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Marker dyed Easter eggs.
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Watercolor Easter Eggs

You can make beautiful watercolor Easter eggs using markers and plastic wrap! This Easter egg decorating idea is easy enough for all ages.
Prep Time7 minutes

Ingredients

  • Dyeable Craft Eggs
  • Markers like Crayola
  • Plastic Wrap
  • Water
  • Paper Towels

Instructions

  • Pull off a piece of plastic wrap that's 4-5 inches tall. Scribble on the plastic wrap with markers, using colors that will blend well.
    Scribbling with marker on piece of plastic wrap.
  • Dunk the egg in water, then place it on the plastic wrap. Pull the sides of the plastic wrap up and around the egg.
    Placing wet egg on plastic wrap, wrapping it up.
  • Smoosh the egg around inside the wrap, allowing the water from the egg to mix with the marker ink to create watercolor designs. Leave the egg inside the wrap for about 5 minutes.
    Placing wet egg on plastic wrap, wrapping it up.
  • Place a paper towel down to catch drips, then carefully open up the plastic wrap to reveal the watercolor design. Allow the egg to dry for a few minutes on the plastic wrap, then transfer to the paper towel to finish drying.
    Unwrapping the egg, finished dried eggs.

Notes

You can find dyeable craft eggs at Walmart.