Make traditional dyed hard-boiled eggs.
It all began in Eastern Europe – in Ukraine and spread to Romania and Moldova.
Even today, dying eggs is a typical Easter tradition throughout Europe.
The Ukranian ones are incredible – they call them Pysanky – and they are covered in intricate folksy designs.
In the UK – the tradition is much more popular in Lancashire (where they’re called Pace Eggs) and other northern counties than it is down South.
If you haven’t encountered dyed eggs, they really are a lovely thing, and they don’t have to be just for Easter.
You could make them to ‘fabulise’ Summer picnics, and theme them for occasions like Valentine’s Day.
It’s one of those things, that on the one hand – is entirely useless… you’re going to crack them open and eat the egg anyway so all your artistic brilliance is going straight in the bin.
But, on the other hand, a fun way to pass some time creatively and inject a little bit of ‘extra’ fabulousness.
Like some of the other ‘makes’ I’ll suggest this month – there is something about a handmade gift/food/decoration that means more than just buying something.
And yes, it’s just a flippin’ boiled egg, Tanya, calm down, love.
But something like this means you have given your time, thought and effort.
Personally, that’s the stuff that gets me in the feels.
And of course, it’s epic for the ‘gram, if that’s your persuasion, it’s fun for grown-ups and children love it.
The Tissue Method: Least Messy
This method is suitable for any age and is pretty mess-free.
It requires ‘colour-bleeding’ tissue paper (ask at a craft shop) and a spray bottle.
After boiling and cooling the eggs, tear the tissue into pieces, arrange them on the eggs, spritz with water then wait for it to dry.
Then simply peel away the paper, for a beautiful tie-dye effect.
The Paper Towel Method: Most Vibrant
This messier method requires paper towels, food colouring, a water spray, and rubber gloves.
Due to the clean-up involved, it’s not recommended for very young children.
Life is way too short.
Wrap the egg in a paper towel, secure it, and then drop food colouring around it.
Spritz it with water, let it dry and unwrap it to reveal a cool, colourful design.
Shaving Foam Method: Most Fun
You’ll need shaving foam, food colouring, and a muffin tin for this.
Fill each tin with foam, add different food colouring drops, and swirl lightly.
Roll the eggs in the foam, leave for 10 minutes, then rinse to see your design.