So What's in Your Basket?
Are you tired of the same old boring Easter baskets? Do you want to give your basket a glow up that will make the Easter Bunny jealous? Or do you want to just minimize the Sunday Sugar High (and crash!) from all those sugary suspects? Well, you're in luck! We have ideas for ALL the little creative bunnies!
First things first, take a look at what's currently in your Easter basket. Is it filled with the same old plastic grass and generic candy? Let's shake it up a bit - rethink the fillers, and turn that basket into something colorful, thoughtful, and creativity packed.
LITTLES (toddler - age 5)
Focus: sensory play + chunky tools + low mess
Keep it simple and make tactile adventure be the shining star here with these makers.
Basket Ideas:
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Large brush + watercolor pad
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Paint daubers
JUNIORS (ages 6-10)
Focus: exploration + bright color + beginner skills
They love tools that feel “real.” This is really the age when themes take the lead, so opt for something thematic like nature, fashion, animals, or sculpting.
Basket Ideas:
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Glitter gel pens
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Paint-your-own birdhouse
TWEENS&TEENS (ages 11 and up)
Focus: identity + style + elevated materials
This... this is it... the ambiguous and slippery stage where YOU can get a chance to be COOL. Introduce these budding creators to some of the mature mediums that they probably don't get to use in school, but are now being trusted to use them at home on your kitchen table! Independance and style is what they are likely seeking now, so really lean into the "BIG kid" mentality (even if they're still your "baby"... trust us, we get it). The key here is make it feel creative and not kiddie.
Basket Ideas:
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Alcohol markers
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Linocut starter kit
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DIY purse strap or keychain kit
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Printmaking supplies
Obviously we know you have to leave the space for those yummy treats the kiddos expect in their baskets, but any of these themes/product ideas will be sure to bring the W O W factor to their Easter Baskets! Not exactly sure what to include? Stop by and we will help you shop (it's really our favorite part of this job) for just the right items! Let's get hoppin'!