20 Easter Egg Ideas That Are Oh-So-Cute and Easy

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.

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

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.

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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.

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

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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.

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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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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.

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

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Trade in your usual dyed eggs for these cute peeps.

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If you're looking for a batch of homemade eggs to match your whimsical Blue Willow china, then this DIY egg design is for you.

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We're squealing with delight at the thought of having these colorful egg bundles on our Easter table.

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Rice is most definitely a favorite starch among Southerners, and it just moved even higher on our list with this DIY egg decorating tip.

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You already know the basics of egg dying, but did you know that you can create a marbled effect by pulling out that tub of whipped cream you have in your fridge?

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Long before blueberries became a go-to snack, they were used for their deep pigmented juices, which can be a natural dye.

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There's no question that beets can be a powerful stain for vibrant Easter eggs, but did you know that yellow onions can also be used to dye eggs?

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Get the kids involved in this family-friendly egg dying technique that will make you feel like you're completing an elaborate science experiment.

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If you want just a touch of shine on your formal lunch table, these eggs are sure to fit the bill.

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Take a minimalist approach to your egg dying routine this Easter by using ingredients around your kitchen that serve as naturally derived dyes.  

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The secret to the best color? Rit dye! You can even mix dyes to get custom colors. Once dry, hand-paint vine and flower designs on your eggs using a fine-tip art brush and water-based gouache paint. Hand-letter initials on some eggs to use as place cards.

Did you procrastinate on buying the egg dying kit? Well, if you can't seem to find a DIY kit anywhere, head over to the juice aisle and pick up a few packets of Kool-Aid powder. It's even easier than the vinegar method.

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