Egg Decorating Ideas For Adults

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55 Creative Easter Egg Decorating Ideas to Try This Year

Ditch the plain plastic eggs for these unique designs.

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Celebrating Easter wouldn't be complete without a creative Easter egg hunt. The most important part of the egg hunt? The eggs, of course. Plain colored eggs are classic, but it's much more thrilling to find ones featuring creative designs. We've rounded up some of the best ideas to ensure your holiday is highly stylish. Set up an arts and crafts table and swap the traditional dye job for one of these Insta-worthy designs. (If you need help finding the right words to describe your pretty creations, here are some egg-cellent captions). From galaxy eggs, to marbled eggs, to cactus eggs, there's sure to be a clever design that speaks to you.

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Glow-in-the-Dark Eggs

If you're having an early-morning or late-night Easter egg hunt, make eggs that glow in the dark. Not only will they be cool to look at once they're found, but they'll be easier for young ones to spot!

Get the tutorial from Growing A Jeweled Rose »

What you'll need: glow-in-the-dark paint, ($17 for 8, amazon.com)

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Painted Plastic Eggs

Show off your artistic skills by painting plastic eggs. Even if you're not the most gifted painter, you'll have a blast adding a personal touch to your eggs.

Get the tutorial at Tell, Love, & Party »

What you'll need: craft paint set ($20 for 18, amazon.com)

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Typography Eggs

Edible typography isn't just for candy hearts on Valentine's Day. Make these cheeky Easter eggs and hide them for a fun holiday surprise.

Get the tutorial at Lovely Indeed »

What you'll need: craft paint set ($20 for 18, amazon.com)

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Baby Chick Easter Eggs

How adorable are these little baby chick Easter eggs? Get creative with the little outfits and faces you draw onto them—you (or the kids) can put on a play with your creations after.

Get the tutorial from Tell, Love, & Party »

What you'll need: Orange construction paper ($4, amazon.com) and dip-dye Easter egg kit ($10 for 2, amazon.com)

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Kool-Aid Eggs

Kool-Aid-dyed eggs are easy enough for kids that want to try something a bit different this year, but still in the same wheelhouse as traditional dye.

Get the tutorial at Freutcake »

What you'll need: Kool-Aid Liquid Drink Mix ($9 per bottle, amazon.com)

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Edible Golden Egg Place Setting

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Strawberry and Carrot Eggs

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Botanical Eggs

Foliage from the garden is the key to these all-natural stamps. Place a leaf facedown on the shell, then secure it with a tightly wrapped square of pantyhose (yes, really).

Get the tutorial at Country Living »

What you'll need: pantyhose ($18, amazon.com), white vinegar ($18, amazon.com)

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Gumball Machine Eggs

Bring back childhood memories with these candy dispenser eggs by blogger A Joyful Riot. Jellybeans don't stand a chance.

What you'll need: red paper ($29, amazon.com), Sharpies ($10 for 24, amazon.com)

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