5 Easter DIYs to Try

There’s no reason that kids should have all the fun at Easter. All the stale Peeps, sure, they can have those, but decorating things for the holiday is fun and you can partake, too, with sophisticated versions of the coloring projects we all remember from childhood. We’re going to show you a few new decorating techniques that are levels above those neon dye kits. 

First of all, you could try painting your eggs. Brushed-on paint makes for bolder, more saturated hues, and expands your color palette beyond the typical pastels. Bonus: Paint stands up to the dark canvas that is a brown egg much better than water-soluble dyes. And if you use edible paint, the eggs will still be good to eat.

One other non-traditional technique involves decorating eggs with pressed flowers, either store-bought or, better yet, right out of your garden. We’ll show you how to make them adhere to the shell in a way that almost makes them look painted on.

Of course, Easter isn’t all about eggs. Make sure your Easter dinner place settings are on point with a tutorial on how to decorate your dining table to make the party feel truly spring-like. And while you’re at it, try a unique way of marking everyone’s place at the table: Make each guest a personalized mini succulent basket—it’s easy.

Finally, indulge in a treat that adults and kids alike will love. More soulful than candy are these mini cakes, which you can hand-make for guests and decorate any way you see fit. They make a sweet ending to this sugary but creative spring holiday.

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3 Ways to Paint Natural Easter Eggs

Traditional egg dyeing is fun, but for a little something different this year, consider painting eggs instead. If you use edible paint, the eggs will still be good to eat after Sunday. A plus for the painting technique is that it works better than dye on brown eggs.

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How to Make Botanical Easter Eggs

You don’t necessarily have to go to a craft store to stock up on egg-decorating supplies. All the color you need may be in your garden already.

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How to Make Mini Easter Succulent Baskets

No sweet tooth? Here’s an Easter crafting idea that doesn’t involve candy. (Or eggs!) We originally envisioned these succulent pots as Easter brunch party favors, but they’ll add a touch of springy green to your own house, too, and we all can use that.

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3 Ideas for a Modern Easter Table Setting

Your Easter gathering may be smaller this year, but that’s no reason to skimp on decorating. We love making a small gathering feel extra-special by doing something out of the ordinary with our place-settings.

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Mini Easter Egg Cakes

Here’s another project we have always thought of as being good for a party, but you don’t need a crowd. The recipe is easily halved, so you can make just enough to cheer up the family.