With Easter right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about fun and festive ways to celebrate the holiday. As I was scrolling through my Pinterest account, I stumbled upon a cute little small plastic canvas Easter basket and I just knew I had to give it a try.
Having been doing plastic canvas for over 5 years, I’ve created a lot of things including Halloween magnets, tote bags, tooth fairy pouches, and more. But this Easter egg basket is a new and exciting project that is perfect for the season.
Not only is this basket a great way to hold candy or small trinkets, it’s also a fun and easy craft project that can be enjoyed by all ages. With just a few materials, such as small plastic canvas sheets, yarn in various colors, a plastic canvas needle, and scissors, you can create your own personalized Easter egg basket that is sure to be a hit at any Easter egg hunt.
So why not try your hand at making a small plastic canvas Easter egg basket this holiday season? It’s a great way to get in the spirit of Easter and showcase your creativity with a new and exciting project.
Materials Needed
To make a small plastic canvas Easter egg basket, you will need the following materials:
- Small plastic canvas sheets
- Yarn in various colors
- Plastic canvas needle
- Scissors
- Easter egg pattern template (such as the one provided in the image below)
Steps for Making the Easter Egg Basket
Since this pattern I found on Pinterest didn’t have the steps for creating the small plastic canvas Easter Egg Basket, I decided to put the directions in this post to make it easier for those who are new at doing plastic canvas.
Follow these steps to make your own small plastic canvas Easter egg basket:
- Cut out plastic canvas pieces using the pattern template as a guide. You will need two pieces for each side of the egg and one piece for the bottom.
- Thread the plastic canvas needle with yarn and begin stitching the two pieces together along the edges using a whipstitch.
- Repeat step 3 to stitch the remaining plastic canvas pieces together until you have a complete egg shape.
- Cut a length of ribbon or string to use as a handle and attach it to the top of the egg using yarn and a plastic canvas needle.
- Optional: Decorate the egg basket with additional embroidery or embellishments as desired.
How Did I Like Easter Egg Basket?
While it was easy to make and great for beginner plastic canvas individuals, I honestly, didn’t like the way it looked when all said and done. Of course, everyone that I showed loved it, but I just didn’t like it. I know I didn’t add on the bunny and that could have made it look better. I just didn’t take the time to try to put on the bunny since the patter was so hard to look at when blowing it up.
Of course, you can always do crazy egg patterns which would have made it look a bit better. It’s completely up to you. I always say take your own creative approach to these patterns.
Tips and Tricks
- To make the egg basket sturdier, consider using a double thickness of plastic canvas for each piece.
- Experiment with different color combinations and stitch patterns to make your egg basket unique.
- Use a small amount of clear glue to secure loose yarn ends and prevent unraveling.
Get Crafty This Easter with a Homemade Plastic Canvas Egg Basket
With just a few materials and some simple stitching techniques, creating your own small plastic canvas Easter egg basket is a fun and easy way to celebrate the holiday. Not only is it a great project for Easter egg hunts, but it also makes a thoughtful gift for family and friends.
If you enjoyed this project and want to spruce up other holidays, be sure to check out our other plastic canvas patterns. From Christmas ornaments to home decor, we have patterns for every occasion.
So why not try making a small plastic canvas Easter egg basket today and see what creative variations you can come up with? And don’t forget to explore our other patterns to keep the crafting fun going all year round!
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