Easter is around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than with a handmade Easter basket? In this tutorial, I'll guide you through creating a beautiful Easter basket using cardstock and a Cricut machine. With the help of a digital SVG from Creative Fabrica, you'll have a personalized and charming basket to fill with treats for loved ones.
This post is sponsored by Creative Fabrica. All opinions are mine alone.
Creative Fabrica is a digital platform with over 14 million designs, fonts, SVG files and more for a variety of DIY crafting projects including Cricut crafts, papercrafting, scrapbooking, die-cutting and more.
Watch the video below to learn how to make this fun Easter basket and gain inspiration to elevate your Easter celebration, all for FREE with Creative Fabrica. Alternatively, keep reading below for step-by-step instructions.
Materials Needed
- Cardstock in assorted colors
- Cricut machine (I used the Cricut Explore 3)
- Cutting mat
- Glue stick
- Digital SVG file from Creative Fabrica
Instructions
Selecting Your SVG File
Head over to the Creative Fabrica website and browse their collection of Easter-themed SVG files. Choose a design that appeals to you and fits the size you desire for your Easter basket. I used the Easter Basket: Butterflies file. Once you’ve selected a design, download the file to your computer.
Preparing Your Cricut Machine
Turn on your Cricut Machine and launch the Design Space software. Upload the SVG file you downloaded from Creative Fabrica. Adjust the size of the design according to your preferences. Ensure that your cutting mat is loaded with the appropriate color of cardstock for each part of the design.
Cutting Your Cardstock
Follow the prompts in Design Space to load the appropriate tools and set your material to cardstock. Once everything is set up, proceed with cutting the design. Be sure to pay attention to any scoring lines indicated in the SVG file, as these will help create clean folds later on.
Assemble Your Basket
Carefully remove the cut pieces from the cutting mat. Begin by folding along the scored lines to create the basic shape of the basket. Use glue or adhesive to secure the tabs and edges together to form the basket's structure. Take your time to ensure everything is aligned properly.
Fill Your Basket
Kids will love to assemble these baskets and you can let them customize their baskets with glitter, markers or paint. You could even add googly eyes to the butterfly’s faces and pipe cleaners for the antennae. Once your Easter basket is complete, it's time to fill it with goodies! Whether you prefer chocolate eggs, candies, or small toys, fill the basket with treats that will delight the recipient. You can also make a fun wood burned picture frame to give as a gift.
Crafting your own Easter basket with cardstock and a Cricut machine is not only fun but also allows you to add a personal touch to your holiday celebrations. With an All Access Subscription, you gain access to Creative Fabrica's extensive library of millions of designs, opening up endless possibilities for creativity. Dive into the process and relish the satisfaction of crafting something handmade with love.
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Interested to try another fun and colorful crafting activity? Try making this coasters and table decor still with Creative Fabrica.
Digital Assets Used:
50 Egg Coloring Pages for Kids
Hoppy Easter Sublimation Graphic
This is the fourth in a series of posts brought to you by Creative Fabrica and Hometalk. Check out the Spook-tacular Halloween SVG Layered Art tutorial, Colorful Coasters and Thanksgiving Tablescape Inspiration tutorial and the Cheerful DIY Doormat and Christmas Porch Decor.
Hi I’m Adrienne Carrie Hubbard. I believe a rich life comes not from the things you have, but the things you do; the experiences you create and the people you meet along the way. Thanks for hanging out!