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    20 Gorgeous Decoupaged Easter Eggs

    Crafting, Easter Crafts

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    Break out the Mod Podge and your favorite patterned paper, tissue paper or napkins to make pretty decoupage Easter eggs. I’ve rounded up 20 different techniques and ideas for decorating Easter eggs. Includes everything you need to know to decoupage Easter eggs.

    You don’t have to have any artistic talent to create jaw-droppingly gorgeous decoupage Easter eggs.

    collage showing eight different decoupaged Easter eggs
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    If haven’t tried your hand at decorating easter eggs with napkins or tissue paper or other ephemera, these ideas are sure to inspire you to break out the Mod Podge.

    Jump to:
    • What is Decoupage?
    • What Kind of Paper to Use
    • What Types of Eggs to Use
    • How To Decoupage Easter Eggs
    • Blue & White Chinoiserie Easter Eggs
    • Mod Podge Easter Eggs With Paper
    • Decoupage Easter Eggs with Napkins
    • Other Materials to Use for Decoupaging
    • More Easter Egg Crafts

    What is Decoupage?

    Decoupage is a centuries-old art that involves gluing paper cutouts to objects.

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    Pretty much any type of surface can be decoupaged, including furniture and household objects.

    You can create beautiful Easter eggs that look handpainted or custom-made with decoupage glue and paper. You don’t need any painting skills or artistic talent to make these pretty eggs.

    Want to see a brief overview of the process before diving into the tips and tutorial? Watch my web story on decoupaging Easter eggs.

    What Kind of Paper to Use

    You can use any type of patterned paper or paper cutouts for decoupaging Easter eggs.

    Thinner papers, like napkins or printed tissue paper, work very well. But they can be delicate, so be careful when working with them.

    four different ways to diy Easter egg using mod podge

    Other decoupage papers and materials:

    • sheet music
    • newsprint
    • patterned scrapbook paper
    • printed designs
    • book pages
    • thin paper
    • special decoupage paper
    • feathers
    • lace
    • paper cutouts
    • fabric
    • wrapping paper
    • photocopies
    • photographs
    • maps

    What Types of Eggs to Use

    The decoupage technique works on a variety of eggs — real and faux.

    • blown-out chicken eggs
    • ostrich eggs
    • duck eggs
    • craft eggs
    • papier mache eggs
    • plastic eggs
    • painted eggs
    • wooden eggs
    • ceramic eggs

    How To Decoupage Easter Eggs

    photo collage showing how to decoupage Easter eggs

    Time needed: 30 minutes.

    Learn how to decoupage Easter eggs using napkins, paper or other materials.

    1. Prepare the surface.

      Depending on the type of surface you’re using, you may need do different things to prepare it.

      Some items will need to be cleaned with a damp cloth, while others may need to be sanded or painted before you start gluing.

    2. Choose which decoupage glue to use.

      There are different types of decoupage glue and different Mod Podge formulas, depending on the materials you’re using and the desired final finish.

      For example, Mod Podge comes in glossy, satin or matte finishes. There are also antique and glittery finishes. There are outdoor decoupage glues and dishwasher-safe formulas, and decoupage glue made specifically for fabric.

    3. Prepare paper or materials.

      Cut your paper or material to size.

      You can use larger sheets or strips of paper when decoupaging Easter eggs, or you may choose to cut out parts of the designs.

      If you’re decoupaging with napkins, you may find it helpful to separate the layers first.

    4. Affix paper to the Easter egg.

      Using a paint brush or foam brush, apply a thin layer of decoupage glue onto the egg’s surface. Then add the paper on top, gently smoothing out any air bubbles.

      Since you’re gluing onto a curved surface, there may be some wrinkles. This is to be expected when decoupaging Easter eggs.

      If using a thicker paper, you may find it helpful to spritz it lightly with water first to make it easier to wrap around the egg.

      Be careful applying napkins or tissue paper; they can easily tear.

    5. Allow to dry and apply a topcoat.

      Let the first layer of decoupage glue dry completely before applying a thin topcoat of Mod Podge or decoupage glue onto the paper.

      I usually apply several layers of top coat, allowing each to dry completely before applying the next one.

    6. Seal, as necessary.

      Depending on the type of decoupage glue you’re using, you may need to seal the finished project with an acrylic spray. I recommend using a sealer if the decoupaged eggs feel sticky or tacky at all after drying overnight.

    Now that you know the basics of decoupaging, it’s time to dive into some inspiration and Easter egg eye candy.

    Here are 20 different Easter decoupage projects to inspire you.

    Blue & White Chinoiserie Easter Eggs

    I am obsessed with all things blue and white, as you might have learned from my Chinoiserie oyster shells.

    These blue and white Easter eggs and chinoiserie Easter eggs are all so pretty. You can get a totally different look using different types of blue and white napkins and paper.

    four different types of Chinoiserie Decoupaged Easter Eggs

    I love these using printable chinoiserie designs for decoupaging. Here are a few of my favorite:

    • Chinese Patterns Digital Paper Pack
    • Chinoiserie Flowers Digital Paper Pack
    • Blue & White Chinoiserie Pattern Paper Pack
    • Blue China Digital Paper Pack
    How to Make Chinoiserie Easter Eggs
    These eautiful chinoiserie Easter eggs are so easy to make, even if you're not crafty. Use these at Easter or as an upscale decor accent throughout springtime.
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    DIY Chinoiserie Easter Eggs On Candle Holders
    Display beautfiul handmade blue-and-white Easter eggs on silver candle holders for a high-end traditional look. Learn how to make them using napkins and Mod Podge.
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    Blue and White Paper Napkin Eggs
    Give a porcelain china look to Easter eggs by decoupaging paper napkins to craft eggs. These are so easy to make, and they will last for years.
    Read more
    Coastal Inspired Easter Eggs
    These blue and white decopaged Easter eggs feature shells, cora and other sealife — making them perfect for a coastal home. This tutorial includes 8 other unqiue Easter egg decorating ideas.
    Read more

    More Chinoiserie Crafts

    If you love traditional blue-and-white decor, here are more chinoiserie crafts to try.

    • silver dish with chinoiserie dragon soap
    • blue and white chinoiserie Christmas ornaments in gilded frames hung on a Christmas tree
    • Chinoiserie Decoupaged Easter Eggs
    • blue and white chinoiserie oyster shell jewelry dish with a pearl necklace resting on it

    Chinoiserie Dragon Soap | Metallic Foil Christmas Ornaments | Blue & White Easter Eggs | Chinoiserie Oyster Shells

    Mod Podge Easter Eggs With Paper

    Use Mod Podge or another decoupage glue to decorate Easter eggs with book pages, sheet music, wrapping paper, printed tissue paper or specialty decoupage paper.

    four different ways to make DIY decoupage Easter Eggs

    Here’s some inspiration:

    Storybook Decoupaged Easter Eggs
    Storybook Decoupaged Easter Eggs
    Do you have a favorite children’s Easter book? Photocopy the illustrations and use Mod Podge to decoupage Easter eggs.
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    Vintage Book Page Easter Eggs
    Looking for creative Easter crafts? Learn how to upcycle plastic Easter eggs by decoupaging them with book pages.
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    Glitter Sheet Music Easter Eggs
    These music sheet Easter eggs are so easy to make and look great with cottage or farmhouse style decor. And, they have a little bit of sparkle!
    Read more
    Spring Patterned Easter Eggs
    This lovely project uses blown-out eggs and patterned decoupage paper in floral prints.
    Read more
    Scrapbook Paper Easter Eggs
    Learn how to make beautiful DIY Easter eggs with this easy tutorial. This is a great Easter craft for kids using patterned scrapbook paper.
    Read more
    Layered Easter Egg Decoupage Tutorial
    Learn how to layer different elements to make these stunning Easter eggs. Designs from napkins are layered over strips of paper on inexpensive plastic eggs.
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    Decoupage Easter Eggs with Napkins

    Napkins are a great material to use when decoupaging Easter eggs. Thin napkins are well-suited for the curved surface of eggs. And there are so many pretty designs avaiable.

    collage showing four different Decoupaged Easter Egg designs

    Search stores like HomeGoods, Dollar Tree, Michael’s or even the local grocery to find napkins to use for decoupaging Easter eggs.

    For best results, you’ll want to separate the napkins and use only one layer.

    Decoupaged Coastal Easter Eggs
    These beautiful watery blue Easter eggs are made using cocktail napkins. The color and shell motifs make them perfect for the beach lover or for a coastal home.
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    Floral Easter Eggs
    Use pretty cocktail napkins to transform plain craft eggs into these floral beauties.
    Read more
    Modern Decoupaged Eggs
    Looking for a unique way to color eggs with patterns? These Modern Floral Easter Eggs are made using napkins.
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    Floral Watercolor Easter Eggs
    The dollar store is a great place to find napkins to use for decoupaging. These floral eggs feature pretty watercolor designs.
    Read more
    Modern and Traditional Floral Easter Eggs
    This crafter used napkins with modern and more traditional floral motifs to decorate these Easter eggs, and she also made stands for them.
    Read more
    Easter Tree Ornaments
    What's not to love about these damask patterned Easter egg ornaments, made using napkins and Mod Podge.
    Read more
    Custom Art Easter Eggs
    Did you know you can actually print on napkins? This crafter printed a free Easter bunny design onto a napkin, then decoupaged it on an Easter egg.
    Read more

    Shop for Napkins for Decoupaging

    Other Materials to Use for Decoupaging

    Think creatively when making decoupage Easter eggs.

    You can use photographs, stamped images, fabric designs and more. Cut out images and apply them to eggs like appliques.

    Four different designs of Easter Eggs Made With Decoupage

    You can also use things like ribbons, confetti, feathers and lace doilies to decoupage Easter eggs.

    Stamped Easter Eggs
    These eggs are just the bee's knees! Stamp images onto tissue paper or napkins, then decoupage onto eggs.
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    Feather Easter Eggs
    These DIY feather eggs are a simple but elegant way to decorate for Easter.
    Read more
    DIY Lace Doily Easter Eggs
    Make your own beautiful Easter eggs by adding lace doilies to plain papier mache craft eggs.
    Read more

    More Easter Egg Crafts

    You may enjoy these other pretty Easter egg crafts.

    • gold copper and blue metal leaf Easter eggs in a brass bowl
    • Hobnail Easter Eggs
    • Vintage Botanical Easter Eggs
    • Aged Copper Easter Eggs

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