Easy Easter Egg Decorating Ideas
Easter egg coloring is such a fun tradition. People of all ages can enjoy it, and it’s a great way to bring friends and family together for some arts and crafts. Plus, there are a million different ways you can decorate Easter eggs! From acrylic paint and dyes to pom poms and feathers, there are countless creations for you and your little ones to discover.
What’s tricky about Easter eggs, however, is that they can get messy. To help, we’ve come up with 5 easy, paint-free ways to decorate Easter eggs! For these DIYs, use plastic or hard-boiled eggs.
Between liquid paints and raw yolks, however, Easter crafts can get a little messy. So, we’ve come up with 5 easy, paint-free ways to decorate Easter eggs for you to try! For extra durability, use hard-boiled or plastic eggs.
How to Dye Easter Eggs (The Easy Way)
Before you sit down to decorate, why not give your eggs some color? This egg dying method is easy as 1-2-3.
- Fill a pot with ½ cup boiling water, 1 tsp white vinegar or lemon juice, and 10-20 drops of food coloring. Repeat this process for each desired color.
- Carefully add hard boiled eggs into the colored mixture and soak for 5 minutes.
- Use a slotted spoon or a pair of tongs to remove the eggs and place them on a wire rack to dry.
Temporary Tattoo Eggs
Did you know you can use kids’ tattoos on eggs?! To apply one, follow the same basic instructions as you would on skin. Place a temporary tattoo onto an eggshell, then use a wet sponge to press it on for 30 seconds. And just like that, you’ll have picture-perfect works of art on your Easter eggs.
Permanent Marker Eggs
Markers are the perfect substitute for messy paints. Everyone can be as creative as they want and draw whatever comes to mind. Think polka dots, funny faces, zig zags, swirls, and everything else under the sun! The sky’s the limit.
Multimedia Eggs
With this egg decorating idea, kids can transform their Easter eggs into little characters or make unique pieces of art. Use whatever craft supplies you have at home, like pipe cleaners, googly eyes, feathers, or stickers. All you need is a glue stick and your stash of creative crafting goodies.
Washi Tape Eggs
Now this is easy-peasy. Grab a set of washi tapes and let your little ones go to town! This kid-friendly adhesive comes in all sorts of colors and designs, plus it’s easy to cut and reposition. You can even write on it! Make stripes, cover eggs entirely, or use a hole puncher to create polka dot washi stickers.
Candy-Free Easter Egg Fillers
Stuff this year’s eggs with the gift of friendship. Hey Bestie dolls are 5½ inches tall and have bendable joints, so you can sneak them into large Easter eggs!
We hope you enjoy this mess-free, stress-free kid’s craft. Remember—no matter what you end up creating, you’ll be making lifelong memories with your loved ones. That’s what family crafts are for! Don’t forget to let us know which Easter egg coloring ideas were your favorite and tell us about your Easter egg hunts by tagging @heybestiedolls on Instagram!
See you next time!
