This Lilly Pulitzer inspired Easter basket craft is easy to make, fun for the kids will set you back all of $2.00 and will give your spring decor a groovy vintage 70’s vibe. Want to see how it’s made?
The craft was inspired by a felt remnant I found at Michael’s. I had no idea they even existed, but they had a ton of these fun prints in felt in a one square foot size. I purchased two pieces, and at the time, wasn’t sure what I wanted to do with them, other than something fun for spring. The second I came home and saw the Kleenex box on my desk, I knew it was a match made in heaven.
Directions
Supplies:
Kleenex or Tissue Box
Fun felt fabric – 2 pieces
Directions:
1. Cut off a one-inch strip from both pieces of fabric (for the handle).
2. Apply Mod Podge to the Kleenex box and wrap the larger felt piece. You will want some to go on the inside. I didn’t worry about covering the bottom because who really sees that right?
3. Let it dry, and apply more Mod Podge and the second felt piece to cover the box completely.
4. Apply Mod Podge to glue the strips together to make a handle.
5. Use hot glue to apply the handle to the inside top of the box.
6. Fill with grass and your favorite goodies!
Lilly’s Inspired Easter Basket
You can use any fabric you like of course. I love the fun and groovy vintage 70’s vibe of this Lilly Pulitzer inspired fabric. At a gazillionth of the cost of course.
The original plan was to personalize and embellish the basket a little more, but the print is so powerful on its own, I decided to let it speak for itself. It would be better to use a plain colored felt if you wanted to personalize it for your family members.
With the long, cold winter and all of the snow we’ve been having, this bright Easter basket is a much-needed dose of spring in the house.
Add some “grass” and Easter eggs or any other fun Easter goodies and you are all set!
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Love, hugs, and loving Lilly!
I don’t think I have ever seen felt with this much pattern. I love it. I can think of so many other great uses for it. Not sure if I would have thought to use a kleenex box as an Easter basket – glad you planted the seed in my head.
Off to Michaels!
Hi Cynthia – My colorful basket and your glitter eggs go perfectly together! I know, I was in shock when I saw the felt and knew I needed it for something. Hugs, Holly
Holly, you know I love a good frugal, repurposed craft. You hit it out of the park on this one. The fabric is so fun and groovy.
Hi Susan – You are too sweet with your compliment, thank you! I loved how everything came together with this craft and thank you so much for sharing your organizational tips! Hugs, Holly
I love how easily a plain box is transformed with the fabric. That pattern is beautiful too! This is such a simple, affordable way to decorate for Easter.
Hi Corinne – Thanks so much, it was a lot of fun to make! Great sharing ideas with you today! Hugs, Holly
Thank you for sharing your pretty Easter basket at The Pin Junkie. It’s being featured today in a spring and Easter round up.
Hi Bonnie – Oh my goodness, how exciting! Thank you so much! Hugs, Holly
Great project for holding all those Easter treats.
Hi Faye – And smaller than traditional Easter baskets too so you don’t have to fill it with as much stuff! Hugs, Holly
So cute Holly! Love the LP colors!
Holly, this is adorable! I love the fabric! I may have to make 3 of these for my grandkids!
Hi Jann – It was so much fun to make! Thanks for stopping by to say hello and I hope to see you again soon. Hugs, Holly
Super cute and using a Kleenox box is ingenious! Wouldn’t even want to know what a “real” Lily Pulitzer basket would cost. Visiting from The 36th Avenue party.
Thank you so much for stopping by and sharing your kind words! Hugs, Holly
Cutest. Easter. Basket. Ever! Love that cool print. Bonus that you upcycled a Kleenex box!
Hi Ashley – Awwww…. you are such a sweetheart, thank you! Hugs, Holly
Cute, cute, cute! Never seen printed felt, but I sure do like it… and I love what you’ve done with it! ~Rhonda
Hi Rhonda – Thank you so much for stopping by to comment! I hope to see you again soon. Hugs, Holly
Such a cute idea!! I think I will sit and craft some of these with my kids for this Easter.
Hi Jillian – Thank you for your kind words and so glad you are inspired! Thanks for stopping by and I hope to see you again soon. Hugs, Holly
I really love the fun vibrant colors – and had no idea you could find felt like this – so thank you! The pattern is really fun too. It is indeed very ’70’s. I absolutely love the idea of this! What a great way to spend time with kids or grandkids!
Hi Sheri – Oh my goodness, you made my day! Thank you so much for stopping by with your sweet comments! I hope to see you again soon. Hugs, Holly
Holly I love that fabric! It is perfect for Springtime! And I am a fabric fan … always loved them but this one is special!
Hi Mary – You always have the nicest things to say, thank you so much! Happy Spring! Hugs, Holly
What a fun twist for a traditional Easter basket! And that fabric is fantastic. Great find and great craft.
Hi Lynn – It was such a quick and easy and FUN craft to make! Hugs, Holly
A colorful & fun project. Looks Beautiful!!
Hi Randi – You are such a sweetheart, thank you so much! Hugs, Holly
I love this idea and went right to work on my sample! My grandchildren like to see the finished craft!
For Christmas, I sprayed Kleenex boxes (new ones with tissues inside) with red spray paint, we then tied plaid Christmas ribbon around the box and tied a bow, wired edged ribbon. The gift is a box of Kleenex. I then sprayed some green and did the same to them.
Hi Deidre – What a wonderful idea! Thanks so much for sharing! Happy new year to you! Hugs, Holly
That felt is gorgeous! I’m definitely picking some up the next time I’m out! Thank you for sharing with us at Funtastic Friday!