Dying Easter eggs is a fun family tradition. Purchasing and using the pre-packaged dip and dye kits is a simple and inexpensive way to color eggs for the upcoming holiday. However, for those looking to shake things up and do something different this year, who want a way to make their eggs stand apart in the dozen, here are five easy alternatives to decorating Easter eggs this season.
Add texture
Grab a glue gun or some puffy paint and decorate the outside of the egg with dots, lines, swirls, circles, or even initials. Then use acrylic paints to color the egg. Accent colors and paint pens can be used on top of the base coat to highlight the textures and patterns, if desired, or keep them a single color, so the texture is easily visible.
Au natural
Keep that glue gun handy and cover the outside of the egg with natural and earthy materials for an outdoorsy effect. Dried moss is an easy to glue and apply option. Other ideas include flower petals, saw dust, twine, or even bark pieces.
Decoupage
This universal decoupage crafting supply can transform boring eggs into extraordinary eggs. Print patterns, detailed designs or even entire phrases. Use stickers, labels, or even photos. Select your design, glue it to the egg, then cover and seal with a layer of Modge Podge or other decoupage product.
Contemporary glitter
Combine the original beauty of white and brown eggs with a monochromatic glitter accent. Instead of dying the eggs bold and bright colors, use liquid glue and glitter in silver, pink, tan, bronze and gold to create a clean, modern and classical egg. Add polka dots, stripes, or cover just half the egg (bottom or side) in the matching colored glitter.
Silk transfer
Grab a few old silk ties (dad must have a few in the closet), cut the fabric into squares and tie tightly around the egg like a beggar’s purse, securing with a rubber band. Place in a pot of water and add vinegar, then boil and simmer for 40 minutes. Let cool and unwrap. The silk pattern will transfer onto the egg.
