Easter Egg Decorating Ideas

Last Updated on October 11, 2022 by Corinne Schmitt

I wanted to do something different this year so instead of picking up the same egg decorating kit I get every year, I went looking for more creative Easter egg decorating ideas. I found over twenty fun ideas!

Whether you’re looking for ideas to make your dyed eggs more interesting or searching for alternatives to dyeing eggs, you’ll find plenty of inspiration below. I’ve broken them down into categories to make it easier to find the Easter egg decorating ideas you’re looking for.

Dye-Free Easter Egg Decorating Ideas

If you want to avoid dyes that can stain clothes and tablecloths, try one of these fun alternatives:

Papier-mâché Easter Egg from Fireflies and Mudpies
Kids Washi Tape Easter Eggs from Crafts on Sea
Nature Craft Easter Eggs from Mother Natured

Natural Dye Easter Egg Decorating Ideas

Love the look of dyed eggs but want to avoid food coloring? Try one of these natural dyeing techniques instead:

- Nature Print Eggs from Mosswood Connection
- Super Easy Natural Easter Eggs From Twitchetts

Easter Egg Dye Variations

If you want to avoid a trip to the store, dye your Easter eggs with one of these simple techniques using items you already have on hand:

2 Ingredient Easter Egg Dye Paint from Planning Playtime
Baking Soda Easter Eggs from Mess for Less
How to Dye Easter Eggs With Kool-Aid from Passion for Savings

Dyed Easter Egg Decorating Ideas

If you’re just looking for a way to make ordinary dyed eggs more interesting, check out these ideas:

Glittery Easter Eggs from Practical Mom
Lego Ninjago Easter Eggs from Gym Craft Laundry
Subway Art Easter Eggs from Lil’ Luna
Easter Eggs with Crayon Shavings from Mama Smiles
Coloured Eggs with Scotch Magic Tape from In the Playroom

Painted Easter Egg Inspiration

Prefer paint to dye? Here are some painted egg ideas:

Space Easter Eggs from Adventure in a Box
Artist Inspired Easter Eggs from Inspiration Laboratories
How to Color Natural Brown Eggs from Rhythms of Play
Torn Tissue Paper Eggs from Capri +3
Drip Art Rainbow from Red Ted Art
Brushstroke Easter Eggs from Paper and Stitch

Plastic Eggs

Not a fan of hard boiled eggs? You can still have fun decorating by using plastic eggs instead. Here’s some inspiration:

Minion Easter Eggs from Preschool Powol Packets
Storybook Inspired Easter Eggs from Growing Book by Book

Finally, check out these 10 Tips for Coloring Eggs with Toddlers from Crafts by Amanda for handy ideas that make dyeing eggs easier and less messy for kids of all ages.