Go ahead and ditch (or upgrade) that boring dye kit.
However, more elaborate Easter egg designs are fun, too.
It may even surprise how some of the more intricate designs are actually easy and mess-free.
Photo: PHILIP FRIEDMAN; STYLING: BLAKE RAMSEY
Mustached Easter Eggs
Bring some humor to the decorating table.
These quirky Easter eggs will have the kids in stitches and can even double asEaster Sunday table decor.
Gather up some adhesive googly eyes, mustache stickers, glue dots, and construction paper.
Philip Friedman; Styling: Blake Ramsey
To put it all together, stick eyes and ‘staches on the eggs.
Use varying patterns with similarEaster color palettefor each egg to make the designs feel eclectic yet cohesive.
Check out her full tutorial for all the details.
Molly and Mama
on their Easter eggs.
Just pair your hard-boiled eggs with all the nature stickers you’re able to find.
Painted Galaxy Eggs
Surprise your Easter guests by displaying these otherworldly eggs on your dining table.
Philip Friedman; Styling: Blake Ramsey
It looks complicated, but this idea is all about layers and patience.
Then speckle white paint onto the egg for the “stars.”
Arrange the washi tape stickers on each egg to create a fun and colorful confetti-esque pattern.
Dream a Little Bigger
We’re wild about neon for an extra bit of punch.
Apply tape to eggs, cutting them into pieces as necessary.
These patterns are easier to perfect than the previous washi tape ideas.
Lovely Indeed
The deep indigo makes each egg pattern reminiscent of shibori (a Japanese tie-dye technique).
All you need is water and blue nail polish to create the swirly look.
Let little fingers spell their names, pop on initials, or create favorite phrases.
Natasia Hanratty
Go pick up some letter stickers, then apply stickers, decals, and other decorations to eggs.
It’s that simple!
Confetti-Dipped Easter Eggs
Studio DIY
Go glam this Easter with confetti eggs.
Philip Friedman; Styling: Blake Ramsey
If you don’t have one, you might use letter stickers for a similar effect.
Use tweezers to place the letters on the already-dyed eggs.
Let dry and voila!
Alice & Lois
You’ll want to use neckties made of 100 percent silk because they are able to transfer pigment easier.
Cut small squares from different colored tissue papers and mix a little bit of Mod Podge and water together.
Layer the confetti one piece at a time with the Mod Podge mixture and cover the entire egg.
Philip Friedman; Styling: Blake Ramsey
Let dry and display in a basket or in porcelain egg cups.
Watercolor Floral Eggs
Dreamy and unique, these abstract watercolor eggs are a work of art.
Once the dye is dried, outline the flowers and leaves with a thin black permanent marker.
Studio DIY
It’s the perfect two-in-one craft to get into the holiday and birthday spirit!
They dyed their eggs, then blew up and tied some balloons.
They then cut the little tail off of them and hot glued them to the bottom of the eggs.
Lovely Indeed
Roll them in glitter that matches your dye color, and voila!
You’ll need acrylic paint in various colors, green cardstock, and a black permanent marker.
Add any accents (like seeds) with a permanent marker.
The Crafted Life
Dip-Dyed Easter Eggs
Give your eggs a pretty watercolor look with some careful dipping.
Gather the basic dyeing supplies, then add on a white or clear wax crayon.
To try this, gather a spoon, food dye, vinegar, and water.
Trisha Zemp.
All you need is decorative paper napkins and craft glue.
Levine says to separate the colorful layer from the paper napkin and cut it into half-inch strips.
Paint a layer of glue over the entire egg to smooth wrinkles and create a satin finish.
Boulder Locavore
All you need is a Sharpie.
it’s possible for you to use plain eggs, but we chose to dye our eggs beforehand.
Once the dyed eggs are dry, use a Sharpie to draw designs on them.
Real Simple
Use ours for inspiration, or create your own!
Their secret ingredients: shaving cream and liquid food coloring.
You’ll also need a toothpick or chopstick.
Paper & Stich
Gather magazines and newspapers, a hole punch, and craft glue.
Levin says to do the following:
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