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Easter Activity

Easter Basket

Suitable for:

Levels/Age Group: Ages 7-12

Materials:

Cardboard Weaving Base, Markers/pens, Decorative Paper, Ribbon Straw, Satin Ribbon & Raffia

How to make an Easter Basket:

1. Use a Zart pre cut Cardboard Weaving Base.
2. Use markers, pens or Decorative Paper to decorate the internal cardboard base.
3. Form the basic 3D bowl by weaving Ribbon Straw and/or Satin Ribbon between the cardboard spokes, pressing each row firmly down.
4. Over sew the top edge with Ribbon Straw using the pre-cut holes to finish the shape.
5. Fill the basket with shredded paper or Raffia ready for an Easter Chick to nest in.

Activity Extension:

Gather leaves, feathers, little twigs etc. to weave into the ribbon straw rows and create individual decorative nests. Use a Satay Stick to help poke feathers and leaves to the ribbon straw nest.

Create a decorative basket for any occasion such as Mother’s Day, a gift for a friend, or even to make one for yourself to put your treasured possessions in.
Other Weaving activities might include: simple paper weaving with coloured paper, basket weaving with paper or Raffia.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Key words: Easter crafts, Easter Cards, Quick craft activities, Classroom crafts, Easy gift making, Outer school hours activities, Rainy Day crafts.