35 Unconventional Easter Basket Container Ideas

Skip the traditional basket this Easter, and use one of these clever container ideas that are sure to impress.

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Jumbo Egg

Fill a jumbo plastic egg with small toys and accessories, and let the kids "crack" it open on Easter for a unique, fun surprise they'll love.

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Easter Bunny Jar

Sure, you could toss some candy in a basket and call it a day. Or, you could craft a sweet candy jar that will be loved for years to come. A crown of candy-wrapper roses around the lid adds a fun spring addition to this pink candy-filled bunny jar.

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Brass Watering Can

An antique brass watering can makes an eye-catching Easter basket alternative. Tie a length of patterned ribbon to the handle and spout to make carrying easier and to add springtime flair.

Flexible Storage Caddy

Rising temperatures signal that beach and pool time is getting near. Get a jump start on summer with an Easter basket full of pool toys, beach towels, sunglasses and a straw hat housed inside a flexible storage caddy.

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Edible Terrarium

For an Easter take on a traditional terrarium, fill glass jars with a layer of chocolate rocks followed by edible grass, candy eggs and marshmallow bunnies. Use string or ribbon to attach a colorful tag for gift giving.

Jute-Wrapped Bucket

Bring a natural, earthy feel to your Easter celebration with a jute-wrapped basket. Wrap jute or twine, starting from the bottom of a galvanized bucket, along the side and around to the bottom again to create a handle. Then, wrap the jute around the bucket, occasionally hot gluing as you go. Continue until the entire bucket is wrapped and the handles are secure.

Travel Hatbox

Vacation plans on the agenda for summer? Let the Easter Bunny plan ahead with this travel hatbox full of portable games, a vacation journal and a U.S. map puzzle.

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Gardener's Chalkboard Pot

Do you know a gardener or two? Whip up a basket of their favorite gardening essentials in a personalized container. To make it, apply chalkboard paint to a terra-cotta pot, and once dry, rub the pot with chalk to cure the paint. Wipe off excess and write or draw the recipient's name or an Easter message with chalk or a chalkboard pen.

Hanging Paper Flower Basket

Nothing says Easter like bright colors and flowers. Here, 3D paper flowers in energizing hues and patterns are glued onto a small pot to create a one-of-a-kind basket idea for any age.

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Dump Truck Toy

Why would the Easter Bunny bring a basket when he could bring a dump truck instead? Fill the truck with smaller toy cars and Easter eggs and gift to your favorite dump truck fan.

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Duct Tape Basket

Get creative this Easter by crafting a basket out of duct tape. Personalize it by choosing duct tape in the recipient's favorite pattern or color.

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Feathered Chick Bucket

Just a few inexpensive craft supplies are all you need to turn a basic bucket into an adorable alternative to the traditional Easter basket.

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Edible Rice Cereal Bowl

A basket that also doubles as a treat? Yes, please. Make rice cereal treats according to the package, adding colorful sprinkles if desired. Press the warm treats against the inside of bowls covered in wax paper. Let cool, and remove once hardened. Fill the bowl with edible grass and marshmallow bunnies.

Construction Beach Bucket

Know a pre-schooler dead set on a career as a construction worker? Send them down that career path with themed toys and coloring books inside a decorative beach bucket.

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Paper Map Basket

Perfect for the travel lover, this DIY Easter project uses paper maps and a woven technique to create a clever and fun basket that's ideal for all ages.

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Adult Easter Box

Make the ultimate adult Easter basket by filling a wooden crate with wine, glasses and chocolate. To make the container, spray paint an old wooden crate in your desired color. For the banner, cut triangles from black cardstock, and write a letter on each triangle using a chalkboard pen. Glue the pennants to a strand of baker's twine, and tie or glue the ends to the crate.

Muffin Tin Wheatgrass Basket

Bring the outdoors in with this wheatgrass muffin tin. Follow the instructions on the wheatgrass package for seed sprouting. Once a short tail is visible, fill the muffin tin cups with basic potting soil and plant the seed on top of the soil. During the first three days, carefully water the muffin tin once in the morning until the soil is soaked and cover to keep from drying out. By the fourth day, roots should begin to grow. Water heavily once a day and keep the grass in the shade. When there's enough wheatgrass, fill the muffin tin with candy eggs, ribbon and marshmallow lollipops. Harvest wheatgrass, and add it to juice or a smoothie after Easter has passed.

Decorative Wire Basket

Fresh flowers have a way of brightening even the dreariest of days, making them ideal for gift giving. Use a decorative wire basket filled with wooden eggs to house a vase of fresh spring flowers for an easy, eye-catching display.

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Takeout Boxes With Fortune Cookies

Perfect for tweens and teens, spring-colored boxes are covered in round stickers to create a polka-dot pattern. For an unexpected and delicious treat, dip fortune cookies in colorful candy melts and let dry. Place them in the boxes and hand out to friends.

Mermaid Beach Tote

For the aspiring mermaid in your life, gift them a colorful beach tote filled with anything with a fin, scales or shells.

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Glittered Fruit Box

Transform a berry box from the grocery store into sparkly decor by applying all-in-one glue to the top edges of each box and sprinkle with glitter. Shake the box to remove excess glitter, and let dry. Place the glittered boxes in a cluster as a centerpiece, or attach a ribbon handle to make a cute basket.

Stenciled Tote Bag

Skip the traditional basket and make a personalized stenciled tote bag to gift Easter goodies in, use as egg hunt baskets or hand out as party favors that guests can use all year long.

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Boho Pom-Pom Basket

There will be no drama if the Easter Bunny delivers all things llama. Be sure the basket has plenty of boho vibes, such as the one seen here with multicolor pom-poms and tassels.

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Gold Colander

Skip the pastels and add some sparkle to your Easter celebration with shades of gold. Spray paint an old colander in metallic gold, and fill it with gold grass filler and candy.

Printable Basket

Let the kids make their own basket this year by printing our free patterns and folding them into cute baskets.

Sand Bucket

For the dinosaur lover in your life, fill a sand bucket with dinosaur-themed puzzles, coloring books and stickers, and include dinosaur eggs for them to explore with.

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Felt Egg Baskets

Felt sheets and cardstock are cut into egg shapes and glued together to create one-of-a-kind Easter baskets for kids. Adorn the front with a felt bow or tie for added decoration.

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Flower Pot Basket

Give the gift of gardening with this fresh approach. A couple of old belts turn and some holiday goodies turn this terra-cotta pot into the perfect Easter gift.

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Printable Candy Carrier

Carry treats easily with our portable jar carrier. Assemble the carrier following the instructions on our free printable pattern, and adorn it with stickers, bows, glitter or anything else you love. Fill two milk bottles with small treats and place inside the carrier for an instant gift.

Edible Chocolate Basket

Do you know someone with a serious sweet tooth? Make them an all-edible Easter basket to enjoy. This sweet treat is made up of chocolate-covered wafers, chocolate eggs, edible Easter grass and modeling chocolate.

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Rustic Wire Basket

For a rustic-inspired basket, rip strips of spring-themed fabric and burlap and weave them through a wire basket that can be found at a decor store or antique shop. Fill with grass filler and brown hard-boiled eggs for a farmhouse look.

Paper Straw Vase

Make this bright, seasonal basket using only paper straws, a vase and hot glue. Glue straws on a vase, metal can or jar until completely covered. Attach ribbon as a handle or fill with spring flowers to create a budget-friendly Easter centerpiece.

Decorative Wooden Box

For someone that loves animals, fill a decorative wooden box with animal-inspired craft projects, candies and plushes. Choose a box that features their favorite animals on the front so the recipient can display or reuse it after Easter.

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Decoupaged Hatbox

Decoupage a hatbox for a fun, quirky container to hold treats in. Rip small sections from pages of an old book. Apply adhesive onto the hatbox, place the torn pages on top of the wet adhesive and apply more adhesive over the pieces until the box is completely covered. Tie a bow from ribbon for extra embellishment.

Emoji Container

The emoji trend goes on (and on and on), even into Easter baskets. You can buy them ready-made, but stuffing your own (and even making your own DIY emoji eggs) is perfect for adding a personalized touch.

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35 Unconventional Easter Basket Container Ideas

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Jumbo Egg

Easter Bunny Jar

Brass Watering Can

Flexible Storage Caddy

Edible Terrarium

Jute-Wrapped Bucket

Travel Hatbox

Gardener's Chalkboard Pot

Hanging Paper Flower Basket

Dump Truck Toy

Duct Tape Basket

Feathered Chick Bucket

Edible Rice Cereal Bowl

Construction Beach Bucket

Paper Map Basket

Adult Easter Box

Muffin Tin Wheatgrass Basket

Decorative Wire Basket

Takeout Boxes With Fortune Cookies

Mermaid Beach Tote

Glittered Fruit Box

Stenciled Tote Bag

Boho Pom-Pom Basket

Gold Colander

Printable Basket

Sand Bucket

Felt Egg Baskets

Flower Pot Basket

Printable Candy Carrier

Edible Chocolate Basket

Rustic Wire Basket

Paper Straw Vase

Decorative Wooden Box

Decoupaged Hatbox

Emoji Container

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