The tradition of the Easter basket dates back to ancient cultures.
They are typically filled with treats and items with meaning for the giver and receiver.
Today we're putting together a simple basket.
These are perfect for mailing out to those you want to send some Easter cheer.
First find a small container.
It doesn't have to be a "basket".
I came across these cute fiber fruit baskets at the Target dollar spot a few years back.
Get some "grass" or crinkle shred.
It's found everywhere at Easter time.
I usually get mine {here}, if you can find green.
Fill your baskets.
Now the fun part!
Fill them with goodies that the recipients will love.
Basket ideas:
Include edible and non-edible items.
Here, I put in mini granola bars and mini beef sticks,
to have some non-candy foods.
Beauty items, simple jewelry, gift cards little toys or playing cards.
When the kids were little,
we'd add kites, squirt guns, bubbles, a book and summer toys.
Of course, include some jellybeans and we have to have
our traditional Lindt bunny and lamb chocolates.
Slip your basket into a large cellophane bag.
Using a 6"x14"
I love using seam binding ribbon.
It can be hard to find, but you might find a color {here}
or on ETSY.
It's light weight and comes in all colors.
I mostly use 1/2" wide.
Aren't these fun!
I'm mailing them out to the kids
along with a handout listing the events during Holy Week,
scriptures and discussion questions they can ponder about Christ.
He is Risen!
I know they'll love getting some treats and a reminder about our Savior
during this Easter season.
Happy Easter to you all!
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