18 Fun and Easy Easter Egg Decorating Ideas

When using oil and water to dye eggs, the colors come out looking bright and speckled in all the places where the oil clings to the shell. Since all you need is food coloring, oil, and water, you probably have everything you need to color eggs right now. (via Happiest Camper Homestead)

Did you know that you can create beautifully printed eggs using silk neckties? It's true! Using only the printed neckties, water, and vinegar, you'll have pretty eggs ready in about 20-25 minutes. (via Natural Beach Living)

Dyeing eggs with onion skin is a traditional Ukrainian technique that's quite popular. It creates beautifully colored eggs in various shades of red and brown. The eggs will still taste great (not like onions) and will look beautiful on your table this Easter. (via Happy Kitchen)

This is a fun egg dyeing technique that uses bleeding tissue paper to color eggs. Note that the product must say "bleeding tissue paper" for this to work. This is a great method to use if you really don't like the smell of vinegar but still want to create eggs that look unique. (Conservamom)

This egg-dyeing technique is much less messy than dyeing eggs in cups. With food coloring, rice, and sandwich baggies, you can shake up some color in no time. And it's easy to apply several different colors; just move the egg from one bag to the next. (via The Inspiration Edit)

Leaves or flowers are pressed against eggs that are left in the dye overnight. You can use your favorite natural dye for this process. The next day, the egg will have the beautiful print of the leaf or flower, which you can further embellish if you like. (via Nurture Store)

As we mentioned in our post on natural dyes, purple cabbage is a great source of natural pigment that turns eggs a beautiful shade of blue. Create an ombre effect with your dozen eggs by taking them out of the dye in twos at 1 hour, 2 hours, etc. (via Alice and Lois)

Dyeing eggs with Cool Whip is easy and fun. It's just like the shaving cream technique you'll find below, where you swirl food coloring in the Cool Whip to create a marbled look. Using the Cool Whip will allow you to still eat the eggs after. (via The Suburban Soapbox)

These eggs are super bright and vibrant, and they smell amazing, too. This is another no-vinegar option, and it yields beautiful results every time. Make sure you air-dry these eggs so the color stays intact. If you wipe them with a cloth or paper towel while still wet, the dye will rub off. (via Kimspired DIY)

How stunning are these galaxy eggs dyed with oil and vinegar? Eggs are first dyed the regular way using vinegar, and for their second dip, they're placed in a water/oil/food coloring solution to make them splotched and speckled. Each egg looks unique! (via Little Bins for Little Hands)

Make eggs with a fun bubble pattern by wrapping them in bubble wrap with gel food coloring. The eggs should already be hardboiled before applying the bubble wrap and food coloring. (via U Ready, Teddy?)

Make eggs with a fun bubble pattern by wrapping them in bubble wrap with gel food coloring. The eggs should already be hardboiled before applying the bubble wrap and food coloring. (via U Ready, Teddy?)

Use your favorite non-toxic nail polish to create gorgeous marbled eggs in no time. Once they're dry, you can use glittered polish to make them sparkly. (via The Soccer Mom Blog)

This is a pretty and easy technique that even toddlers can help with. Draw on baby wipes, wrap them around your eggs, and let them sit to allow the dye to transfer. (via A Mom's Impression)

If you're feeling a little artsy, try this paint pouring technique to color eggs. Note that with this technique, the eggs will no longer be edible. (via Our Crafty Mom)

These vintage-inspired storybook decoupaged eggs will be a lovely addition to your Easter decor. You'll be using paper mache eggs for this craft, rather than real eggs. And don't worry; you don't have to destroy your favorite books to get this look. Just make copies of the pages! (via AttaGirl Says)

Bright and colorful, these confetti eggs are sure to put a smile on your face. You can blow out the eggs first, if you prefer, since they will not be edible after applying mod podge. Alternatively, you can use paper mache eggs instead. (Alice and Lois)

Use fabric tape on paper mache or plastic eggs to create gorgeous shabby chic Easter eggs for your home. They'll look beautiful in a bowl or basket on the table. (via Fireflies and Mud Pies)