Dollar Tree Easter Basket: Easter is one of those occasions where having fun, spending time with family, and Easter baskets. But let’s face it: filling a basket with pricy candies, pricey toys, and an infinite supply of small trinkets may rapidly put a dent in your wallet. What if I told you that you could make cute, distinctive Easter baskets using all the essentials and none of the financial stress? That’s right—Dollar Tree to the rescue!
As you browse the aisles of your local Dollar Tree, you have an epiphany. These Easter baskets from the shop are not nearly as cool as the ones you can build yourself if you have a little creativity and artistic ability.
The best quality? They will only cost a fraction of what those other big-box stores would charge. These lovely and affordable Dollar Tree Easter basket ideas will inspire your inner do-it-yourselfer.
Why Choose Dollar Tree for Easter Baskets?
I can see how you’re thinking: “Dollar Tree? Really? Yes, of course! Getting both variety and bargain is the nicest part about shopping at Dollar Tree. Additionally, there is a gold mine of affordable craft supplies if you like do-it-yourself crafts. Dollar Tree has baskets, plastic eggs, toys, and little trinkets—everything you need to make a memorable Easter basket at a fair price.
And let’s face it, it’s really rewarding to turn cheap discoveries into something beautiful. With a little creativity and love, you can make your Easter baskets look fantastic even if they are far less costly. Let’s get inspired by some adorable ideas that will help you stuff those baskets full of joy.
1. Easter Bunny Pudding Cups
Who’s not one for pudding? What about a pudding cup turned into the cutest view of a bunny? In less than five minutes, one can assemble these painted bunny treat jars. Just imagine the delight in holding and eating a little Easter treat with a bunny theme-the kids will certainly love it! Here is what you’ll need:
- Six cups of vanilla pudding
- Small pink pom-poms
- Pink construction paper
- Googly eyes
- A sharpie
- Hot glue
Apart from really inexpensive sweets, this craft is a nice little addition for your basket and is so darn Instagram-worthy!
2. Printable Carrot Box: A Sweet Gift with a Twist
A Little Something for the Traditional Easter Bunny (Chocolate) It’s a crowd pleaser for sure, but how do you make it more memorable? And now for the printable carrot box! This fun idea from Party Mazing involves placing a chocolate bunny inside an adorable paper carrot box. Drizzle with a festive ribbon and fill with candy grass, jelly beans or colorful eggs. This is not only supersupercute, but creative and reasonably priced way to give chocolate.
3. Lollipop Bunnies: A Sweet Twist on a Classic
Make the sweetest bunnies ever: Lollipop Bunnies from One Little Project. Make a cute bunny face using a lollipop, a little pom-pom, some wiggly eyes, and a touch of creativity. Then just sit back and enjoy giving them as surprise gifts for Easter fun.
4. Jelly Bean Bracelets: Wearable Candy? Yes, Please!
Now why buy candy bracelets in stores when you can make them with your kids? We are talking about jelly bean bracelets. All you need for this entertaining, giftable, and delicious accessory are string and jelly beans. They will love these colorful edible crafts, so I am confident. There is a simple tutorial on how to whip these up over at Artzy Creations.
5. Bunny Tails: Simple, Sweet, and Easy
Though they are speedy, Monkey Tails can be quite sweet without compromising cuteness. Yup! This adorable and delectable treat topper idea from Frugal Coupon Living, of using little marshmallows to make “bunny tails”, sounds like the perfect Easter basket gift-just toss into a ziplock bag with a cute tag or printable.
6. M&M Easter Cones: Sweet and Crunchy Treats
Who doesn’t like M&Ms? These M&M ice cream cone treats from Oh For Sweetness Sake are simple to put together and quite delicious too-they constitute a brilliant addition to any Easter basket. Take a sugar cone, pack it into a cone-shaped cellophane bag, and fill it full of colorful M&Ms. Secure with a ribbon and voila, your very own beautiful yet cheap Easter surprise is created.
7. Bunny Bookmarks: For the Little Bookworms
Are your kids bookworms? Well, they will love these cute little Fun and Easy Peasy rabbit bookmarks. These are simple bookmarks made with whatever you have on hand. Stuff these bookmarks with a book or activity book for a personal, educational gift to add a little more craftiness to your Easter baskets.
Putting It All Together: Dollar Tree Easter Baskets for Everyone
The real fun begins now! Imagine making inexpensive Easter baskets for the special people in your life – grown-ups, kids, and even babies – all on a budget. Here are some ideas for making Easter baskets for different age groups using Dollar Tree products:
- For School-Age Kids (Girls): A colorful assortment of toys, nail polish, and kites for the earthy girls in school. Add crayons, a chocolate bunny, and jelly beans for the perfect Easter feel.
- For Preschool Boys and Girls: For gifts fun enough for three- or four-year-olds, try encouraging creativity: mini plush toys, coloring books, and crayons. Fun and creativity bring together these baskets!
- For infants and toddlers: Some simple things-a bottle of baby shampoo, a pair of socks, and baby wipes. Though babies aren’t aware of Easter yet, their baskets can still look cute and be useful.
Save Money and Create Memories
Homemade gifts shine well. The charm of Easter lies in the lovely details-the making of pudding cups, bunny bookmarks, or personalized baskets. And you can do this very inexpensively with Dollar Tree.
The next time you arrange Easter baskets, browse the aisles at Dollar Tree. What you find-and what you can do with them-can be quite surprising. You do not need to spend a lot of money to make something special and memorable.