Easter is such a time for color, reflection and joy and we’re always looking for ways to keep the kids entertained!

In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to make these cute Easter gift bags, to keep or to give away to family and friends!

A collection of four Do It Yourself Paper Easter baskets, laying on their sides surrounded by pens and markers with chocolate easter eggs scattered around.

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A template for do it yourself easter baskets, laying flat attached to a clipboard with pencils, markers and chocolate easter eggs scattered beside.

This video will show you step-by-step how to assemble your Easter bag. I’ve also included photo instructions below if you prefer to read through each step. Enjoy!

How to fold your Easter gift bag:

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1. Color the template and get creative!

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2. Cut out the bag and handle along the solid line around the outside.

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3. Fold the right panel over, aligning the edge with the small grey triangle at the top and the bottom of the bag.

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4. Glue in the dotted area along the edge of the folded page.

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5. Fold the other side so the artwork meets in the middle. Press firm to help the glue stick.

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6. Fold the bottom along the top-most dotted line on the template.

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7. Fold the bottom triangle along the dotted line.

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8. Repeat with the other corner.

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9. Unfold both corners.

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10. Open the corners and flatten to create a diamond shape.

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11. Apply glue to the dotted areas on the base.

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12. Fold the top of the base along the dotted line and press down onto the glued area.

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13. Apply some more glue to the dotted area and fold the bottom along the dotted line. Press firmly to make sure the base is strong.

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14. Once the glue has dried, fold the base back down.

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15. Fold the sides to create a crease along each edge.

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16. Unfold the sides.

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17. Open up the bag and start to help it find it’s shape.

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18. Re-crease any edges that need it, until you are happy with the shape of your bag.

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19. Glue a small area at each end of the handle (on the colored side).

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20. Attach each end of the handle on to the main basket. You can attach them higher or lower depending on how long you want the handle to be.

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21. And you’re done! Your mini Easter bag is ready to fill with goodies!

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A collection of 8 Do it Yourself paper easter baskets with chocolate easter eggs scattered around in the foreground of the image

Once you’ve got the hang of it, these bags are super easy to make and will only take you a few minutes.

A do it yourself mini Easter gift bag with a picture of a rabbit behind a collection of colored pens and pencils

If you’d like to have a go at some of my other cute DIY Easter bags, you can download my entire DIY Easter Gift Bad Templates Collection of 8 for just $4.95!

 A collage of Easter Coloring Activity images highlighting the Easter Activity pack available in the store

These bags are also included in my huge Easter Coloring Activity Pack. It includes Easter bookmarks, greeting cards, coloring pages, gift bags, Easter egg baskets and more. It’s a great value pack the whole family can enjoy this Easter time!

I hope you enjoy making these bags! Tell me what you think in the comments and please use the links below to share with your friends or save this post for later!

Make your own mini Easter gift bags with this free template and easy tutorial by Sarah Renae Clark. Click to get started! http://sarahrenaeclark.com/2017/mini-easter-gift-bag/Make your own mini Easter gift bags with this free template and easy tutorial by Sarah Renae Clark. Click to get started! http://sarahrenaeclark.com/2017/mini-easter-gift-bag/