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Easter 101

DIY Easter egg ideas

Try out these creative DIY Easter egg decorating ideas. They’ll make you think twice before buying the standard drugstore dye kit.
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Robin’s nest

DIY Robin's nest with Robin egg blue eggs Next Slide

Go back to the basics with this adorable nest; it’s easy to create and makes a great centerpiece for your Easter brunch or dinner party.  

Robin’s Nest Craft from The Crafty Classroom

Video: How to hard boil an egg

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Spring flowers

Previous Slide Use pastels and paper flowers to cover Easter eggs Next Slide

Pastel paint creates the perfect canvas for these pretty paper flower cutouts. Cover the whole egg with the flowers to create a fanciful design. 

Paper Flower Easter Eggs from Such Pretty Things

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Class in session

Previous Slide Chalkboard paint covered Easter eggs Next Slide

Simply brush on some chalkboard paint and let the fun begin!

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This twist on a schoolroom classic would be a perfect gift for a favorite teacher. 

Chalkboard Easter Eggs from LJCFYI

3 of 14 © ljcfyi.com

Be dazzled

Previous Slide Classy Easter egg using crystals and vinyl designs Next Slide

Simple and sweet, this metallic and vinyl design makes a precious and festive Easter party decoration and is easy for little ones to help make. 

Metallic Vinyl from Landee See, Landee Do

4 of 14 © landeeseelandeedo.com

Egg décor

Previous Slide Pain on the shell of Easter eggs and hang from the ceiling Next Slide

This craft is way easier than it looks, and sure to impress. Follow the directions to drain the eggs, have fun painting the shells, and then hang them around the house. And no need to let the egg filling go to waste—just scramble it up for breakfast!

Painted Easter Egg from Project Project

5 of 14 © tamsinnorth.blogspot.com

Tissue paper Easter egg

Previous Slide Paper mache Easter eggs are easy and fun Next Slide

Who loves Mod Podge? We do! Mimic mosaic- and stained glass-inspired designs using different colored tissue paper strips. 

Tissue Paper Easter Eggs from Wee Folk Art

6 of 14 © weefolkart.com

Au naturel

Previous Slide Using natural spices, nuts and seeds to cover Easter eggs Next Slide

Find the ingredients for this one-of-a-kind craft in your kitchen cabinets. Use rice, lentils, beans, orzo, popcorn kernels, even pumpkin seeds to create pretty designs and textures. 

Easter Eggs with Seeds, Beans, and Grains from Petite Planet

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Read all about it

Previous Slide Cover eggs with newspaper and tie a cute bow around it Next Slide

…After you cover your eggs with the day’s headlines. This craft can make a great keepsake for years to come by reminding you of what happened each year on the day you made this unique Easter craft. 

Newspaper Eggs from Cut Out + Keep

8 of 14 © winniesverden.blogspot.com

Crayon-tastic!

Previous Slide Crayon wax melts into warm shells to make fun patterns Next Slide

Use crayons to color on hard-boiled eggs while they’re still hot (but not too hot) from the pan; the wax will melt and adhere artfully and easily onto the shells. 

Melted Crayon Easter Eggs from Come Together Kids

9 of 14 © cometogetherkids.com

Pastel silhouettes

Previous Slide Create a negative-space silhouette Next Slide

Classic and festive, these Easter eggs are even easier to admire than they are to eat!

Silhouette Easter Eggs from Le Papier Studio

10 of 14 © lepapierstudio.com
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