DIY Upcycled Easter Baskets
A trio of upcycled Easter baskets
Celebrate Easter plastic-free this year. Whip up a handwoven basket using repurposed, recycled, or up-cycled paper, the result of a little effort is crafted touch that makes for a gorgeous display for your Easter goodies. And it's eco-friendly, to boot!
Keeping with the plastic-free theme, we shredded our own paper for fill (Wrappily works great, but any colorful newsprint will do) and, as always, we will be opting for real eggs to hide. For a touch of nostalgic charm, visit your local antique or pawn shop to look for vintage bunnies, chicks or Easter memorabilia. It'll become a timely mark of spring when these cute little friends come for their annual visit.
We searched dozens of tutorials and are sharing our favorites below. We tried each and included our comments and modifications. What's great about learning to make these baskets, is that you'll get faster with each one you weave. Next thing you know, you'll be finding all sorts of uses for these craftily clever containers.
Enjoy your crafting and Happy Easter!
Basic Woven Basket
About as simple as it gets, this versatile basic woven basket can be used as a fruit bowl, plant holder, or gift basket. Embellish with a bow or paper flower, or enjoy in its simplicity.
Follow this tutorial from @apieceofrainbow for instructions.for instructions.
Our modification: We added an extra bit of detail by running each weaver strip through a sewing machine set on a wide zigzag stitch. Nice touch, don't ya' think?
Difficulty score: 2. We completed this basket in under an hour.
Accented Kraft Paper Basket (with handle)
Big enough to fill with goodies or take on an egg hunt, this accented kraft paper basket comes together quickly using a brown paper grocery bag. This easy-to-follow tutorial from @liagriffith includes instructions for a handle (we have to admit, we glued ours on to save time!)
Our modification: We accented our basket with Wrappily for a pop of spring color. Using the tutorial mentioned above, replace the lengthened strips in Step 6 with Wrappily and only make 12 paper bag strips. Cut Wrappily sheet across the short way and prepare them the same way as the paper bag strips.
Difficulty score: 3, approximately an hour and a half to complete.
Zig-zag Edge Basket
This tutorial and this tutorial offer directions to make a surprisingly sturdy basket out of anything from road maps to the Sunday Funnies. We chose Wrappily because we thought our reversible patterns would really shine here.
Our modification: Because we have Easter on our minds, as an addendum to the tutorial we fashioned a simple braided handle by leaving three weavers sticking up on both sides instead of folding them all over. After finishing the rest of the basket, braid these together on each side and then weave the two braids into one another at the length you like.
Difficulty score: 4. This basket was trickier to weave and took us about 3 hours to complete. Tip: start each corner triangle the same (either right-over-left or vise versa). Be consistent or your weavers won't match up, we learned that the hard way.
Featured Products
Eco Shred Basket Filler - Jungle
$7.00
– Sold OutA perfect nest for your goodies, this pliable recycled printed paper shred is easy to work with and provides a lofty fill to be used as Easter grass, basket/box filler, or crinkle-paper alternative.
Why You’ll Love this Eco-Friendly Basket Filler:
- Colorful prints add a subtle pop of color to your gift baskets, party centerpieces, and care packages being shipped around the country.
- The perfect party decor that can be stored with Easter decorations and reused year after year.
- Have fun designing a perfect basket with this fluffy stuff! Keep the fun colors and whimsy you’d expect from Easter grass and crinkle-paper filler without the plastic.
- Feel good knowing your eco-shred is recyclable and compostable. Your choice makes a big impact to green-up gifting.
Sustainable Materials:
- Package includes approximately 4 ounces of recyclable & compostable paper shred.
- Made in the USA with recycled, premium-grade newsprint that is sustainably milled, printed, and packaged in Washington State.
- Printed with soy-based inks
- Clear packaging is PLASTIC-FREE, made of biodegradable plant-based PLA
Paper Maché Eggs, Set of 6
$12.99 $15.00
Finally, an eco-friendly alternative to dreaded plastic Easter eggs! Set of six sturdy paper maché eggs that are designed to be decorated to your heart's desire (but are certainly lovely enough to be used in the buff, too!) Hide them, display them, save them as a keepsake year after year. These handmade eggs are crafted from up-cycled newspaper and natural rice paste, they're 100% plastic-free, biodegradable and compostable. Perfect vegan alternative for Easter eggs! Each egg measures 6x4 cm; set of six eggs comes in a reusable drawstring natural fiber bag. Note: these eggs do not open and are not fillable.
Eco Shred Basket Filler - Rainbow Flash
$6.49 $7.00
A perfect nest for your goodies, this pliable recycled printed paper shred is easy to work with and provides a lofty fill to be used as Easter grass, basket/box filler, or crinkle-paper alternative.
Why You’ll Love this Eco-Friendly Basket Filler:
- Colorful prints add a subtle pop of color to your gift baskets, party centerpieces, and care packages being shipped around the country.
- The perfect party decor that can be stored with Easter decorations and reused year after year. Have fun designing a perfect basket with this fluffy stuff! Keep the fun colors and whimsy you’d expect from Easter grass and crinkle-paper filler without the plastic.
- Feel good knowing your eco-shred is recyclable and compostable. Your choice makes a big impact to green-up gifting.
Sustainable Materials: Package includes approximately 4 ounces of recyclable & compostable paper shred. Made in the USA with recycled, premium-grade newsprint that is sustainably milled, printed, and packaged in Washington State. Printed with soy-based inks. Clear packaging is PLASTIC-FREE, made of biodegradable plant-based PLA
Eco Shred Basket Filler - Yellow
$7.00
A perfect nest for your goodies, this pliable recycled printed paper shred is easy to work with and provides a lofty fill to be used as Easter grass, basket/box filler, or crinkle-paper alternative.
Why You’ll Love this Eco-Friendly Basket Filler:
- Colorful prints add a subtle pop of color to your gift baskets, party centerpieces, and care packages being shipped around the country.
- The perfect party decor that can be stored with Easter decorations and reused year after year. Have fun designing a perfect basket with this fluffy stuff! Keep the fun colors and whimsy you’d expect from Easter grass and crinkle-paper filler without the plastic.
- Feel good knowing your eco-shred is recyclable and compostable. Your choice makes a big impact to green-up gifting.
Sustainable Materials: Package includes approximately 4 ounces of recyclable & compostable paper shred. Made in the USA with recycled, premium-grade newsprint that is sustainably milled, printed, and packaged in Washington State. Printed with soy-based inks. Clear packaging is PLASTIC-FREE, made of biodegradable plant-based PLA
Raffia Flower Gift Topper, set of 3
$9.99 $12.00
A set of three crochet raffia flowers designed to add a quick touch of natural elegance to any gift bag or box. Handmade of abaca leaf fiber (a relative to the banana plant) with just a hint of sparkle woven in. Ties on easily with loop on back and provided twine for a perfect look every time!
Seeds 'n Blooms/ Ladybugs
$10.80
Wrap the best looking gift at the party! Presenting the eco-friendly, double-sided wrapping paper of your dreams: Seeds 'n Blooms is a new Wrappily exclusive by illustrator and graphic designer Misha Zadeh.
Celebrate sustainably with our recycled and recyclable wrapping paper. Reversible patterns make holiday gift wrapping fun! Paper works great for crafting, too.
Package includes three double-sided wrapping paper sheets + adhesive gift tags
• Sheet size 21.5" x 34"
• Premium newsprint + soy-based inks = eco-friendly wrapping paper
• Plastic-free PLA packaging
• Flat, folded sheet for easy storage
• No unnecessary cardboard tube
• 100% recyclable and compostable
• Milled, printed and packaged in Washington State
JOIN the mission to green-up gifting!
#wrapriprecycle #wraphappy #gifthappily
Sea Green (Paper Ribbon)
$7.50
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Wrap it up and tie it with a bow! This eco-friendly paper ribbon not only adds a perfect pop of color, it's recyclable, compostable and made with non-toxic, water soluble dyes. What a score! It's shapable, versatile, fairly sturdy, and has a great crinkle texture allowing you to get creative tying-on that finishing touch to your gifts.
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Ribbon is 1.5" wide. Each spool is 25 yards.
Enchanted Garden - Double-sided Eco Wrapping Paper for Everyday Gifting
$10.80
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What kind of magical realm do those lovely keys unlock? One filled of sweet bunnies, fanciful feathered friends, and bursts of blooming flowers. The Enchanted Garden, designed by Tamara Houtveen, offers two charming patterns, perfect gift wrap for baby showers, kids' birthdays, or anyone who fancies a bit of whimsy and romance.
This pattern was a crowd-favorite winner in our annual EarthDay Design Contest. -
Wrappily's reversible gift wrap sheets come flat and folded with complementary gift tag stickers. Full sheet size is 21.5" x 34". Printed in Washington State on recycled and recyclable newsprint.
Orchid - Cotton Curling Ribbon
$7.00
Loop it, tie it, curl it –– this Orchid cotton curling ribbon is the perfect eco-friendly alternative to plastic curling ribbons.
Why You’ll Love this Curling Ribbon:
- Curls easily with scissors. Crimped or uncrimped - this ribbon curls like magic.
- Get creative with your ribbon styles - split into thinner strands or even quill into fun shapes to use as a gift topper. The sky is the limit! Check out our blog for more creative ideas.
- Feel good choosing a ribbon that’s plastic-free, compostable, and biodegradable. It really makes an impact to green-up gifting!
Sustainable Materials:
- Uncoated and unwoven cotton curling ribbon is 1/2” wide. Each spool is 10 yards.
- Beautiful COLOR made with water-based dyes and soy-based non-toxic ink.
- Made in the USA with cotton yarn sustainably grown & dyed by an artisanal ribbon maker in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Plastic-free packaging on a cardboard spool.
Care & Disposal Instructions:
- Store in cool, dry area outside of direct sunlight to preserve color.
- Uncoated ribbon is stiffer than its plastic counterparts and may require a heavier hand to hold & tie. We recommend creasing the corners where the ribbon wraps around your box for a nice crisp look.
- Compost in your green bin or in the backyard with your compostable gift wrap.
Mushrooms/ Snails
$10.80
Wrap the best looking gift at the party! Presenting the eco-friendly, double-sided wrapping paper of your dreams: Mushrooms/Snails is a new Wrappily exclusive by illustrator and graphic designer Misha Zadeh.
Celebrate sustainably with our recycled and recyclable wrapping paper. Reversible patterns make holiday gift wrapping fun! Paper works great for crafting, too.
Package includes three double-sided wrapping paper sheets + adhesive gift tags
• Sheet size 21.5" x 34"
• Premium newsprint + soy-based inks = eco-friendly wrapping paper
• Plastic-free PLA packaging
• Flat, folded sheet for easy storage
• No unnecessary cardboard tube
• 100% recyclable and compostable
• Milled, printed and packaged in Washington State
JOIN the mission to green-up gifting!
#wrapriprecycle #wraphappy #gifthappily
Eco Shred Basket Filler - Spring
$7.00
– Sold OutA perfect nest for your goodies, this pliable recycled printed paper shred is easy to work with and provides a lofty fill to be used as Easter grass, basket/box filler, or crinkle-paper alternative.
Why You’ll Love this Eco-Friendly Basket Filler:
- Colorful prints add a subtle pop of color to your gift baskets, party centerpieces, and care packages being shipped around the country.
- The perfect party decor that can be stored with Easter decorations and reused year after year. Have fun designing a perfect basket with this fluffy stuff! Keep the fun colors and whimsy you’d expect from Easter grass and crinkle-paper filler without the plastic.
- Feel good knowing your eco-shred is recyclable and compostable. Your choice makes a big impact to green-up gifting.
Sustainable Materials: Package includes approximately 4 ounces of recyclable & compostable paper shred. Made in the USA with recycled, premium-grade newsprint that is sustainably milled, printed, and packaged in Washington State. Printed with soy-based inks. Clear packaging is PLASTIC-FREE, made of biodegradable plant-based PLA
Pink Hibiscus
$10.80
Celebrate sustainably with Wrappily recycled and recyclable double-sided eco wrapping paper featuring the nostalgic botanical visions of Lola Pilar Hawaii. Reversible patterns make gift wrapping fun! Paper works great for crafting, too.
Package includes three sheets + adhesive gift tags
• Sheet size 21.5" x 34"
• Premium newsprint + soy-based inks
• Plastic-free PLA packaging
• Flat, folded sheet for easy storage
• No unnecessary cardboard tube
• 100% recyclable and compostable
• Milled, printed and packaged in Washington State
JOIN the mission to green-up gifting! #wrapriprecycle #wraphappy #gifthappily
Jonquil - Cotton Curling Ribbon
$7.00
Loop it, tie it, curl it –– this Jonquil yellow cotton curling ribbon is the perfect eco-friendly alternative to plastic curling ribbons.
Why You’ll Love this Curling Ribbon:
- Curls easily with scissors. Crimped or uncrimped - this ribbon curls like magic.
- Get creative with your ribbon styles - split into thinner strands or even quill into fun shapes to use as a gift topper. The sky is the limit! Check out our blog for more creative ideas.
- Feel good choosing a ribbon that’s plastic-free, compostable, and biodegradable. It really makes an impact to green-up gifting!
Sustainable Materials:
- Uncoated and unwoven cotton curling ribbon is 1/2” wide. Each spool is 10 yards.
- Beautiful COLOR made with water-based dyes and soy-based non-toxic ink.
- Made in the USA with cotton yarn sustainably grown & dyed by an artisanal ribbon maker in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Plastic-free packaging on a cardboard spool.
Care & Disposal Instructions:
- Store in cool, dry area outside of direct sunlight to preserve color.
- Uncoated ribbon is stiffer than its plastic counterparts and may require a heavier hand to hold & tie. We recommend creasing the corners where the ribbon wraps around your box for a nice crisp look.
- Compost in your green bin or in the backyard with your compostable gift wrap.
Eco Shred Basket Filler - Candy Stripe
$6.49 $7.00
A perfect nest for your goodies, this pliable recycled printed paper shred is easy to work with and provides a lofty fill to be used as Easter grass, basket/box filler, or crinkle-paper alternative.
Why You’ll Love this Eco-Friendly Basket Filler:
- Colorful prints add a subtle pop of color to your gift baskets, party centerpieces, and care packages being shipped around the country.
- The perfect party decor that can be stored with Easter decorations and reused year after year. Have fun designing a perfect basket with this fluffy stuff! Keep the fun colors and whimsy you’d expect from Easter grass and crinkle-paper filler without the plastic.
- Feel good knowing your eco-shred is recyclable and compostable. Your choice makes a big impact to green-up gifting.
Sustainable Materials: Package includes approximately 4 ounces of recyclable & compostable paper shred. Made in the USA with recycled, premium-grade newsprint that is sustainably milled, printed, and packaged in Washington State. Printed with soy-based inks. Clear packaging is PLASTIC-FREE, made of biodegradable plant-based PLA
Lamb Meadow
$6.99 $10.80
Little lambs leaping through the meadow, what a peaceful scene! In soft hues, it makes a lovely choice for baby shower gifts or little kids birthdays. Designed by Sanna Kallio, Lamb Meadow is a crowd favorite from our annual Earth Day Design Contest.
Wrappily's reversible gift wrap sheets come flat and folded with complementary gift tag stickers. Sheet size is 21.5" x 34". Printed in Washington State on recycled and recyclable newsprint.
Jana Lam - Plumeria + Palm Shadow
$10.80
Celebrate sustainably with our recycled and recyclable double-sided eco wrapping paper featuring the bold tropical pattern play of Hawaii-based textile designer, Jana Lam. Reversible patterns of bold plumeria blossoms mix with shadowy palm fonds to make gift wrapping fun! Paper works great for crafting, too.
Package includes three sheets + adhesive gift tags
• Sheet size 21.5" x 34"
• Premium newsprint + soy-based inks
• Plastic-free PLA packaging, certified compostable + biodegradable
• Flat, folded sheet for easy storage
• No unnecessary cardboard tube
• 100% recyclable and compostable
• Milled, printed and packaged in Washington State
JOIN the mission to green-up gifting!
#wrapriprecycle #wraphappy #gifthappily
Pink (Paper Ribbon)
$7.50
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Wrap it up and tie it with a bow! This eco-friendly paper ribbon not only adds a perfect pop of color, it's recyclable, compostable and made with non-toxic, water soluble dyes. What a score! It's shapable, versatile, fairly sturdy, and has a great crinkle texture allowing you to get creative tying-on that finishing touch to your gifts.
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Ribbon is 1.5" wide. Each spool is 25 yards.
Jana Lam - Retro Blooms + Monstera Shadow
$10.80
Celebrate sustainably with our recycled and recyclable double-sided eco wrapping paper featuring the bold, tropical pattern play of Hawaii-based textile designer, Jana Lam. Reversible patterns of monstera leaves mingle with retro flower blossoms to make gift wrapping fun! Paper works great for crafting, too.
Package includes three sheets + adhesive gift tags
• Sheet size 21.5" x 34"
• Premium newsprint + soy-based inks
• Plastic-free PLA packaging, certified compostable + biodegradable
• Flat, folded sheet for easy storage
• No unnecessary cardboard tube
• 100% recyclable and compostable
• Milled, printed and packaged in Washington State
JOIN the mission to green-up gifting!
#wrapriprecycle #wraphappy #gifthappily
Pineapple Splash/ Mini Palm - Double-sided Eco Wrapping Paper for Everyday Gifting
$10.80
Somewhere over the rainbow... purple pineapples float amidst the palms. At least they do in Hawaii-based fine artist Lauren Roth's dreamy tropical visions. Pineapple Splash/ Mini Palms is part of her Over the Rainbow collection, a juicy new addition to our everyday gift wrap.
Wrappily's reversible gift wrap sheets come flat and folded with complementary gift tag stickers. Sheet size is 21.5" x 34". Printed in Washington State on recycled and recyclable newsprint.
Jana Lam - Tropical Leaves/ Rainbow Orchids
$10.80
Textile designer Jana Lam's newest patterns for Wrappily are the stuff tropical dreams are made of—a juicy rainbow full of shells, pineapples, and lots of flower power. Tropical Leaves/ Rainbow Orchids pairs two Jana Lam signatures: bold banana leaves and orchids in a rainbow gradient. The combo offers a perfect 'everyday' gift wrap for graduations, weddings, birthdays, and more.
Coordinates with:
Pineapple Blush/ SeaFlower
Monstera Jungle/ Shellini
Paper Ribbon Quad: Island Dream
Reversible gift wrap sheets come flat and folded with complementary gift tag stickers. Three sheets per pack. Each Sheet is 21.5" x 34”. Printed in Washington State on recycled and recyclable newsprint.
Rainbow Sails/Dots
$10.80
Celebrate sustainably with our recycled and recyclable double-sided eco wrapping paper featuring the cheerful art of watercolorist and published author, Meera Lee Patel. Reversible patterns make gift wrapping fun! Paper works great for crafting, too.
Package includes three sheets + adhesive gift tags
• Sheet size 21.5" x 34"
• Premium newsprint + soy-based inks
• Plastic-free PLA packaging
• Flat, folded sheet for easy storage
• No unnecessary cardboard tube
• 100% recyclable and compostable
• Milled, printed and packaged in Washington State
JOIN the mission to green-up gifting!
#wrapriprecycle #wraphappy #gifthappily
Pineapple Blush/ Sea Flower by Jana Lam
$10.80
Wrap the best looking gift at the party!
Presenting the eco-friendly, double-sided wrapping paper that tropical dreams are made of:
Pineapple Blush/ SeaFlower by Jana Lam packs a fruity punch, mixing and matching this combo of soft-petaled pua (flowers) and pineapple sweeties will add a rosy touch to any gift.
Each pack of gift wrap includes: (3) Sheets of double-sided wrapping paper and adhesive gift tags. Each full sheet size is 21.5" x 34”. Paper arrives flat and folded in plastic-free PLA bag made of plant starch.
Our eco-friendly wrapping paper is milled, printed, and packaged in Washington State on recycled SFI certified newsprint making it 100% Recyclable and Compostable.
Hibiscus Fan/ Rainbow Stripes
$10.80
It's hard to say which is more uplifting here, the unabashedly happy painted rainbow stripes or the deliciously divine floral fan palms. We know one thing, when used together there's a multiplier effect of pure joy. Hibiscus Fan Palm/ Rainbow Stripes is part of our new everyday gift wrap collection, Over the Rainbow, designed for us by Hawaii-based fine artist Lauren Roth.
Wrappily's reversible gift wrap sheets come flat and folded with complementary gift tag stickers. Sheet size is 21.5" x 34". Printed in Washington State on recycled and recyclable newsprint.
