47 Creative Easter Egg Decorating Ideas to Try This Sunday

Nestled in tiny terracotta pots, "barrel cacti" stay in bloom thanks to scrunched squares of tissue paper. Luckily you don't have to worry about the thorns with these ones.

Get the tutorial at Delia Creates »

What you'll need: egg dye kit ($4, amazon.com), fine-tip markers ($4 for 2, amazon.com)

Add some (temporary) ink with metallic flash tattoos. Looking it to mix it up? Use heirloom eggs—which come in pale blues and pinks—as the canvas.

Get the tutorial at Good Housekeeping »

What you'll need: flash tattoos ($10 for 75, amazon.com)

The best thing about these stunning flower eggs is that they're not supposed to be perfect — imperfections are what make each one unique.

Get the tutorial at Dream a Little Bigger »

What you'll need: food coloring ($8 for 4 colors, amazon.com), Sharpie ($6 for 4, amazon.com)

Foliage from the garden is the key to these all-natural stamps. Place a leaf facedown on the shell, then secure it with a tightly wrapped square of pantyhose (yes, really).

Get the tutorial at Country Living »

What you'll need: pantyhose ($2 and up, amazon.com), white vinegar ($1 per bottle, amazon.com)

The key to perfectly even lines? It's not rubber bands or even painter's tape. Paint plastic eggs in pastel and metallic hues; then mismatch each half.

Get the tutorial at Good Housekeeping »

What you'll need: zinc vase ($18, amazon.com), plastic eggs ($9 for 50, amazon.com)

Turn to the bathroom cabinet for a cool dying trick sure to impress the kiddos. Swirled with food coloring, shaving cream imparts galaxy-like swirls on shells.

Get the tutorial at Good Housekeeping »

What you'll need: shaving cream ($6 per bottle, amazon.com)

A gradual gradient takes a little planning. Start out with six different glasses before carefully counting the drops of dye.

Get the tutorial at Country Living »

What you'll need: food dye ($7 for 4 colors, amazon.com), white vinegar ($1, amazon.com)

Not everyone like hard-boiled eggs, but these dessert-themed shells are a universal crowd-pleaser.

Get the tutorial at Kara's Party Ideas »

What you'll need: brush set ($6 for 10, amazon.com), craft paint set ($18 for 18, amazon.com)

Writing in cursive on a curved surface isn't easy. The secret? Print out pretty penmanship on tattoo paper and adhere.

Get the tutorial at Oh Happy Day »

What you'll need: tattoo paper ($7, amazon.com)

These on-theme calligraphy name cards will make your Easter brunch so much more memorable and festive. We love the idea of decorating the table with two different styles of decorated eggs, too.

Get the tutorial from Sugar & Charm »

What you'll need: Sakura gold calligraphy pen, $8 (amazon.com)

This ethereal turquoise looks other-worldly, but the blue dye actually comes from all-natural red cabbage.

Get the tutorial at Honestly Yum »

What you'll need: edible gold paint ($8 per bottle, amazon.com), white vinegar ($1, amazon.com)

For a painterly take on the flowers outside, brush on lots of pastel petals.

Get the tutorial at Decor8 »

What you'll need: brush set ($6 for 10, amazon.com), craft paint set ($18 for 18, amazon.com)

Just like their candy counter-parts, these speckled eggs embrace the springtime color palette.

Get the tutorial at Good Housekeeping »

What you'll need: egg dye kit ($4, amazon.com), brown paint ($3 per bottle, amazon.com)

For super-sweet eggs, try the baking aisle. As Kelly of Studio DIY says, "Sprinkles are the new glitter, after all!"

Get the tutorial at Studio DIY »

What you'll need: pastel nonpareils ($10 per bottle, amazon.com), tacky glue ($8 per bottle, amazon.com)

Skip dying and painting and outfit boho eggs with headbands made of baby's breath.

Get the tutorial at Flax & Twine »

What you'll need: wire ($5, amazon.com), baby's breath ($43 for 30 stems, amazon.com)

Flip the typical egg-decor script and keep the earthy brown tone. Then get creative with a white paint pen.

Get the tutorial at Joy Ever After »

What you'll need: paint pen ($5, amazon.com)

Pastel eggs covered in confetti make perfect sense: Welcoming warm-weather season is just as exciting as New Year's Eve.

Get the tutorial at Studio DIY »

What you'll need: craft paint set ($18 for 18, amazon.com), confetti ($8 per bag, amazon.com)

Brittni at Paper & Stitch calls this project "graffiti-inspired," but pastel paint and metallic accents create eggs that are much prettier and softer than scrawls on a brick wall.

Get the tutorial at Paper & Stitch »

What you'll need: metallic paint pens ($3 for 2, amazon.com), craft paint set ($18 for 18, amazon.com)

This tutorial also uses nail polish, but the bold indigo hue looks a little more grown-up.

Get the tutorial at Alice and Lois »

What you'll need: nail polish remover ($6 per bottle, amazon.com), nail polish ($7 per bottle, amazon.com)

Here's an out-of-the-box idea, literally. Coat the carton instead of its contents for an unusual take on the Easter classic.

Get the tutorial at Decor Dots »

What you'll need: black paint ($10 per bottle, amazon.com)

Layer colorful crepe paper strips to create eggs that come dressed for the party.

Get the tutorial at A Subtle Revelry »

What you'll need: glue gun ($13, amazon.com), streamers ($12 for 8 rolls, amazon.com)

A coat of "stone" spray paint on regular plastic eggs gives the dollar store buy an expensive-looking upgrade.

Get the tutorial at Pottery Barn »

What you'll need: stone paint ($8 per bottle, amazon.com), plastic eggs ($9 for 50, amazon.com)

Edible typography isn't just for candy hearts on Valentine's Day. Make these cheeky Easter eggs and hide them for a fun holiday surprise.

Get the tutorial at Lovely Indeed »

What you'll need: adhesive vinyl ($6 for 6 sheets, amazon.com), craft paint set ($18 for 18, amazon.com)

If springtime doesn't quite feel like springtime yet, try making these metallic eggs — the perfect tone for the transition between seasons.

Get the tutorial at Delineate Your Dwelling »

What you'll need: chalk marker ($5, amazon.com), gold paint ($15 per bottle, amazon.com)

How adorable are these little baby chick Easter eggs? Get creative with the little outfits and faces you draw onto them—you (or the kids) can put on a play with your creations after.

Get the tutorial from Tell, Love, & Party »

What you'll need: Orange construction paper, $8 (amazon.com) and dip-dye Easter egg kit, $5 (amazon.com)

Kool-Aid-dyed eggs are easy enough for kids that want to try something a little bit different this year, but still in the same wheelhouse as traditional dye.

Get the tutorial at Freutcake »

What you'll need: Kool-Aid Liquid Drink Mix ($4 per bottle, amazon.com)

Yes, these lovely botanical print-inspired eggs require a steady hand — but what a cool way to practice illustration! There's a step-by-step so anyone can do this nifty project.

Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built »

What you'll need: craft paint set ($18 for 18, amazon.com), brush set ($6 for 10, amazon.com)

Bring back childhood memories with a wee candy dispenser. Jellybeans don't standa chance.

Get the tutorial at A Joyful Riot »

What you'll need: red paper ($10 for 50 sheets, amazon.com), colored Sharpies ($13 for 24, amazon.com)

We love this refreshing, spring project — not just because it's an easy way to sneak some greenery into your Easter celebration. The DIY moss-covered eggs use glue and a paintbrush to create plant patterns.

Get the tutorial at The Merrythought »

What you'll need: moss ($6 per bag, amazon.com)

Did you know you can dye eggs with whipped cream? It creates a lovely muted watercolor-like tone, and it's no harder than traditional dye.

Get the tutorial at Only Deco Love »

What you'll need: gel food coloring ($12 for 12, amazon.com)