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Easter is rooted in religious symbolism and meaning, but honestly it just wouldn't be the same without beautiful Easter eggs. From intricately dyed Ukrainian pysanky eggs to confetti-filled Mexican cascarones, each culture has its own traditional method of decorating eggs in Easter colors to celebrate the spring holiday. So, what's yours going to be this year? Amid all the possibilities—crayon, dye, wax, craft paint, or even washi tape—you might need some help choosing the best Easter egg designs for your celebration.
To inspire you to get creative, we've rounded up easy Easter egg decorating ideas to suit all ages and DIY skill levels—and they're all so cute you'll think twice about hiding them. From eggs stamped with temporary tattoos to pom-pom eggs to eggs emblazoned with celebrity faces (hello, Oprah!) and real flowers, one of the clever designs below will surely speak to you. We've even included Easter egg display ideas to try like cute egg cups, bird nests, and spring branches.
So grab your nail polish, food coloring, air-dry clay, paintbrushes, markers, or sprinkles (yes, the kind that go on cupcakes!), some real or faux eggs, and get ready to craft something that's truly one-of-a-kind. These Easter egg ideas are perfect for filling your kids' baskets or for decorating your dining table with an elegant centerpiece for holiday brunch—the choice is up to you. Either way, the results will be egg-cellent.
Create gorgeous Easter eggs so beautiful you'll want to use them as decor instead of hiding them in the grass. Place them in a mini nest atop your Easter dinnerware to add a festive feel to the tablescape.
Get the tutorial at Lia Griffith.
These beauties—made using temporary tattoo paper—are egg-cellent conversation starters. You can get Easter dinner going by announcing, "And you get a car!" just like Oprah. You and your family will have fun matching the faces to the sayings too.
Get the tutorial at Studio DIY.
Inspired by traditional Russian Matryoshka nesting dolls, this hand-painted set of wooden Easter eggs reveals a new pattern within each shell. Choose a spring-inspired theme like woodland animals or botanicals.
Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built.
If you haven't been to see the famous midcentury modern doors of Palm Springs, put the city on your travel bucket list. In the meantime, use air-dry clay to make this retro-cute set of Easter eggs with strong Cali vibes.
Get the tutorial at Studio DIY.
Don't want to mess with dyeing eggs? Skip it and set them in these pastel papercut egg holders instead. They make great place cards for Easter brunch—just add a name to the band—or a pretty display on the mantel when lined up in a row.
Get the tutorial at Lia Griffith.
Clay tags shaped like eggs are a craft you can create with your little ones or tweens. Knead together a few colors of air-dry clay to get the marble effect. And don't limit yourself: The name tags could also work as Easter tree ornaments or be grouped with string and a few bunny pom-poms to make an adorable garland.
Get the tutorial at A Beautiful Mess.
No, you don't have to fill these balloons with real money (unless you want to). But chocolate coins and paper money will work just as well for your next Easter egg hunt.
Get the tutorial at Studio DIY.
You'll get all the warm and fuzzy feelings when you spend an afternoon making plush Easter eggs to hang on your Easter tree or display around your home.
Get the tutorial at Lia Griffith.
If you're obsessed with modern art, lean into it by making these abstract Easter egg masterpieces. They're decorated with layers of color, similar to the ones American artist Mark Rothko used to create his famous field paintings. The best part? These are much less messy because you actually use colored pencils.
Get the tutorial at Paper N Stitch.
You could display these stunning botanical eggs all spring. Making them is a fun opportunity to collect a few flowers in your backyard. Along with some food dye, they're all you need for this pretty DIY.
Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built.
Celebrate the Easter holiday with hard-boiled eggs colorfully decorated in multicolor confetti. Save the extra and sprinkle it on the table for a little bit of fun during Easter brunch.
Get the tutorial at Oh Joy!
Get transported to the desert by pastel-colored eggs decorated with festive tattoos. And don't forget to save a few of these fun tattoos for yourself.
Get the tattoo at A Beautiful Mess.
Give your Easter eggs a stunning marbled effect with bold indigo nail polish. It's easier than it sounds—you just swirl it in water.
Get the tutorial at Alice and Lois.
To nail this DIY, sketch out your design in pencil first, then trace over your illustration with a marker or thin paintbrush.
Get the tutorial at Frau Liebling.
Washi tape: Meet the fastest, easiest, and most fun way to get a lot of color and texture on your Easter eggs—without any mess.
Get the tutorial at Lovely Indeed.
To recreate this bold design on your own Easter eggs, you just need a steady hand and a lot of patience. They're a striking departure from the usual pastels.
Get the tutorial at Alice & Lois.
Choose your color palette, then use this blogger's dip-dye technique to make modern eggs. No two designs are alike.
Get the tutorial at Oh So Beautiful Paper.
Fun and tasty, this DIY craft brings in sprinkles and begs for you to add a side of ice cream.
Get the tutorial at Let's Mingle.
Give your eggs an earthy vibe with this tutorial that uses onion skins as a natural dye. Then add some dimension details drawn in black permanent marker—easy!
Get the tutorial at Wee Gallery.
Coat them in a patchwork of superfine glitter, and your eggs will shimmer and shine at this year's Easter egg hunt.
Get the tutorial at Oh Joy.
Angela Belt is the contributing Assistant Shopping Editor at House Beautiful. She's also an interior designer and is the host of her own podcast, The Mood Board. When it comes to design, she's an esteemed expert with some of her work also appearing in HGTV, Better Homes & Gardens, The Washington Post, and more.
Kelly Allen is the Associate Editor at House Beautiful, where she creates design, culture, and travel content online and in the magazine. She’s been on the team since 2019, writing features on dreamy TV sets and movie filming locations, in-depth city guides, and inspiring home tours. From researching ethereal estates to discovering can’t-miss set decoration details onscreen, she’s always eager to answer burning pop culture questions through a design lens. In her five-year career, she’s built a strong network of designers across disciplines to tap for their invaluable expertise. Her background includes honing reporting skills while tackling viral news for Delish and contributing to Cosmopolitan’s entertainment coverage. When she’s not watching every new film and TV show, she’s browsing vintage home stores, attending industry events, and wandering around New York City—highlighting it all on Instagram.
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