Easter is coming right up which means it’s time to dye the Easter eggs! This is definitely one of the best Easter traditions with so many chances to be creative. What kid doesn’t love transforming a boring old egg into their very own masterpiece? It’s a great time for the whole family. In the Easter egg dyeing spirit, we’ve rounded up 15 fun and creative ways for your family to decorate your eggs this year.
Trust us, these are Easter eggs that everyone will want to find!
1. Angry Bird Eggs
Angry birds make for happy kids! Who knew that crazy game would make for such cute Easter eggs? Here’s how to paint these Angry Bird eggs.
2. Confetti Eggs
On the outside, these may look like your average colorful Easter eggs, but on the inside, the yolks are replaced with confetti! They’re perfect Easter brunch party favors.
3. Crayon Eggs
It’s hard to color inside the lines when your crayons are broken, but those throw-away pieces are perfect for decorating eggs. The broken crayons melt onto eggs when they’re still hot from being boiled, making for the cool, colorful designs. Crayon eggs are sure to be a hit at your egg hunt!
4. Easter Stripes
This is such a fun twist on the classic egg dyeing method. The best part is that it’s easy to do! The secret is to use electrical tape. The dye doesn’t get underneath the tape when the eggs are being soaked. Striped eggs are bound to be one of your favorites.
5. Homemade Eggs
These eggs are cool because they’re decorated with supplies you probably already have laying around the house. All it takes is some food coloring, salt, and water. If you have leftover birthday candles or any broken crayons, you can use those to make cool designs on your eggs, too. Here’s how to do it.
6. Kool Eggs
These Kool eggs aren’t a typo. Yes, they’re cool, but they’re also Kool because they’re dyed with Kool-Aid. While making these Kool eggs can be messy, the brightly colored results are totally worth it!
7. Marble Eggs
The hippest member of your family can probably already tell you that these marble Easter eggs are super trendy. Marble print is everywhere this year, so why not incorporate it into your egg hunt? Making these is as easy as cracking an egg, and the results are absolutely stunning.
8. Mosaic Eggs
How cute are these? Crushing the shells of already dyed eggs creates the perfect material for even more fantastic egg decorating moments. Making mosaic eggs out of other eggs is probably the most ingenious thing you’ll come across this Easter.
9. All-Natural Eggs
Not only do these eggs look cool, but they’re good for the environment, too! We could all be a little greener on Easter, and these eggs are an easy way of doing it. The directions for making the dye for these eggs is chemical-free and all natural because the colors come from vegetables!
10. Printed Eggs
The low-down on how to make these colorful, printed eggs is that if it sticks, it can be used to decorate! Tape, stickers and rubber bands are all perfect for outlining designs for dyed eggs.
11. Eco-Friendly Eggs
This is another beautiful way to go green this Easter. Not only is it eco-friendly and naturally colored dye, but you can also learn how to make cool plant designs, too!
12. Glitter Dot Eggs
Behold the sparkliest way to shake up your Easter egg decorating traditions! This is a dye free way to add some pizazz to your egg hunt.
13. Speckled Eggs
These are super easy to make and the kids will love it! All you have to do to make these speckled eggs is dye them how you normally would, and then flick brown craft paint on them once they’ve dried. It’s that simple!
14. Surprise Eggs
Sure you want your Easter eggs to look good on the outside, but imagine how exciting it would be to have a treat on the inside, too! These sweet surprise eggs are a fun way to make for an extra exciting egg hunt!
15. Watercolor Design Eggs
Last but not least, we have these beautiful watercolor eggs. These beautiful eggs use watercolor paints and watercolor pencils to create delicate, semi-permanent designs. If you make a mistake while decorating, don’t worry! You can easily wash it off and start again.
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