Easter Activities: 20 Easter Egg Decorating Ideas

Jeanne Benedict
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Many cultures have their own techniques for decorating Easter eggs from the Ukrainian Pysanky eggs made with a wax resist design to Germany's ornate painted eggs displayed on the traditional egg tree.

Here, you'll find 20 creative ways to make fun and fabulous Easter eggs with your family.

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Metallic Stripes

A little shimmer never hurt anyone! Add some metallic stripes you your Easter eggs to give them a super glam look! Easter just got super stylish! Read More

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Glitteratti & Sequin Studded Eggs

Bedazzle your Easter eggs with this easy how-to! Adding a little sparkle to your Easter eggs makes them a little more chic for a trendy Easter soiree! Read More

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Mirror, Mirror on the Egg

Let your Easter eggs reflect...you! Add miniature mirrors to your Easter eggs and let them glisten in the light! We love this glamorous idea! Read More

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Confetti Eggs

Sprinkle your Easter eggs with some Easter cheer! These brightly colored Easter eggs are the perfect way to decorate your eggs! Get the kinds involved in this one! Read More

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Grass is Greener Egg

Make a bunch of these Easter eggs and use them as a decoration or even better, place settings for your entire guest list! This twist on Easter egg decorating just made your party a lot more interesting! Read More

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Marbleized Eggs

Add some texture and depth to your Easter eggs. This funky way of dying eggs makes them more than worthy of a fabulous display! Read More

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Egg Pets

Pets are a part of our families so honor your favorite furry friend with these super cute egg pets! Add some unique characteristics and make them look like your very own four-legged family member! Read More

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Egg Still Life

Now that you've decorated all thee Easter eggs, display them in a still life! Grab some colorful grass, a wicker basket and arrange your favorite eggs in a truly artistic way! Read More

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Mosaic Decoupage

Add some color to your eggs without dye! Avoid staining your hands and opt or colorful tissue paper instead of dye. It's always fun to get creative and this new way of decorating eggs will definitely help your bring out your creative edge! Read More

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Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star

Create a starry night on your Easter eggs with this beautiful design! Stars are an unexpected Easter decoration and we absolutely love them! Read More

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Boa Eggs

Add some diva glam to your eggs by wrapping them in little feather boas. These furry eggs are a great way to decorate for a girly Easter celebration! Read More

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Rubber Cement Design Eggs

Create some rustic designs with this rubber cement egg decorating technique. Display thee beautiful eggs in a glass bowl and set on a coffee table! Read More

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Sugar Flower Eggs

Make Easter super sweet this year by decorating your eggs with this spectacular sugar flower design! We love these eggs, because they just radiate springtime, our favorite season! Read More

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Ostrich Egg Art

Give your kids a much bigger canvas to work with this year.. by surprising them with an Ostrich Egg! Read on for this great egg decorating idea. Read More

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Food-Coloring Marker Stenciled Eggs

Paint with food coloring for an edible version, or opt to use your eggs simply for decor and get creative with acrylic paint. Read More

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3-D Paint Egg Accents

Once you've dyed your Easter eggs, add some 3-D designs with this super cool and fun technique! This projects is a great party activity or a way to get the kids involved in the festivities! Read More

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Photo Eggs

Create personalized eggs for family and friends using one of these ideas. You can even use this idea to make fun Easter place settings for your brunch or dinner. Read More

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Colorful Salt Swirl Eggs

We love these eggs because they look like they have been slightly misted with color! The secret-use some salt! Display these eggs for your friends and family as a centerpiece! Read More

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Embossed Eggs

Impress your guests with this awesome egg decorating technique! Find out how to add some Easter-themed designs such as bunnies and baby chicks to your Easter eggs! Read More

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Dyed Eggs

This classic method of decorating Easter eggs never goes out of style, which is why we absolutely love it! Dying eggs is a great way to fully decorate your eggs or it can serve as a great base to build upon! Read More

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Prepping Hard Boiled Easter Eggs

Before the kiddies can go to town with decorating their Easter eggs, the adults will have to get everything ready. If you have older children you can have them help you with boiling eggs, but keep the little ones away - don't want any boiling water splattering them. Read More

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Prepping Blown-Out Eggs

The grown-ups will need to prep the eggs before the kids can dye and decorate them. Most egg preparations fall into two categories: edible and decorative. Read More

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