Not so wishy-WASHI (tape)!

Stampington & Company shared this idea by Jennifer Taylor that uses (besides hard-boiled eggs) washi tape and permanent pens.  If you haven't already discovered washi tape, visit the craft store and find some --- it's one of my new favorite supplies to have on hand.  It makes stuff super-cute super easily.

Tie Dyed Eggs (No Boiling)

Tie Dye Easter Eggs

Found on funathomewithkids.com

Materials (besides hard boiled eggs):

Paper towels

Tray (for paper towels to lay flat in)

Food coloring

Plastic Bags

Rubber bands

Spray bottle with vinegar water

http://www.funathomewithkids.com/2013/03/easter-eggs-three-ways-tie-dyed-eggs.html

If you visit the link above, she has photos of the steps involved.

You can do this.

I have faith in you.

E-Z Ombre Eggs

A friend just sent me this one... SUPER easy ombre eggs!

 

In a nutshell, you put a bit of dye in, soak eggs, set timer, come back, add more water, set timer, come back, add more water, set timer, etc.  My thoughts... have two or three cups for each color going (just go buy some cheap plastic cups to toss later).

Hey Kool-Aid!

Kool-Aid Tie Dye Easter Eggs

https://www.myfoodandfamily.com/recipe/143963/kool-aid-tie-dye-easter-eggs

Basically, two packets of un-sweetened Kool-Aid (per color) and water. Instructions on the link above.  Reports are the scent fades (rats). Reports are also that certain colors work better than others, and that the eggs might taste like that flavor (sort of gross, depending on the flavor).

I haven't tried this one, but I have tie-dyed entire t-shirts and that works, so why not eggs?

Watercolor Eggs - Mighty pretty, but don't eat 'em

OH MY! Creative features a post on using regular watercolor paints (her dad's) to decorate eggs. She paints them, uses plastic wrap with watercolor to do a texture, and also bleeds them.  Beautiful stuff!

However, these are "just for looking at."  You might even want to seal them.

Here's the link:  Watercolor Easter Eggs - A New Way to Decorate Eggs

Egg Week! on Pinterest

If you are the type who "pins," you should know I also have an Egg Week board on Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/sarahshu/egg-week/

I have most of the blog entries on there, and also many more types of egg decorating ideas (and other fun things that go along with Egg Week).

Chalkboard Paint

You can make these cute eggs that have been painted with chalkboard paint.

Nowadays, you can buy small cans of chalkboard paint for a decent price in the craft or paint sections of many, many stores.

Basically, after you boil the eggs (or blow out the innards) you paint them.  Once dry, you can draw on them with chalk.  Prop up the eggs with papertubes whilst you are painting.

Alternative:  Black acrylic paint, and paint markers (permanent designs).  Especially if you are blowing the innards out of your eggs and want to save them for other Easters.