Decoupage Easter Eggs for a Fun Family Craft

Hi Friends! If you are looking for a craft for you or your family, I wanted to share my decoupage eggs.  I know we are sheltering in place and a run to the craft store is not a good idea, but did you know that many of the craft stores are doing curb side pickup? I know that my local Michael's Craft Store is doing curb side. Just order online and they will give you a pick up time.  No need to go in the stores!

Before we start, let me show you a vintage Easter egg from Germany.  Believe it or not, the vintage ones are relatively inexpensive. I love the two little chicks in their boat... notice their little snail friend! Decoupage art goes way back.  A noted "decoupeur" or "cutter" was Mary Delaney (1700-1788). She was a favorite of George III and Queen Charlotte. She began her art late in life or at least was noticed by the King and Queen when she was 71.  She used tissue paper as her decoupage medium, which is an excellent source as it molds easily to objects.  Her decoupage art can be found at the Enlightenment Gallery at the British Museum of Art. My eggs are not worthy of being notable, but they are fun!

Now for our project!  If you are doing an online order, you will need the following supplies: If the Peeps are available for curbside pick up, grab a pack of those.  A little sugar inspiration can do one wonders.  Now let's get crafting!

Supplies Needed:

Paper Mache eggs

Scrapbook Paper ( You can also use decorative napkins)

Sponge Brush

Bottle of  Mod Podge Gloss-Lustre  (decoupage in a jar)

Pair of disposable gloves (optional, but I learned the hard way... decoupage is hard to get    off)

Wax Paper

Peeps or my favorite, Reece's peanut butter eggs (for snacking only)

As you can see, I didn't have a sponge brush so used what I had.  However, I can say from experience that the sponge brush is faster to work with. For my first egg, I began cutting strips about 1/2 inch in width.  After laying everything out on wax paper, I applied Mod Podge with a brush to the back of the paper strip as well as on  the egg.

Next, position the paper strip and then repeat the steps until the entire egg is covered.   Use your fingers to press the paper onto the egg, sealing edges with the pressure of your fingertips.  This process moves along very quickly. I didn't get a picture of this, but I am sure you get the idea. 

Continue in this fashion until all your eggs are done or until you run out of Easter candy!  Lastly, apply a couple of layers of Mod Podge to the entire egg and let it dry thoroughly.  Now they are ready to add a cheerful bit of color to your home for Easter!

I didn't like my first egg with the long strips, so decided to cut the paper into tiny squares.  I have voted the this one "Best Egg"!

Or maybe this should be the "Best Egg"?  Oops, I see a spot I missed.  Do you see it? Good thing about this project is that you can go back and fix it!

I can't decide!  Is this the "Best Egg"?  For this one, I randomly cut flowers from the paper and positioned them on the egg.

I also did a green and yellow polka dot which you will see in the bowl below.  I cut the yellow pieces too large, so there are wrinkles on the egg.  Make sure that you cut the pieces so that they lay smoothly on the surface.  

I think this will be the perfect addition to my Reading Room.  By the way, the soft kid leather gloves were found at an antique store.  They have small pearls across the top.  I can just imagine someone wearing them to church or to a tea.  What small hands she must have had!

I pray that you and your family are in good health and making the most of these crazy days by spending time with your immediate family, cooking some wonderful meals, and reading a good book or two.  We are spending a lot of time walking through our woods, doing puzzles, reorganizing, and reading.  I don't think my house has ever been so clean and my hubby has re-discovered that I really am a good cook! Until next time...

Wishing you blessings and good health from Lynda at Still Woods Farmhouse!