Easter eggs were always my favorite part of Easter. I loved the excessively vibrant colors you could turn them into. I still think of them whenever I smell vinegar.
But why only use solid colors? Sure it's traditional, easier and overall better looking but there are so many other ways to f<%* up an egg. You just need to invest a little more time. (Total time for typical dyed egg - 1 minute)
You can do something like...
Photo: ihearthim (flickr.com)
...paint on a word that will confuse others.
Remember, it doesn't have to be a real word.
*Example above - Huske*
(Total Egg Time -3 minutes)
...paint on a word that will confuse others.
Remember, it doesn't have to be a real word.
*Example above - Huske*
(Total Egg Time -3 minutes)
Sick of using nail polish on your nails?
Photo: rbatina (flickr.com)
Then use it on your eggs!
The maker says, "A somewhat failed attempt at coloring Easter eggs with a combination of enamel model paint and nail polish."
(Total Egg Time, including nail polish drying time - 30 minutes)
Then use it on your eggs!
The maker says, "A somewhat failed attempt at coloring Easter eggs with a combination of enamel model paint and nail polish."
(Total Egg Time, including nail polish drying time - 30 minutes)
Turn mistakes into art by...
Photo: tobyx (flickr.com)
...saying things like, "Yeah, I did that to give it a 'swirly' look. Smooth and flawless is sooo boring."
(Total Egg Time - 30 seconds)
...saying things like, "Yeah, I did that to give it a 'swirly' look. Smooth and flawless is sooo boring."
(Total Egg Time - 30 seconds)
Do all these things take too much time for you?
How about...
Photo: Alan (Belfast Ireland, UK)
...some random designs!
Takes no time at all.
(Total Egg Time, Including the thought process - 10 seconds)
...some random designs!
Takes no time at all.
(Total Egg Time, Including the thought process - 10 seconds)
What's the matter? Still want the traditional dyed egg but something with a little more zazz?
So, next time you start painting Easter eggs with your youngins, think of all the creative things you can accomplish!
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