10 Unconventional Easter Egg Decorating Ideas

    Step away from the PAAS dyes and check out these awesome ways to up your Easter Egg decorating game.

    Lindsey I.
    by Lindsey I.

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    1. With silk ties.

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    Because Dad didn't need all of those paisley patterned options anyway!

    2. With chalk and clear nail polish.

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    Because "avant garde" is always a good excuse for questionable artistic skills.

    3. With paper.

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    When in doubt, stitch and rip.

    4. With gold leaf.

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    When is going for gold ever a bad idea?

    5. With nail polish.

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    You know you're not really going to use all of that nail polish in your vanity anyway. Watch out for the fumes!

    6. With paint and glue.

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    What's better than a giant painted Easter egg? Not too dang much.

    7. With indigo dye.

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    Shibori dye up some fabric and get in some indigo egg decorating in one fell swoop (or bucket....).

    8. With Mod Podge.

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    Any self-respecting maker already has some Mod Podge and tissue paper in their stash.

    9. With dye and paint pens.

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    Those Ukrainians know a thing or two about embroidery AND egg decorating, amirite?!

    10. With a needle and thread.

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    Not for the heavy handed, but definitely easier to pull off than you think!