DIY Easter Gift Ideas For Friends And Family: Handmade Presents

Easter is just around the corner and I know that you’ve been looking for some last-minute gift ideas. Here are some DIY Easter presents for friends and family that are quick to make but still show how much you care.

CUTE AND EASY EASTER GIFT IDEAS | 2023
Takeaways
DIY Easter gifts are a thoughtful way to show your loved ones you care.
Many Easter gifts can be made at home, including baskets, decor, and treats.
When choosing Easter gifts, consider the recipient’s interests and personality.
Traditional Easter gifts include baskets, candy, eggs, and spring-themed decor.
Unique Easter gift ideas include personalized gifts, DIY crafts, and experiences.

Origami Bunny Basket

Origami is an art form that dates back to the 6th century. It’s a craft that has been practiced in Japan for centuries, and it’s also a fun activity for kids. 

Origami baskets are a great way to give a small gift or show someone how much you care about them. 

Origami baskets can be made out of anything, but we’ve provided instructions on how to fold one from paper origami paper (in the case of this guide). The materials needed for this project include:

  • A square piece of origami paper (we recommend using an 8 x 8 inch sheet)
  • Scissors
  • Pencil/pen or pencil eraser

Are you struggling to find the perfect Easter gift for everyone on your list? Check out these 10 creative Easter gift basket ideas that are sure to please and inspire!

Easter Cupcake Gift Boxes

Making cupcake gift boxes is a simple way to make your Easter treats look extra special. You’ll need a box with a lid, some decorative paper, and ribbon to make it extra festive. Start by covering the outside of the box with your chosen wrapping paper and secure it in place with tape or glue. 

Then wrap the lid in ribbon and secure it onto the top of your box! Fill these cute little containers with some delicious cupcakes (or other treat) so that you can give them out as gifts this Easter season!

Best Stores for Easter Cupcake Gift Boxes

StoreDescription
Harry & DavidOffers beautifully decorated cupcake gift boxes with options for delivery.
GodivaThis renowned chocolatier offers premium Easter cupcake gift boxes that include elegant packaging and high-quality ingredients.
Williams SonomaFeatures festive Easter cupcake gift boxes that are sure to delight friends and family.
TargetFor budget-friendly Easter cupcakes, Target offers a variety of options for gift boxes and decorating supplies.
Sprinkles CupcakesThis popular cupcake bakery offers a range of Easter-themed cupcakes and gift boxes for nationwide shipping.

Easter Bunny Face Treat Bag Topper

Using a small plastic egg, small plastic bunny, small plastic carrot and a small plastic flower, you can make a treat bag topper for your Easter baskets.

Start by painting the base of your basket in any color you like by using acrylic paint with a brush or sponge. If you choose to use acrylic paint on top of the basket’s surface, be sure that all areas are covered with at least two coats of paint so that it will last longer than just one layer.

Next, glue each object onto your basket using hot glue gun or other adhesive product such as E-6000 glue sticks (which is water resistant). You may want to add more than one dot of hot glue onto each item if they’re not sticking well enough yet!

Make Easter extra fun and special for kids by checking out these fun and educational Easter gifts. From craft activities to books, there’s something for every little one.

Spring Butterfly Rainbow Paper Straws

I used paper straws to make spring butterfly rainbow and it was so much fun. You can use different colors of paper straws to make spring butterfly rainbow and you can use a hole punch to make a hole in the top of the paper straw. Use a toothpick to help you put the paper straw into the hole.

Top Brands for Spring Butterfly Rainbow Paper Straws

BrandDescription
Meri MeriOffers a variety of colorful Spring Butterfly Rainbow Paper Straws that are perfect for springtime parties and events.
Talking TablesThis brand offers biodegradable paper straws in a range of colors and patterns, including a butterfly and pastel rainbow design.
KikkerlandFeatures eco-friendly Spring Butterfly Rainbow Paper Straws made from biodegradable paper and food-safe dye.
Harlow and GreyOffers stylish Spring Butterfly Rainbow Paper Straws in pastel and metallic shades that are perfect for adding a touch of glamour to your event.
Creative ConvertingKnown for their quality party supplies, this brand offers affordable packs of Spring Butterfly Rainbow Paper Straws that come in a variety of designs and colors.

Easter Cross Stitch Card Pattern

The Easter cross stitch card pattern is a fun way to give a gift that can be used year-round. You’ll need some yarn and your cross stitch kit to make this pattern, which will take about four hours to complete.

When you’re finished with the project, use it in place of a greeting card—just add something inside like a few Easter candies or some tea bags. You could also use it as an ornament if you hang it on your tree!

Looking for Easter gift ideas for family and friends? Look no further than these 14 Easter gift ideas that are thoughtful, creative, and perfect for anyone on your list.

Easter Egg Garland For Your Mantel

The first step to making your garland is to find a dowel. The size of your dowel will depend on how many eggs you want to hang, but it should be around 6 feet long. 

If you don’t have any spare dowels lying around, there are plenty of ways to find one: check out this list of local hardware stores and see if they have some available; visit a thrift store (you can often find them there); or ask friends and family members who may have something like that in their garage.

If you’re not already familiar with hanging things on walls, here are some tips: First, grab an empty wall in your house that has enough space for the garland—it’s probably best if it’s wide enough so that four or five people can stand together underneath it comfortably without bumping into one another! 

Next, measure out where each egg will go so they are evenly spaced apart from each other when strung up on the wall. 

Thirdly (and most importantly!), use either yarn or ribbon instead of string because these materials won’t stretch out over time like regular rope does when used outdoors (this will help keep everything looking nice).

Best Brands for Easter Egg Garland For Your Mantel

BrandDescription
Pottery BarnOffers a wide range of Easter egg garlands made of various materials such as wood, plastic, and felt.
Pier 1This brand offers colorful Easter egg garlands made of wood, felt, and other materials perfect for adding a touch of whimsy to your mantel.
Crate and BarrelKnown for their modern home decor, this brand offers Easter egg garlands in pastel colors with minimalist designs.
Grandin RoadFeatures Easter egg garlands with a vintage feel that are perfect for adding a touch of nostalgia to your mantel décor.
MichaelsOffers a variety of Easter egg garlands for those who love crafting their own decorations, with options such as felt, fabric, and paper.

Bunny Ears Napkin Rings

Materials:

Wire hangers, ribbon or twine, scissors.

Optional embellishments: beads, buttons, fabric scraps, paint (for the ends), etc. It’s up to you!

Step 1: To begin with, gather your materials and make sure everything is ready. Don’t forget to include ample time for drying if you’re adding paint or glue!

Step 2: Next, cut the wire hanger into pieces about 7 inches long each any shorter than 7 inches won’t be sturdy enough for holding napkins during dinner parties; any longer than that and they’ll get tangled in each other when stored in a drawer or cabinet. 

You can also use wire from the inside of old coat hangers if you want to show off that resourcefulness while saving some money at the same time!

Step 3: Using pliers or needle-nose pliers (or whatever tool feels most comfortable) bend both ends of each piece of wire so they flare outwards slightly before curving upwards again toward one another at an angle; this will hold onto your napkin rings better as well as keep them from falling off entirely if someone accidentally bumps into them sitting on a tablecloth etc.)

Be sure not to let go until it makes this shape naturally. You don’t want it bent outwards too much otherwise there won’t be room between two adjacent ones where one could slip through without touching either side!

Celebrate Easter with unique and perfect gifts for your loved ones by checking out our Easter gift guide for him and her. From delicious treats to personalized gifts, there’s something for him and her alike!

Handmade Easter Cookies

A batch of homemade cookies is a gift that everyone will be excited to receive. You can make these treats special for your guests by using cookie cutters to create unique shapes and colors.

If you want to get more creative, you can also use food coloring to give the dough different colors and make icing from scratch. You’ll want to purchase some sprinkles or other decorations to add onto your cookies before baking them!

Bunny Carrot Treats In A Jar And Free Printable Tag

Bunny Carrot Treats In A Jar

  • 1 cup butter or margarine, softened
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon (or more to taste)

Dump everything into a large bowl and mix well until smooth. Pour mixture into muffin tins lined with paper cups.

Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned on top and a toothpick comes out clean when inserted in center of one cookie. Cool completely before decorating cookies with frosting and sprinkles!

Pom-Pom Chicks And Free Printable Tag

  • To make the chicks, first cut out a small circle of cardboard.
  • Next, cut out two larger circles that are slightly smaller than the cardboard one (this will be the body of your chick).
  • Then cut out an even larger circle that is slightly smaller than the body and glue it on top of your pom-pom.
  • Cut off any excess twine or yarn around your pom-pom and attach a piece of ribbon to hang it from by tucking it through some holes in your cardboard before tying it up with a bow at the top!
  • Print this tag below onto white cardstock paper

Peeps S’mores Kit And Free Printable Tag

  • What You’ll Need
  • A large jar or tin
  • Jars are the perfect size for storing marshmallow fluff, and tins can be found at your local craft store.

Peeps (and marshmallow fluff)

You can find these at the grocery store near Easter candy. They’re cheap! You’ll want one per s’mores kit you’re making (you can always freeze them for later if you don’t want to eat them now). If you have any extra Peeps lying around from last year’s celebration, they will work just as well! Make sure to stock up on some while they’re on sale at your local grocery store. 

How To Make It

1) Measure out one cup of marshmallow fluff in each jar/tin. Add it along with a slim wedge of chocolate bar, which will be used as kindling for making fire later on this summer campfire night experience (that’s right we said it!). 

Add some graham crackers into each container as well these should be folded over so they fit inside easily without spilling all over everything when they hitched a ride home from the grocery store in our shopping cart after we forgot ourselves and bought them even though we never actually planned any s’mores recipes ahead.)

Easter Bunny Bait Popcorn And Free Printable tag

This is a fun Easter gift idea that you can make in less than 10 minutes. You will need:

  • 1/2 cup of brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • A pinch each of salt and ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder or chocolate chips, melted
  • 1/2 cup crushed malted milk balls (or other Easter candy you like)

If you want to skip the step where you melt the chocolate and just use candy melts instead, just follow these instructions: Melt your chocolate in a microwave safe bowl at 50% power for 90 seconds until smooth then stir with a spoon until smooth again. 

Now place it on top of your popcorn and sprinkle over some more crushed malted milk balls when it has cooled down slightly. Write out your tag on an A4 sheet – don’t forget to add any special messages before attaching them to your popcorn!

Conclusion

Hopefully, we’ve inspired you to make some of these DIY Easter gifts for your friends and family. Whether you want to give them something handmade or store-bought, it doesn’t matter! 

The most important thing is that they know how much they mean to you. And let us know how your friends liked their gifts in the comments below!

Further Reading

For more Easter gift inspiration and ideas, check out these articles:

20 DIY Easter Gifts: This article offers creative and unique Easter gift ideas that you can make at home.

Homemade Easter Gift Ideas: Discover a range of homemade Easter gifts that are easy to make and perfect for family and friends.

DIY Homemade Easter Gifts: From cute bunny crafts to homemade egg surprises, this article has plenty of DIY Easter gift ideas that are sure to impress.

FAQs

What Are Some Traditional Easter Gifts?

Easter baskets filled with candy and small toys, colorful Easter eggs, and spring-themed decor are all popular traditional Easter gifts.

What Are Some Unique Easter Gift Ideas?

Some unique Easter gift ideas include personalized photo gifts, DIY crafts, gourmet food baskets, and experiences such as hot air balloon rides or cooking classes.

What Are Some Popular Easter Gifts for Kids?

Easter gifts for kids typically include candy, toys, books, and craft activities. Stuffed animals and outdoor toys such as bubbles or kites are also popular choices.

What Should I Consider When Choosing an Easter Gift for Someone?

Consider the recipient’s interests, age, and personality when choosing an Easter gift. You may also want to consider your relationship with the person and any cultural or religious traditions.

Can I Give Easter Gifts to Anyone?

Yes! Easter is a holiday for everyone to enjoy and celebrate, so you can give Easter gifts to anyone you wish to share the joy with, including family, friends, and coworkers.