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Easter basket in chick shape: Cute Easter decoration for DIY

Hello! Are you looking for a great DIY idea for Easter that you can implement with your children? Then we are glad you found us. In this article, I will introduce you to a delightful craft project - cute chick baskets made from toilet paper rolls, which are perfect for displaying Easter eggs or serving as gift packaging.

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Chick Baskets: Step-by-Step Guide with Photos and Descriptions

We always strive to use only everyday, easily accessible materials. Therefore, you can buy everything you need at the nearest supermarket or stationery store.

Materials:

Toilet paper roll
Scissors
Yellow acrylic paint
Brush
Black marker
Red cardboard
White paper circles for eyes (or googly eyes)
Glue or hot glue gun
Small string or ribbon for the handle

Instructions:

Chick basket: step-by-step guide with photos and descriptions. The picture 1 — **Step 1**: Gather all the materials you need for your chick basket. Take a toilet paper roll and shorten it to the desired height. Draw a zigzag line at the top edge with a pen – this represents the broken eggshell. Also mark the front of your chick on the roll.

Chick basket: step-by-step guide with photos and descriptions. The image 2 — **Step 2**: Cut along the zigzag line to shape the eggshell. Also, cut a narrow strip out of the roll – you will need it later as a handle. Attach the handle with glue or hot glue to the side of the basket. Don’t forget to seal the bottom with paper or cardboard, so your egg doesn’t fall out.

Chick basket: step-by-step guide with photos and descriptions. The picture 3 — **Step 3**: Paint the basket with yellow paint so that it looks like a chick. While the paint dries, cut a small beak from red cardboard. Then, draw small V-shaped lines on the yellow basket with a black marker – they represent the feathers. Now glue the white eyes and the red beak on to complete the face.

Chick basket: step-by-step guide with photos and descriptions. The picture 4 — **Step 4**: Your chick basket is now ready! Place an Easter egg inside. The yellow chick alongside a brown egg looks particularly cute – perfect as a decoration for your Easter table.

Easter - A Time of Joy and Traditions

Easter is one of the most important holidays of the year, especially anticipated by children. It provides a wonderful opportunity to craft decorations for your home together with your kids. The shared time of creativity not only strengthens your bond but also creates lasting memories.

Children grow and develop only once. Use this precious time to create something special together. The shining eyes of your children, as they proudly present their self-made chick baskets, are priceless. Such moments shape childhood memories and create family traditions that may even be passed on to the next generation.

These little chick baskets are not only cute but also practical - they can be used during the Easter egg hunt or serve as individual gift packaging for small surprises. Additionally, the use of toilet paper rolls is an environmentally friendly way to creatively reuse everyday items.

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The Importance of Fine Motor Skills and Creativity for Children

Crafting chick baskets from toilet paper rolls not only fosters creativity in children but also the development of fine motor skills. This ability is crucial for many everyday activities and later academic skills like writing.

When children work with scissors, brushes, and pens, they train their hand-eye coordination, learn patience, and concentration. They also experience a sense of achievement when they see what they have created with their own hands. This boosts their self-confidence and motivates them to take on new challenges.

Crafting together also provides a valuable opportunity for conversation and exchange away from digital devices. In our fast-paced world, such moments of mindfulness and shared activity are especially valuable for your child's emotional development.

A Heartfelt Thank You

We would like to sincerely thank you for taking the time to read our tutorial. Creating craft instructions, videos, photos, and writing this article requires a lot of time and effort, and we really hope you enjoyed this craft idea.

If you're in the mood for more creative projects, check out our other tutorials. Perhaps you are interested in our origami tutorials or you might find something suitable in our section craft ideas for kids. In total, we already have over 400 different tutorials on our portal, and new ones are added every week.

We wish you and your family a wonderful Easter celebration with many creative moments!

Published on April 11, 2025 by Vitalii Shynakov

Published on: April 11, 2025
From Vitalii Shynakov

Vitalii Shynakov has been working in the areas of online retail, marketing and customer satisfaction since 2012. Until 2022, he was the head of personnel development and online sales department of four successful stores. He has been part of the TutKit.com team since 2024.