40+ Beautiful New Ways to Decorate Easter Eggs

Nestled in , "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.

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

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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.

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

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

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

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).

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brittni at 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

Marble is the hottest thing in decor right now — so why not marbleize your Easter eggs?

What you'll need: nail polish ($16 for 10, )

Don't cry over a broken egg. These innovative mosaic crafts make something beautiful out of a shattered shell.

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