Easter Egg Decorating Ideas - Easter Egg Crafts. The secret to these mini masterpieces?
Foliage and flowers gathered from the garden. Blogger Sonia Bauer (bigsislilsis.com) of Oceanside, California, simply positioned a blossom or a leaf facedown against each egg, then wrapped the egg in a four-inch square of panty hose and secured it with a twist tie. To achieve these earthy hues, Bauer whipped up her own dyes using purple cabbage, yellow onions, and cranberries.
Step 1: Select produce based on your color choice: 1 (12-ounce) bag fresh cranberries; 1 head purple cabbage, sliced; skins from 3 yellow onions. Step 2: In a covered, 8-quart stockpot over medium-high heat, bring 10 cups water and produce to a boil; let boil for 30 minutes. Step 3: Bring water back to a gentle boil, then stir in 3 tablespoons vinegar (1/4 cup for cabbage). Step 4: Turn off heat, cover, and let stand for 2 to 3 hours, or until desired color is achieved. 6 Natural Food-based Easter Egg Dyes. It’s official, this whole need-to-create-things is hereditary.
Not only the creativity gene bit but the comfort found in just making stuff. I was at mum’s house for a few weeks during our last trip and one day she brought out a lovely, frilly, very colourful apron, “Look! I saw this and had to get it for you. Thought it may be a bit of inspiration… you could make these!” It was a cute apron, and it did give me a few new ideas, but in the midst of packing our already busting suitcases it failed the ‘useful while hiking in the mountains of South America‘ portion of the exam and remained at mum’s house.
Then the other day I had a conversation with my mother that was slightly random but filled with pretty things – like most of our conversations, and to be honest like most of my posts. M – Hey, remember that apron I got you? M – Humm, maybe I’ll just keep it here for when you visit? J – Ok, good idea, just hang it in the kitchen closet. Papier-mache easter eggs. For Easter I made papier-mache polka dotted eggs.
I created them using small water balloons and tissue paper then I filled them with candy and toys and sealed them shut. The egg can hold a surprising amount of candy and the tissue paper seems delicate making for a delightfully heavy and yet fragile object, much like real egg. Also like a real egg you have to break the shell to get at what’s inside. I like things you have to destroy to open. You’ll need: water balloons (they make the egg-iest shape)white tissue paper (one sheet will make about three eggs)colorful tissue paper (one sheet will make many eggs, so you don’t need much)a 3/4 inch hole puncha paint brush you don’t care much aboutliquid laundry starcha sturdy shot glass to hold your egg while you’re working with ita way to hang the balloons to dryenough time to let these dry overnight, and a few hours to let them dry after filling and sealing them (you’ve been warned) Note: I tried a few variations on the starch.
Why the loop? Bird Nests in Flower Pots~ Little Spring Project » All Things Heart and Home. Silk Tie Easter Eggs. Well, we’ve found our absolute favorite Easter egg dyes… of all time. No tablets, no food colors, no cups, no drips, no stained fingers or clothes, no spilling— I could go on and on. But seriously, the best part about this method is that everything you need is right in your kitchen and closet…or worst case—the thrift store. Who would have thought that an old ratty, out of date silk tie could be the gorgeous answer to the annual Easter egg dying ordeal? Your whole family is going to love this. Here’s what you’ll need: Eggs Silk ties–look for a tiny tag at the small end of the tie. An old, white T-shirt–cut it into squares big enough to wrap around the eggs String 3 Tablespoons of white vinegar Pot of water Vegetable oil Now then… Cut open the tie at the back and take out the facing fabric. Cut the silk into pieces big enough to cover the egg… Wrap it around your egg.
Now, roll the egg up with the T-shirt fabric. The idea is to press the colored silk right up against the egg. Eggstra special chick. I ran across this eggstra special easter project (originally found via laissezfaire) and instantly fell in love! Wouldn’t this be the most special treat to send to someone? With all the different ways you could paint the egg and all the sweet little sayings you could put inside, how could i resist?
And by the way, did you know that each and everyone of you are eggstra special to me? Xx wrap up: {chick} {crack} {craft} {diy} {easter} {egg} {project} Sarah Boettcher / Pinterest.