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Easter egg painting with a twist

  • Writer: Isabell Tach
    Isabell Tach
  • Apr 22
  • 2 min read

DIY Tutorial


Egg-citing DIY project

It all started quite innocently. A dear friend asked me:

"Do you think you could paint a pig on an Easter egg for me?"

I paused for a moment and said: "Well… I can try."


I had never blown out an egg before — let alone painted one. But hey, you’ve got to start somewhere. And just like that, my little Easter adventure began.


Prepping Eggs for Painting

You'll need:

  • Raw eggs

  • A needle or awl

  • A bowl

  • Lemon juice & baking powder (or baking soda, depending on region)

  • Warm water & dish soap


How to:

  1. Use a needle to poke a small hole at the top and bottom of the egg.

  2. Make the bottom hole slightly larger so the contents can flow out more easily.

  3. Blow through the top hole — yes, old-school style with your mouth (a straw works too).

  4. Catch the egg inside a bowl — it’s still great for baking!

  5. Rinse the empty shell thoroughly with warm water and dish soap, then let it dry.

  6. For a lighter, cleaner look: rub the shell with a mix of lemon juice and baking powder. It smooths and brightens the surface — perfect for painting.

  7. Alternatively, you can simply rinse the egg in a 1:1 mix of vinegar and water.


"My First Attempt at Painting Easter Eggs

I picked up some fine brushes and acrylic paints — and dove right in. I started with the farm animals, and soon more little creatures joined in — including my pony.




Barn-Style Easter Nest

You'll need:

  • Cardboard or a shoebox

  • An egg carton

  • Hot glue or craft glue

  • Easter grass, yarn, or straw

  • Acrylic paint

  • Craft paper


How to:


  1. Prepare the cardboard base (approx. 20 x 20 cm).

  2. Cut the egg carton to fit the number of eggs you want to place inside.

  3. For the roof, glue a large triangular piece of cardboard along the center line.

  4. Then, attach four smaller triangles on each side to form the roof shape.

  5. Cover and reinforce the roof with more cardboard as needed.

  6. Paint and decorate as you like!




Mistakes? Yes, please!

Broken Easter Egg

Not everything went perfectly — but that’s what makes the creative process so special! One egg broke, another turned out a little wonky, and the roof just wouldn’t stay in place at first. But that’s exactly the point: mistakes are part of the journey.


And no one should let them stop them from trying something new.


So don’t give up — just blow out another egg and keep going.





 
 
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