White Craft Foam
  • Styrofoam Egg
  • Wiggle Eyes-10mm work well
  • Cotton Balls
  • Low Temp Glue Gun
  • Scissors
  • Ribbon
  • White Acrylic Paint and Brush
Instructions for the project: Paint Styrofoam egg white and let dry completely. Cut two ears out of the craft foam. Make a small slit in the sides of the lambs head (the Styrofoam egg). Put a dab of glue on the ears and gently push the ends into the slits. Tear apart some cotton balls and glue to the head of the lamb. Tie the ribbon into a bow and glue to the lambs head. Carefully glue the cotton balls all around your container covering it completely. After the basket is dry you can glue the egg to the side near the top to make a head. Cut a 1" strip of craft foam and glue the ends to the sides to make a handle for your basket.
Easter Treasure Box- Who says that an Easter basket can only be a basket? This clever craft turns a simple box into an Easter treasure box that outshines any basket.
What you will need:
  • Paper Mache or small wooden treasure box (available at most craft stores)
  • Paints in a variety of Easter colors
  • Paint and Foam Brushes
  • Assorted decorating supplies (jewels, stickers, rub-ons, ribbon, markers etc.)
  • Glue Dots
  • Easter Grass
  • Plastic Eggs
Instructions for the project: Have the child paint the entire treasure box and let dry completely. It is important to prop the lid open as it dries. After the treasure box is completely dry have the child decorate the outside as they desire. Add some grass and plastic eggs.
Looking for more Easter activities? visit http://www.easterbunnyfun.net/ for crafts, coloring pages, recipes, poems, and the opportunity to share your best Easter memories.

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