DIY Easter Basket

I got the idea for this Easter basket after my kids had some friends over and they went through a new box of donuts in a matter of minutes.  

 Something about the box shape screamed Easter basket to me.  Go figure...

It's really a quick, fun project that you can customize in so many different ways.

The supplies you will need:

rectangular box

mod podge

two sheets of 12x12 scrapbook paper

foam brush

crochet or embroidery thread

 I cut off the lid and covered the outside of the box with a piece of scrapbook paper using mod podge.  I was able to cover the entire box and still have paper left to use for the handle.  I also attached the handle using mod podge.

 For the "Easter grass" I folded a coordinating piece of scrapbook paper accordion style.  Then I cut it into narrow strips and added it to the bottom of the basket.

To give it a little more style, I used a hole punch all around the basket edge and then crocheted all around.

 I just crocheted a basic scallop stitch all around.  

To finish it off I stitched using crochet thread on the handle.

I filled it with an assortment of Easter eggs including ones I decoupaged a few years ago.  

In just a few minutes I turned a donut box into a super cute Easter basket with things I already had on hand.  Can't wait to hear what you think.

-Judy

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