For more than a decade now, so many of our writers have searched the web to compile the most creative Easter egg decorating ideas, from simple to wow, from traditional to modern, from designs for toddlers to designs for teens — and everything in between.
And so, all in one place, we present your one-stop Easter egg decorating idea resource! Surely one here is exactly the right one for you. Or maybe two. Or three.
Hey, that’s why they sell eggs by the dozen, right?
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This post has been updated for 2023.
Easter egg decorating ideas for the traditionalist
If you’re all about the alchemy that gets you to the perfect shade of Easter egg — whether that’s a deep, bold blue or a pale, pastel pink — these tips help blend crafting with kitchen table science.
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Easter egg decorating ideas for getting creative
Want to step it up beyond solid colors? We have found so many brilliant ideas involving color, pattern, design and typography. Best of all, they don’t require a design degree. You can do these!
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8 easy Easter egg ideas for toddlers and preschoolers.
Over 17 of the best easy Easter egg decorating ideas that still look very, very impressive.
Easter egg decorating ideas for pop culture fans
Whether your kids are fans of Star Wars, Minecraft, superheroes, Disney princesses, emojis, space, unicorns or something else, we’ve probably found an Easter egg idea that will get them extra excited for a little decorating this Sunday.
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Social media icon Easter eggs.
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No-mess Easter egg decorating ideas
We get it, sometimes you just want to create something with your kids — besides a mess. These Easter egg ideas should help.
Kid-decorated Easter eggs from Christina Refford @CoolMomPicks
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5 printables for easy, last-minute, no-mess Easter egg decorating.