So here is another of the decorations seen in my post Spring Dreamin’, along with a step-by-step tutorial for making your own decoupaged Easter eggs (AND the secret for getting dozens of eggs done in record time)! There are so many terrific egg decorating ideas across the Internet. This one is fairly simple but so striking with all the colors to be found in paper napkins.
I started with a couple of different types of eggs, plastic eggs from The Dollar Store and some wooden eggs from Goodwill. The Goodwill eggs were already painted, someone else’s project passed along for my re-use! I prefer the wooden eggs, if you can find them, as they are flat on the bottom and will stand on end.
For my egg design I used these lovely Spring napkins from The Dollar Store and Marshall’s.
Begin by cutting out the shapes that you want to apply to your egg.
If your napkins are multi-layered you’ll want to separate them into a single sheet before gluing.
I used Mod Podge Gloss for the eggs shown here. Begin by applying the decoupage medium with a paintbrush, to the area you where you want to place your first shape (I laid down wax paper to prevent the eggs from sticking to my work surface).
Lay your pre-cut shape on top of the glue you’ve applied and begin patting it into place with your paintbrush. Don’t worry about a few wrinkles, they actually add to effect.
After your shape is patted down, apply a layer of glue over the top of the piece you’ve just applied. This will secure it and seal it. Don’t worry about visible glue as it will dry clear.
I recommend applying one shape at a time and allowing it to dry a bit before going on to the next section. Otherwise, your fingers will stick and pull the paper away from the egg.
You really can’t mess this up. If you finish your egg and don’t like the layout, simply add some more shapes until you’re satisfied with the result. This one was done all in script. Then I added a butterfly for a touch of color.
You can see the many layers on this egg. No perfection aimed for here, just keep going until you like the result.
Now, here is the secret to getting a nice big basket of decorated eggs for your Easter table. Invite about a dozen friends over for a luncheon and a little crafting time. Wander around giving them instructions for creating the most beautiful eggs ever. When they’ve used up most of the eggs you’ve supplied say, “Wow! The eggs you’ve created are so amazing. Thank you all for coming today and helping me complete my Easter decorations!”
You should’ve seen the look on my sweet friend Monica’s face when she heard those words coming out of my mouth. She was so proud of the eggs she’d created, and of the decoupaged vase she’d made from her Frappucino bottle, that she was stunned that she was going to have to give it all up!!! Haha! Of course I didn’t mean it and I didn’t really take any one’s eggs away from them. It was a pretty funny moment though! Okay, I’ll admit that I’m lucky my friends have good senses of humor.
Here are a few close-ups of my completed eggs. I think they are so colorful and fun.
In case you missed my Rosette Wreath Tutorial and are in the mood for making more you can link to that post here.
I’ll be back in a few days with one more Spring Dreamin’ tutorial. Until then, blessings to you,
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Patti,
Wow girl, you are on a roll with making pretty things this week. Now I have to add these adorable eggs to my ever growing to do list too. I pinned your wreath yesterday, looks like I’ll be pinning these colorful goodies too. You did a fabulous job!!
That is so sweet Jana. Thank you!
Love the eggs…I may just have to go on an egg hunt of my own!
Do it! Thanks Wilma.
Patti, you have a beautiful blog. LOVE LOVE LOVE what you do with an egg!!!! I’ll have to bookmark this until next Easter… we are in wedding mode right now!
Thanks for making me your blog of the week!!!! So sweet!
Thank YOU Yvonne. You are awesome!
These are so adorable, they look like something I could do also. Also thanks for visiting my blog too. I am one of newest followers.
Yes! They are really easy. Thank you for visiting & I’ll be following you back.
Very pretty, Patti! Such a great use for those pretty napkins I always see at Home Goods.
Absolutely! Thank you Kathy.
Your eggs are so beautiful!
Mary Alice
Thanks Mary Alice 🙂
These are absolutely lovely! I want to give it a try. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you Kathy. Very fun craft.
I just found your post from the Design Decor party! I love the eggs! I had wanted to do this for Easter, but I couldn’t find the napkins I had purchased! You did a great job making the eggs and also showcasing them!
You also got some great deals! I would love it if you would share these at my link party, In and Out of the Kitchen! I can’t wait to see you there!
Cynthia at http://FeedingBig.com
http://www.feedingbig.com/2013/03/in-and-out-of-kitchen-8.html
By the way, I am now following your page and your Facebook. Oh yes, Pinterest too! Gad to make a new friend!
Haha! I’m glad to have a new friend in you!
Your eggs turned out really lovely!Thanks so much for sharing the great tutorial! Would love to have you visit me sometime. Have a fabulous week!
Hugs from Portugal,
Ana Love Craft
http://www.lovecraft2012.blogspot.com
Thanks Ana.
So so pretty and unique! Love them all. Come link up to centerpiece Wed on my blog The Style Sisters http://thestylesisters.blogspot.com/2013/03/centerpiece-wednesday-and-wrap-up_12.html
Karin
I did! Thanks for inviting me and for the great compliment.
Lovely. Thanks for sharing with us at “In and Out of the Kitchen Link Up Party”
These are just beautiful – and you are quite the trickster! Love it! Hope you can stop by the enchanted oven.
xo,
Lisa
I love your sense of humor! I probably would have done the same thing! And just think of the great afternoon you provided for everyone. I can hear the giggles around the table and the women repeatedly asking for the recipes to the salad or dessert you made. And in the end? Fabulous looking eggs and memories to last a lifetime!
They are so gorgeous. You did a great job and the eggs will look so pretty at Easter!
Best wishes,
Natasha in Oz
PS My Say G’Day linky party has just started so please pop by if you have a minute!
What a cool idea! I use napkins in my mixed media art but I never took the leap to add them to eggs! I loved that last little bit of the look on your friends faces! lol!
Thanks for sharing…
Hugs,
Beth P
Late to the party here, but I have one thing to say…. poor poor Monica! I didn’t hear that comment, but I can totally imagine her face! It was a super fun day and I was impressed that you got NON-crafters to craft!!! 🙂
Love the eggs! Wouldn’t have thought of using those fancy napkins– what a great purpose for them. They always seem to fancy (and stiff) to actually use as *napkins*!
This is such a great idea and I love how the eggs turned out! So pretty! I would love for you to come and link up to our first ever Linky Party!!
http://www.huckleberrylove.com/2013/03/much-ado-about-monday-link-party-no-1.html
Hugs and Smiles,
Jamie
Very pretty Patti :o)
Thanks for sharing!
Stacey of Embracing Change
Patti, I love using napkins for decoupage. I like how you added cut out shapes. I’ve just applied the entire napking. Love the look! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
My grandmother used to make eggs like this many, many years ago. We still have some, although she used real eggs and would poke holes in them with a pin and blow the yolk and the whites out so they are quite fragile. Thank you for sharing.
These are very very pretty. I must try this myself.
Absolutely BRILLIANT idea! Wow, I sooo want to try that.
Your eggs are stunning, truly gorgeous.
Patti, these are so pretty! Thank you for sharing this at the Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. You will be one of the features tomorrow at The Dedicated House! Hope to see your prettiness again at the bash! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
Your eggs are gorgeous! Thanks so much for sharing exactly how to do it. I am so going to do this this week if not today. Visiting from the Dedicated House. congrats on being featured. Happy Easter. Love, Wanda
Hi Patti, me again. I forgot to let you know I am now following you. I checked out your freedom session tab. I think that is so cool that you share link on your blog. Blessings, Wanda
You’ve been featured on Whistlin’ Wednesday at Be Wit’nWise
http://bewitnwise.blogspot.com/2013/03/ww-easter-special.html