DIY: Terra Cotta “Easter Baskets”
categories: DIY, centerpiece ideas, easter
If you’re looking for a quick & easy Easter craft/centerpiece idea, these Terra Cotta “Easter Baskets” only take a few minutes and will look super cute on your Easter table! Added bonus: they’re really inexpensive! All you need are small terra cotta pots in various sizes, scrapbook paper, “grass” filler, and any embellishments you want to add (optional).
Get step-by-step details after the jump…
TERRA COTTA EASTER BASKETS
(please note: for decorative purposes only)
For Each Basket, You’ll Need:
Small Terra Cotta Pot around 5-6″ or smaller
Double-sided *scrapbook paper in 2 coordinating patterns & colors
Easter grass filler
Glue and glue dots or tape
Small artificial flowers and butterflies (optional)
Directions
• Cut a strip from the scrapbook paper that is the same width and length as the rim of the pot and attach it to the rim with glue. (Depending on the diameter of your pot, 2 strips of paper might be necessary to cover the entire rim.)
• Cut another long strip of paper (also the same width as the rim) from your other paper pattern. Bend the paper to create a “handle” and use glue dots or tape to attach both ends of the strip to the inside of the pot.
• Add the grass to the pot.
• Embellish the “basket” with artificial flowers and butterflies. (optional)
• Fill with egg-shaped candies or other Easter treats!
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*The 3 papers used here images are all from the Craft Fair collection by American Crafts™.
You can also paint the pots a different color before adding the paper. It will most likely require 2-3 coats to fully cover. If you end up making some of these yourself, I’d love to see how they turn out!
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Mar 30, 2009 at 7:14 am -
my friend just gave me some wheatgrass seeds. How perfect, just my level of crafty-ness!
Mar 30, 2009 at 7:34 am -
Absolutely adorable!
Mar 30, 2009 at 7:41 am -
April 12 is right around the corner!!!
Mar 30, 2009 at 1:44 pm -
I’m for sure doing these! I love them… love HWTM!! Where do I send the pics of mine once I’m finished?
Mar 30, 2009 at 7:36 pm
Thanks for the fabulous idea! -
So cute! I love the papers!
Mar 30, 2009 at 8:06 pm -
Hi Jen –
Mar 30, 2009 at 8:11 pm
You can send them to info@hwtm.com
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I LOVE THIS. I have all of these things on hand..I may make some tomorrow!!! Thanks for the idea!!
http://lyndsxo-glamourmoms.blogspot.com/
Mar 30, 2009 at 9:10 pm -
Adorable!
Mar 31, 2009 at 4:04 am -
this is so cute!….and creative!….and different!
Mar 31, 2009 at 5:57 am
http://www.celebrationsathome.blogspot.com -
Hi Jenn,
I don’t think you have been getting my emails! I would love to be featured as a real party. Let me know when it might be up so that I can link it from my blog
Donna
Mar 31, 2009 at 7:26 am
donna@partywishesscv.com -
What a fun idea! I’m hosting an Easter kid craft Jamboree over at my blog, Kiddio, and I’d love to be able to include your post. Come check out the details at:
http://www.kiddio.org/2009/03/announcing-kid-craft-jamboree.html
Or go here to sign up:
http://www.kiddio.org/2008/01/jamboree-1-submission-form.html
Hope to see you! Thanks
Amanda @ http://www.kiddio.org
Mar 31, 2009 at 5:20 pm -
Thanks, Amanda! Will do
Apr 1, 2009 at 9:48 am -
Wow these look amazing.. and so simple even I could do it!
Apr 7, 2009 at 3:05 am -
super-cute! I love this, thanks for sharing!
Apr 11, 2009 at 1:18 pm
