{"id":21553,"date":"2016-03-01T02:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-03-01T02:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com?p=21553&#038;preview_id=21553"},"modified":"2025-03-16T03:22:24","modified_gmt":"2025-03-16T03:22:24","slug":"plastic-bottle-diy-easter-baskets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/2016\/03\/01\/plastic-bottle-diy-easter-baskets\/","title":{"rendered":"Plastic Bottle DIY Easter Baskets"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21573\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Soda-Bottle-DIY-Easter-Baskets-1a.png\" alt=\"Pretty little custom DIY Easter baskets you can make in minutes using a plastic soda bottle of any size! Use for Easter or as a gift basket for any time!\" width=\"630\" height=\"902\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21523\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/blank630x20-3.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Pretty little custom DIY Easter baskets you can make in minutes using a plastic soda bottle of any size!\u00a0 They&#8217;re not just for Easter! Use them as a gift basket for any occasion for kids, teens and adults. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/2016\/02\/23\/easter-gift-clay-chick\/\">Clay Chick Easter Gift<\/a> would be a perfect addition to this gift basket. Or if you&#8217;re looking for more basket ideas check out our unique &#8220;<a href=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/2016\/03\/08\/carrot-garden-diy-easter-basket\/\" target=\"_blank\">Carrot Garden DIY Easter Basket<\/a>&#8220;.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21523\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/blank630x20-3.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-16024\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/dotted.divider.png\" alt=\"dotted.divider\" width=\"640\" height=\"4\" srcset=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/dotted.divider.png 640w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/dotted.divider-600x4.png 600w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/dotted.divider-300x2.png 300w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/dotted.divider-24x1.png 24w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/dotted.divider-36x1.png 36w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/dotted.divider-48x1.png 48w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\n<!--- Media Net Yellow ---><br \/>\n<script id=\"mNCC\">\/\/ <![CDATA[\nmedianet_width='600'; medianet_height= '120'; medianet_crid='352583297';\n\/\/ ]]><\/script><script id=\"mNSC\" src=\"http:\/\/contextual.media.net\/nmedianet.js?cid=8CU4X179M\"><\/script><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-16024\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/dotted.divider.png\" alt=\"dotted.divider\" width=\"640\" height=\"4\" srcset=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/dotted.divider.png 640w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/dotted.divider-600x4.png 600w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/dotted.divider-300x2.png 300w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/dotted.divider-24x1.png 24w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/dotted.divider-36x1.png 36w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/dotted.divider-48x1.png 48w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<h1><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21523\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/blank630x20-3.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/>DIY Easter Baskets Supplies<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li>Plastic bottle of any size. (We used 32 oz size.)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/20JSUw0\" target=\"_blank\">Utility knife<\/a>, scissors, dry erase marker (to mark bottle cutting lines.)<\/li>\n<li>Glue gun<\/li>\n<li>Decor items: <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1Okivo5\" target=\"_blank\">Paint pens<\/a>, permanent markers, stickers, ribbon, beads etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21523\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/blank630x20-3.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><\/h1>\n<h1>Instructions<\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Measure and mark where you want to cut your bottle. Using a dry erase marker works wonderfully as you can rub it off when you&#8217;re done.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21557\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Soda-Bottle-DIY-Easter-Baskets-8.jpg\" alt=\"Pretty little custom DIY Easter baskets you can make in minutes using a plastic soda bottle of any size! Use for Easter or as a gift basket for any time!\" width=\"630\" height=\"545\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21523\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/blank630x20-3.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Cut a thin strip for the handle. You can make it any width you want. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21558\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Soda-Bottle-DIY-Easter-Baskets-9.jpg\" alt=\"Pretty little custom DIY Easter baskets you can make in minutes using a plastic soda bottle of any size! Use for Easter or as a gift basket for any time!\" width=\"630\" height=\"475\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21523\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/blank630x20-3.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">If you&#8217;re doing scallops on the edge you can mark those ahead of time and then cut.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21559\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Soda-Bottle-DIY-Easter-Baskets-10.jpg\" alt=\"Pretty little custom DIY Easter baskets you can make in minutes using a plastic soda bottle of any size! Use for Easter or as a gift basket for any time!\" width=\"630\" height=\"454\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21523\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/blank630x20-3.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21560\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Soda-Bottle-DIY-Easter-Baskets-11.jpg\" alt=\"Pretty little custom DIY Easter baskets you can make in minutes using a plastic soda bottle of any size! Use for Easter or as a gift basket for any time!\" width=\"630\" height=\"548\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21523\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/blank630x20-3.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">I chose Sharpie Paint Markers for one of my baskets, making dots around the edge.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21561\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Soda-Bottle-DIY-Easter-Baskets-12.jpg\" alt=\"Pretty little custom DIY Easter baskets you can make in minutes using a plastic soda bottle of any size! Use for Easter or as a gift basket for any time!\" width=\"630\" height=\"575\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21523\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/blank630x20-3.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21562\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Soda-Bottle-DIY-Easter-Baskets-13.jpg\" alt=\"Pretty little custom DIY Easter baskets you can make in minutes using a plastic soda bottle of any size! Use for Easter or as a gift basket for any time!\" width=\"630\" height=\"486\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21523\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/blank630x20-3.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Glue your handles in place with hot glue. A clothespin is helpful to hold them in place until they dry. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21563\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Soda-Bottle-DIY-Easter-Baskets-14.jpg\" alt=\"Pretty little custom DIY Easter baskets you can make in minutes using a plastic soda bottle of any size! Use for Easter or as a gift basket for any time!\" width=\"630\" height=\"569\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21523\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/blank630x20-3.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">For my second basket I lined the edges with ribbon and added buttons where the handle attaches to the base. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21564\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Soda-Bottle-DIY-Easter-Baskets-15.jpg\" alt=\"Pretty little custom DIY Easter baskets you can make in minutes using a plastic soda bottle of any size! Use for Easter or as a gift basket for any time!\" width=\"630\" height=\"516\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21523\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/blank630x20-3.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The sky is the limit on how you can decorate these. I added some appliques I had on hand and also a butterfly to one of my baskets and tied a name tag onto the other with raffia. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21569\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Soda-Bottle-DIY-Easter-Baskets-5.png\" alt=\"Pretty little custom DIY Easter baskets you can make in minutes using a plastic soda bottle of any size! Use for Easter or as a gift basket for any time!\" width=\"630\" height=\"586\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21523\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/blank630x20-3.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21575\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Soda-Bottle-DIY-Easter-Baskets-.SQ_.png\" alt=\"Pretty little custom DIY Easter baskets you can make in minutes using a plastic soda bottle of any size! Use for Easter or as a gift basket for any time!\" width=\"630\" height=\"630\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21523\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/blank630x20-3.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21567\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Soda-Bottle-DIY-Easter-Baskets-3.png\" alt=\"Pretty little custom DIY Easter baskets you can make in minutes using a plastic soda bottle of any size! Use for Easter or as a gift basket for any time!\" width=\"630\" height=\"945\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21523\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/blank630x20-3.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21576\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Soda-Bottle-DIY-Easter-Baskets-2a.png\" alt=\"Pretty little custom DIY Easter baskets you can make in minutes using a plastic soda bottle of any size! Use for Easter or as a gift basket for any time!\" width=\"630\" height=\"1001\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21523\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/blank630x20-3.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21577\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Soda-Bottle-DIY-Easter-Baskets-4a.png\" alt=\"Pretty little custom DIY Easter baskets you can make in minutes using a plastic soda bottle of any size! Use for Easter or as a gift basket for any time!\" width=\"630\" height=\"880\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21523\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/blank630x20-3.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pretty little custom DIY Easter baskets you can make in minutes using a plastic soda bottle of any size!\u00a0 They&#8217;re not just for Easter! Use them as a gift basket for any occasion for kids, teens and adults. Our Clay Chick Easter Gift would be a perfect addition to this gift basket. 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