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How to make mini Easter baskets

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How to make mini Easter baskets

Looking for a fun and eco-friendly way to celebrate Easter this year? Here’s another adorable recycled Easter basket idea that’s perfect for crafty families, classrooms, or anyone who loves turning trash into treasure! This DIY project uses one of our favorite recyclable materials—empty toilet paper rolls (aka TP tubes)—to create mini Easter baskets that are just the right size for filling with tiny treats, jellybeans, or small toys.

These toilet paper roll Easter baskets are not only easy and budget-friendly, but they’re also a great way to teach kids about upcycling and sustainability. Add paint, washi tape, stickers, or even little bunny ears to customize each one—your creativity is the only limit! Whether you’re planning a classroom craft, Easter brunch favor, or just want something fun and handmade to share with your little bunnies, this is the perfect quick project.

Hop on over to the blog Creatively Inspired to find the full tutorial with step-by-step instructions and creative ideas for decorating your baskets. This is one of those recycled Easter crafts that will become a yearly tradition—fun, cute, and kind to the planet.

Hop on over to the blog Creatively Inspired to learn how to make mini Easter Baskets perfect to fill with tiny treats for all the little bunnies in your life.

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This DIY Board Game Table Made Me Want to Dust Off My Cricut

You know that feeling when you see a project and instantly start mentally rearranging your whole weekend to fit it in? That was me with The Carpenter’s Daughter’s DIY Board Game Table tutorial. I mean, it’s so good. Functional, stylish, and honestly—such a conversation starter.

It’s the kind of piece that looks high-end, but she breaks it down step-by-step in a way that makes it totally achievable, even if you’re not a woodworking wizard. And if you’ve got a Cricut machine (like I do, gathering dust in the corner), this is your cue to plug it in and actually use it. She used hers to create the game board top, and it adds such a clean, custom finish.

I never really thought about how handy a built-in game board could be—no more shuffling Monopoly pieces off the kitchen table when it’s time for dinner! It’s perfect for families, game nights with friends, or even just a cool coffee table alternative with a little hidden fun.

What I Love About This Project:

  • It doubles as a gorgeous piece of furniture.

  • You can totally customize the games—checkers, chess, tic-tac-toe, you name it.

  • It’s an awesome way to up your Cricut game (seriously, I’ve been inspired).

  • And let’s be honest—it’s a great excuse to get crafty and competitive.

If you’re looking for a project with style and function, check out the full tutorial here. Fair warning though—you’ll probably end up wanting to make more than one.

Now if you’ll excuse me, I’m off to charge my Cricut and pretend I know how to play chess again…