Learn How to Make 3 Paper Easter Baskets with a Cricut Machine. Read on for the Step-by-Step Tutorial, Video, and FREE SVG File Easter Basket Templates.
Easter is just around the corner, and I'm sharing the perfect tutorial to get you ready for an Easter celebration!
In this tutorial, I'm showing you how to make three types of Easter Baskets using cardstock and a Cricut machine.
Making your own Easter baskets allows for more customization and personalization. Wouldn't this be such a fun activity to do before Easter?
These baskets are so fun to make and the best part is you can make as many as you want...I may have gotten carried away and made 13. 🤣
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Ideas of What to Put Inside Your Easter Basket
You can fill them with toys from the dollar tree, candy, or arts and crafts from your local craft store.
I filled mine with Easter grass, eggs, Mini Easter Egg Mandalas, and Paper Carrot Treat Boxes filled with candy.
What's Included in the Easter Basket SVG Files?
Three basket designs are included: A berry basket, a polygon Basket, and a cute rectangular basket.
These baskets are not just for Easter, you can also use them as gift baskets for any small gift throughout the year!
What Type of Cardstock Do I Need To Make These Baskets?
Make these baskets using classic Easter colors (pastel pinks, blues, purples, and yellows) or neutral colors. I chose to go with a brighter color pallet to make the baskets really pop.
Really, any type will do. If what you’re putting into the basket is heavy, I would recommend making these baskets out of heavier cardstock.
I made mine using 80lb cardstock and set my material to Cardstock (For Intricate Cuts) in Cricut Design Space. Additionally, I used patterned paper- that went with the color pallet I chose- for the detailed cuts.
If you want these baskets to look like woven wood, I recommend using Kraft board paper.
What Can I Do To Customize My Easter Basket?
There are so many ways to customize these baskets and make them yours.
You can add paint strokes to your baskets to impersonate wood or add a name to the basket for an extra touch of personalization.
Another idea would be to add some paper flowers, mini Carrot Treat Boxes, Easter Egg Mandalas, and a cute bow to top it all off.
Check out the flowers I made for these Easter baskets using some of my SVG files here!
Supplies Needed:
- Cricut Maker, Cricut Explore, or Other Cutting Machine
- StandardGrip Mat- I recommend using a 12x24 mat if you plan on cutting these designs all in one go
- Easter Basket SVG Files
- Fine-Point Blade
- Scoring Wheel Tip & Housing or Scoring Stylus
- 80lb Cardstock: pastel pinks, blues, yellows, or neutral colors
- Patterned Paper- Used Amy Tangerine patterned sheets of paper
- Weeder Tool
- Bone Folder
- Glue or Tape-
- Bearly Arts Craft Glue (This is my favorite tacky adhesive) Use the code SRP10 to save 10%
Optional Supplies:
- Carrot Treat Box, Paper Flowers, Easter Egg Mandala SVG Files
- Stuffers: confetti, Easter grass, candy, toys, etc.
Download Easter Basket SVG Files Here!
Uploading Easter Basket SVG Designs
Upload to CDS or cutting software- create New Project, click upload, select the files, and upload them to the canvas.
Select and change red cut lines in the layers panel from Basic Cut to Score in the Operation panel.
Example: Select a layer in the layers panel, and locate the color swatch in Operations- if the swatch is red, it’s a score line. If it's not red, it's not a score line.
Afterward, attach the score lines to their respective pieces.
Now, it’s time to cut the Easter baskets.
Cut Out All Easter Basket Pieces
Click Make It, and select your material- I selected Cardstock For Intricate Cuts. I think this setting is best when using 80lb cardstock because the machine does three passes during the cutting process.
Place cardstock onto a standard grip mat and load it into your cutting machine.
Load a scoring wheel or stylus into the cutting machine.
When the cutting software says it’s time to cut, press start- or if you’re using a Cricut machine press the “C” or the arrow button.
Let your machine do the work!
Berry Basket
Included in the Berry Basket SVG File:
- 4 Basket Pieces
- 1 Handle
Start by gathering and folding the tabs on the basket pieces.
Grab the handle piece and the two basket pieces with slots at the top.
Fold each end of the handle piece. Doing this shapes the handle to fit it into the slots on the two basket pieces.
Slide one end of the handle through the slot of one of the basket pieces. Repeat this to the other side.
Tip: You want the side tabs of the two basket pieces opposite from one another and have the two circular bottom tabs facing the same direction.
Apply glue to one of the side tabs, align one of the basket pieces without a tab, and attach.
Now, glue the other side tab to the other basket piece.
Then, glue the remaining two side tabs.
Once all the pieces have been glued, your basket is close to being done!
Now, we need to fold the bottom tabs.
Comparable to how to close a take-out box, first fold down the tab with a rectangle cutout. Next, fold down one of the tabs with a rounded point, and place the circular end underneath the rectangle cutout.
Slide the other circular end underneath the rectangle cutout. Finally, gently slide the end of the last tab through the same slot.
Look at this cute basket!
Let's hop on over to the next basket.
Polygon Basket
Included in the Polygon SVG File:
- 6 Basket Pieces
- 1 Polygon Piece
- 1 Handle
- 6 Trapezoid Cutouts
- 6 Rectangle Cutouts
A terra-cotta pot look-a-like. Gather the basket pieces with side tabs, and the hexagon piece, and set the rest aside.
You should have six basket pieces on hand.
Start by folding the side and bottom tabs of each piece.
Afterward, apply glue to a bottom tab of one of the basket structure pieces and attach it to an edge of the hexagon piece.
Next, apply glue to the side tab of the piece you just attached to the hexagon. Grab another basket structure piece, apply glue to the bottom, and attach it to the glued side tab and hexagon edge.
Tip: Use a scraper tool, bone folder, or weeder tool to help keep the bottom tabs in place while it dries to the hexagon piece.
Continue gluing the pieces onto the edges.
Tip: As the glue dries, mold the tabs to fit the hexagon
Next, take the handle and glue one end to the top of the basket structure just above the score line.
Gather the pieces we set aside earlier because it's time to glue them to the basket.
Take the rectangle cutouts and glue them to the top of the basket while aligning them just above the score line.
Then add to the design and cover up the ends of the attached handle.
Then, glue on the trapezoid shapes aligning with the structural shape of the basket.
Next, we are going to assemble the frame basket.
Frame Basket
Included in the Frame Basket SVG File:
- 1 Basket Base
- 1 Handle
- 2 Circle Cutouts
I like to call this one the flower basket. To assemble this Easter basket, gather the pieces, and fold them along the score lines. Fold it so that the rectangles and two triangle pieces are standing up.
Start with the right side of this structure and apply a glue to the inside edge of the triangle shape.
Grab the rounded rectangle closest to the triangle, pull it in until it aligns with the angle of the triangle until you can no longer see an empty space between the two.
Grab the next rounded rectangle shape, apply glue to the top and pull it in until it aligns with the top of the triangle. At this point you should start to see a curve. Continue this process to each rectangle piece and repeat to the other side.
Tip: When you do this, make sure the opposite side lines up with the other.
Once you've finished the structure of this basket, it's time to add the handle.
Next, fold the circles in half horizontally.
Then, slide one of the handles through the slot of a circle.
Dot glue to the end of the handle and attach it to the inside.
Take the assembled handle, apply glue to the inside of the circle, and place the folded circle over the basket structure where all the points meet.
Repeat the steps to the other side.
And you're done!
These baskets are definitely one of my favorite paper projects to assemble! There’s so much you can do with these baskets!
Add a bow from my Birthday Explosion Box, A 3D layered Easter Egg Mandala, rolled paper flowers from my Rolled Paper Flower Wreath, or Paper Carrot Treat Box to your 3D Paper Baskets!
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Georgia says
Your SVG files are great and I would love to follow your crafts, but unfortunately, no Cricut yet. I am a beginner sewer, and looking at your tutorials, I think I’m becoming a beginner crafter as well. Love your work, keep it up and prayerfully I will join all the way one day! Be blessed!
Denita Schroeder says
These are such cute Easter crafts and created with the Cricut. I need to get one of these so that I can make wonderful crafts too.
Kathleen B says
Very cute. I really like the berry basket
Alexandra says
Definitely Goin to try these with my daughter!
Sarah says
I will try these out.
Nancy says
I love that you include the little tips and tricks! I liked the berry basket best and learned a few things about basket building! Thank you!
Megan Drane says
Great tutorial! Love the pattern!
leslie says
So cute! Wish I cold make but I only have a cricut joy! Love you videos and tutorials!
Sandy Boetsma says
It all looks so exciting! If I win the contest, I could actually do this!
Melanie says
Adorable!
Amanda Boyd says
Super cute, love this!
Karen Salemi says
So cute’
Dana says
So cute - I could make a set for my cats
Elspeth K says
That’s adorable!
Amber says
Love these!
Tiffany says
These are all super cute I think the berry basket is my favorite!
Megan Drane says
Great craft. Fun to customize for my kids!
Elspeth says
Love these! So cute!
Phyllis Huebbe says
Cute idea for Easter!
Amanda Boyd says
So cute!
Mark S says
cool idea for easter
Alexandra says
Cute project to try with my girls!
Jennylyn Gross says
these are so cute! Love this!
Victoria K says
Seriously adorable!!! Love the cut out basket!!
Elizabeth says
So cute
Michelle says
Love the Berry Basket!
David Smith says
These are so cool and I love the different basket options.
Phyllis Huebbe says
These do look kinda easy to put together
Kiera says
Thank you for these crafty tips!
Liz says
Cute
Mark S says
perfect idea for the season
Judy says
These are so cute I can see why you made so many of them
judy says
Very cute for Easter, spring and Mother’s Day thank you for the files
Rhonda says
So cute, can't wait to make these.
Amanda Boyd says
Love this tutorial, thank you!
David S. says
I Love the variety... some of these baskets are sooo cool.
Isabel says
Beautiful!
Phyllis Huebbe says
Cute little buggers!
Mark S says
very good tutorial
Dianna says
Cute baskets!
Megan V. says
I love this DIY❤️
Phyllis Huebbe says
If I win this contest I could make things like these.
Amanda Boyd says
Love this tutorial
David S says
Love the Berry Basket
Elspeth Kennedy says
I love the polygon basket!
Karen says
So cute
Mark S says
very cool ideas
Sarah says
I like the frame basket looks. Very creative.
sarah says
so cute
Mark S says
thanks so much for the design
Kmarie says
This are absolutely adorable! I love the time and thought that goes into making these!
Phyllis Huebbe says
Looks like they would be easy to put together
Ajah says
Such a cute idea & your directions are so simple, easy! Can’t wait to try
This would also be cute for center pieces for birthday parties !
sarah says
I bet this would be fun to do with my daughters.
Phyllis Huebbe says
Your tutorial is very informative.
Kmarie says
What a great gift to give out to neighbors, friends and family!
Megan Drane says
Easy to follow tutorial!
Mark S says
thank you so much for the ideas
Phyllis Huebbe says
I must show this to my granddaughter, she actually owns A cricut machine.
Kenja Fealy says
The baskets look like such fun to make.
Kaitlin says
So cute
Sandy McClain says
Great tutorial. Instructions are easy to follow. This would be fun to do with my granddaughters.
Mark S says
Thanks, I would love to try this
sarah says
great tutorial
Phyllis Huebbe says
All three are cute!
David Smith says
Great Tutorial. Thanks for sharing.
Mark S says
fantastic, thanks so much
Kmarie says
Thank you for the easy to follow instructions!
Shari B says
These are such a sweet, inexpensive favor for any party or shower. I can think of endless possibilities in colors and embellishments.
KATHLEEN B says
It was so hard to choose a favorite
Morgan says
So fun!
Mark S says
thank you for all the great ideas
Phyllis Huebbe says
I love this project!
David Smith says
Looks like so much fun
Mark S says
great ideas
Sarah says
You have so many cute ideas!
Ryyn says
The berry basket is my favorite of the bunch and I will definitely be using it for gift baskets in the future!!!
Betty Spry says
love the berry basket the best.
Veronica Garrett says
I would love to make Easter baskets. Children would love them.
Sandra says
These baskets are so cute. Will definitely make some.
Jan Stenberg says
Great tutorial.
April says
Great idea and quick to make!
Phyllis Huebbe says
My granddaughter likes this project too!
Kathleen Horne says
Great ideas!!
Stacy Townsend says
Love these cute baskets! I wish my Joy could cut these! Might have to upgrade☺️
De says
Adorable! These would make great nut cups for showers!
Sam says
Those are super cute - just need a little glitter
Ruth Pearman says
Sooo cute!!
Janet Hooper says
So cute. Than you.
KATHLEEN B says
So creative
Cindy says
So cute! I am going to make these next year for Easter
MonaLisa says
Cute! These would make nice party favors too!
Jodi Hunter says
These are so amazing.
Barb says
How cute
Mark S says
thank you so much for all your great ideas
Ma says
Great patterns. Need to get me a Cricut now so I can use all you great ideas
Lisa says
These are so cute and versatile, not just for Easter. I like that you show them in neutral colors as well as colors and prints.
Kathleen B says
Adorable
Phyllis Huebbe says
IF I win I could make cute things like these.
KATHLEEN B says
My daughter would have loved to make these
Mark S says
looks good, thanks for the ideas
KATHLEEN B says
My daughter is so hoping we win as she wants a cricut in order to make these
Linda S. says
Such a great idea for party favors and gifts, all year round
Mark S says
thank you
KATHLEEN B says
I love the papers you chose for the baskets
Phyllis Huebbe says
I love the cut out basket!
Phyllis Huebbe says
Great spring arrangement
Debbie says
Im sure I would love this file but I cant find the download button can someone help me ?