5. Decorating Your Masterpiece

This is where your basket gets its personality and becomes truly "adorable." Encourage creativity and personal expression.

✨ 1. Pre-Weave Decoration

Before you even start cutting, decorate the front of the paper plate. Paint it in pastel Easter colors, draw patterns, or create a scenic background like a blue sky with clouds. This will peek through the weave, adding depth and color.

✨ 2. Embellishing the Weave and Rim

Glue small pom-poms along the top rim or at the intersections of the weave. Add stick-on gems or sequins for sparkle. You can also use markers to add patterns directly onto the woven paper strips.

✨ 3. Thematic Easter Touches

Attach paper cut-outs of bunnies, chicks, or carrots to the side of the basket. Add a fluffy cotton ball tail for a bunny. Tie a small bow around the base of the handle. Write the child's name on the basket for a personalized touch.