65 Best Easter Egg Decorating Ideas for the Whole Family

Create a nature-inspired design by painting grass blades on white eggs. Mix green acrylic paint with a drop or two of water to achieve the desired consistency. Use a paintbrush to swiftly apply the paint along the bottom of the egg, mimicking the appearance of grass blades. Allow the egg to dry completely before handling.

Tuck paper maché eggs into crepe paper to create the illusion of blooming tulips.

1. Paint the eggs to match the color of your crepe paper and let dry completely.
2. Cut flower petals from the crepe paper — try multiple sheets at once for efficiency. Stretch the petals gently to add a natural curve and dimension.
3. Glue petals to the base of the egg, overlapping petals to fill any gaps. Let it dry.
4. Wrap a length of floral wire with floral tape. Insert one end of the wire through the bottom of the egg flower, applying extra glue to secure it in place. Finish by attaching green crepe paper leaves.

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To recreate these clean and decorative designs, carefully apply stencils or stickers to the egg surface. Paint over the entire egg with craft paint, ensuring all areas are covered evenly. Once the paint has dried, gently peel away the stencils or stickers to reveal the pattern beneath.

Create these pretty graphic quilted designs with only two supplies: washi tape and mod podge.

1. Cut out squares and triangles of varying sizes from colorful tape. Carefully attach these shapes to the surface of the egg, arranging them in creative patterns.
2. Once your desired pattern is complete, apply a layer of Mod Podge over the entire surface to secure the shapes in place.

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Get the look of dip-dyed eggs instantly with zero mess! To create a dip-dyed look, cut the end off a 9-inch balloon and slip a wooden or plastic egg into it — that's all.

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Don't bother buying egg dye — you probably have everything at home to try this method. The only requirements are baking soda and food coloring in a few different shades.

1. Measure approximately 3 tablespoons of baking soda into a small bowl. Add a few drops of food coloring and enough water to create a thick paste. Repeat this process with different colors in separate bowls.
2. Use the colored baking soda mixture to paint each egg — feel free to mix colors. Place the painted eggs in a cupcake pan to dry.
3. Once the eggs are dry, pour a tablespoon of vinegar over each egg and watch the painted designs fizz, resulting in a beautiful watercolor-like texture. Rinse the eggs and allow them to dry completely.

This colorful design might be among the easiest decorating ideas. Simply draw tiny lines all over your eggs using paint pens in various colors. Hint: A thinner pen tip works best, so you can fit many lines, creating the look of confetti.

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Embellish foam eggs with glitzy sequins, whether you stick to a single color or experiment with patterns. To create, use sequin pins to stick each sequin onto the foam egg. Repeat until you have covered the entire egg.

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Collect a few crayons (preferably white or other light shades) and try this budget-friendly project that involves drawing your favorite patterns, phrases or shapes all over your hardboiled eggs before dyeing them.

1. Combine 1 qt water and 2 tbsp white vinegar in a medium pot and bring to a boil.
2. Use crayons to draw all over the egg shells. Think lines, spots or swiggles. The wax in the crayon will resist the egg dye, revealing your handiwork!
3. Carefully pour boiled water into glass jars and add a few drops of food coloring to each jar (or egg dye according to package instructions). Mix well.
4. Place eggs into dye mixture until desired color is reached. Blot eggs with paper towel to remove excess dye.

Paint wooden egg boxes with two coats of craft paint (we suggest a pretty pastel). Swap lids and bases for a color-blocked assortment, no taping required! The end result: Colorful and reusable treat boxes ideal for Easter baskets and egg hunts.

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To create these gorgeous designs, you'll need pure silk patterned fabric (think vintage scarfs, thrifted blouses and old ties) and white cotton fabric (like an old pillowcase or T shirt). Start with raw eggs, but keep in mind that the longer you cook the eggs, the more vibrant the color transfer will be — which may mean the boiled eggs aren't ideally cooked for eating. You can also try this project with blown-out eggs!

1. Cut 8" squares of both silk and white fabrics. Place an egg in the center of the silk, with the pattern side facing the egg. Gather the fabric snugly around the egg and tie with string. Then, wrap a square of white fabric around the silk-wrapped egg and tie.
2. Place wrapped eggs in a non-reactive pot and fill with enough water to fully cover the eggs. Add 2-3 tbsp of vinegar and stir.
3. Bring the water to a boil and simmer for 20 to 40 minutes.
4. Remove the eggs from the pot and let cool. Unwrap the fabric to reveal the pattern transfer on the egg shell.

Start with a blown-out egg coated in a layer of Mod Podge and have fun with embroidery designs.

1. Draw an oval on one side of an egg with a pencil. Use the diamond cutting wheel on your Dremel to slowly cut out the oval to open up the back of the egg.
2. Decide on a design and mark where you'd like the holes with a pencil.
3. Find a size bit that best fits your string and use your Dremel tool to carefully drill holes into the egg.
4. Tie a knot at the end of the string and thread the other end through the needle.
5. Starting from the inside of the egg, pull the needle and string through so that the knot hits the inside of the egg and is secure. Continue creating your design, then make one last knot to secure.

With a glossy finish, these alcohol ink eggs make stunning Easter decor. Since alcohol ink painted eggs shouldn't be consumed, you'll likely want to tackle this project with blown-out eggs!

1. Before handing alcohol inks, cover your work surface and put on gloves (they can stain!). Add a few drops of ink to a cotton ball and dab onto the egg.
2. Create a textured look by repeating step 1 with another color. Mix colors as desired (adding a metallic emphasizes the luster look).

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Keep it simple with colorful stripes that are incredibly easy to create using The Eggmazing Egg Decorator. Just pop your boiled egg into the spinner and use non-toxic markers to create patterns as the small device spins. If you're looking for a way to get young kids involved, this is the craft for you!

Instead of messy paints, markers or dyes, try nature-inspired stickers on white or brown eggs. Import our template into a Cricut program and cut the design out of vinyl sticker paper, or use similar stickers. Carefully take the stencil off and attach it to the egg, starting from the middle of the sticker and working your way to the edges.

Here's a fun way to add even more chicks to your Easter table. To make, dip the front of an egg length-wise in yellow dye. Once dry, draw face and body features with a fine-point permanent marker.

With so many fabric designs and patterns, it's no wonder these eggs make for beautiful decor.

Materials needed: craft eggs, lightweight cotton fabric, white school glue, a ruler, scissors and a self-healing mat

1. Cut ½” strips of fabric about 8” long using fabric scissors (or a rotary cutter) a self-healing cutting mat and a ruler.
2. Paint each strip with glue and wrap it around the egg.
3. Continue overlapping strips until the whole egg is covered and trim any excess. Allow several hours for the eggs to dry fully.

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Keep things sweet by adding these "sugar-covered" eggs to your Easter spread. To make, paint one half of an egg with craft glue. Sprinkle with clear iridescent glitter, let dry and repeat on the other side.

This egg decorating idea will make you fall in love with the gorgeous blues of indigo dye.

Materials needed: white eggs, rubber bands, scrap cloth, a large bowl, a slotted spoon, rubber gloves and paper towels.

1. Mix indigo dye according to the package instructions. Fill a large bowl or pot with a dye bath. Dye whole eggs or use one of the following masking techniques:

- Stripes: Wrap rubber bands around the eggs to create stripes. Thick rubber bands work great for thick lines, while thin rubber bands result in delicate lines.

- Shibori: Cut squares of scrap cloth to wrap around each egg. Twist the fabric tightly and wrap it with rubber bands in all directions to secure it. Wearing rubber gloves, place eggs in the dye bath for five to 10 minutes (the more time in the bath, the deeper the color).

Note: Make sure to turn the eggs occasionally with a slotted spoon to allow all sides to receive the dye evenly. You can try a masking technique for a layered look. Lay the dyed eggs on paper towels for drying before removing the masking.

When in doubt, add sprinkles! First, prep your work space: Make sure you have a lean empty egg shell or a faux craft egg, along with a shallow bowl or plate full of nonpareil sprinkles. Brush about ¼ of the egg with a generous amount of Mod Podge and use a spoon to sprinkle nonpareils onto the wet glue. Let dry thoroughly before moving on to the rest of the egg. For the best results, allow the eggs to dry completely overnight before using them to decorate.