DIY Peat Pot Easter Treat Baskets
Easter is on the way and today I’m sharing a fun Easter craft, DIY Peat Pot Easter Treat Baskets.
These treat baskets are perfect to use as a gift for friends or family or as a table favor for your Easter meal.
I’m sharing my Easter Treat Baskets along with a talented group of bloggers for a Easter’s on the Way blog hop organized by my friend Amber from Follow the Yellow Brick Home.
I love Amber’s gorgeous old home and how she decorates it so beautifully with vintage style. I look forward to seeing Amber’s decor in any season and if you’ve never visited Amber’s blog, I encourage you to do so.
If you are visiting from Let’s Add Sprinkles, welcome! Katie is a talented decorator and I am looking forward to seeing her Easter ideas.
DIY Peat Pot Easter Treat Baskets
I first made a version of this craft back in 2011 and I’ve never forgotten it. I recently spotted peat pots on one of our work benches and thought it would be fun to make a new version of this craft.
I always spend Easter with my husband, mom, sister-in-law, niece, and father-in-law. On a normal Easter Sunday, I would place an Easter treat basket beside each guests’ plate at my mom’s table as an Easter gift.
I’ll have to save these treat baskets to use as gifts next year as Easter will be spent with just my husband this year.
Blue Easter Treat Baskets
I made four different Easter treat baskets and will share them by color.
These Easter treat baskets were easy to make. I painted the peat pots, then used a hot glue gun to add a ribbon handle, then embellished the handle with vintage buttons.
Each side of the peat pot was decorated with a bunny rabbit sticker with a vintage look.
Pink Easter Treat Basket
The burlap and lace ribbon was left over from the DIY Picture Frame Spring Wreath that I made for my mom’s front door.
All of the buttons used for these treat baskets are vintage and either belonged to my mother-in-law or my grandmother. I inherited sewing supplies from both of these very special women.
I love the Easter stickers that I used. A book of 23 stickers was just $1.99.
Whitewashed Easter Treat Basket
To whitewash the treat basket, I put a small amount of white paint on my brush, then dabbed the brush against a paper towel. I then brushed the white paint onto the pot.
This plaid ribbon came from my craft stash. I am pretty sure that I used it at least 15 years ago for a spring wreath.
I usually do crafts at home but this craft was made at our lake house. It was nice to craft with a view!
Purple Easter Treat Basket
Mr. SP and I agreed that the Easter bunny would not be visiting our house this year, so the candy that I used to fill the treat baskets is the only Easter candy that we’ll enjoy this year.
I found that the stickers wouldn’t stick to the peat pots, so I used hot glue to attach them.
I am pretty sure that these pink button were cut off of a dress and saved to be used for another sewing project. They came from my grandmother, so it’s possible that they originally were on one of my great-great-aunt’s garments. (My grandmother was raised by her aunt.)
How to Make Peat Pot Easter Treat Baskets
DIY Peat Pot Easter Treat Baskets
Use peat pots, craft paint, ribbon, buttons, and Easter stickers to make treat baskets to use as gifts or as a table favor.
Materials
- Peat Pots
- Craft Paint
- Ribbon
- Buttons
- Easter Stickers
- Filler
- Easter Candy
Tools
- Craft paint brush
- Glue gun
Instructions
- Assemble supplies
- Paint peat pots with craft paint.
- Dry brush white paint over the colors if desired.
- Add a ribbon handle to each pot.
- Embellish ribbon handle with buttons.
- Add an Easter sticker to each side of the peat pot. If the sticker won't stick, use hot glue.
- Add filler and candy to the treat basket.
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If you are “hopping” in order today, next on the blog tour is Cecilia of My Thrift Store Addiction.
I am looking forward to reading the Easter ideas shared by my blogging friends. Click on the links below to visit each blogger who is sharing Easter ideas.
These little baskets are absolutely adorable–I love all the colors and I love how you dry brushed them for depth. These are perfect for the Easter table!
Thank you so much, Pamela!
Paula
Paula, these are absolutely adorable! I love your painted and embellished baskets! Happy & healthy Easter! Blessings, Cecilia @My Thrift Store Addiction
Paula,
These are adorable, love them! You made pretty colors.
Happy Easter!
Cindy
Thank you, Cindy!
Paula
Thank you, Cecilia! You also have a wonderful Easter.
Paula
Gosh, those are adorable, Paula! The teacher in you shines with your crafts. I adore those purple and blue peat pot colors. I agree, the stickers are cute! And yes, what a view! Happy Easter to you.
Thank you, Rita! I told my cousin the other day that writing a blog post is a lot like designing a SmartBoard lesson to use to teach a concept. I think one reason that I enjoy blogging so much is that I enjoy the teaching aspect of it.
Paula
These are so cute, Paula. I had NO idea you could paint them! I have a set just hanging out in my garage right now so this is the perfect inspiration and way to pass the time right now. I hope you and your family have a blessed and happy Easter season. Hugs to you and Sherman, CoCo
Thank you, Coco! I hope that you have a wonderful Easter as well.
Paula
These are absolutely adorable, Paula! I love all of the colors and embellishments you used. So fun! Happy Easter!
Thank you so much, Linda!
Paula
Are y’all staying at your lake house for the quarantine? I think I would if possible. What a lovely place to be! That is if you don’t have snakes! We used to live on the lake but I’m so glad we moved because of that. Sorry, not an Easter subject. I first see fabulous atmosphere then my mind goes straight to what I’m scared of most. Goodness. Anyway, I love what you made and how each one is so special and unique. We didn’t buy any Easter candy. :/ Dang it! Need more forethought! Pinned
I also am terrified of snakes, Cindy! They have to be around here but luckily they stay hidden. (Shudder…snakes…)
We have been spending extended weekends at the lake. We used to not have Internet here but two weeks ago it finally became available. Now that we have it, we both can work from the lake.
Paula
Paula these are so adorable. I love the little stickers and colors. Great idea. Thanks for sharing. Happy Easter to you and your family!
Thank you, Terrie! I hope that you have a wonderful Easter as well. I know you are anxious to get your hands on your new granddaughter.
Paula
Ok I have to get some peat pots to decorate. Love how adorable these treat baskets turned out and would go great with my garden theme tablescape. Great idea Paula!
These would look great with your garden themed tablescape!
Paula
These are precious. Your colors are so beautiful and I love the vintage buttons.
Thank you, Katie! I had fun making these.
Paula
These are just the cutest little baskets you created! I would not have thought of using peat pots, but wow, they turned out so cute! Your were just so creative to put all of these elements together. I love where you crafted, what a delightful spot to sit and create! I hope you have a joyous Easter and stay safe and well!
Thank you, Chloe! I hope that you have a wonderful Easter as well.
Paula
What darling baskets! The blue is my favorite. It looks like denim.
The blue does look like denim. I hadn’t thought about that. I had a lot of fun crafting these baskets.
Paula
Oh my gosh these are so sweet! I love the variety of colors and of course the stickers. You are so creative! Have a wonderful Easter!
Thank you so much, Kelly! I really enjoyed making these.
Paula
I LOVE these peat baskets for Easter treats! I think the colors of paint and the ribbon and buttons you used look just lovely! The pinched ribbon on the sides, and how you did a “v” cut on them is so pretty, Paula! Pinned, and hope I can make these with my grandbeans one day!
Thank you, Julie! I had so much fun making these and I’m all ready for next Easter when I can give them as gifts. So sad that none of us will be with family this year on Easter Sunday.
Paula
Oh my word, how clever is this. Love them all, and such pretty colors.
Thank you so much, Marty! They were fun to make.
Paula
Well, those are the cutest little Easter baskets ever! Thanks for sharing and linking up!
Shelbee
http://www.shelbeeontheedge.com
Thank you, Shelbee!
Paula
Oh these are just so sweet! Such a cute project!
Thank you so much, Angelina!
Paula
Paula,
Adorable Easter treat baskets! I have some square peat pots that may just turn into Easter treat baskets for another year since I already made this year’s treat holders.
Stay safe, and have a Happy Easter.
Judith
I loved the treat holders that you made, Judith. Your cones looked so lovely on each place setting.
Paula
Okay these are simply adorable and I am making some like…tomorrow! I have made some really shabby ones in the past with white paint, but I am loving the colors you used! The blue looks a bit like denim and I love it!
Thanks for inspiring us with this sweet craft!
Have a blessed Easter!
Thank you so much, Amber! I’ll save these to use as family gifts for next Easter since we won’t be gathering this year. Also, thank you for hosting the Easter blog hop. I really enjoyed visiting everyone.
Paula
These baskets are the cutest idea!! Love the colors and their handles!! I’m so inspired!
Thank you so much, Kristin! They were so much fun to make.
Paula
Paula, Your peat pot baskets are so adorable! I know our grandkids would love them. Maybe for next year.
These little baskets made from peat pots are so cute! Thank you for sharing how to make them, they are charming. It was a joy to visit you today. Wishing you a blessed Easter!
Thank you so much! I really enjoyed making these.
Paula
Paula, these are so adorable! What a fun Easter project and great table favor for guests. My favorite part are the handles with the buttons. Thanks for sharing this creative and instructive DIY craft.
I had a lot of fun making these and next year my Easter gifts are already made!
Paula
I know you will miss your Easter traditions with your family this year. Those baskets would have been so cute on your mom’s table. I love how you are going back and recreating old projects you did years ago. So fun to take a different spin on them! Such a sweet idea!!
Easter is definitely not going to feel like Easter this year. An advantage to being an “old time” blogger like you and me is we have lots of ideas from way in the past that our readers haven’t seen. I’ve enjoyed repeating a few projects lately.
Paula
Love these little Easter baskets and I especially love the vintage buttons. I wish I had some of the supplies on hand I would make some of these, maybe next Easter. I am trying new things for Easter this year and will have to see how it turns out. Happy Easter friend.
Thank you, Sonya! We are all having to work with what we have on hand right now. I keep thinking of things that I want to make/do but they all require supplies that I don’t have. Instead, I need to focus on organzing/cleaning/yardwork, all things I can do without shopping. I hope you and your family have a wonderful Easter.
Paula
Your little basket favors are darling! Peat Pots are so fun. I’ve made favors out of them before for a club that I am in. Happy Easter!
hugs,
Jann
Thank you so much, Jann! They were fun to make.
Paula
Paula these are the cutest🧡🧡🧡 Thank you for joining us over at our new link party Charming Homes & Gardens🙋🏼♀️
Thank you, Ann! I am so glad that you guys started a new party. I always enjoy participating in link parties and it’s great to have a new one to enjoy. I like adding my links and I enjoy browsing. Looking forward to this week’s party already!
Paula
Paula, what a cute DIY idea. How sweet to make a little Easter basket gift for everyone. Never even thought about decorating peat pots, but this is such a great idea for many occasions. Have a Happy Easter and stay safe.
Thank you, Carol! I’ll forget about these by next Easter and when I find them in one of my Easter boxes, they will be a nice surprise.
Paula
These are absolutely adorable! So clever and creative!
Thank you, Lynne! I had so much fun making these and since I didn’t get to give them as gifts this year, I can use them next year on Easter Sunday.
Paula
Love your cute and sweet baskets! Happy Easter!
Thank you, Lauren! They were so much fun to make.
Paula