This post: DIY Easter Basket Ideas for Teens / Post updated February 2023
It doesn’t matter how old our kids get, they still love getting Easter baskets (even if they don’t admit it)!
Gone are the Hotwheels and pinwheels we used to fill our kids’ baskets with! It’s time for fresh ideas that appeal to tweens and teens – basket ideas that aren’t too young and yet, not too adult “ish.”
If you’re looking for a few egg-stra special, fun, and inspirational ideas for your teen’s Easter basket, this post has it – from perfect pampering baskets to help your favorite teen de-stress and relax to super snack baskets for the teen who always seems to be hitting the pantry. The fun part is, most of these basket ideas aren’t even baskets at all! Check out these fun DIY Easter basket ideas for teens!
28 Best DIY Easter basket Ideas for Teens
Baker’s Basket
When it comes to DIY Easter basket ideas for teens, it’s all about tapping into their likes and passions – like this colorful, and fun Baker’s Basket idea! From colorful measuring spoons and a whisk to decorative straws and sweet sprinkles all decoratively displayed in a fun mixing bowl, this basket is filled to the brim with everything they need to whip up a delicious batch of their favorite cupcakes. Source: A Night Owl Blog
Football-Themed Cooler Basket
Who needs a traditional Easter basket? Have fun and get creative! Pack a cooler with all his favorite things including a football, favorite “sports-watching” snacks, and even his favorite AXE body spray. (This basket idea would work great for ANY sport and ANY guy or girl!) and Source: Make Life Lovely
Coffee n’ Candy Basket
The beauty of Easter baskets is that pretty much anything goes! Whether your teen loves a little sweet sugar or loves their Starbucks in the morning, create a basket that is uniquely theirs! Source: Passionate Penny Pincher
Simple, But Special Basket
Simplicity at its best! A journal, monogrammed coffee mug, and chocolate eggs all wrapped beautifully in a basket adorned with a satin bow. Any teen girl would love this gorgeous basket! Source: Martha Stewart
The Ultimate Sleepover Basket
This fun Easter “basket” is filled with everything any guy would need to have a fun sleepover at his friend’s house. From comfortable slip-on Nike flip-flops and a Domino’s gift card to his favorite candy and an Xbox gift card, this idea is the bomb! (Modify this idea for girls by adding everything she loves – fuzzy slipper socks, her favorite candy, pizza gift card, and a movie she and her friends might love – the ideas are endless.) Source: Pinterest
Mani-Pedi Basket
Teenage girls who love to spend hours in their bathroom with friends painting their fingernails will love this mani-pedi basket. Cleverly wrapped in a towel basket and filled with flip flops, nail files, nail polish, lip gloss and, of course, a drink cup with a straw so she doesn’t get thirsty, this basket is as cute as can be. Source: Pinterest
Basket in a Hat
Create the perfect Easter basket by packing all his favorite tasty treats in a hat he’ll love! Toss in a t-shirt, gift card, and a few candy-filled (or money-filled) eggs and he’s sure to flip! Source: The Resourceful Mama
Perfectly Pink Basket
So many girls (especially young teens) love anything pink! Toss in her favorite body spray, pink lip gloss, a scented candle, nail polish, and a silly stuffed bunny or fuzzy chicken pen like this one and she’ll love it! Source: The Holidaze Craze
The Ultimate Super Snack Basket
The one thing every teenager absolutely loves to do is eat. This super-duper snack basket packs in all their favorite snacks and drinks along with a cute stuffed bunny. Too darn cute! Source: One Good Thing By Jillee
At-Home Spa Night Easter Basket
This basket is perfect for the girl who loves a slice of serenity. Filled with her very own coffee (or hot cocoa) mug, scented candle, and pampering extras like face masks and body wash, this is a great basket idea for teenage girls who love to be pampered. Source: The Keys to Inspiration
Mason Jar Easter Basket
Showing your teen a little love on Easter doesn’t have to be extravagant or cost a lot. This simple mason jar Easter basket is adorably simple, yet totally creative! Just fill it with their favorite candy (I’d add a little colored grass on the bottom, too if it was me) and top it off with a bow and adorable bunny ears! Source: Cupcakes and Crinoline.
Artist’s Basket
Fill this basket with everything your artist loves – from paintbrushes and a paint palette to a fun (adult-like) coloring book or markers! Don’t forget the chocolate bunny. Source: Thrifty Little Mom
Eclectic Basket for Him
Teen boys are always hard to shop for, but an Easter basket like this one is easy and will surely be loved! Theme it around his favorite sports team, band, or movie, and fill it with a gift card, a fun pair of flip-flops, and his favorite snacks. Source: Pinterest
The Spa De-Stress Basket
This beautiful, yet simple spa basket is the perfect remedy to help her de-stress and relax. Fill it with a scented candle, a teacup, her favorite tea, and scented body lotion and she’ll be relaxed in no time. Source: Thrifty Little Mom
Sports and Games Basket
Got a teen who loves sports? Include their favorite team t-shirt or sweatshirt. Or how about a teen who loves Legos or video games, you can include that, too! Themed baskets can be so much fun to create and the best part is if you shop sales (or even second-hand stores) you can get great deals that won’t break the bank! Source: Passionate Penny Pincher
Egg-Stra Special Chocolate Lover’s Delight Basket
This delicious basket is chock full of delicious gourmet chocolate and treats with a sweet stuffed bunny tossed in because… well, you’re never too old for bunnies! Source: One Good Thing By Jillee
Makeup Bag Basket
Sometimes it’s the little things in life that matter the most. All of the items in this basket can be purchased at the Dollar store (including the makeup bag, cute socks, nail polish, a big lollipop, and chocolate) for just a few dollars. Source: Fun Squared
Coffee and Brownies Basket
We love this basket! This is the perfect Easter basket for any coffee and sweets lover on your list! Include a coffee mug, their favorite coffee, brownies, a stuffed bunny, and a few chocolate eggs or jelly beans and this is one basket she (or he) will never forget! Source: Love From the Oven
Bunny in a Jar
How adorable and simple is this idea? Just a simple mason jar filled with grass, candy, and a chocolate bunny accented with raffia makes one of the easiest and cutest basket ideas around! Great idea for besties, too! Source: Unknown
Easter College Care Package
For our college kids so far away, this “some bunny loves you” Easter care package will make them feel special, even if they can’t be home for Easter. Fill it with anything your teen loves including snacks, chocolate candy, maybe a few money-filled eggs (because college kids are always broke), and a cute stuffed bunny. Source: Best Personalized Easter Baskets
Make Your Own Candy Basket
It’s easy as ever to make this clever candy basket! All you need is a few strips of double-sided tape or a glue gun. Fill the basket with a few candy-filled (or better yet, money-filled) Easter eggs and a gift card and this basket is sure to be a hit! Source: Crazy Little Projects
Personalized Crate Basket
A little creativity is all it takes to create a fun and memorable Easter basket that’s sure to put a smile on your teen’s face. Stencil with your child’s name and fill with all their favorite snacks including popcorn, trail mix, beef jerky, pretzels, chips and, of course, a gourmet chocolate bunny. For the full tutorial visit: Southern Mom Loves
Color-Themed Basket
If you’re stumped on what to put in your teen’s basket, opt for a fun color-themed basket! Just take a stroll through the Dollar Store, Walmart, or Target and keep your eyes peeled for items they’ll love that match your color theme! Source: Pinterest
Guy’s Care Basket
Who says guys don’t like to be pampered? Fill this basket with everything that makes him feel loved and special including his favorite soap, coffee, a magazine, snacks, a comfortable pair of socks, and more! Source: Savvy Saving Couple
Tasseled Basket with Everything She Loves
Just a simple addition to a basket such as these tassels turns an ordinary basket into egg-straordinary! Fill it with a phone case, zippered makeup pouch, a simple journal, nail polish, and a gift card and this basket is sure to make her heart melt. Source: Think Make Share Blog
Beach Bound Basket
Any tween or teen would love this basket! Fill it with a new swimsuit, flip-flops, a towel, sunglasses, sunscreen, a great book or magazine, a frisbee, or a new pair of earbuds so they can listen to music by the seashore. Don’t forget the snacks and a cute drink container! Source: Super Moms 360
Cute As Can Be Cupcake Basket
Every baker’s delight, this sweet cupcake basket is colorful, fun, and as cute as can be! Source: Unknown
Guy’s Free Time Basket
Every boy loves his free time! What better way to show him how much you care than by giving him a basket filled with everything he needs to relax in his free time. Include things such as his favorite magazine, games, snacks, a baseball or golf balls, a movie gift card, or anything else your boy loves! (This idea is great for girls, too! Include her favorite snacks or drinks, a book, magazine, Netflix gift card, or anything else you think she might enjoy.) Source: A Helicopter Mom
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These are such great ideas! Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to making baskets for our teens this year!!
I’m so happy you found some ideas you liked! 🙂