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21 Easter Egg DIY Ideas That Are Oh-So-Cute and Easy

21 Easter Egg DIY Ideas That Are Oh-So-Cute and Easy

Although there’s always room in our baskets for traditionally dyed eggs, this Easter we’re showing off our creative side with some new decorating techniques. And we know you can do better than buying those conventional supermarket dye kits, too. That's why we created these ridiculously cheap, super easy, and so stinkin’ cute ideas that can be recreated from the comfort of your own home. If you’re ready to try out some different colors and patterns, then grab an extra carton, get the kids involved, and have a full-on DIY moment. From marbled eggs and ombre dyed shells to marvelous mod podge and gilded gold, it’s time to take your Easter egg-stravaganza to the next level. Here are nine tips and tricks for decorating plain eggs, just in time to usher in spring and give the Easter bunny something to truly ogle at.

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Paint Pen Eggs

Photo: Laurey W. Glenn

Make different patterns using a variety of non-toxic metallic and white paint pens. Brown hen's eggs work best here, and you can have fun creating your own patterns and designs.

Get the step-by-step here.

Extra tip: Need design inspiration? Look to Pinterest for patterns.

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Mod Podge Easter Eggs

Photo: Laurey W. Glenn

In the South, we love our decoupage. Water balloons, kitchen supplies, and a little Mod Podge come together to make these vibrant eggs, perfect for centerpieces and tabletop accents.

Get the step-by-step here.

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Golden Eggs

Photo: Laurey W. Glenn

Turns out, you don't need a goose to lay the perfect golden egg. Just follow these six simple steps, and you'll have bright and shiny eggs to complete your Easter table setting.

Get the step-by-step here.

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Ombre Easter Eggs

Photo: Laurey Glenn

We’ve found a new way to spin simple dyed eggs into an easy Easter centerpiece perfect for your mantel, sideboard, or dining table.

Get the step-by-step here.

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Marbled Easter Eggs

These marbleized Easter eggs look a lot more complicated than they actually are. Create your own abstract design using these basic ingredients, including a natural dye mixture, olive oil, and vinegar.

Get the step-by-step here.

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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?

Get the step-by-step here.

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Paper Mache Easter Eggs

Peel and stick—that’s all there is to it! No need for dye here, just wrap the adhesive trim or multi-colored ribbon around the egg and cut to size.

Get the step-by-step here.

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Eggshell Planters

Welcome spring with something green that will last beyond the Easter holiday. We use eggshells here to create our very own tiny planters.

Get the step-by-step here.

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Chick Easter Eggs

Trade your usual dyed eggs in for these cute peeps.

Get the step-by-step here.

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Organic Napkin Easter Eggs

Courtesy of larecetadelafelicidad.com

Don't want to decorate your eggs if it means you can't eat them? Use egg whites and store in the fridge for up to 4 days.

See the tutorial here.

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How To Make The Most Adorable Easter Egg You’ve Ever Seen

Move over succulents, there’s a new trendy plant in town—the cactus. And although you could pick one up just about anywhere (even most grocery stores carry a version of the plant!), it's way more fun to make a faux cactus that’s perfect for Easter, or any spring celebration.

All you need is a mini terracotta pot, some sand, a hard-boiled egg, and a green marker to make this clever DIY from our friends at Real Simple. Pink crepe paper is optional, but we couldn't resist the pretty topper.

To extend the shelf life of this little DIY project (because who wouldn’t want to keep this on their desk or window sill forever?!), use a pin to poke two holes—one on the top and one on the bottom—in an uncooked egg. Then, put your mouth to the top hole and blow the contents of the egg into a small dish, the garbage, or the sink. (Bonus points for no waste and cooking the egg!) Once the egg is emptied, rinse it through warm water to ensure any excess comes out, then let dry. Continue with the craft as instructed below.

You'll need:

Vinegar
Warm water
Green food coloring
Hard-boiled egg
Mini terracotta pot
Masking tape
Sand
Green marker
Pink crepe paper or tissue (optional)

Create the dye bath: Pour 1 cup hot water and 1 tablespoon white vinegar in a wide cup or small bowl. Stir in 20 drops of green food coloring.

Soak egg to desired hue, remove and pat dry with paper towel.

Use a fine-tipped dark green permanent marker to draw spikes or lines.

Cover the hole at the bottom of the terracotta pot with masking tape. Fill with sand and nestle egg inside.

Optional: Cut flower from crepe paper and attach to the top with a glue dot.

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Hassle-Free Calligraphy

Courtesy of ohhappyday.com

Worried you can't master calligraphy in the hour? Print this template and then use water to transfer the ink to your eggs for picture perfect look.

Get the full tutorial and template here.

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Pom Pom Eggs

Courtesy of asubtlerevelry.com

Take some glue and tiny pom poms for funky Easter eggs.

See the tutorial here.

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Alphabet Easter Eggs

Courtesy of lovelyindeed.com

Want to send a special message this Easter? With sticker letters and spray paint, it won't take long.

Get the tutorial here.

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DIY Burgers

Courtesy of studiodiy.com

These burgers come together in less time than it takes to start the grill. Grab some paint pens, yellow paper, and green tissue paper and your burger is well-done.

Get the full tutorial here.

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Paper Napkin DIY

Courtesy of practicallyfunctional.com

Find a paper napkin with a pattern you like (one with a white background works best.) Cut out around the pattern and glue it onto your egg.

Get the full tutorial here.

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Painted Watercolors

Courtesy of craftberrybush.com

These pansie watercolor Easter eggs are a great way to welcome spring.

See the process here.

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Tissue Paper Confetti

Courtesy of ohjoy.blogs.com

Died eggs looking a little bland? Cover them in tissue-paper confetti.

See the tutorial here.

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Graffiti Art

Courtesy of papernstitchblog.com

Start with brown eggs for this craft. With acrylic paint and paint pens, start making shapes.

Get the tutorial here.

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Painted Confetti

Courtesy of studiodiy.com

Utilize your egg carton. Fill the egg carton with foil confetti. Paint your eggs and once they've dried, cover the bottom with Mod Podge and dip your egg in the container.

Get the full tutorial here.

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DIY Watermelon

Courtesy of bydawnnicole.com

All you need to turn your eggs into watermelons is paint.

See the full tutorial here.

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Spring Decoupage Eggs

Courtesy of craftandcreativity.com

You can use sheets of decoupage paper or cut out specific patterns when making these eggs. The sheet will give the eggs creases, but that adds interest.

See the tutorial here.

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