The time has come when you start gathering eggs and start thinking about how you would like to decorate them for Easter. Read on to learn about some creative ways to make Easter eggs with kids.Dyeing techniques for making decorative Easter eggs may vary, but the fun and excitement that kids find doing the decoration work is unmatched. If you work out or find clever ideas of colouring Easter eggs and easy overdoing of craft materials, you can engage your kids in the creative and artistic ways. They will have all the fun and will also feel excited and contented after accomplishment of the task.
Creative Ideas to Make Easter Eggs with Kids
Making Easter eggs with kids is the great activity for
celebrating this day with them. Let us take a look at the creative ideas to make
Easter eggs with kids.
1. With Glitters
Decorating Easter eggs with glitters would double the excitement of your kids. Moreover, a little bit of use of glitters should be allowed. After all, kids find it extremely exciting and exhilarating. Kids would love to accomplish this project. Select the colour that you would like to have and let the kids glue the glitters that match with it.
2. With Sprinkles
Kids also enjoy sprinkles and if they are given a project in which they can use the sprinkles in their own way, they would simply enjoy doing it. Make sure the use of glue is done properly so that lot of mess and hassle would be avoided.
3. With Paints
It is not necessary that you dye your Easter eggs just to follow the tradition. You can make use of two or more paints to decorate them too. Depending on the age of your kid, engage her in painting the eggs with brush or different objects like piece of ladyfinger or bottle caps of different designs. Kids can even use their fingers dipped in different colours to decorate the eggs.
4. With Tissue Papers
Cut different types of flowers or snowflakes in different colours and stick them on eggs. Let your kids give floral looks, basic zigzags or try out decorative edges on the eggs.
5. With Lace
If you have a piece of lace left out in your sewing basket, use it to decorate the eggs. Simply place the lace and apply paint on it with the help of sponge. Now roll the eggs gently and keep it aside to dry. A little older kid would do this perfectly.
6. With Natural Colours
You can make use
natural colours of beetroot, purple cabbage and turmeric along with white vinegar to make rich colours like yellow, blue and pink. Once the eggs are dyed, you can use natural products like leaves, flowers and petals to decorate and give a perfect finish to the eggs.
7. With Letters
You simply need to select a letter and enlarge it on your computer. Take the print of the letter and cut the letter cautiously. Now, by using the paint on the opposite side, you can imprint the letter on the egg and place it in a nest made of strips of colourful papers.
8. With Washable Tape
Cut pieces of tapes and stick them on eggs. Dip them in dye. You can remove some of the tapes again and dip the eggs in second dye to add more colours.
9. With Stickers
After the eggs are dyed and dried completely, you can use small stickers and press them against the eggs. Just make sure that there is no air bubble when you press the stickers.
10. With Ribbons
After the eggs are dyed, you can decorate them by putting ribbons. Wrap the ribbon in the middle of the egg.
In addition to above mentioned
ideas, you can look for more fun and creative ways to decorate Easter eggs with kids.
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