Perfect for nature-loving children, this sweet, grassy basket celebrates spring as well as Easter.
| Prep Time: Weekend Project | |
| What you need: | |
| Shallow, handleless basket with a wide mouth
Clear vinyl saucer Potting soil Ryegrass seed Water Undyed hard-boiled eggs Bunny cookies Animal figurines Chocolate eggs Brown paper bag Scissors Rafia | |
| Seasons: Easter | |
| Materials: food items | |
| Instructions: | |
| 1. | Fill a clear vinyl saucer with potting soil, sprinkle on a layer of ryegrass seed, cover with a very thin layer of soil, and spritz with water. |
| 2. | Keep in a sunny window and spritz daily. It will take 10 days for the grass to reach a few inches high. |
| 3. | Place the saucer into the basket. |
| 4. | Top the grass with undyed hard-boiled eggs, bunny cookies, animal figurines, and chocolate bunnies. |
| 5. | Create a tag for your basket by cutting out a leaf shape from a brown paper bag. |
| 6. | Tie it on with a raffia bow. |
Variations
Other good treats: seed packets, a pocket bird guide, or
magnifying glass.
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