Easter is just around the corner and store shelves are brimming with brightly colored dye kits and plastic eggs of all sizes–a constant reminder that you have yet another holiday to prep for. But you don't have to spend the eve before Easter with Rit-dye-stained fingers, reeking of vinegar. There are tons of unique, super-fun ways to help your kids decorate Easter eggs. Check out the slideshow below for ideas that will quite literally get your kids thinking outside the box.
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Bonus: If you have really tiny tots, you can do these projects by yourself ahead of time, and avoid the inevitable mess of attempting to decorate eggs with a toddler or baby, but still have something fun to share with them.
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Sharpie Tie-Dye Easter Eggs
Brightly colored permament markers and rubbing alcohol are all you need to create eggs that look like gorgeous watercolor works of art. Your imagination is pretty much the only limitation here, so go all out.
Krispy Treat Eggs
I never would have thought to do this, but these krispy treat eggs are perfect for families with egg allergies, or who just don't like to eat eggs, and don't want to waste perfectly good eggs for the sake of decorating. Buy several different types of sprinkles to jazz them up.
Marbelized Easter Eggs
You won't believe what's used to create the designs of these amazing Easter eggs: nail polish! As a bit of a polish addict myself, this is probably the most affordable, crazy unique Easter egg I could ever dream of making. So pretty!
Popsicle Easter Eggs
If you're having an Easter party with lots of kids on the guest list, these are sure to be a big hit. You could use plain bottled juice, or even make your own fruit puree combinations to create these unexpected and refreshing Easter treats.
Chalkboard Eggs
With new ideas like this one still cropping up, I think it's safe to say that the chalkboard-paint-on-everything trend isn't going anywhere anytime soon. Try painting the eggs ahead of time and presenting them to your kids with a giant pack of colored chalk to minimize the mess and risk of fume inhalation.
