Y’all it’s been close to 20 years since I put together an Easter Basket! So when I was invited to join a group to share Easter Basket idea’s, I was not exactly excited about the prospect. But the more I thought about it, the more excited I became. Since any idea of entertaining my girlfriends has been put on hold, I thought what if I planned Easter Baskets for Friends. So here are a Few Ideas that I came up with to build Friendship Easter Baskets! We all probably know someone who could use cheering up these days. I hope these idea’s will inspire you to share what you have available to make someone else feel special during this time of isolation.
I’ve teamed up with some really talented friends to share Easter Basket Ideas. I want to thank Wendy at The Curated Farmhouse and Jessica at Itty Bitty Farmhouse for organizing this group. I will share links at the end of this post for more inspiration.
I love to collect baskets from thrift stores, so I have an abundance of baskets to choose from. If you don’t have baskets on hand, you can use any container that you wish. Things like a mixing bowl, a tin can, a tray, etc. The list is endless. Be creative and think outside the box or basket in this case! LOL. However, what would I put into the baskets????? So I first began with a couple of quick and easy DIY projects that can be completed without going to the store.
Above are the items I decided would go into a basket for someone who likes to read. I have several books that I’ve already read. By the way, have you read KariAnne Woods books? I’ve read “So Close to Amazing” so many times, I can quote it. So I decided I should pass it on to someone else. Also, I still collect quite a few magazines and most I’ve already read. So I could share those as well. Last year I collected several moss bunnies for my Easter Tablescape. This year I didn’t use all of them. I could spare a bunny or 4. LOL
I was so excited about how the first basket came together, I decided to try my hand and another DIY project and another basket theme.
I again saved the tutorial here.
After I finished making these baskets, I began to think of other ideas. The grapevine topiary, which I shared on Instagram earlier, would have been perfect in the baskets. So many possibilities. I didn’t spend one penny to make these baskets. Every item was something I had previously purchased for myself or had on hand from previous projects.
I hope these ideas will give you inspiration to share what you have on hand with someone who could use some cheering up over these next few weeks. You can link to all the tutorials from the links above or just jump over to my Instagram account to see them.
I appreciate you for stopping by and I’d appreciate any comments and/or suggestions to add to these ideas. I will share any great ideas on Instagram stories. Have a blessed Easter Season and please stay safe. Don’t forget to link below for more inspiration.
XOXO
Rachel
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Rachel, both your baskets are precious. And even better, you didn’t spend a penny, but gave from your heart. So happy to be on this hop with you and discover your talents. Hugs and hope we get to meet in person.
Carol,
I appreciate you for taking the time to read this. I hope we get to meet as well. Are you still planning to go to the retreat?
Love your basket ideas, especially love the cork flowers . How do you use corks in your potted plants?
Andrea,
I just push them into the soil around the plants. I cut them into two pieces if it’s a smaller pot. They will absorb water so they help to keep the soil around them moist longer.
I love this idea Rachel! I am absolutely doing this for a few friends! Especially since everyone is closed up at home.
And I adore the newspaper eggs!!
Michele,
I really appreciate you for stopping by and commenting. I’m so happy that I inspired you in some way! Thanks so much!
Rachel
I love the friendship basket – what a great idea! Now I need to get right on that. Thanks for sharing.
I really appreciate that Chas! Good luck.
Hi Rachel, it’s Kathy here, on my husbands instagram.(maes dad). Your baskets are so beautiful and creative. I noticed the thrift store chair in the background. The one you deconstructed and started from scratch. I knew you would make an amazing transformation with it and you didn’t disappoint! I guess I missed the reveal on it. It is beautiful. When I get on instagram, I go to you first to see your latest project! Love everything you do!
Kathy,
Thanks for all your sweet compliments. the chair in the background is just a teaser. LOL I’m going to do the reveal later today. I had to make a new cushion that acually fit. LOL I appreciate you so much for following along.
This is juts so beautiful! Thank you for the inspiration friend!
You are welcome Wendy. Thank you for putting this together. Doing this took my mind off other things and kept me busy. I appreciate all you do.
Rachel, these ideas are so beautiful and fun! I love the inspiration for what to put in the pretty baskets and the creative crafts!!
This is such a great thing for your friends! Love it!
Thanks so much Jessica. I appreciate you for stopping by.
xoxo, Rachel
These are great Rachel! It looks beautiful! Enjoy your day! xo
Stacy,
I really appreciate this. Thanks for taking the time to stop by.
Rachel
Rachel, this has to be one of my favorite Easter basket styles. Love the twine and everything.
Thanks so much Dawn! I really appreciate your encouragement. Thanks for taking the time to comment.
Rachel
These are so thoughtful, I have never thought of sharing an Easter basket with a girlfriend. Baskets have been for family, this is a very generous gift idea. Beautiful and creative. Pinned.
Hey Leanna,
Thanks so much for stopping by and sharing with me.
Rachel
Oh my word, I would be over the moon if I received a beautifully put together basket like this! You can tell a lot of love and thoughtfulness went into these. Pinned 🙂
Hey Marie,
I appreciate this. I know a lot of friends are struggling right now. And everyone can use another bottle of wine! LOL.
Thanks for stopping by!
Rachel
Your basket ideas are lovely… and those cork flowers are so cute! LOVE my copy of So Close to Amazing! I’ve given it as a gift several times! Here by way of Waste Not Wednesday… we’d love to have you link-up at Tuesday Turn About! Hope to see you there!
Julie,
Thanks so much. I’m heading over there now.