These eggs are quick, easy, and a lot of fun to make. Paper Mache eggs are readily found in craft shops all over. Make a few each week-end and you will have amassed quite a collection by Easter!
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You will need:
* Paper mache eggs (I found these at Hobby Lobby)
* Mod Podge
* Small printed graphics; I found mine at The Graphics Fairy
I used the bow and the bee of this one and the rabbit in this one.
* small paint brush
* Paint recipe for each color you want to use
I used Glidden Pure White and Martha Stewart Zinc. I also left some of them natural.
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First you will give your eggs a coat of paint on both front and back. If you are using a light color, you will probably want to give them two coats. Let them dry and sand them lightly to add a little distressing.
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Size your graphic to fit your egg and cut it out close to the image.
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Apply Mod Podge to printed side of graphic.
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Place image, Mod Podge side down, on painted egg and let dry completely, about three to four hours.
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After it has dried, wet the image and GENTLY roll away the paper from the graphic. This may take a couple of tries to remove all the paper. Please be patient with this step so that you wont remove the image with the paper.
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Let dry and your egg will be complete. You may add another coat of Mod Podge to the surface of the egg for protection if you want to.
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I made a nest of jute twine and placed a little flower made of four book page flower petals in the center to rest the egg in. Oops… looks like I transfered the image backwards! I will have to try again!!!
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I left this egg plain and printed an image on card stock, cut it out, and glued it to the center of the egg. I will embellish it with a little stone or bead in the center of the bow later on.
My blogging schedule will be a little different this week. One of my sons will be getting married this week end, so I will only post one more blog later this week and will probably only twice next week.
I hope you have a super week!!!
XOXO,
Kristie
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Kristie I just discovered your website a few weeks ago and I think you are the most creative blogger. I am so impressed with your talent and I wanted to let you know that I attempted the paper rose, blogged about it and gave your talent all the credit – http://www.whitecottagechic.blogspot.com/2012/03/paper-rose.html#comment-form
I can hardly wait to see what you do next – Patricia
Patricia, I love the rose you made! You have a nice website too! I can’t wait to visit again soon!
These are so precious! I love these eggs!
Karin
I am sooo going to try this. I saw some factory made eggs last week at a boutique in my town and they were $10 each. WHAT? LOVE THIS IDEA!
xoRebecca
I love how this transfer technique looks and have yet to try it. You’re inspiring me, though. These look small enough to manage
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Christina, This is definitely a good starter project. But, watch out, you may get hooked!
so cute, love these–thanks for sharing!
Hi Michele, thanks for visiting! And thanks for featuring these eggs on Primp! Love your website!
I don’t normally decorate for Easter, but these cute eggs could make me change my mind. Thanks for sharing at Wow and they will be one of the features tonight.
Thank you Kim! As always, your party drips with Southern Charm!!! Thanks for hosting!
These are super cute! What a great idea. I was just at Hobby Lobby tonight, and now I’m sad I didn’t see this post first!
You just might have to go back and get some! They are worth another trip!!!
OH I love these! I’ve been looking for more ‘vintage-style’ ideas for Easter this year — thanks for this one!
You are welcome, Lauren! I bet you will come up with some ideas that are even better than these!
Beautiful!!
I’m sitting here with my mod podge right beside me, so I’ll give this a try. Just have to run out and get some eggs! Love your blog. Lots of cute ideas.
I just discovered your delightful blog. What a fun project, thank you for the great tutorial. Congrats to your son and his up coming wedding. hugs ~lynne~
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I just discovered your blog and I’m enjoying repinning your crafting ideas. Beautiful!!