50 Best Easter egg decorating ideas for everyone

Create these pretty graphic quilted designs with only two supplies: washi tape and mod podge.

1. Cut out squares and triangles of varying sizes from colourful tape. Carefully attach these shapes to the surface of the egg, arranging them in creative patterns.
2. Once your desired pattern is complete, apply a layer of Mod Podge over the entire surface to secure the shapes in place.

Instead of messy paints, markers or dyes, try nature-inspired stickers on white or brown eggs.

Here's a fun way to add even more chicks to your Easter table. To make, dip the front of an egg length-wise in yellow dye. Once dry, draw face and body features with a fine-point permanent marker.

With so many fabric designs and patterns, it's no wonder these eggs make for beautiful decor.

Materials needed: craft eggs, lightweight cotton fabric, white school glue, a ruler, scissors and a self-healing mat

1. Cut strips of fabric about 8 inches long using fabric scissors (or a rotary cutter) a self-healing cutting mat and a ruler.
2. Paint each strip with glue and wrap it around the egg.
3. Continue overlapping strips until the whole egg is covered and trim any excess. Allow several hours for the eggs to dry fully.

Keep things sweet by adding these "sugar-covered" eggs to your Easter spread. To make, paint one half of an egg with craft glue. Sprinkle with clear iridescent glitter, let dry and repeat on the other side.

This egg decorating idea will make you fall in love with the gorgeous blues of indigo dye.

Materials needed: white eggs, rubber bands, scrap cloth, a large bowl, a slotted spoon, rubber gloves and paper towels.

1. Mix indigo dye according to the package instructions. Fill a large bowl or pot with a dye bath. Dye whole eggs or use one of the following masking techniques:

- Stripes: Wrap rubber bands around the eggs to create stripes. Thick rubber bands work great for thick lines, while thin rubber bands result in delicate lines.

- Shibori: Cut squares of scrap cloth to wrap around each egg. Twist the fabric tightly and wrap it with rubber bands in all directions to secure it. Wearing rubber gloves, place eggs in the dye bath for five to 10 minutes (the more time in the bath, the deeper the colour).

Note: Make sure to turn the eggs occasionally with a slotted spoon to allow all sides to receive the dye evenly. You can try a masking technique for a layered look. Lay the dyed eggs on paper towels for drying before removing the masking.

When in doubt, add sprinkles! First, prep your work space: Make sure you have a lean empty egg shell or a faux craft egg, along with a shallow bowl or plate full of nonpareil sprinkles. Brush the egg with a generous amount of Mod Podge and use a spoon to sprinkle nonpareils onto the wet glue. Let dry thoroughly before moving on to the rest of the egg. For the best results, allow the eggs to dry completely overnight before using them to decorate.

When it comes to Easter, we not only think of adorable bunnies but baby chicks as well. Turn your eggs into colourful baby chicks to use as decor.

Materials needed: coloured eggs, a natural egg carton, scissors, acrylic paint, a craft brush, yellow felt triangles, hot glue and colored feathers

1. Cut out the egg cup from the egg carton and clean up the edges to make it a little seat for the egg to sit in.
2. Paint the egg cup with your acrylic paint and let it completely dry.
3. Using a little dot of hot glue, attach the felt triangle to the edge of the egg cup to make a beak.
4. Place your coloured egg into the cup and add a few colored feathers behind the egg. Hot glue them to keep in place.

Give this less-mess option a try — all you need is pipe cleaners and hot glue. Before you start wrapping, make sure your egg is completely empty and clean, or pick up a bunch of craft eggs to decorate.

1. Attach one end of a pipe cleaner (you'll need three to four in the same colour) to the top center of the egg with a small dot of hot glue and let it dry. Carefully coil the pipe cleaner around the egg, adding small dots of hot glue as you go.
2. Snip off any excess pipe cleaner once you have reached the bottom of the egg and secure the end with one last dot of glue.

Use a paint pen to transform simple hard-boiled eggs into a canvas for your swirls, flowers and intricate patterns.

1. FLOWERS: Create flower patterns on the eggs, starting with dots. Expand on them to make more of a petal shape.
2. VINES: Create a vine pattern by drawing lines vertically from the top to the bottom of the egg. Add a leaf shape to the ‘vine.' Let everything dry completely.
3. SWIRLS: Create an abstract swirl design by creating a swirl and adding dots in between the swirl and around. Make sure everything is dry before displaying.

Play off of the egg's natural color by using it as the body of a fluffy little bunny. To make, cut a 6 inch piece of pipe cleaner and fold it in half twice to create an "M" shape. Then twist the two ends of the pipe cleaner together to create bunny ears. Using craft glue, attach the ears to the back of a pom-pom to create a bunny head. Once dry, attach the pom-pom to the narrow end of an egg and let dry. Customize the bunny by adding a small bow tie with the ribbon of your choice.

These cross stitch eggs are a cute Easter craft that's too easy not to try. Plus, they're toddler-friendly! You'll need white eggs, a cross stitch template, an ‘X’ stamp, stamp pads in multiple colors, and black and green Sharpies.

1. Following the simple cross stitch template, use an 'X' stamp and your preferred color ink to stamp each pattern.
2. Let the ink dry.
3. Use your Sharpie to add definition and details to the shapes.

You have two options: Head to your medicine cabinet to grab shaving cream or if you're planning on eating your marbled creations, pick up some whipped cream instead.

For a geometric look, submerge a hard-boiled egg in dye. Then re-dip the egg at a different angle for a longer period of time. Repeat at a third angle.

Bring cheer to plain white eggs with a simple gingham pattern in preferred colors — in this case, green and orange. Grab your hard-boiled, blown-out or wooden craft eggs, along with acrylic paint and a 10mm flat brush.

1. Water down craft paint until it is the consistency of heavy cream.
2. Paint vertical stripes down the sides of the egg. Don’t use too much paint to avoid drips. Let the paint dry.
3. Next, paint horizontal stripes around the egg and let it dry.

Note: You can overlap the colored squares with more paint to emphasize the gingham look.

Save some cash and ditch the fake stuff by dyeing your eggs with ingredients you already have in your kitchen. It's fun, safe and lets your kids bring out their inner mad scientist.

Bring the outside in with these nature-inspired Easter eggs. Once you have a bounty of dried and pressed flowers, buds and leaves, adhere them to the egg's surface with a flat paint brush and glossy Mod Podge. Paint thin layers of Mod Podge on top of the flowers or leaves, and let it dry completely.

These candy floss egg nests make cute table designs. After decorating your eggs, lay them in candy floss for a festive look.