DIY // Wooden Easter Basket

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Easter is only a couple weeks away and I can’t wait because then were officially into Spring! With that said I’m already getting the decor started around my house. Since I love to build wood crates or boxes I thought it would be perfect to build a new wooden Easter basket.

Of course you’ll need to fill the basket with some amazing treats, so off to Target I went and picked up some of my favorites. I always find myself in their seasonal aisles since they change all the time.

I picked up Starburst Sweet & Sour Jellybeans, Easter DOVE Peanut Butter Eggs, Easter M&M’s in Milk Chocolate, and Starburst Jellybeans. I also found a new flavor of M&M’s that I couldn’t pass up; Easter M&M’s White Strawberry Shortcake. These are only offered exclusively at Target for a limited time so go grab a bag, they’re delicious!

Now that I have all the treats to fill that basket I guess we should build it! Here’s what you’ll need.

Wooden Easter Basket Supplies:

(2) 2.5” x 36” wood pieces, 3/8” thick
(1) 3.5” x 36” wood piece, 3/8” thick
(1) 1” x 12” wood dowel
Nail gun
Sander
Stain or Paint

First, you’ll need to make your cuts. Cut the 2 pieces of 2.5” x 36” into 12″ strips. You’ll also need to cut the 3.5” x 36” wood piece into 12″ strips.

Now you can start building. Start with the bottom, take a 3.5″ wide piece then attach a 2.5″ at the side like pictured. Then add the other 2 pieces of the 3.5″ to each side.

Now, just start adding the 2.5″ pieces to each side, 3 per side. I spaced them by eye but you can use a coin to be more accurate.

Now you’ll need to add the wooden dowel. I went with a 1″ thick piece because I had an extra scrap laying around. I waited till this point to cut it just in-case my box measurements were off. So, measure between the 2 sides and cut the dowel.

To attach it I nailed it in place about 4 times to really secure it.

After it was built I gave it a light sanding. I also sanded all the edges slightly round. Next, grab your favorite stain or paint color. I used 2 stains; 1 in grey and 1 in aqua.

Let everything dry for a couple hours before using. I prefer to allow 24 hours before I bring stained wood inside. Here’s the finished result.

I gave the sides and handle the grey finish and the front/back the aqua finish. I also went over the middle piece of each front/back with a light coat of grey stain.