Egg-stravagant Egg Basket
Create a perky spring basket to hold jelly beans, a chocolate bunny, or your art supplies. Makes a great Easter purse or school lunch bag!
1. Find out about the origins of the Easter basket. Why is the egg a symbol of birth, life, and hope? What spring festivals, in countries around the world, include the egg in their celebrations? Here's one way to make your own egg basket.
2. On construction paper, draw a large egg with Crayola® Colored Pencils. Cut it out with Crayola Scissors. Trace and cut out a second identical egg.
3. Using Colored Pencils or Color Sticks, decorate one side of each egg. Use your imagination to create spring or Easter patterns. Add Crayola Glitter Glue to enhance your designs. Dry.
4. Cut or fold a paper lunch bag to about half its size for a basket, or use it full size to carry more items. Attach the decorated paper eggs to the front and back of the bag using Crayola Glue Sticks.
5. To create a handle, punch a hole on either side of the bag and insert a chenille stick. Twist the ends to secure the handle.
Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project. Observe children closely and intervene as necessary to prevent potential safety problems and ensure appropriate use of arts and crafts materials. Some craft items, particularly beads and buttons, are potential choking hazards for young children. Avoid use of such small parts with children younger than 3 years. Craft items such as scissors, push pins and chenille sticks may have sharp points or edges. Avoid use of materials with sharp points by children younger than 4 years. Read all manufacturers' safety warnings before using arts and craft supplies.
Glitter Glue—
WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD—Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. Not for use on skin.
Scissors—ATTENTION: The cutting edges of scissors are sharp and care should be taken whenever cutting or handling. Blunt-tip scissors should be used only by children 4 years and older. Pointed-tip scissors should be used only by children 6 years and older.
- To create a sturdier gift bag or purse, decorate a recycled tall tissue box or a plastic produce container instead of a lunch bag.
- Find information about the U.S. White House Egg Roll. What other countries have similar events at Easter?
- For an entirely different look, use other Crayola® products to decorate the eggs, such as markers, paints, or oil pastels.
- Weave a basket or purse with paper or other media.
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