Egg Crate Easter Basket
I’ve said it before. I LOVE Mod Podge. Decoupage is the simplest craft and it gives you almost immediate satisfaction. They say that a coat of paint is the easiest way to transform something…but I say Mod Podge it and really make it fabulous.
These are the Easter baskets I created for my girls. I decoupaged vintage artwork onto simple wooden crates. You don’t have to make two of them, of course – one would be a perfect centerpiece for your Easter table – but I have twins and it feels weird not to make everything in sets of two.
I found this artwork from The Graphics Fairy, one of my favorite sites of all time. I printed out the images, cut them to fit these wooden crates (from Michael’s), and let the Mod Podge do its magic.
If you’re curious about decoupage, the fantastic site, Mod Podge Rocks, has a couple of very informative video tutorials. I also have some pretty detailed instructions on this post (my most ambitious decoupage project ever!).
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I found the moss, the eggs and the cute little lady bug at Michael’s as well. My girls are not even two years old and have yet to develop a sweet tooth. They’re not going to know any different if their Easter baskets aren’t filled with candy. Although next year could be a different story…
Next year, maybe I’ll get ambitious and Mod Podge some fancy eggs to go in the baskets. That could be fun!
Have you guys started thinking about Easter? Any fun projects in the works?
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C.R.A.F.T. * Blue Cricket Design * Michelle Paige
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These turned out really cute, Briana! I love vintage prints, too.
So beautiful! I just love these crates! Would you be willing to link these up to my Springtime Holiday Link Party? I’d love to have you. Thanks, Michelle
http://michellepaige.blogspot.com/2012/02/springtime-holiday-link-party.html
Those are amazing Briana! I’m going to pin one (I’m not crafty but some of my friends are and will LOVE these)
Very pretty! I love decoupage but haven’t actually done it. I need to. This is some seriously adorable inspiration.
Those are so cute. I think the girls need to go on a hunt this year.
These are so pretty. I hope you will link up to my Hippity Hop Easter Project Hop if you haven’t already.
http://www.itsybitsypaperblog.com
Briana this is just so pretty! I love them!
Thank you Amy! And thank you for featuring them on your site. I hope it inspires some of your readers!
These are beautiful, and I LOVE The Graphics Fairy. Can I just tell you that I laughed out loud for something like 10 mins. when I happened upon your blog. Love the title and your “About” info. I’m off to read more!
Adorable! We have our own chickens so eggs are no problem. I’d love to make a crate or two to show them off in
When my son was little I was always stumped about what to do for him at Easter. I didn’t want to give him candy and junk food. He had way too many stuffed toys. I never did give him an “Easter Basket” like the ones you see everywhere at Easter. This is a beautiful alternative. It’s pretty enough to be a keepsake that you bring out every year. I’ll bet they’ll appreciate it much longer than any plastic egg or plush toy. Very tastefully done.
Thank you so much for this Jusa! I definitely plan on using these Easter baskets year after year. It is my hope as well that my girls grow to admire and appreciate all the handmade things I make for them. I know I sure did when my mom made things for me!