81 Stunning Easter Egg Decorating Ideas to DIY
These eggs are too stylish to hide.
Easter just wouldn’t be the same without baskets, chocolate bunnies, and of course—Easter eggs. So if you’re interested in taking your DIY skills up a notch with Easter egg crafts we have you covered. At House Beautiful, we have curated the most Insta-worthy Easter egg ideas that will make you think twice about hiding them during this year’s scavenger hunt. From tattoos to pom-pom eggs to ones with celebrity faces and the iconic doors from Palm Springs, there’s sure to be a clever design that speaks to you. Grab your nail polish, food coloring, paintbrushes, and markers, and create unique Easter eggs. The DIY crafts are so easy that kids and adults can be involved. Gather friends and family with an arts and crafts table and try new dye jobs for the eggs. These crafts are so egg-cellent you might be tempted to show them off all year long.
Watercolor Tattoo Easter Eggs
Create gorgeous Easter eggs so beautiful you'll want to use them as decor instead of hiding them in the grass. Place them on a mini nest on your Easter dinnerware to add a festive feel to the tablescape.
Get the tutorial at Lia Griffith »
What you'll need: tattoo paper ($10, amazon)
Celebrity Easter Eggs
An eggcellent conversation starter over Easter dinner about Oprah's famous line, "And you get a car." You and your family can have fun guessing whose faces and phrases are on each egg during craft time too.
Get the tutorial at Studio DIY »
What you'll need: food coloring ($12, amazon)
Nesting Easter Eggs
Inspired by the iconic nesting dolls, a hand-painted set of wooden Easter eggs. Choose a spring-inspired theme like woodland animals or botanicals for your DIY.
Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built »
What you'll need: wooden nesting eggs ($12, amazon)
Palm Spring Easter Eggs
If you haven't seen the famous mid-century modern doors of Palm Springs put it on your bucket list. And in the meantime create a set of eggs with strong Cali-vibes.
Get the tutorial at Studio DIY »
What you'll need: modeling clay ($12, amazon)
Papercut Flower Easter Egg Holders
This year skip dyeing your eggs and stop tripping over them on the floor with cute egg holders. The holders can double as name tags during Easter brunch and are a pretty display on the mantel when lined up in multiple colors.
Get the tutorial at Lia Griffith »
What you'll need: cardstock ($8, amazon)
Marbled Easter Basket Name Tags
Clay tags shaped like eggs are a craft you can create with your little ones or tweens. Choose a few colors of air-dry clay to get the marble effect. And don't limit yourself—the name tags could also work as Easter tree ornaments or be grouped with string and a few bunny pom-poms for some adorable garland.
Get the tutorial at A Beautiful Mess »
What you'll need: air-dry clay ($21, amazon)
Money Bag Easter Eggs
No, you are not required to fill these balloons with real money (unless you want to). But chocolate coins and paper money will work just as well for your next Easter egg hunt.
Get the tutorial at Studio DIY »
What you'll need: dollar sign stickers ($4, amazon)
Hanging Pom-Pom Easter Eggs
You'll get all the warm and fuzzy feelings with plush Easter eggs that you can hang on your Easter tree or display around your home for a festive vibe.
Get the tutorial at Lia Griffith »
What you'll need: clover set pom-pom maker ($8, amazon)
Rothko Easter Eggs
If you are obsessed with abstract impressionism, lean into your passions with Rothko-inspired Easter eggs. Use layers of paint similar to what American artist Mark Rothko used to create his famous field paintings.
Get the tutorial at Paper N Stitch»
What you'll need: color pencils ($8, amazon)
Dried Flowers on Easter Egg
Spring-inspired eggs that you can easily put on display all year long. It's also a fun opportunity to collect a few flowers from the backyard or a local craft to complete the DIY.
Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built »
What you'll need: egg cups ($13, amazon)
Confetti Easter Eggs
Celebrate the Easter holiday with hard-boiled eggs colorfully decorated in technicolor confetti. Save the scraps of confetti and sprinkle them on the kid's table for a little bit of fun during Easter brunch.
What you'll need: confetti ($17, amazon)
Tattoo Easter Eggs
Get transported to Palm Springs with these brightly colored eggs. And make sure to save a few tattoos for yourself, too.
Get the tutorial at A Beautiful Mess »
What you'll need: temporary tattoo paper ($10, amazon)
Marbled Eggs
Create a stunning marbled effect with bold indigo nail polish.
Get the tutorial at Alice and Lois »
What you'll need: nail polish remover ($4, amazon.com), nail polish ($11, amazon.com)
Painterly Eggs
To nail this DIY make sure you sketch out your design in pencil first and then trace over your illustration with a marker or thin brush and paint.
Get the tutorial at Frau Liebling»
What you'll need: sandpaper ($6 for 2 sheets, amazon)
Washi Tape Eggs
A fun and easy way to get a lot of color and texture on your Easter eggs without the mess.
Get the tutorial at Lovely Indeed»
What you'll need: washi tape ($7 for 21 rolls, amazon)
Mudcloth Eggs
A bold design on your Easter eggs that can easily be done with a steady hand and a lot of patience. You'll want to keep these eggs on display all year.
Get the tutorial at Alice & Lois»
What you'll need: black eggs ($9 for 24, amazon)
Color-Block Eggs
Choose your color palette and then use this blogger's dip-dye technique to get modern eggs. No two designs are alike.
Get the tutorial at Oh So Beautiful Paper»
What you'll need: muffin pan ($8, amazon)
Sprinkle Easter Eggs
Fun and tasty, a DIY craft that brings in sprinkles and begs for you to add a side of ice cream.
Get the tutorial at Let's Mingle»
What you'll need: sprinkles ($5, amazon)
Onion Skin Dye Eggs
Give your eggs an earthy vibe with this tutorial. Then add some dimension with a sharpie marker for more details.
Get the tutorial at Wee Gallery»
What you'll need: rubber bands ($9, amazon)
Multicolor Glitter Eggs
Your eggs will shimmer and shine at your next Easter egg hunt.
What you'll need: glitter ($10, for 32 pieces, amazon)
Caroline is a writer and editor with almost a decade of experience. From 2015 to 2019, she held various editorial positions at Good Housekeeping, including as health editor, covering nutrition, fitness, wellness, and other lifestyle news. She's a graduate of the Medill School of Journalism and dreams of the day Northwestern will go back to the Rose Bowl.
Kelly Allen is the current Associate Editor at House Beautiful, where she covers design, pop culture, and travel for digital and the print magazine. She’s been with the team for nearly three years, attending industry events and covering a range of topics. When she’s not watching every new TV show and movie, she’s browsing vintage home stores, admiring hotel interiors, and wandering around New York City. She previously worked for Delish and Cosmopolitan. Follow her on Instagram.
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