Whether it’s turning a real egg into a galaxy masterpiece or transforming a wooden eggs into a beautiful floral centerpiece, the Easter egg painting ideas are really only limited by your imagination!
Decorating Easter eggs is no longer just about dipping eggs into dye using a store bought kit. Over the years, people started branching out and using different ideas to add color.
There are the natural dyes (red cabbage, blueberries, etc.), paints, markers, and so much more. There really are some amazingly creative people out there and I’ve come up with a list of ideas that range from toddler-friendly to artist extraordinaire!
What eggs can you paint?
Before we start painting, let’s talk about eggs. You’re not limited to just the real deal. There are foam eggs, wooden eggs, paper mache eggs, and even ceramic eggs! Each has its own perks.
Real eggs (both white and brown) are traditional and offer a smooth surface. Foam eggs are light and easy to work with, while wooden eggs bring a rustic touch. You can find these at your local craft store or online.
What can you do with painted eggs?
Once you are happy with your egg masterpieces, it’s time to show them off! Here are a few egg-cellent ideas:
- Stick with the classics! Organize an Easter egg hunt and let your friends and family discover your painted treasures. If you use real eggs, make sure you remember where you put them or you’ll have a stinky mess in a couple of days!
- Use your painted eggs as part of an eye-catching centerpiece for your Easter brunch or dinner table.
- Spread the joy by gifting your painted eggs to loved ones. It’s a thoughtful present, and you can personalize each one for the recipient.
- Attach strings to your painted eggs, turning them into festive Easter tree ornaments.
- Arrange your eggs in a decorative basket or tray, creating a beautiful display that doubles as Easter decor.
Note: If you use real raw eggs, you will want to blow out the egg, rinse it and let it dry. Or, you should hard boil them. However, most methods of painting an egg won’t be safe for eating.
Plus, eggs shouldn’t be at room temperature for more than 2 hours (or 1 hour if temp is over 90 degrees), so you won’t be able to enjoy your work!
Now that you have some ideas of what to do with your painted eggs, let the painting party begin! Below you will find my list of the coolest egg painting ideas, so grab your brushes, and let’s get cracking…
Egg Painting Ideas
Turn a real egg into a galaxy masterpiece or transform wooden eggs into a floral centerpiece, the 30+ Easter egg painting ideas listed here are awesome!
Food Coloring
Let's start with the basics... No need to buy an egg dying kit when you can use food coloring. Check out this post to get some very helpful tips for getting beautifully dyed eggs this way.
Baby Fruits & Veggies
Strawberries! Lemons! Limes! Carrots! Start with dyed eggs. Then show kids how to fold the pre-cut construction-paper leaves and stems so they can “grow” their favorite foods. Attach ’em with glue dots.
Hand Painting Floral Design Eggs
Create a combination of white and brown eggs when you paint Easter eggs this year! The colors look beautiful all together.
Geode Marble Eggs
Using alcohol ink and alcohol ink markers, you can turn plain eggs into geode marbled masterpieces! A heat gun allows you to move a bit quicker with your designs.
Brushstroke Eggs
This is a beautiful egg painting idea that even kids can create! Dye your eggs however you like, and then just add some little white brushstrokes.
If they enjoy this method, have them make abstract brushstroke pouches for school.
Bubble Wrap Eggs
Each egg will be unique with this painting method! Paint a piece of bubble wrap and then wrap it around an egg. Use as many colors as you like.
Paint & Gold Leaf
Add bright colors with paint or dye and gold leaf parts of the egg. This post shows wooden eggs, but you could do it with real eggs just as easily.
Dyeing With Silk Ties
Don't get this confused with your typical tie dyeing process—here you use actual neckties! There’s an endless supply of silk ties at the thrift store that are perfect for this project. Be sure to use white eggs so your designs really pop.
Painting Landscapes
Using plastic eggs, Jen decided to create some more intricate designs. The results are amazing with the landscapes and adventure-related wording!
Mud Cloth Inspired Easter Eggs
These are perfect for decorating if you aren't into typical Easter colors. Start with white or black eggs and add mud cloth designs with markers!
Floral Painted Wooden Eggs
These delicate pastel designs look amazing on the wooden eggs! How sweet would these be in a bowl on a coffee table for Easter decor?
Glitter Easter Eggs
These paint, Mod Podge, and glitter Easter eggs can be made in a short amount of time and pack a sparkly punch!
Colorful Tie Dye
If you don't have any coffee filters, you need to buy some. There are so many great crafts to do with them, and this is one of them! Look how great these eggs turned out.
Watercolor Floral Eggs
Use this easy to follow tutorial to make your own beautiful watercolor flower eggs! I love the abstract look of these eggs.
Galaxy Eggs
You are going to want to use wood or plastic eggs for this painting technique. Why? Because after all of the sponge painting effort and beautiful result, you are going to want to keep these to bring out every year!
Oil and Water
Science experiment and egg painting all in one! Use the fact that oil and water don't mix to make beautifully dyed egg designs.
Easy Painting
Follow along with the video to have your kids paint their own eggs. If you use easy enough designs, anyone can create amazing hand painted Easter eggs!
Painted Egg Chicks
Make these super cute Easter chick eggs by following this colorful tutorial. It's a fun and easy craft for little ones of all ages to try.
Melted Crayon Eggs
Started with hot eggs (not too hot), draw on them with crayons and then dye them for a really cool resist dye effect!
Naturally Dyed
Get three recipes to dye your eggs naturally using red cabbage, turmeric, and beets. The longer you leave them in the dye, the deeper the color will turn out!
Ice Cream Cone Eggs
I love painting, so I'm in love with these cute little happy ice cream cones. You can make the tops any "flavor" you like!
Nail Polish
Get pretty marbled eggs using nail polish and water. Make sure you have some gloves for this DIY!
If you like marbling with nail polish, make sure to visit our marbled mugs.
Kool Aid Dyed Eggs
Using different flavor packets of Kool Aid is a great way to dye eggs. Kids will like dissolving the powder and seeing how it attaches to the eggs.
Rainbow Easter Eggs
Learn how to make rainbow Easter eggs with food dye that kids will love! You can make these rainbow eggs easily – and they are edible. The colorful cracks are so neat and remind me of dinosaur eggs!
Dotted Easter Eggs
Use Sharpie paint pens and stickers to create some easy decorated eggs with the look of pointillism art. Spring flowers and Easter stickers were used for the holiday, but you really could use any stickers you like!
Cool Whip or Shaving Cream Eggs
Food coloring and Cool Whip can give you some really cool (pun intended) Easter eggs! You can do the same thing with shaving cream, but this way you can still eat the eggs.
Bunny Easter Eggs
You'll want to stick around and help with these eggs . . . not just because they are so cute, but because you will need to help with the hot glue.
Rice Dyed Eggs
Use food coloring and rice in bags to create these fun speckled eggs. The rice looks neat, and you can it eat too!
Spray Paint
Tired off the super bright color of your plastic Easter eggs? Use spray paint to make them look beautiful. So easy!
Color Blocked Eggs
Use tape and paint to color block your eggs. Here it is shown with wooden eggs for fun Easter decor, but you could also do it with real eggs!
Sharpie Easter Eggs
I love those cute sleeping bunnies! This Sharpie craft has got to be the easiest way to decorate eggs, and is perfect for Easter and beyond.
Which of these egg painting ideas will you be trying this Easter? Let me know in the comments below and then check out these other great Easter DIYs: