The pretty colors, the endless decorating options and hours of fun. That’s the kind of joy that comes from decorating easter eggs! The Easter holiday is just around the corner, and although there is so much more to this holiday – great food, loads of chocolate, the Easter bunny, and the religious celebrations to start – it just wouldn’t be the same without some good ol’ DIY egg-decorating.
Whether you are at home with your loved ones or travelling to one of the top Easter destinations (Now with 30% easter discount), you can always get your hands on a few eggs and craft materials. All you really need after that is a little imagination.
Check out some of Opodo UK’s favourite “egg”samples to get you motivated to decorate your own eggs. Let the decorating begin!
1. Dye-ving Dudes by Spoonful
This is what you’ll need:
- Egg dye
- White eggs, hard-boiled
- Permanent marker
- 3/4-inch round white adhesive labels
- 1-inch-wide water-bottle lids
- Small rubber bands
- White glue or glue gun
- Flexible straws
- Self-adhesive foam
- Small clear glasses or bowls (optional)
- Small pitcher (optional)
Difficulty Level: Easy
2. Silk Dyed Easter Eggs by Boulder Locavore
This is what you’ll need:
- White raw eggs at room temperature (in the quantity you desire to dye)
- White vinegar (see instructions to determine the amount you will need)
- Enamel or glass saucepan or stock pot (only slightly larger than the number of eggs you will dye)
- 100% brightly or vividly colored silk neck ties (or silk blouse fabric)
- Muslin or tight weave cheesecloth in the same amount of tie fabric you’ll use
- Cotton string
- Large baking pan
- Old towel (or paper towels)
- Tongs
- Scissors
- Egg carton
Difficulty Level: Medium
3. Washi Tape Easter Eggs by Lovely Indeed
This is what you’ll need:
- Boiled eggs
- Washi tape
- Scissors
Difficulty Level: Easy
4. Chalkboard Easter Eggs by Oleander + Palm
This is what you’ll need:
- Boiled eggs
- Chalkboard paint
- Chalk
Difficulty Level: Easy
5. Mustache Eggs by No.2 Pencil
This is what you’ll need:
- Boiled eggs
- Vinegar
- Food colouring
- Black adhesive vinyl
- Scissors
Difficulty Level: Easy – Medium
6. Easter Egg Sculptures by Mr. Printables
This is what you’ll need:
- Boiled eggs
- Wooden skewers
- Food colouring
- Craft clay
- Glitter
- Stamps
- Temporary tattoos
Difficulty Level: Easy – Medium
7. Decoupage Easter Eggs by Wilma
This is what you’ll need:
- White eggs
- Something sharp
- Small bowl
- Mod Podge
- Paint brush
- Napkins with a fabulous print
- Scissors
Difficulty Level: Easy
8. Onion-Skin-Dyed Easter Eggs by Scissors and Spoons
This is what you’ll need:
- Hollowed out egg shells
- Skins from about 10 yellow onions
- 1 cup white vinegar
- Old nylons
- Scissors
- Rubber bands
- Leaves
- A craft pot
- Water
- Clear acrylic gloss
- Skewers
Difficulty Level: Medium – Hard
We hope you enjoyed the decorating options as much as we did. Which one will you try?
