45 Unique DIY Gift Basket Ideas for Easter
If you’re looking for creative DIY Easter basket gift ideas for adults, keep reading! These gift baskets are perfect for families and friends, unique, easy-to-customize, and cost-effective! Each would be suitable for a special Easter gift! Keep reading to get started on these cheap homemade gift basket ideas (that look anything but cheap!).
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I love me some homemade gifts. I love giving them, I love getting them.
And I really love gift baskets for a few reasons.
First is that they are easy. Sometimes, I don’t have a lot of time to make a gift from scratch. A gift basket lets me pull together something really personal, without needing to spend a lot of time.
Second, you can customize these to your friend or family member’s taste. I love how they can be so personal.
I also love that you can be creative in your choices. There are so many fun places to shop and find all kinds of small goodies that come together to create a wonderfully personal gift.
And for Easter, sometimes we focus so much on the kids, it’s nice to branch out and give a gift to the grown-ups – whether that’s a family gift for everyone to enjoy, one for the mamas, or maybe just to bless a special friend or family member.
What to Include in a DIY Gift Basket
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Today I’m going to share 45 gift baskets you can make that you can give for Easter. While they are not specifically ‘Easter baskets’ in the traditional sense, any one of these are ‘generic’ enough that you can give them for Easter without worry!
Let’s look at some tips for how to create them.
1| Container
You don’t have to just use a basket! You can use crates, buckets, tins, trays, or even something useful that’s part of the gift (a colander, for instance, if you’re giving a dinner gift basket, or a planter, if you’re giving a garden-themed gift).
Think through what you might be filling the basket with and let that dictate the type and size of the container you get. You really can use basket from thrift stores or yard sales, especially for something more unique choices!
2| Filler
Don’t feel obligated to fill the basket from top to bottom with gifts. You can use some shredded confetti, crunched newspaper, or any kind of fill to cover the bottom and then add your gifts on top, similar to what you might do for an Easter basket.
3| Gifts
There’s no right or wrong way to do this. There’s no magic number. My only recommendation is to find items the recipient would like. No need to ‘fill just to fill.’
You want to try to cover as much real estate as you can, so your gifts don’t look miniature in your basket. But think about meaningful gifts to include. Brainstorm ahead of time!
4| Bulk Gifts
If you have more than one friend or family you are creating gift baskets for, it may help to buy items in bulk and then divvy them among your baskets.
That definitely can be a cost-effective measure!
5| Gift Tags
Don’t forget adorable Easter gift tags! Check out 25+ free printable Easter gift tags, including these vintage style Easter tags!
Take a look at these gift baskets below.
There are family gifts, gifts for women, and even some that would be appropriate for men.
They may even just spark your creativity to go in another direction you hadn’t thought of yet.
Be sure you head to the original post for any you’re interested in – it will give you all the details and tricks!
45 Homemade Easter Gift Baskets for the Whole Family,
Honestly, I think this is the perfect one for Easter! It focuses on Christ - and you can fill it with all kinds of faith-based gifts like a journal, devotional, mug or tumbler, hat, T-shirt... the list is endless. And this is a gift I'd LOVE to get! This a super-cute one to customize if you have a gardener in your life. In particular, this post demonstrates how to paint the planter and make garden markers. You can also include some potted herbs or flowers and make it truly extra special! There really is no way to do this wrong. Just figure out your people's favorite foods, and done. Movie lovers in your life? A movie night basket is a perfect idea! Even if they are a more 'on-demand' family, you still can fill a basket with goodies and treats for a family movie night. If someone you know loves coffee, this can never be the wrong gift! Fill it up with all sorts of flavors, mugs, and accessories. This is a fun themed gift basket for a couple -with or without kids! His and Her gifts are always fun and appreciated! Not to be outdone by coffee, but here's a basket with all kinds of treats for tea lovers! I love this idea for a Favorite Things gift basket! If you've been to these parties, you know that they are such fun! This cuts right to the main event, picking some of your favorite things for someone you know would love it! Basket or bowl? You choose! So many fun things you can put in a basket like this, like a cookbook, baking mix, baking tools, cookie cutters, oven mitts, and apron! This one is for the girly-girl in your life! Themed around a fresh bouquet of flowers, add in all the floral themed gifts, such as scented candles, lotions, potpourri, and sachets! Soooo many people need to take better care of themselves... this gift can take relaxation to the next level! If you have a crunchy friend where non-toxic products are of utmost importance, this post will give you all kinds of ideas of what to put in a gift basket like that! Skin is one of the first things many women neglect because our lives are so busy. This is a great gift to give for a woman to pamper herself. This post actually is a step-by-step to make these skincare items yourself - truly a DIY! A relaxing bath is always much needed and very welcome! A gift basket with soothing bath essentials makes an amazing gift. This one includes body wash, soaps, candles - plus instruction for a cute terra cotta "basket." This is a super-cozy gift basket idea... fuzzy blanket, slippers, coffee mug and a tea towel, all in a cute storage basket! If a woman can't get to the spa, bring the spa to her! Fill this basket with a candle, lotions, foot soaks and scrubs, loofa, massager... she'll love it. This gift basket idea is when you want to gift someone overall health and wellness! You can focus on fitness, overall holistic wellness, spa and pampering, or self-care! Mix and match ideas to give a total wellness package! Know someone who loves farmhouse? Why not fill it with all kinds of farmhouse style goodies... a candle, a book, chocolates, some home decor - in a super-cute crate or galvanized bucket? Bullseye. You can even carry out this theme to any style decor. Whether it's a housewarming gift or just a gift you want to give for the home, this one has all kinds of goodies that are useful and pretty, a welcome addition to any house! So many couples need time to connect. This gift basket is chock full of ways to help your favorite couple have some needed quality time. If you want to get in on the fun, I love this idea for a double date! A dinner and paint night in all in one! That's a super fun friend gift for couples! A pancake breakfast gift basket is perfect for someone whose favorite meal is breakfast - and favorite breakfast food is pancakes! So many ways to make this a gourmet treat. This is a gift idea that feels really fancy...gourmet cheeses, nuts, cutting boards, and knives... even throw in a bottle of wine. Perfect for someone who loves the French culture or the finer things! If you have a sweet lover in your life, there are so many fancy Easter sweets you can put in a gourmet. Think about that area in TJ Maxx when you check out... just load up! Ice cream sundaes on the way! This is super fun for a couple or a family with kids. An ice cream bar in a bucket, box, or basket is always welcome. This is a great gift idea for a man or woman who loves to BBQ. Some cooking mitts with all the utensils, spices and everything needed for a perfect cookout. If you know someone who loves the beach or warm weather, a basket with all the beach gear would be perfect! This also shows you how to make a DIY basket at well! You can also put all the fun, beachy items in a beach tote bag, too! This gift basket really focuses on the recipient. Think about the special person in your life, what would make them feel loved, what do they like, what do they need to relax and recharge - and steer your basket in that direction. I feel like this gift basket doesn't need any explanation. Sangria is always a fabulous choice for a friend who loves wine or fruity drinks. I just love this idea! A full dinner ready to go, plus a cute colander to go with it! You can go in a lot of directions with this theme! This one is genius! If you have someone in your life who spends a lot of time in his or her car, this is the way you need to go! I love this idea for a guy or girl! So many ladies are into home reno and DIY! This would be fabulous for them! Lots of other gift ideas and printables in this post as well! And along those lines, if you know a family that loves to take road trips or has one coming up in the future, this is a really thoughtful gift idea as well! I love this idea for a booklover! Book marks, books candles, a cozy blanket, even a Kindle gift card would be great to include! If you want to get into the details for a book gift basket, try a book-themed basket - where the book itself (a cookbook in this example - but any book would work just fine) will steer you into what kinds of items you put in it! This one has a ton of create room which would be a blast to create! Especially if your friend has a favorite author! If you know someone who loves candles, this is a great idea for them! So many yummy scents and beautiful styles to choose from! You can also branch out and include wax warmer and wax melts, or essential oils and a diffuser! The complete campfire Smores event all in one basket! Fun for big and small kids alike! Speaking of survival, there are lots of other themes you can use besides snow day survival for a gift basket? How about school survival, college freshman survival, teacher survival, empty nest survival, winter survival - or even a legit emergency situation survival basket? Lots of ideas that can be customized to the recipient's stage of life! This is such a perfect gift for a family, especially if you know they have a regular game night! So many ways to make this a customized hit! Oh my. If you know a crafter, this would such an appreciated gift! What a fun idea to fill a tackle box or something like it with all the craft supplies. And while we are talking crafters, here's a whole craft kit in a basket! This is such fun and it perfect for those creatives on so many levels! If you have someone who loves all the pretty paper and office supplies, this is such a practical but pretty idea for a gift basket idea! Who doesn't love all the fixins' for popcorn?!? I love this easy - it's so easy and affordable. You can even grab these free printable labels and tags to go with it! This is such a fun idea for a gift basket, especially if you know that your person LOVES a particular color! This post gives lots of fun ideas for an array of color choices! If you have an artsy person in your life, this is such a fun idea! Rock painting has been a big hit on our family, for young and old - it's a great gift to help people decompress and tap into their artistic side.
Christian Gift Basket
Gardening Gift Basket
Food Gift Basket
DIY Movie Night Gift Basket
Coffee Lovers Gift Basket
His + Hers Gift Basket
Tea Gift Basket for the Tea Lover
Favorite Things Basket
Baker's Gift Basket
Fresh Flowers Themed Gift Basket
Relaxation Gift Basket (With Free Printable Gift Tags)
Natural and Organic Beauty Gift Basket
DIY Beauty Skincare Basket
Relaxing Bath Gift Basket (with free printable tags!)
“Take it Easy” Cozy Gift Basket
Spa Gift Basket Ideas
DIY Health & Wellness Gift Basket
Farmhouse Style Gift Baskets
For the Home Gift Basket
Pre-Planned Date Gift Basket
Double Date Idea And A Paint Night Gift Basket
Pancake Breakfast Gift Basket
Cheese, Nuts and Crackers Gift Basket
Gourmet Sweets Gift Basket
Ice Cream Gift Basket
BBQ Gift Basket
Beach Themed Gift Basket
Custom Self Care Gift Basket
Sangria Gift Basket for Friends
Quick and Easy Dinner
Commuter Gift Basket
Wood Worker Gift Crate
Road Trip Gift Basket
Book Lovers Gift Basket
{Book-Based Basket} Special Ingredient Gift Basket
Scented Themed Gift Basket
Campfire S’mores Gift Basket Idea
Survival Gift Basket Idea
: Family Game Night Gift Basket
Tackle Box Craft Gift Basket
Craft Night in a Tin
Pretty Paper & Supplies Gift Basket
Popcorn Gift Basket
Color-Themed DIY Gift Baskets
Crafty Rock Painting Basket
If you try any of these ideas, I’d love to see what you come up! Tag me on Instagram @100affections or leave a picture comment on Pinterest!
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