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How to make traditional sugar Easter eggs without the sugar

How to make traditional sugar Easter eggs without the sugar

Jennifer perkins

She learns how to create mini fairy garden-style Easter decorations with papier-mâché eggs, mini Easter figurines, and a bottle of glitter. How to make traditional sugar Easter eggs without the sugar

Jennifer perkins

Supplies:

  • papier mache eggs
  • Cutter
  • paint
  • Glue for making crafts
  • glow
  • silicone gun
  • egg cups
  • Easter figurines
  • various decorations
  • Paint brush
How to make traditional sugar Easter eggs without the sugar

Jennifer perkins

She traces the shape of an oval on an egg. This will be where the cropping window will go.

How to make traditional sugar Easter eggs without the sugar

Jennifer perkins

Use a craft knife or drill with a cutting attachment to remove the oval.

How to make traditional sugar Easter eggs without the sugar

Jennifer perkins

Smooth out any rough edges with a craft knife.

How to make traditional sugar Easter eggs without the sugar

Jennifer perkins

Cover the inside and outside of the egg with white paint. Let the paint dry completely.

How to make traditional sugar Easter eggs without the sugar

Jennifer perkins

Try to use a variety of egg sizes.

How to make traditional sugar Easter eggs without the sugar

Jennifer perkins

Choose bright colors for the inside of the eggs. Lighter, more reflective colors work best.

How to make traditional sugar Easter eggs without the sugar

Jennifer perkins

Paint the inside of the eggs with craft glue. While the glue is still wet, apply glitter. Shake off excess glitter and let dry completely.

How to make traditional sugar Easter eggs without the sugar

Jennifer perkins

Gather small miniatures, fake flowers, pom-poms, and decorations to decorate the inside and outside of the eggs.

How to make traditional sugar Easter eggs without the sugar

Jennifer perkins

Use hot glue to attach shapes inside eggs to create Easter scenes. Use things like decoy, yarn, pom-poms, and paint to decorate the outside of the eggs.

How to make traditional sugar Easter eggs without the sugar

Jennifer perkins

Display the eggs in small egg cups.

This is a great project for kids using a low-temperature hot glue gun.