Looking for a fun and easy DIY Easter craft? These Easter Carrot Favours are the perfect way to package small treats in a festive and creative way. Shaped like a carrot, these handmade favours are ideal for Easter baskets, party table decorations, or as a delightful surprise for friends and family. With just a few supplies, you can create these adorable pouches in no time!
Why You Will Love these Easter Carrot Favours
- Simple & Quick – No complicated steps, perfect for beginners.
- Budget-Friendly – Uses affordable materials.
- Versatile – Fill with candy, chocolates, or small gifts.
- Perfect for Easter Gifting – Great for kids, family, and friends
These festive pouches make adorable small gifts for loved ones. Easy to customise and fun to make, they add a charming handmade touch to your Easter celebrations!
Easter Carrot Favours
Materials
- Printable vinyl for labels
- Cardboard for label backing
- Decorative braid and ribbon
- A4 cardboard for carrot-patterned background
- Double-sided tape
- Foam squares
- Weeder tool
- Scissors
- Candy or small gifts
- Cricut Maker 3
Instructions
Create the Labels
- Design 3 cm circle labels with “Happy Easter” in BFC Inkly font.
- Print and cut on printable vinyl.
- Cut 4 cm circles from cardboard and stick the vinyl label in the centre.
- Cut 5 cm scalloped circles from cardboard.
- Use a weeder tool to punch a small hole above “Happy Easter.”
- Thread a decorative braid through the hole.
- Attach the 4 cm circle to the 5 cm scalloped circle using foam squares for dimension.
Make the Carrot Pouch
- In Canva, create a polka dot background and change the colour to orange (#ED9121).
- Print it full size on white A4 cardboard.
- Cut a rectangle 15 cm x 16.67 cm.
- Apply double-sided tape:
- Along the left edge (15 cm side), from top to bottom.
- Along the top, one-third from the left.
- Along the bottom, middle third.
Assemble the Treat Pouch
- Remove backing from the double-sided tape using a weeder tool.
- Roll the rectangle into a tube and stick the edges together. The join should be in the back middle.
- Turn the tube 90 degrees left and seal the top end.
- Flip the pouch and fill it with candy.
- Turn 90 degrees left .Take 3 pieces of green ribbon cut to 15cm each and fold them in half and neatly place them together inside the container to resemble the greenery of the carrot .
- Seal the pouch.
The Cricut Basic Tool Set is a 5-piece kit designed to make crafting easier and more precise. It includes:
- Weeder for removing small vinyl and paper pieces.
- Scissors with sharp micro-tip blades for detailed cuts.
- Scraper to smooth materials and clean cutting mats.
- Spatula for lifting delicate designs without damage.
- Tweezers with a reverse grip for easy placement.
Perfect for vinyl, iron-on, and paper projects, this tool set is a great companion for Cricut cutting machines and DIY crafts.
These mini brads are perfect for paper crafts, scrapbooking, and DIY projects.
Variations of the Easter Carrot Favours
- Use patterned scrapbook paper instead of printing your own design.
- Try different fillings like mini chocolate eggs or non-candy items like stickers or trinkets.
- Personalise with names for a more thoughtful touch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use regular cardboard instead of printable vinyl?
Yes! If you don’t have printable vinyl, you can print on regular cardboard and use glue or tape to attach the label.
Can I make these ahead of time?
Absolutely! Just store them in a cool, dry place until ready to gift.
Do I have to use foam squares for the labels?
No, but they add a nice 3D effect. You can use glue or regular double-sided tape instead.
I Would Love to Hear From You!
Did you try this Easter Carrot Favour? Let me know in the comments how it turned out! And if you’re looking for more festive DIYs, be sure to check out my other Easter projects.
These double-sided foam squares create a 3D effect, making them perfect for card making, scrapbooking, and holiday crafts like Easter and Christmas DIY projects. Easy to use and mess-free, they provide a strong hold on paper, photos, and other craft materials.
