Easter is the perfect time to use your family time and have something planned for the kids, as well as the adults to enjoy. Kids love Easter because there are so many activities that can be incorporated into it. Probably the most popular activity is decorating Easter eggs. Here are a few ways to spice up your egg decorating.
Decorate With Stickers – Keeping track of all those eggs can be challenging, which is why this step is crafty and extra helpful. Once the eggs have completely dried, let the children personalize their eggs with stickers. Let them purchase their own stickers so they can really get creative with them.
Marbleize the Eggs – The best part about water and oil not mixing is the amazing marbleized eggs you can create. Plain ones are pretty, but eggs covered in swirly shades of color add a unique flair. Add vegetable oil to this week's shopping list and follow these simple steps.
Directions
- Start with dry, colored eggs.
- Add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to one of the cups filled with a dark colored dye. Run a fork through the mixture.
- Dip egg into cup and re-dye it in the oil mixture, turning the egg often with a spoon.
- Carefully remove the egg. Set it aside to dry on a paper towel.
Paint-Splattered Easter Eggs – For a modern take on Easter egg decorating, you'll have to let your kids get a little messy. Once their dyed eggs have dried, dip a paintbrush in black paint. Hold the brush over the center of the egg and tap the handle to splatter the paint. Play around with the technique — the harder you tap the brush, the bigger your splatter marks.
Tie-Dyed Easter Eggs – Place several layers of paper towels onto a sheet of plastic wrap. Mix water with a bit of white vinegar into a spray bottle and generously spray the entire paper towel. Then, place several drops of food coloring all over the paper towel. Make sure to only use 2 or 3 different colors so it will turn out more vibrant. Place your hard-boiled egg in the middle and wrap it up pretty tight. Spray again with the water and vinegar mixture until the paper towel is soaked, squeezing out any excess. Wrap it in plastic wrap and secure it at the top. Let it set for about an hour and you'll have a pretty cool creation!
For a fun Easter activity for all, dye Easter eggs! However, you don't have to stick with just plain colors, mix it up with these fun decorating ideas to make your eggs stand out! This doesn't have to be just for you and your kiddos, you can also turn it into a fun party!
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