Creative Easter Egg Decorating Ideas

Have some fun this Easter with these creative Easter egg decorating ideas! From easy ideas that anyone can do, to more artistic designs to challenge your creativity. 

The boys and I have decorated Easter eggs every year since Connor was born. While the boys just usually like to do their own thing, I am hoping to do up some pretty eggs of my own this year!

What to Use for Decorating Eggs

Before you get started on the decorating process, you need to figure out what method you’re going to use for preparing your eggs.  If you’re going to be using real eggs, you can either hard boil  them or blow out the insides.  Faux eggs are also an easy option!

Hard Boil an Egg

Hard boiled eggs are best if you want them sturdier for hiding or if you want to eat them afterwards.  {NOTE: Make sure you’re using food-grade quality dyes or all natural dyes if you’ll be eating them!} They’re also best for little hands as they’re less likely to break when decorating.

• Place eggs in single layer in saucepan. Only cook one layer of eggs at a time so they don’t bump against each other and crack.
• Add water to at least 1” above eggs. Cover and quickly bring to just boiling. Remove from heat.
• Let eggs stand {covered} in the hot water for 15 minutes for large eggs {18 minutes for extra large eggs}
• Immediately run cold water over eggs or place them in ice water until completely cooled. This helps to avoid cracking.
• Place the hard cooked eggs in the refrigerator for up to one week. If not refrigerating, eggs should be consumed within a few hours.

Blow Out an Egg

Blowing out the inside of an egg will allow you to keep your eggs for years to come.  They will be a little more fragile, however, so you do need to be careful with them if you have little ones that are helping you decorate. The process of blowing out the egg takes a little more time, but it’s kind of a fun process!

• Place a piece of clear tape or masking tape over each end of the egg to help prevent cracking.
• Use a pin, thumbtack, or needle to make a hole in the fat end of a raw egg. Gently wiggle the needle around to create a hole about 1/4 inch in size.
• Make a hole in the other end of the egg. This hole can be much smaller {about 1/8 inch}.
• Insert the needle {or use a straightened out paper clip} into the egg to break the yolk (this makes it easier to remove the egg). Gently wiggle it around to break it up as much as possible.
• Use a thin straw {like the ones that come with a drink box} or your mouth to blow into the small hole to remove the egg yolk and egg white into a large bowl. I find the mouth method works best but try the straw if you don’t want to put your mouth on the egg.
• When the egg has been removed from the shell, run warm water and a little dish soap into the eggshell to wash. Shake the egg well to rinse out the inside, and pour out the water.
• Allow the egg to dry completely {preferably overnight} before decorating.

Faux Eggs

You can find faux eggs in craft stores that look and feel quite similar to a real egg.  There are no worries about egg bacteria, they’ll last forever, and you don’t have to worry about cracking!

Easter Egg Decorating

There are so many beautiful ideas out there and I have put together some of my favorites for you – some for the kids and some for the adults! 🙂  So here are over 20 creative and simple ways to decorate Easter eggs…

Botanical Eggs from Country Living.

Ombre Eggs from Sugar and Charm.

Chicken Family Eggs from Martha Stewart.

Glitter Polka Dot Eggs from A Pumpkin and a Princess.

Speckled Eggs from Creative Juice.

Silk Dyed Eggs from Country Living.

Crepe Paper Bunnies from Martha Stewart.

Egg Typography from Bon Appetit {it is actually an article on how to hard boil an egg but I loved the writing on their eggs!}

Thumb Print Eggs from Spoonful.

Easter Egg Lunch from Kailo Chic.

Kool-Aid Eggs from Hey Jen Renee.

Silhouette Eggs from Easy Crafts.

Subway Art Eggs from Lil Luna.

Baker’s Twine Eggs from Landee See Landee Do.

Neon eggs from Oh Joy.

Easter Egg Popsicles from Kailo Chic.

Sharpie Easter Eggs from Obviously Sweet.

Embroidery Thread Eggs from Craftberry Bush.

Washi Tape Eggs from Better Homes and Garden.

Glitter Dipped Eggs from Create Craft Love.

Pretty “eggs”ceptional, eh? 🙂

So what about you?  Do you decorate eggs at Easter?  Let me know your favorite ideas!

More Fun Easter Ideas

If you’re looking for more fun Easter ideas for kids, check out these posts…

Easter Bunny Treats

Fun and Healthy Easter Food Ideas

Easter Hot Chocolate Bar

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