Thursday, April 9, 2009

This Easter Bunny Needs Help

I am on the lookout for creative Easter basket ideas. I'll probably getting most items at the dollar store (boy do I love the dollar store), as I never thought of Easter as a big present-giving holiday. A few gifty items and some sweet treats in a basket, and that's about it. (Hidden, of course, for added excitement when hunting for eggs!)

I'd like to do something other than the typical wicker basket, chocolate bunnies and jelly beans. Not that there's anything wrong with that, but I always found that when my mother came up with unique ideas for gifts like this, they were much more memorable for me. I want to include the following things in T's basket:
  • Hair accessories (she has to have her hair pulled back for dance, and is having much more fun letting me style her hair lately)
  • Water toy/floatie for the lake
  • Bubbles
I was thinking, of course, a "springy" warm-weather theme since we're finally on our way there. Anyone have any unique (inexpensive) ideas for how I can put a basket/bucket/some kind of cute reusable container together w/ this theme?

Input is appreciated! I know you're out there, crafty moms - lend me a little help, I'm suffering creatively!

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hey Ashley! Wandered here from your FB....have you thought about flower pots? Not only can you put her gifts in, but you can include seeds for planting once spring officially rolls around too.

Missy

Leslie Collins said...

Last year, my MIL put Reyna's stuff in a little barrel. It's plastic and one she can play with outside.

Also, my mom is putting Reyna's stuff in a tin planter. It is perfect for spring flowers and I am going to let Reyna plant some in it after Easter is over.

Hope this helps.