Paper Plate Easter Basket Greeting Cards

by Sherry Holetzky | More from this Blogger

13 Apr 2006 05:10 AM

Here's a cute idea to help little ones make an extra special Easter Basket greeting card for someone they love.

Items Needed:

• 2 paper plates (small or large, your choice)
• Hole punch
• Ribbon
• Scissors
• Paper (*colored paper or wrapping paper)
• *Crayons (if not using colored paper)
• Glue
• Embellishments (sequins, glitter, etc.)
• Easter grass (*optional, can use curled ribbon)
• Easter Candy (*optional)

1. Cut one paper plate in half.

2. Cut a half circle from the top of the other plate, leaving at least a 1" edge. This will be the basket handle.

3. Run a light bead of glue around the bottom edge of the second plate and attach the half plate. This will be the body of the basket.

4. Punch evenly spaced holes along the bottom, going through both plates.

5. Thread ribbon through holes, tying bows at both ends.

6. Arrange Easter grass or curling ribbon so it's peeking out of the "basket." Glue to the inside of the basket.

7. Cut out egg shapes from the paper. If using plain paper, decorate to make colorful eggs. Glue to the inside, making sure eggs peek out. If you are using large paper plates, you can also add some plastic eggs for a more dimensional look. Fill with candy for an extra surprise.

8. Have each child (or help him or her) write Happy Easter, and perhaps the recipient's name on the front of the basket.

9. Add sequins, glitter, or other embellishments to make the basket festive. Be sure to decorate the handle. You might also want to tie a large bow at the top of the handle.

10. Place a few Easter candies inside the basket if desired.

Make a bunch of these Easter Basket greeting cards for family and friends!

Variation:

Hang these darling Easter baskets on the wall for Easter decorations, or use small paper plates to make baskets that you can use as homemade place cards for your holiday dinner table.

*Look for more paper plate projects in the future. Simple and cute!

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Sherry Holetzky is a work at home mom and freelance writer. Married to her best friend, Sherry and her husband are raising their family in a quiet rural setting in the beautiful Ozark Mountains.

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bluetree (2947) 13 Apr 2006 05:29 PM

Really creative and simple design, nice work.

Sherry Holetzky (11404) 13 Apr 2006 10:41 PM

I'm glad you liked it. We did this one at the preschool where I worked, and the kids loved it. Nice and simple for beginners. More simple paper plate crafts coming!