UPDATE: After this was posted, there have been several instances of 'real life' Easter Baskets complete with rye grass and photos of grandkiddos with step-by-step instructions. THIS LINK will take you to all those posts.
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Last year I waited too late to post this idea, but I'm Johnny Swampy-on-the-Spot this year. Since Easter is next month, it's not too early to begin this project:
The Rye Grass Easter Basket
With just a few items that you probably have around the house, (air, water, sunlight) potting soil, rye grass seeds, Easter eggs/decorations, and your child's loving care, this project can last throughout the summer, long after Easter has passed. It can be a constant reminder of what Easter means to you. 
You will need:
small basket (after Easter, this can be a decorative basket for a table)
plastic saucer (type you place under plants) to fit inside the basket
potting soil
rye grass seed
small spray bottle filled with water
plastic wrap
variety of decorations: eggs, wrapped candies, peeps, ducks, bunnies, ribbon, etc.
Directions:
Mix the potting soil and the rye grass seed
Fill plastic saucer about 3/4 full with mixture
Water enough to moisten soil
Cover with plastic wrap and place in sunny location
Mist the mixture every day making sure it doesn't dry out
Remove plastic wrap when seeds begins to sprout
Continue to water as needed
In about 10-14 days grass will be full 
Place the saucer in the basket and decorate with Easter or spring items
Use as a decoration on your dining table or place in your child's room
(makes a great show & tell )
As the grass begins to grow, "mow" the grass with scissors.
When the roots need more room and nutrients, carefully remove the grass from the plastic saucer and plant somewhere in your yard.
If cared for properly, the grass will grow all summer and can be a fun gardening project for your little ones.
Variation:
Draw faces on white styrofoam cups
Fill each cup with potting soil and rye grass mixture
Use same procedure as with the plastic plant saucer
The grass will create the hair for the face on the cup
Eventually, the characters hair will need a trim
Plant in the yard when the cup becomes root-bound
For a more 'permanent' character, decorate terra cotta pots with faces
Have fun !
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