Let me show you how to elevate your Easter baskets with this super fun and easy decoupage Easter egg DIY.
Looking for a simple DIY project for Easter?! This Easter egg craft is the perfect solution! This is my first year decorating for Easter and I am excited to add some fun spring touches to our everyday décor. A holiday décor collection isn’t complete without a few DIY or crafty pieces, right?! This is why I decided to upgrade the look of my ordinary plastic eggs with this fun decoupage project!
These decoupage Easter eggs make for such a fun and easy Easter craft! In this tutorial, I share my best decoupaging tips and tricks with this decoupage Easter egg DIY. You don’t have to spend a fortune to decorate for Easter. These decoupaged Easter eggs cost me less than $5 to make! It’s similar to my foam pumpkin tutorial. All you need is a few plastic Easter eggs, scrapbook paper (or any paper really), and a coat of mod podge or 2.
What is Decoupage?
Decoupage is the art of decorating an object by gluing colorful paper cutouts onto an object typically in collage form. Basically, decoupage is painting paper onto an object with glue. This decorating technique originated in France in the 17th century as a means of decorating pieces of furniture. Crafting and history 😉 My love for a decoupage project came from my Mom always stashing away a few decorative paper napkins after hosting a party or holiday. She would then take the top layer of the napkin and decoupage (aka paper mache) something with the beautiful designed napkin pieces. Next time I come across pretty Easter napkins, I am going to save the top of the napkin for this project.
Supplies for your Decoupage Easter Egg DIY
- Plastic Easter eggs — I used plastic Easter eggs but you can use wooden eggs too
- Paper: scrapbook paper, paper cutouts, tissue paper, paper napkins/napkin pieces, magazines, old book pages or newspaper clippings – avoid thicker paper like cardstock
- Mod Podge – See how you can make your own in step 3
- Small paint Brush or Foam Brush – a foam brush will leave a smoother finish while a regular brush will add more texture
- Sharp Scissors or paper cutter
- Drying Rack or cardboard box and toothpicks
Instructions for your Decoupage Easter Egg DIY
Step 1: Set up your Decoupage Work Area for your Easter Craft Project
My fingers get covered in glue when decoupaging, so I like to set up my work area before starting. And yes, I did set my crafting station up in the living room. This way I could spend time with Alex watching our shows and craft at the same time. Anyhow.. Start by covering your work area with paper towels or newspaper, then gather the supplies I mentioned above. Since your eggs will be covered in a layer of mod podge at every stage of this decoupage project , you will want to plan out where they will sit to dry before getting started. You want the eggs to be touching the other drying surface as little as possible. I let mine dry on a few glass candle holders (because I had them handy) and a paper towel roll. You can also rest them on toothpicks shoved through an old cardboard box or make a small hole in your cardboard box to create a “nest” for your eggs to dry in. A prepped work area sets you up for a successful crafting session!
Step 2: Make your Paper Cutouts
Before the mess begins, start cutting or ripping your paper into small pieces. I would highly suggest cutting enough paper to cover the egg before you start gluing rather than cut as you go. If you are like me, your fingers will be covered in glue which will make cutting difficult. For my decoupage Easter eggs, my paper cutouts were about 2.5 inches long and .5 inches wide. This size was fairly easy to work with, but don’t feel like they have to be exactly the same size. Mine were not! For my eggs, I used scrapbook paper and old book pages, but you can use virtually any type of paper including newspaper, pieces of tissue paper, or decorative paper napkins. Get creative! Although I have used cardstock paper on past decoupaging projects, I would suggest a thinner paper for a small project like these eggs.
Step 3: Decoupage
Now it’s time for the fun and messy part! Hold one of your plastic eggs between your index finger and thumb. Your fingers should only be touching the bottom and top of the egg. You won’t cover the top and bottom until the very end. Using a small paint brush or foam brush, cover about a 1/4 of the egg in a thin layer of mod podge, and place a paper cutout on top. Brush the piece of paper with an additional layer of mod podge, and then add another piece of paper next to the first one slightly overlapping them. Repeat this process for the entire egg (besides the top and bottom). Let the egg dry to the touch before adding paper to the bottom and top of the egg.
Do I have to use Mod Podge to for your Decoupaged Easter Eggs?
No, you don’t have to use mod podge, so don’t waste an unnecessary trip to the store. Elmer’s glue (or any white craft glue) will work just fine for this project! I find that 1 cup of Elmer’s glue mixed with 1/3 cup of water gives me the same consistency and strength as mod podge. Last time I ran out of Mod Podge, I found this ratio to be perfect!
Step 4: Let the Decoupaged Easter Eggs Dry
Let your decoupaged Easter eggs dry for several hours. To prevent the eggs from sticking, rotate them every so often if possible. Save a few pieces of paper cutours in case your eggs tear or get damaged while drying.
Step 5: Fill in Gaps
Although each layer of mod podge dries clear, it’s hard to see gaps while it is wet. As you can see in the above photo, my purple egg is exposed in a few spots on my old book pages egg. To avoid this, add a few more small pieces of paper strips to cover the gaps after your egg dries. Honestly, I will probably leave it as is since I’m not gifting these to anyone (I’m a little more forgiving when I keep my DIYs 😉 ).
Step 6: Add a Top Coat of Mod Podge
To seal your project, add an additional protective coat of mod podge or glue to the entire egg. I recommend one coat for this project, but it’s up to you if you want to add more. You can also top it off with a clear coat spray too.
Step 7: Decorate with Your Pretty Eggs
Last step? Decorate! Now it’s time to enjoy your newest DIY Easter decor by adding them to your Easter vignette (“a vignette is a small grouping of objects that creates a pleasing focal point and “tells a story”..” in other words, a display). These transformed plastic eggs are a fun way to decorate for Easter and work great as fillers. Try adding them to a basket, jar, lantern, or decorative bowl. Or you can stick them on top of a few candle holders or books. If you want to make a banner/garland or an Easter tree with your decoupage Easter eggs, hot glue string or twine to the back of your eggs and display them that way.
To wrap up your Easter egg craft, these decoupage Easter eggs are the perfect addition to your holiday décor! This decoupage project is a fun way to use plastic eggs, napkin pieces, and scrapbook paper to create beautiful, unique decoupaged Easter eggs for Easter. By cutting scrapbook paper into smaller pieces, you can cover the entire egg with different patterns that will make your eggs stand out.
It’s such a simple DIY project that doesn’t require many supplies and is an easy way to add a personal touch to your Easter egg craft. You can find all the supplies you need, including plastic eggs and pretty scrapbook paper, at your local craft store. Whether you’re crafting with friends or enjoying some quiet time, creating these decoupaged Easter eggs is a fun way to get creative and add charm to your holiday display. Grab your supplies and start crafting your own beautiful decoupaged Easter eggs today!
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