85 Best Easter Egg Decoration Ideas

Talk about a meta Easter egg! To achieve this look, draw a basket on the front of a white egg using a brown paint pen. Next, use pastel paint pens to draw eggs. When the paint is dry, add details on the eggs with a white paint pen.

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We can’t get over this lovely design. To mimic the look, brush both sides of a small piece of ditsy floral fabric with Mod Podge, then hang it to dry. Draw a butterfly on stiffened fabric and cut out, then hot-glue the beautiful creature to a natural or dyed egg.

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Hot-glue small white and yellow buttons, arranged in a flower shape, to a natural or dyed egg to achieve this pretty look. Attach paper leaves with hot glue to finish it off.

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It’s easy to make a “cross-stitch” egg, and no, you don’t have to be an artist to make it happen: Draw small x’s (to mimic cross-stitches) with a paint pen in the shape of an initial on natural or dyed eggs.

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Just looking at this egg gives us a peaceful feeling! To make it, dye an egg purple, then wrap it several times with white string and thread dried lavender sprigs through string.

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The fun part about this design idea is that you don’t need to dye your eggs to make it happen (although you can): Start with naturally brown eggs, then sketch a wood-grain pattern with a white paint pen.

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Here’s a truly original design idea! Using pastel paint pens, draw a folk art flower pattern (search “Swedish floral folk art” online for inspiration).

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Everyone will be praising your creativity if you can pull off this country-chic egg. The secret? It’s simple! Using watercolors and a flat-tipped bristle brush, simply paint horizontal stripes on a white egg. Once dry, paint vertical stripes in a complementary color.

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It’s both an Easter egg and an April Fool’s joke waiting to happen! For this design, just draw a ladybug pattern with a black paint pen on a pink dyed egg. Then, cut antennae from black craft wire; attach with hot glue.

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For this easy design, just wrap a white egg with a patterned piece of 100% silk fabric. (The patterned side should face inward.) Hold the fabric in place with a twist tie, then boil in water with 1/4 cup white vinegar for 20 minutes. Remove, cool, then unwrap.

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This “lemon egg” is way too cute. Here’s how to bring it to life: Just dye an egg yellow, then draw small spots with a black paint pen to resemble a lemon’s exterior. Finally, roll a small rectangle of brown felt into a tube, holding it closed with hot glue, and attach green felt leaves with more hot-glue. Glue the stem to the egg, and you’re done!

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Pink, blue, and oh-so-preppy! For this fun egg design, simply hot-glue rickrack in various colors and widths around a natural or dyed egg.

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Draw a tulip on a natural egg to recreate this inspired decoration idea. Next, paint the inside of the drawing with Mod Podge, and allow it to sit until it’s tacky. Finally, lay a sheet of gold leaf over drawing; use a soft brush to press onto glue. Once adhered, carefully brush away the excess foil.

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We love how natural, simple, and sophisticated this design is. To craft it at home, use a navy blue paint pen to draw a folk art flower pattern (search “Pfaltzgraff folk art” online for inspiration).

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This old-school design is inspired by vintage botanicals. You can recreate it easily: Print out copies of your favorite versions of those vintage blooms, then cut out the flowers and greenery and attach to natural or dyed eggs with Mod Podge.

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Douse cotton balls in blue or pink paint and gold glitter so that your Easter decor mirrors a sweet springtime treat.

Get the tutorial at Posh Little Designs.

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Forget art supplies—turn to natural craft essentials in your own backyard to festively decorate each hardboiled egg. ‘Tis the floral season, after all!

Get the tutorial at A Daily Something.

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From the mini white terracotta pot to the cardstock extremities, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a more creative Easter egg decorating idea than this.

Get the tutorial at The Shift Creative.

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Grab a pack of your kids’ favorite mini animals and convert them into perfectly proportioned Easter egg adornments, thanks to a bit of gold paint and glitter.

Get the tutorial at Flax & Twine.

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Bring the good old Easter bunny to life with egg shell figurines that double as mini vases.

Get the tutorial at We Are Scout.

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Yellow paint and green cardstock make these delightful pineapple eggs look as good as the real deal.

Get the tutorial at Studio DIY.

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Easter’s obviously a cause for celebration, so why not craft eggs to that effect? Balloon-covered egg decorations will instantly get friends and family in the spirit.

Get the tutorial at A Joyful Riot.

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The easiest way to add a vibrant, mess-free pop of color to your Easter eggs? Highlighters! Dig through the family arts and crafts drawer for a few bright markers, then let your inner artist take over.

Get the tutorial at Salty Canary.

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Your teens may groan at the sight of fruit, but this is a whole different ballpark. Easily create your own produce-shaped stamps using pencil erasers, then add ink and go to town on each egg.

Get the tutorial at Delineate Your Dwelling.

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Mark each place at the Easter table with a gorgeous egg bearing the first initial of each guest’s name. Simply fleck tan acrylic paint (thinned with a bit of water) on undyed farm eggs using a small paintbrush, then when dry, handwrite the letters with a gold paint pen.

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Put a dab of acrylic paint in a small bowl and thin with water. Use a small flat-edge paint brush to paint and fleck the paint on eggs. Imperfect “splats” make the design more realistic!

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Use white Puffy Paint to dot the raised patterns on eggs. Once dry, paint eggs with glossy green acrylic paint.

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Use a small paintbrush to fleck tan acrylic paint (thinned with a bit of water) on undyed farm eggs. Once dry, handwrite guests’ initials with a gold paint pen and display on moss and twigs as place cards, or place on candlesticks to add height and texture to your table.

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You can use any color of nail polish to create this pretty marble design, but indigo blue looks particularly beautiful.

Get the tutorial at Alice and Lois.

Use a white paint pen to add some simple patterns to light brown eggs.

Get the tutorial at Joy Ever After.

If your preferred home decor style is rustic, these feathered eggs give a nod to Easter without breaking from your vibe.

Get the tutorial at Frugal Mom Eh.

Tools you’ll need: Mod Podge ($7 for 16 oz.; amazon.com)

Your kids will love these little nursery-themed bunny eggs.

Get the tutorial at Bitte.

What you’ll need: PAAS Friends egg decorating kit ($2; amazon.com)

This farm scene’s cuteness level is off the scale.

Get the tutorial at Look What I Made.

It might look difficult, but achieving the gold-flecked accents on these robin’s eggs is actually quite simple.

Get the tutorial at Honestly Yum.

These beautiful eggs, decorated with watercolors, are the perfect way to add some understated Easter decor to your home.

Get the tutorial at Craftberry Bush.

Robin’s Egg: To create the base color shown above, add two drops of green food coloring to standard blue egg dye, and then dye egg. Once dry, dip a fine-tipped paintbrush in a small bowl of brown liquid ink (available at craft stores) and splatter on the egg.

Paper Napkin Egg: Unfold a paper napkin and cut into ½-inch-wide strips. Use Mod Podge and a small paintbrush to adhere strips to the egg, lining up the pattern and trimming away any excess napkin. Once covered, let dry, then apply a final coat of Mod Podge.

Twine Egg: Use a small paintbrush to apply crafter’s glue onto the top of an egg. Starting in the center of the top, wrap twine (we used four-ply) into a tight circle. Continue to brush on glue and wrap the egg until it is completely covered. (You will use approximately 12 feet of twine.) Trim excess.

Go glam by adding glitter and polka dots to brown eggs. They’re sure to be a bowl full of pretty.

Get the tutorial at The Girl Inspired.

Use everyday ingredients like red onions and blueberries for a safe and natural approach to dyeing eggs.

Get the tutorial.

For a blooming twist on Easter eggs, put your green thumb to work with these mini terrariums.

Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built.

You can create this dramatic display with just two 0.25-ounce vials of blue dye you may already have in the kitchen. Set out six 12-ounce glasses, labeled A through F. Add one cup of boiling water and two teaspoons of white vinegar to each and stir, using a separate spoon for each glass. Then, mix in the color as follows: A, two drops; B, six drops; C, 10 drops; D, 20 drops; E, 45 drops; F, 60 drops. Submerge a hard-boiled egg in each glass. Steep for five minutes, or until you’re happy with the hue, then remove and place in an empty egg carton to dry. Repeat with additional eggs (up to three dozen).

The secret to these mini masterpieces? Foliage and flowers gathered from the garden. Blogger Sonia Bauer of Bigsislilsis.com simply positioned a blossom or a leaf facedown against each egg, then wrapped the egg in a four-inch square of panty hose and secured it with a twist tie.

To achieve these earthy hues, Bauer whipped up her own dyes using purple cabbage, yellow onions, and cranberries.

Step 1: Select produce based on your color choice: 1 (12-ounce) bag fresh cranberries; 1 head purple cabbage, sliced; skins from 3 yellow onions.

Step 2: In a covered, 8-quart stockpot over medium-high heat, bring 10 cups water and produce to a boil; let boil for 30 minutes. Reduce heat to low, then strain and discard produce.

Step 3: Bring water back to a gentle boil, then stir in 3 tablespoons vinegar (1/4 cup for cabbage). Gently lower eggs into pot and boil for 30 minutes.

Step 4: Turn off heat, cover, and let stand for 2 to 3 hours, or until desired color is achieved. Remove eggs and transfer to carton; let cool.

They look elaborate, but all of these designs were made with plain old masking tape.

Step 1: Simply cut the tape into strips to create stripes and plaids, use paper punches for letters or plant and animal shapes ($9.99 each; eksuccess.com), and try craft scissors for the wavy bands.

Step 2: Then apply the tape carefully to the shells of raw eggs, smoothing out any air bubbles, and tint according to the dye package’s instructions (we used Paas).

Step 3: Once the shells dry, blow out the yolks and remove the tape to reveal your motifs.

Rather than your usual vase, house your spring flowers in eggs. Use candle wax to attach them to a small mirror, then place by a window or on a dining table.

Get the tutorial at Craftberry Bush.

These pretty pastel eggs are made even more stunning with some glitzy gold confetti.

Get the tutorial at Studio DIY.

These eggs are a festive and fun way to bring springtime into your home.

Get the tutorial at Good Housekeeping.

You don’t need perfect penmanship to create these elegant eggs—just use some tattoo paper to apply your favorite springtime expressions.

Get the tutorial at Oh Happy Day.

These bright decorations feature blown out eggs so you can reuse them for birthday celebrations, kid’s parties, and Easter next year.

Get the tutorial at A Joyful Riot.

These punchy eggs are an easy way for kids to get extra expressive without leaving behind a big mess.

Get the tutorial at Freutcake.

Create these mini masterpieces with some black paint and floral inspiration. These artsy eggs may take more time, but the gorgeous results are worth it.

Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built.

Wrap your eggs with twine and embellish them with lace, buttons, and ribbon for a vintage look.

Get the tutorial at My Desert Cottage.

Gently attaching color copies of vintage botanical prints turns Easter eggs into gorgeous floral art. You can also use printed wallpaper or wrapping paper for this craft.

Get the tutorial at Honestly Yum.

Using the colors of your choice (you can stick to more Easter-y colors or go more modern, like this blogger), simply fling paint at eggs ’til you like how they look!

Get the tutorial at Squirrelly Minds.

Thin pressed flowers will work best when creating these beautiful designs on your eggs.

Get the tutorial at Jennuine.

If you’re a veteran of Easter egg decorating, go for something bigger this year and tackle this 3-foot paper mache creation! The floral garland makes this craft an eye-catching decoration for your home.

Get the tutorial at Oh Happy Day.

We love the old-fashioned charm of this silhouette design.

Get the tutorial at Jennuine.

Display these pastel eggs in your home, or hide them around for the little ones to find and spell out a secret message.

Get the tutorial at Oh Happy Day.

Bundled in moss and twine, Easter eggs take on a rustic, nature-esque look, perfect for spring.

Get the tutorial at Love Grows Wild.

You’ve never seen Easter bunnies look quite this adorable.

Get the tutorial at Little Red Window.

Wish geese really laid golden eggs? These metallic designs are the next best thing.

Get the tutorial at Sugar and Charm.

Turn your eggs into flowering cherry blossom trees with yarn and pink sequins.

Get the tutorial at Craft Passion.

Who knew that silk fabric transfers onto eggshells as easily as the dye in a decorating kit? Regular old vinegar plus hot water does the trick.

Step 1: For each egg, cut out a 5-inch square of patterned 100 percent silk. (We limited ourselves to black-and-white prints to achieve the effect above; colored patterns yield more vibrant results.) Lightly dampen the fabric, then lay it flat, right side up, and place your egg in the center. Gather the fabric tightly around the egg, like a beggar’s purse, and secure with a rubber band. Repeat this step for the same egg, using a same-size square of plain white cotton and a second rubber band. Note: Use blown eggs if you’d like to keep your handiwork longer.

Step 2: Place eggs in a single layer in a nonreactive pot and add enough water to cover them by 2 inches. Add 4 tablespoons of white vinegar. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 40 minutes.

Step 3: Remove eggs with tongs and cool about 20 minutes. Then unwrap the fabrics to reveal the exquisite designs.

Doughnut lovers will love decking out their Easter eggs with colorful sprinkles.

Get the tutorial at Kara’s Party Ideas.

Make these pastel beauties last for years by first blowing out the egg’s whites and yolks.

Step 1: Insert a long needle into the bottom of each egg; make a small hole, then make a slightly larger one in the top.

Step 2: Move the needle around inside the shell to break the yolk.

Step 3: Blow over the smaller hole—feel free to use a straw if you don’t want to touch the egg directly—until the liquid drips out of the larger hole.

Step 4: Run the egg under water. Blow the water out, and let the shell dry overnight.

Step 5: After coloring the egg, attach fabric scrapbooking flowers ($7/150; memoryvilla.com) with tiny dots of glue. Lightly press each flower with your finger, then release.

Take a page from the grade-school activity book with these delicate candy dishes, made using shredded brown lunch bags and sheets from an old dictionary. You can also use these nests to corral your decorated Easter eggs.

Step 1: Tightly cover a small bowl with plastic wrap, then flip the bowl upside down on wax paper. In another container, mix equal parts water and clear glue.

Step 2: Dip handfuls of shredded paper into the glue mixture, then immediately lay them on the bowl until it’s covered.

Step 3: Lightly press dry paper strips along the outside to create a “nesty” look.

Step 4: Let dry for 12 hours; carefully pull the wrap off the bowl and away from the nest.

Kids will get a kick out of these “flavorful” ice cream eggs!

Get the tutorial at Kara’s Party Ideas.

With some string and acrylic paint, you can easily create this delicate display in an afternoon.

Get the tutorial at Decor8.

The prettiest way to accessorize eggs? With sprinkles! “Sprinkles are the new glitter, after all,” says this blogger.

Get the tutorial at Studio DIY.

Take a cue from this trendy fashion accessory and style your eggs in some pretty flower crowns made from baby’s breath.

Get the tutorial at Flax & Twine.

Amp up the glam factor this Easter with these gold, silver, and bronze eggs.

Get the tutorial at Delineate Your Dwelling.

These space-inspired eggs feature layers of brushed on and splattered paint, making them each a unique little work of art.

Get the tutorial at Dream a Little Bigger.