How To Make an Easter Basket

Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from Lessa_Millet and more videos in the Easter Crafts category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at www.howcast.com or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at www.howcast.com This year, make an Easter basket that your children will remember forever. To complete this How-To you will need: A wicker basket Plastic grass or construction paper Jelly beans Candy Plastic eggs A chocolate bunny Ribbon strips Step 1: Get a basket Buy a wicker basket. You can find them at craft stores, discount chains, farm stands, and even dollar stores. Tip: To jazz up an inexpensive basket, weave strips of ribbon around the top and handle. Step 2: Fill with grass Fill the bottom of the empty basket with fake grass. You can buy cellophane grass or cut green construction paper into strips. Step 3: Toss in jelly beans Toss a couple of handfuls of jelly beans on the grass. Step 4: Add candy Add your child's favorite Easter candy to the basket. Classic choices include marshmallow bunnies and chocolate-filled eggs. Step 5: Add plastic eggs Buy some plastic eggs that twist open in the middle and fill them with small treats -- coins, stickers, costume jewelry, hair accessories, or coupons to your kids' favorite places. Step 6: Slip in real eggs Just before your child looks for his basket, slip in one or two of the real eggs he ...

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