Creative and Colorful Easter Basket Ideas for Girls

Girls like to dream big, think outside the box, and color outside the lines. And while each one is unique, these colorful selects are sure to please even the most discerning of children. This Easter, tap into her creativity by surprising her on that special Sunday morning with a curated basket full of items she'll love.

Just because the Easter basket is for her doesn't mean you can't add something that benefits you, too. Coloring books offer up a number of psychological and developmental benefits for kids, and the one we've chosen is perfect for the holiday. Plus, it can be personalized. Imagine her delight Easter morning finding a customized coloring book with her name on it in her Easter basket. You can also help her hone her fine motor skills with a cross-stitch kit. She'll relish stitching a sweater for the rabbit with the child-safe threading needle. Plus, it comes with a play booklet with tutorials and pattern ideas, in case she needs a little help.

Older girls can enjoy Easter baskets, too. That's why we're sharing a number of must-haves that will delight a wide range of ages. Bunny ears and bunny slippers will look simply adorable in a little girl's basket and even cuter on during Easter brunch. The fuzzy slippers will become her new favorite nighttime essential, while the ears will make your Easter so much more fun. Meanwhile, candy is an Easter basket must (and can be enjoyed at any age). The bunny-themed embroidery kit will have the girl in your life looking past the sweet treats and towards the fun DIY. Ahead, explore more of our colorful Easter basket ideas that girls will love.

Any girl would hop down the bunny trail for these plush slippers. The bunny ears are simply adorable and will look lovely popping out of her Easter basket.

Shop Now: The White Company Children's Bunny Slippers, $35, thewhitecompany.com.

Add these to her Easter basket and she'll be using them for the rest of the school year. Their bright pink, blue, and green hues make them the ideal addition to any girl's Easter basket.

Shop Now: Fun Express Easter Bunny Erasers, $17.14, walmart.com.

The quintessential item in any girl's Easter basket? Bunny ears. These seersucker ones offer up a nautical style that make them unique.

Shop Now: Pottery Barn Kids Seersucker Bunny Ears, $16.50, potterybarnkids.com.

Coloring books remain popular for a reason. Add a personalized one to your little girl's Easter basket and you're sure to hear shouts of joy.

Shop Now: Lillian Vernon Easter Coloring and Activity Book for Girls, $9.99, lillianvernon.com.

Continue the animal theme with a barn full of animals. She can hone her drawing skills while tracing these stencils for better hand-eye coordination.

Shop Now: Martha Stewart Crafts Adhesive Paper Stencils, from $13.99, amazon.com.

She'll go crazy for this beginners cross stitch bunny! It's perfect for kids three years old and up, and will help with their fine motor skills.

Shop Now: Moon Picnic Cross Stitch Friends Rabbit, $16, littlewonderandco.com.

Encourage her creativity with sparkling markers. She can use them in school or at home. Bonus points if she can draw the Easter bunny!

Shop Now: Ooly "Rainbow" Sparkle Glitter Markers, $15.99 for set of 15, ooly.com.

Any girl would love these perfect for Easter, pastel Washi tapes. She can hang her drawings in her room using the tape, and they'll look great placed next to the rest of her goodies in the basket.

Shop Now: MT Japanese Washi Masking Tape Gift Box, $12.55, amazon.com.

A two-for one gift that she'll never see coming, this watercolor gift set will spur her creativity.

Shop Now: Shop Sir Madam DIY Doll Watercolor Set, $40, shopsirmadam.com.

For older girls, this handmade bunny embroidery kit makes for a creative Easter basket addition. It's a level two pattern, and uses basic and intermediate stitches.

Shop Now: Kirikipress Bunny Embroidery Kit, $26, etsy.com.

She'll love these sweet treats—and you'll love sneaking a few!

Shop Now: Candy Warehouse Gummy Carrots, $9.60, candywarehouse.com.