Paper Plate Easter Basket Craft for Kids

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This paper plate Easter basket craft is the cutest Easter activity for kids! A simple Dollar Store paper plate transforms into the most adorable little Easter basket, complete with colorful eggs nestled in a bed of green paper shred grass.

Materials for This Paper Plate Easter Basket Craft

Before you start, gather a few simple supplies. Most items can be found at the Dollar Store, making this a wonderfully budget-friendly Easter craft the whole family will enjoy.

Supplies

• Paper plate
• Paper shred, green
• Acrylic craft paint, medium brown
• Colored pencils
• Cardstock, white
• Glue gun and glue sticks
• Paintbrush
• Scissors
• Pencil
• Permanent marker, black
• Patterns

Once your supplies are ready, it's time to start building your Easter basket!

How to Make an Easter Basket Paper Plate Craft

This paper plate Easter basket craft involves painting, coloring, cutting, and a little gluing. Follow the steps below to create this super cute Easter craft.

Step 1: Gather Your Supplies

Gather all the supplies for this paper plate Easter basket craft. Having everything ready before you begin makes the process smooth and enjoyable.

Step 2: Paint the Paper Plate

Basecoat the outside of the paper plate with medium brown acrylic craft paint. Set aside to dry and apply a second coat if necessary.

Step 3: Trace the Basket

Download, print, and cut out the basket pattern.

Trace the basket shape onto the outside of the painted paper plate with a pencil.

Step 4: Cut Out the Basket

Cut out the basket shape with scissors, making sure to cut outside the traced lines for a clean, finished look.

Step 5: Draw the Basket Weave Pattern

Using a black marker, draw a plaid or basket weave pattern on the base of the basket and some lines along the handle.

Step 6: Prepare the Easter Eggs

Download and print the Easter egg pattern sheet onto white cardstock.

Step 7: Color the Easter Eggs

Color in all of the Easter egg images with colored pencils, crayons, or markers — the more colorful, the better!

Step 8: Cut Out the Eggs

Cut out all the Easter egg patterns with scissors.

Step 9: Stack the Eggs

Attach 5 or 6 Easter eggs together in a stack using a glue gun and glue sticks.

Step 10: Add the Grass

Attach a handful of green paper shreds to the back edge of the Easter basket with a glue gun.

Make sure the grass hangs over the front edge of the basket!

Step 11: Add the Eggs to the Basket

To finish, attach the stacked Easter eggs to the back of the basket with a glue gun and glue sticks.

Your super cute paper plate Easter basket is ready for the Easter egg hunt!

Grab the Paper Plate Easter Basket Craftivity

Want to make this Easter craft even easier? The Paper Plate Easter Basket Craftivity includes printable patterns and a mini ebook with full step-by-step instructions — perfect for classrooms, homeschool, or a fun Easter morning craft.

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Please Share This Paper Plate Easter Basket Craft

Did your kiddos love making this Easter basket craft? We'd love to see your creations! Share your finished baskets on social media and tag us, and don't forget to pin this project to your Easter crafts board on Pinterest!

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