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Crafting With Kids: Mini Wooden Easter Baskets

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A winter storm and a child under the weather…what’s a mom to do?  After a batch of gluten-free, vegan chocolate chip cookies, a stack of books, and a little bit of Dora, we decided to get our craft on.  I really shouldn’t complain, since other parts of the country experience a lot worse with regards to weather, and I’m in awe of how those moms keep their children engaged and active indoors.  Since I’m not terribly crafty, I often resort to baking, reading and board games, however, over the next few months I’ll be dabbling in some projects, inspired by Walmart’s new Craft Group on Facebook.

As a mom, I would love to craft more with my children, particularly if I was guided step-by-step and the projects weren’t terribly difficult, messy, or time-consuming.  If you’ve been inside your local Walmart store recently, you might have noticed a Kids Crafts section, which contains a variety of kid-friendly products to get started.  Since I definitely need some guidance, I decided to try and replicate these adorable Mini Wooden Easter Baskets utilizing Horizon’s craft supplies. The total cost of the supplies, minus the glue and scissors, was just under $20 and I can use much of what I purchased on future projects. Here is a quick list of the items you’ll need, all of which can be found at your local Walmart:

Paint Brushes
Fuzzy Sticks 100 Pack Princess Color (I actually couldn’t find the Princess Colors so I opted for Primary Colors)
Acrylic Paint Jars
Mini Wood Craft Sticks
Scissors with a point
Paper Cups (I used Dixie’s 3 ounce paper cups)
Craft Glue

Here is a visual step-by-step guide to making these adorable mini baskets.

Mini Wooden Easter Baskets

 

Once you’ve gathered your supplies, measure the height of your cup against the Mini Craft Sticks and cut the top off if necessary.

Use the end of a pointed pair of scissors to poke a hole on each side of the cup, then thread the fuzzy stick through and tie a small knot.  This is definitely something a parent should either do or supervise.

Wrap the fuzzy stick around your finger to give it a swirl design.  Then thread the other end and tie another knot.

Now it’s time to glue the mini craft sticks in place.

Ensure the sticks are straight.  There will be gaps but that is ok because if you use dark paint, it won’t really show.

Make sure the glue is dry before attempting to paint.

Be sure to paint the inside of the sticks as well.

We could definitely use a second coat of paint.

I filled the basket with paper grass I found at Walmart.

For beginners, this was an engaging craft that wasn’t overly time consuming.  Both of my children (particularly my daughter) definitely required assistance, but really enjoyed using the glue to attach the mini craft sticks and painting their baskets.  While they don’t look perfect, we’re quite happy with how they turned out.

I am not certain what age group this particular craft is geared towards but I think 6-7 is a good starting age.  Children will require the dexterity and patience to attach the wooden sticks and paint them once in place.

For additional craft ideas and inspiration, visit Walmart’s Craft Page, Facebook Craft Group and Pinterest page.

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posted in Crafts, Kids, Latest Posts, Walmart Mom

24 Responses to Crafting With Kids: Mini Wooden Easter Baskets

  1. Lisa says

    March 26, 2012 at 2:13 pm

    That is awesome

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  2. Cathi says

    March 26, 2012 at 3:08 pm

    I love doing crafts with my grandkids as I did with my kids. This would also be a fun Cub Scout craft and Brownie craft.
    You have everything you need for successful quality time spent with the kids plus, YOU have patience. ;D Thanks Caryn!

    Reply
  3. BusyWorkingMama says

    March 26, 2012 at 4:20 pm

    Too cute! I am loving Easter crafts right now.

    Reply
  4. kailani says

    March 27, 2012 at 12:09 am

    Those turned out great! They would be perfect for classroom parties!

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  5. Shelby Barone says

    March 28, 2012 at 11:22 am

    These are so cute! My kiddos love to craft – it is so important for their development.

    Reply
  6. Jennifer says

    March 28, 2012 at 12:33 pm

    I absolutely love these! So much more special than the plastic junk from CVS!

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  7. Ericka says

    March 28, 2012 at 12:35 pm

    These are super cute. I’m doing this craft with my little one this Easter.

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  8. Jamie says

    March 28, 2012 at 8:31 pm

    How fun! I am not crafty at all, but I think I can handle this project with my kids!

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  9. Lori says

    March 28, 2012 at 9:38 pm

    Very cute, great idea!

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  10. Wendy says

    March 28, 2012 at 9:44 pm

    Totally cute and perfect for my little girl. Thanks for the idea!!

    Reply
  11. Ana Flores says

    March 28, 2012 at 10:31 pm

    You all did a great job at these! I also did lots of baking, watching tv and books during the rainy weekend. Should have gotten to crafting!

    Reply
  12. Julie O. aka Skinny Jeans Mom says

    March 29, 2012 at 10:42 am

    WWhat a neat craft! Would love to try this 🙂

    Reply
  13. natalie says

    March 30, 2012 at 11:40 pm

    so fun! the kids must have loved it!!

    Reply
  14. marina says

    April 2, 2012 at 7:11 am

    What a fantastic craft.Think I’m going to do this with the kids. Thanks so much for sharing

    Reply
  15. Becky Howard says

    June 29, 2019 at 12:53 pm

    This looks like something that I could use for a classroom project I’m planning on. Thank you for the tutorial.

    Reply
  16. Brittany C. says

    January 11, 2020 at 5:21 pm

    These are adorable! I’ll be adding this to our spring crafting schedule!

    Reply
  17. George Bush says

    April 23, 2020 at 11:37 am

    Your blog is amazing, i really impressed of your working skills its very helpful for me. Thanks for Sharing!

    Reply

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