Thursday, April 21, 2011

Time to Color the Eggs!

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My kids were so excited to color eggs this year, but I was even more excited.  Last year, I read about this easy way to dye eggs without staining your hands.  I have waited 12 long months to give this try.....but it was worth it.

Of course after we dyed our eggs last year, I read an article in Family Fun about how you can use a whisk to dye eggs.  It has to be a larger whisk and you separate it a little and put the egg in the center.  My kids loved it.


Now for a little advice.  Don't think that you can lay the whisk down (unless you have a big strong bowl).  I tried to lay the whisk up against the side of a very small bowl (I know, what was I thinking) and the bowl and dye went all over the floor.  UGH!  By the way, you can't tell in the photo, but it is snowing out.


Another trick that I read about (you guessed it, last year) was adding glitter to your egg.  This was very easy and mess free!  Seriously, it was not messy at all.  Once your egg is dry, use a very strong two way craft tape.  I used my Terrifical Tacty Tape that I believe I got at Hobby Lobby.  My girls put strips of tape where they wanted the glitter to go on the egg.  Next, they sprinkled glitter in a bowl and rolled the egg around.  Once all the tape is covered with glitter....you have a beautiful "blingin' egg."  The glitter they used was by Martha Stewart purchased at Michael's.

Before Glitter

After Glitter

I hope you enjoyed this two tricks and remember, there is always next year if you already colored your eggs!

9 comments:

Bonita12 said...

So cool! Thanks for the idea of using a whisk!

Kayla @ TheEclecticElement said...

Ooooh, I really love how yours turned out, especially with the fun glitter on some!!

And of course the whole whisk thing-It's one of those, 'why the heck didn't I think of it!' moments! LOL

babeeni said...

love it!

Jennifer @ Spend Less, Shop More said...

Using the whisk is such a clever idea! I'm pinning this so I'll remember when I'm getting all the Easter egg supplies together next week. :D

Kara @ Mine for the Making said...

The whisk idea is genius! This is the old way I will dye eggs from here on out LOL! I featured you on my facebook page today :)

Kara
www.mineforthemaking.com

Jen @ lil Mop Top said...

So glad I saw this- my son is allergic to eggs and I am afraid to even let him touch them! This is perfect!

Brandy said...

My daughter colors eggs every year at her Dad's house but we haven't made it a habit in our home. I've tried but my boys are just not interested sadly.

slehan said...

The whisk and glitter are great ideas. Maybe next year...

francis485 said...

wow thats an awesome idea with the wisk , i never even thought about that, you are so smart, thanks