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Easter is a time for family, and of course, the cherished tradition of dyeing Easter eggs. This year, why not take your egg-decorating game up a level with some fun new tricks that will make your kids think you’re a wizard?!
Explore the magic of tie-dyeing eggs using simple household items like food coloring and paper towels, resulting in vibrant, marbled patterns that are sure to impress. Or, try some fun ways to make eggs out of paper if $9 a dozen for eggs seems horrifying!
Whether you’re aiming to introduce new traditions or simply looking for enjoyable activities to engage your kids, these unique Easter egg dyeing ideas will bring some excitement and color to your Easter celebrations. Let’s dive into these creative techniques and make this Easter one to remember!
Tie Dye Easter Eggs

Tie Dye Easter Eggs are bright, colorful eggs that are so easy to make, and fun! Brighten up your traditional Easter egg hunt with these fun dyed eggs. The easy way to color Easter eggs with no cups of dye that can be spilled. This is a creative method of dyeing eggs!
Get the Directions: Tie Dye Easter Eggs
Honeycomb Easter Eggs (Made from Paper)
Easter decorations just got a whole lot cuter with this DIY Honeycomb Easter Egg! This easy paper craft uses folded cardstock to give your Easter eggs a fun, 3D honeycomb ornament look. (And with egg prices so high, these eggs will save some money!)
Whether you’re crafting with kids or looking for a creative handmade touch for your spring decor, these paper eggs are a bright and cheerful addition to your Easter celebrations.
Get the Directions: Honeycomb Easter Eggs
Glow in the Dark Easter Eggs
Make a Glow in the Dark Easter Egg hunt your new Easter tradition. Just add glow sticks and candy to your plastic eggs and hide them at night for a fun family activity!
Get the Directions: Glow in the Dark Easter Eggs
Floral Easter Eggs
If you’re looking for a simple yet stunning Easter craft, these Floral Easter Eggs are the perfect project! With just a little pastel paint and some fabric flowers, you can transform ordinary faux eggs into gorgeous springtime decor. This craft is incredibly easy, no fancy techniques required! Just paint, glue, and admire your pretty flower eggs.
Get the Directions: Floral Easter Eggs
Rice Dyed Easter Eggs
These easy Rice Dyed Easter Eggs are a fun activity for the whole family! Colored rice is used to dye hard-boiled eggs and is a great sensory activity for your kids to get involved in.
Get the Directions: Rice Dyed Easter Eggs
Decoupage Easter Eggs
These fun Easter eggs made with decoupage napkins are a fun and easy Easter craft for any age! All you need are some eggs, napkins, and Mod Podge for beautifully decorated Easter eggs with your own custom design!
Get the Directions: Decoupage Easter Eggs
How to Dye Easter Eggs with Food Coloring
Want to know how to dye Easter eggs with food coloring? Try this tried and true method in the slow cooker for bright colors with very little effort and even less mess! Dyeing Easter eggs is one of the best Easter traditions, except when the food dye ends up on your clothes more than the eggs.
This recipe is all about getting those vibrant colors without the mess! This fun, simple dyeing process is great for the whole family, no matter what age!
Get the Directions: Slow Cooker Easter Eggs
Fizzy Easter Eggs
Add some egg-citement to your Easter celebrations with Fizzy Easter Eggs! Both kids and adults will love watching the eggs bubble up to reveal vibrant, colourful designs. This DIY Easter craft is a playful twist on traditional egg decorating with a cool science experiment built in. One Little Project has SO MANY great egg ideas!
Get the Recipe: Fizzy Easter Eggs
Coloured Brown Eggs
Coloured Brown Eggs are so fun for Easter, but if you are like me and live in an area where you can only access brown shelled eggs, then like me, you might also want to know about dying brown eggs for Easter!
Get the Directions: Coloured Brown Eggs
Galaxy Easter Eggs
These Galaxy Easter Eggs are crazy fun! They ended up looking so amazing! Each egg is completely unique, and so beautiful when you look at the little details! And best of all, they’re surprisingly easy to make!
Get the Directions: Galaxy Easter Eggs
Easter Egg Bird Feeder
This Easter Egg Bird Feeder is a fun and festive way to welcome spring and Easter while attracting backyard birds! These adorable DIY bird feeders are easy to make, using a few simple supplies. Give your feathered friends a special treat while adding a cute seasonal touch to gardens, patios, and outdoor spaces!
Get the Directions: Easter Egg Bird Feeder
Instant Pot Hard-Boiled Eggs
These Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs come out perfectly cooked in the center and after a cold water bath, peel easier than any hard-boiled eggs you’ve ever made! They are perfect for making Easter eggs!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs
Easy Egg Salad
Egg Salad is an easy-to-make, protein-packed salad. With celery, hard-boiled eggs, and onion, this easy egg salad recipe is so delicious, and you likely already have the ingredients in your pantry.
Get the Recipe: Egg Salad
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