Easter Work of Art

We love Easter!

Even as teens, the kids look forward to their baskets and yes, even hunting for eggs. Oh, and candy! I can’t blame them. I still love all of that, too.

As they are older now, however, I wanted to be more conscientious in my purchases. I decided to keep the kids’ baskets to useful items, including the basket itself. This is both a financial and sustainability choice.

Less Waste, More Impact

My daughter is a burgeoning artist who astounds me more each day. That made her basket a no-brainer. Artistic supplies can be pricey, however. Did you know that there is a large selection at your local Dollar Tree store? (Seriously, this is not a sponsored post. I was just happily surprised!)

I started with a basket that could be a cute tote in her room.

Yellow mini basket with lilac ribbon

Start with a tote for a basket

Being 15, makeup and skincare is everything. And too often, they are everywhere. A new tote will not go unused!

I then set out to fill it with great basics.

I started with a tabletop easel (I didn’t even know these existed. How perfect for a student artist) and canvas boards. The easel is $5 and the 2 boards were each $1.25. Note: Dollar Tree base price has risen by a quarter, but it’s still a bargain.

Step by step collage of adding tabletop easel and canvas boards to the Easter tote

Adding the basics - easel and canvas boards

I then found these wonderful oil crayons ($3!!!!) and a brush caddy ($1.25).

A package of oil pastel crayons and an unbuilt white brush caddy

Oil pastel crayons and a brush caddy

And, like most artists, she is a doodler, so why not do it in a pretty journal ($1.25). Colorful pens are a must, too ($1.25 per package)

Adding a journal and colorful pens to the Easter tote

Because every great artist loves to doodle

And here is the result! $16 pretax. I can feel good about that price and even better that it is filled with items she will actually use and enjoy. WINNING! (Not like Charlie Sheen. Actually winning!)

An Easter basket filled with artist supplies from the Dollar Store.

An artistic basket for my 15yo

Putting it all together

A glimpse at the building of my Easter Work of Art

Do you create baskets?

What do you do for older kiddos?

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Looking for other Easter ideas on a budget? Check out my tablescape.

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