Everything you need to know to make egg-ceptional Easter eggs

Decorating Easter eggs is a fun way to celebrate Easter, especially if you have kids. Here are a few tips to get the most out of your Easter egg creations.

When it comes to Easter craft ideas, the only limit is your imagination. There are many supplies to choose from for decorating Easter eggs, which range from simple to elaborate.

A straightforward way of painting Easter eggs is to mix a small amount of non-toxic dye with water and dip the egg into it.

• You can purchase several colours of dye and layer them or mix them together to find the best shade, and you can even use food colouring.

Many Easter egg painting kits include tools to add special Easter egg designs or pictures, like Easter bunnies.

• Tools include stencils (which help you draw patterns, shapes or letters), fine paintbrushes to add small features and unique designs, or sponges to add texture.
• You can even use the tools to write a name on the egg.

You can find all sorts of craft supplies that can be glued onto the egg shell to make your egg more eye-catching.

• Think about how you want your egg to look and choose extras like glitter, stickers, ribbons, bows, plastic beads, shells and other odds and ends that you can find in a craft store.

Once you’ve stocked up on supplies, you’re ready to start making Easter eggs. Here's a few Easter egg decorating ideas and tips to get you on the right track.

If you’re new to decorating Easter eggs, it’s a great idea to pick up a ready-made kit that includes all the key ingredients you'll need for success, as well as a good Easter egg template to get you started.

Think about how you might want to display your Easter crafts when they're complete.

• It’s possible to buy or make some creative cases or baskets that will show off your work.

If you’re making more than one Easter egg, buy several different sizes of eggs for variety.

• For example, try quail eggs if you want something tiny.
• Use hard-boiled eggs if you want to make sure they’re durable and less likely to break.
• If you want eggs that you can display in the future too, you can empty their insides by piercing a small hole in each end and using a small straw to empty them.

When you’ve completed your beautiful eggs, you might want to arrange an Easter egg hunt. Otherwise, Easter eggs make great gifts or decorations.