Sunday, March 25, 2012

Decorative Easter Eggs



I admit it, I'm still getting my Easter decorations ready.

Yup, I procrastinate.

I've been toying with an idea of intricately decorated Easter Eggs.
Mehndi and Henna designs have been floating in my head.
You know, lots of internet inspiration searches, etc.

I finally found a few designs I really liked.
Aren't they amazing?




Boy, I wish I could make such pretty patterns.
Sigh.
Instead I decided to use my favorite small elements for my eggs.

Things you will need:

Puffy Paint (any color you like)
Jumbo Plastic Eggs


Lay out a paper towel and have your reference designs ready.
You can't see it, but my laptop is to the left and has the designs on the screen.
Shake up your Puffy Paint
Hold the egg at the top and bottom using your index finger and thumb.
Then the scary part, starting your pattern.


Once you start, you will find it goes pretty smoothly.
Below is the first pattern.


Once you have a pattern you like, rotate the egg and repeat.
I found I can get 3 designs around the egg.
Be careful not to smudge when rotating.
Luckily, since the eggs are plastic, you can easily wipe off a smudge and start over.


Tada!
I added a design on the bottom as well.
I found resting the eggs in a candle stick is a great way to let them dry.


I made 3 eggs and varied my designs on each.
This one is Michael's favorite.


Here are all the eggs set for drying.



Details of each one:






I just love them.
Not a bad start to Easter decorating.
Also, a happy accident is that the eggs match the paper bunnies
I made HERE.


XOXO, 





18 comments:

  1. This is such a neat idea! They turned out really cute! Thanks for sharing!

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  2. These eggs are beautiful! Would you be willing to link them up to my Springtime Holiday Link Party going on now? I'd love to have you! Thanks, Michelle
    http://michellepaige.blogspot.com/2012/02/springtime-holiday-link-party.html

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  3. So very pretty eggs, what a cool idea that really turned out cute. Thanks for sharing your creative inspiration at Sunday's Best.

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  4. This is too cute! I would love for you to link up at my via:http://ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com/2012/03/show-me-what-you-got-linky-party-7.html

    Mrs. Delightful
    www.ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com

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  5. The detail is amazing! Love these!!!

    Visiting again from,
    Sarah@
    www.dottedlinecrafts.com

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  6. These are beautiful! You did an amazing job, such detail! Would you consider sharing these on my linky party?
    http://www.thetaylor-house.com/2012/03/taylor-house-thursdays-linky-party-1.html

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  7. Very creative! Thanks for linking up to the Cutesy Monday link party!

    Kathryn
    destinationcraft.blogspot.com

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  8. What a great way to dress up plastic eggs! Thanks for sharing!

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  9. Fun and sassy...love it! I'm glad I found your blog at The Mango Seeds party. I'm a new follower too, so I can keep in touch. I would love if you stopped by and followed back on LF and GFC. Nice to meet you, Lori

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    1. Yay, I love new followers! :) Thanks for the kind comments and I am following you back.

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  10. These are impressive! Featured them today!! Have a great Saturday!

    Bonnie @ uncommon

    www.uncommondesignsonline.com

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  11. Happy Monday! Your Easter eggs are included on my list of 101 Things to do with an Easter egg today! Come by and have a look!

    http://sassysites.blogspot.com/2012/04/101-things-to-do-with-easter-egg.html

    xoxo! Marni @ Sassy Sites!

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  12. They are turned out gorgeous..the detail on each of the eggs is so pretty :) Thanks so much for sharing at Sharing Saturday.

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