The Nature Basket

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CRAFT MATERIALS:
Shallow, handleless basket with a wide mouth
Clear vinyl saucer
Potting soil
Ryegrass seed
Water
Undyed hard-boiled eggs
Bunny cookies
Animal figurines
Chocolate eggs
Brown paper bag
Scissors
Rafia

Time needed: Weekend Project
1. Fill a clear vinyl saucer with potting soil, sprinkle on a layer of ryegrass seed, cover with a very thin layer of soil, and spritz with water.

2. Keep in a sunny window and spritz daily. It will take 10 days for the grass to reach a few inches high.

3. Place the saucer into the basket.

4. Top the grass with undyed hard-boiled eggs, bunny cookies, animal figurines, and chocolate bunnies.

5. Create a tag for your basket by cutting out a leaf shape from a brown paper bag.

6. Tie it on with a raffia bow.

Variations:
Other good treats: seed packets, a pocket bird guide, or magnifying glass.

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