Ready to ditch traditional supermarket dye kits?
Try new colors and patterns, get the kids involved, and enjoy a fun DIY afternoon.
Here are some creative ways to color your eggsjust in time to impress theEaster bunny.
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If you’re a little stuck on how to decorate, head on over to Pinterest for some inspiration.
Mod Podge Easter Eggs
In the South, we love our decoupage.
Gold-Leaf Eggs
Turns out, you don’t need a goose to lay the perfect golden egg.
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Marbled Easter Eggs
These marbled eggs use one of our favorite beauty products:nail polish.
Yarn-Wrapped Easter Eggs
Wrap your head around this clever approach to egg decorating.
Instead of dyeing Easter eggs, why not use yarn as a colorful, budget-friendly alternative?
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Start with plastic Easter eggs in various sizes.
Using a foam brush, apply a coat of Mod Podge to the top of the egg.
Begin to wrap the string around the egg, making sure the string touches without overlapping as you go.
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Apply more Mod Podge as you work your way down the egg.
Snip the end of the string once you reach the bottom of the egg.
Apply a small dollop of Mod Podge to ensure the end of the string stays in place.
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Hold it with your finger for a minute or two until its secure.
Liberally coat the top of the egg in a layer of Mod Podge.
We used a foam brush, but any brush will do.
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Overlap the strips so that every part of the top of the egg is covered.
Fill in any holes with tiny pieces of paper.
Once you’re satisfied with your paper placement, coat the paper with another layer of Mod Podge.
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Allow the top to dry completely before fitting the bottom and top together.
Tie the larger ribbon around the egg and knot.
Finally, take the thin ribbon and wrap it around the egg, finishing it with a bow.
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Eggshell Planters
Welcome spring with something green that will last beyond the Easter holiday.
Chick Easter Eggs
Trade in your usual dyed eggs for thesecute peeps.
Paint your hard boiled eggs with a sponge brush dipped in yellow paint.
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To help speed up the process, use a hairdryer to quickly dry the paint.
Once the egg is totally covered in yellow paint and dried, cut triangles out of orange washi tape.
Draw on the eyes with a marker.
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Cut off the tips of yellow feathers and glue the tufts to the top of the egg.
Start by cutting out floral shapes from your paper napkins.
Separate the two-ply napkins and just use the top layer for this project.
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Brush a thin layer of matte Mod Podge onto the section of egg you are starting with.
Place the cut-out napkin piece on the Mod Podge and smooth out with your finger.
Then brush a thin layer of Mod Podge on top.
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Repeat these steps until your egg is covered with your pattern.
Just pick your favorite fabric pattern, grab some Mod Podge and get to work.
If you are looking for a speckled Robin’s egg look, rice will be your best friend.
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Add the egg to the bag and shake again.
Yes, it is THAT easy and fun.
We also tell you how to achieve this look with shaving cream.
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Yes, they can.
It adds a unique touch that detailed-oriented guests will notice.
Painted Vine Easter Eggs
The secret to the best color?
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you could even mix dyes to get custom colors.
Hand-letter initials on some eggs to use as place cards.
Kool-Aid Dyed Eggs
Did you procrastinate on buying the egg dying kit?
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It’s even easier than the vinegar method.
Pick up some red food dye and vinegar and follow our steps for achieving this brilliant color.
We provided a step-by-step guide, based on tips from fiber artist Annette Browning of the blogFiberArtsy.
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Grab some craft paint and painter’s tape from the store and get started crafting your beautiful creation.
Just don’t forget to let the paint dry before you peel the tape.
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