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With Easter Sunday just around the corner, you might already have your egg-dyeing supplies stocked and ready to make some eggcellent holiday decor. But while DIYs can be fun for the whole family, not everyone fancies themselves an artist. Intricate designs, while pretty, can be too much for beginners and little ones. Save advanced projects for solo sessions and stick with beginner-friendly Easter egg designs for group festivities instead!
A common misconception people have when dyeing Easter eggs with family members is assuming beginner designs have to be boring or basic; that's not the case. Some of the most unassuming crafts can make a big statement; the key is to think outside of the box carton and reimagine your approach.
There are all different kinds of colorful dyes on the market—some even have special effects, like glow-in-the-dark hues and metallic finishes. You also don't have to use dye alone. Incorporating stickers, markers, string, foils, sprinkles, and even nail polish can elevate the most mundane Easter egg designs. To prove it, we've rounded up 15 Easter egg designs that make basic dip-dyed eggs more beautiful than ever before. The best part? They're easy for kiddos and adult beginners alike to master.
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Papercut Flower Easter Egg Holders
Don't want to mess with dyeing eggs? Skip that step and set them in these pastel papercut egg holders instead. They make great place cards for Easter brunch—just add a name to the band—or pretty display accents on the mantel when lined up in a row.
Get the tutorial at Lia Griffith.
2
Temporary Tattoo Easter Eggs
Get transported to the desert with these pastel-colored eggs decorated with festive tattoos. And don't forget to save a few of these fun tattoos for yourself.
Get the tattoo at A Beautiful Mess.
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3
Marbled Indigo Eggs
Give your Easter eggs a stunning marbled effect with bold indigo nail polish. It's easier than it sounds—you just swirl it in water.
Get the tutorial at Alice and Lois.
4
Color-Blocked Eggs
Choose your color palette, then use this blogger's dip-dye technique to make modern eggs. No two designs are alike.
Get the tutorial at Oh So Beautiful Paper.
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5
Pipe Cleaner Easter Bunny Eggs
Transform plain white eggs into cute little bunnies with a few colorful pipe cleaners and fine-tip permanent markers.
Get the tutorial at The Nerd's Wife.
6
Painted Animal Eggs
Your kids will love turning Easter eggs into adorable furry creatures with felt details and sweet faces.
Get the tutorial at Lia Griffith.
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7
Ombré Eggs
Getting this gorgeous gradient color takes a little planning. Start out with your eggs in six different glasses of water, then add drops of food dye—be sure to carefully count how much you add to each!
Get the tutorial at Country Living.
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Pastel Confetti Eggs
Pastel eggs dipped in gold confetti make perfect sense. They bring the glitter of New Year's Eve to the kickoff of the warm-weather season.
Get the tutorial at Studio DIY!
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9
Kool-Aid Eggs
Kool-Aid-dyed eggs are easy for kids who want to try something new, but they're still in the same wheelhouse as a traditional dye. Trust us, there won't be much of a learning curve.
Get the tutorial at Freutcake.
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Paper Flower Eggs
Spruce up single-color eggs by gluing bright paper flowers to them.
Get the tutorial at Tell Love and Party.
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Balloon Easter Eggs
Make Easter a real celebration with these party favorites by blogger A Joyful Riot. They're made by dyeing the egg and attaching a similarly colored balloon knot to the bottom.
Get the tutorial at A Joyful Riot.
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Nail Polish Eggs
This adorable decorating idea relies on the nostalgic dunk-and-color technique. Instead of food dye, use nail polish to create swirls of different shades.
Get the tutorial at Hello Glow.
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Gold Leaf Eggs
These eggs got the traditional dunk in dye, then a layer of gold leaf to take the holiday classic to the next level.
Get the tutorial at She Knows.
14
Shaving Cream Eggs
Turn to the bathroom cabinet for a cool dying trick that's sure to impress the kids. Swirled with food coloring, shaving cream imparts galaxy-like swirls on shells.
Get the tutorial at Good Housekeeping.
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Sprinkle Eggs
For super-sweet eggs, head to the baking aisle. As Kelly Mindell of Studio DIY says, "Sprinkles are the new glitter, after all!"
Get the tutorial at Studio DIY.
Julia Guerra
Contributing Writer
Julia Guerra is a New Jersey-based freelance writer with bylines across digital media sites such as InStyle, WWD, INSIDER Reviews, MindBodyGreen, and more. With over 7 years of writing across lifestyle verticals, she is forever testing and researching all things related to makeup and skincare, fashion, athleisure, women's health and wellness, as well as the best home gym equipment. When she's not writing articles, Julia can be found with her head in a book, obsessing over skincare, practicing yoga, taking pictures of her adorable cat, or spending time with her husband and loved ones.
