Easter is a time-honored holiday celebrated with family, friends, and traditional activities. One of these traditions is dyeing and decorating eggs in a variety of colors—but what if you want to switch things up this year? Here are some creative alternatives to egg decorating that will make your Easter more unique and enjoyable.
4 Creative and Fun Egg-Decorating Alternatives
1. Dyeing Plastic Eggs. – Plastic eggs can be used in place of hard-boiled eggs for dyeing. The process is very similar but the results are far less messy! All you need are some plastic eggs, food coloring, vinegar, and water. Simply combine 1/2 cup of hot water with 1 teaspoon of white vinegar and 10 drops of food coloring into a bowl or container. Place the plastic egg into the mix and let it sit until it is fully saturated with color (approximately 5 minutes). When done, allow it to dry before using it for crafts or decorations.
2. Making Baked Easter Decoration Dough. – This special dough is easy enough for kids to make and can be used to create all kinds of fun decorations! You’ll need 1/2 cup corn starch, 1 cup baking soda, and 3/4 cup water for this one. Start by mixing together the ingredients until the mixture forms a ball that can be kneaded easily. Separate the dough into several smaller balls and roll them into egg shapes. Bake at 150°F for approximately 1 hour. Then simply dye them as you would real eggs using food coloring or your favorite egg decorating kit.
3. Using Coffee Filters to Create Artwork and Crafts. – Coffee filters offer an unusual blank canvas for creative projects! To begin, fill a large bowl or container with warm water then add any desired colors of liquid food coloring. Dip coffee filters into the colored water until they reach the desired saturation then remove them from the bowl and carefully hang them up over newspaper so that excess moisture can drip off. Once dry, use markers, paints, glitter glue, or other embellishments to create artwork! The filters can then be transformed into papier mache eggs, flowers, and other artwork.
4. Decorating Rocks and Shells Collected Outdoors. – If you’re looking for something really unique this Easter season, why not take nature-inspired decorations outdoors? Collect different rocks or shells from your backyard or local park then use acrylic paints, markers, glitter glue, washi tape, etc., to bring them to life! As an added bonus – this activity keeps kids entertained while teaching them about natural elements in their environment!
How to Avoid Easter Egg Waste
If you want to keep the tradition of dyeing eggs, there are ways to make sure they don’t go in the trash. Here are a few fun and eco-friendly ways to avoid food waste once you’re done decorating.
Make Deviled Eggs. – After you’ve dyed your eggs and they’ve become part of your decorations, consider using them to make deviled eggs – an Easter brunch staple! Not only do these taste great but they also add an extra pop of color to your table. Plus, deviled eggs are a great way to get kids involved in cooking breakfast.
Create Centerpieces. – Dyed eggs can be used to make a beautiful centerpiece for your family dinner. Simply spread them over your table runner around other decors, fill a glass bowl or jar with the eggs, or place them within a floral arrangement to add pops of color to the table. Your guests will be sure to appreciate the unique touch!
Serve a Salad. – Have leftover hard-boiled dyed eggs? Eating them saves you from food waste! You can serve them as-is with some salt and pepper or use them as toppings for salads, adding some extra protein and flavor at the same time. Choose whatever salad ingredients you like – think tomatoes, lettuce, spinach, cucumbers etc. – then top it off with diced boiled eggs for some added texture and flavor. It’s delicious and nutritious!
Start a Compost Pile. – If you have leftover eggshells after making deviled eggs or serving a salad, don’t throw them away! Crushed eggshells are actually great additions when starting up a compost pile as they provide nutrients such as calcium that help plants grow strong and healthy roots (just be sure not to include any shells that have been dyed). They also make great soil conditioners; their porous texture helps hold moisture which is beneficial for plant growth during dryer periods of time like summertime when rainwater might not be abundant enough for plants alone. It’s an easy way to reduce household waste without much effort on your part too!
Get Creative this Easter
No matter what your style may be this Easter season – there are plenty of creative options available when it comes to decorating! From dyeing plastic eggs to creating artwork from coffee filters – there’s something here for everyone. So go ahead – get creative! And have fun exploring these new ways to celebrate this festive holiday! Happy Easter everyone!
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