Can you dye plastic Easter eggs?

Did you know that you can paint and dye plastic eggs that look like real eggs? I partnered with Walmart on today’s project to showcase a new egg that has made its way on store shelves that are simply called, “Plastic Decorating Eggs,” made by Paper Magic and they retail for, $1.97 for a dozen eggs.

What to put in plastic Easter eggs?

40 small non-candy Easter egg fillers that can fit inside of a plastic egg! No candy included!

1. Cheerios.
2. Small Figurine.
3. Mini Pretzels.
4. Money.
5. Glow Sticks (these will fit- you have to twist them and you may need a piece of tape to keep the egg from popping open, but it can be done!..
6. Hair clips.
7. Marbles.
8. Erasers.

How do you seal plastic Easter eggs?

Use a hot glue gun to go around the inside rim of the top egg and place it onto the bottom wiping away any excess glue. Be sure the two halves meet up and are closed tightly. Allow to dry. You could also use tape to go around the eggs to seal them such as colored duct tape or blue painter’s tape.

How do you color eggs for Easter?

Mix 1/2 cup boiling water, 1 teaspoon vinegar and 10 to 20 drops food color in a cup to achieve desired colors. Repeat for each color. Dip hard-cooked eggs in dye for about 5 minutes. Use a slotted spoon, wire egg holder or tongs to add and remove eggs from dye.

Do you need vinegar to dye plastic eggs?

Eggs dyed without vinegar will turn out pastel-colored. You need a mild acid, like vinegar or lemon juice to achieve really vibrant colors.

What to do with empty plastic Easter eggs?

10 Ways to Repurpose Plastic Easter Eggs

1. Hanging Planter. Drill or cut a hole at the top of half a jumbo egg.
2. Nest Necklace.
3. Metallic Pendant Light.
4. Rain Day Mobile.
5. Stylish Room Divider.
6. Bacon-and-Eggs Garland.
7. Multicolored Marquee Light.
8. Terrarium Gnomes.

What do you put in Easter eggs for tweens?

40+ Ideas for Easter Egg Fillers for Tween and Teen Boys

1. • two: Favorite Easter candies.
2. • three: Scavenger hunt clues (to find the Easter basket)
3. • four: sour gummy candy.
4. • five: Bubble gum.
5. • six: Mini bags of Takis.
6. • seven: LEGO kits (split the pieces to a Lego set into several eggs)
7. • eight: magnetic marbles.

What to fill Easter eggs for adults?

Forget wind-up toys and marshmallow sweets — get a little more creative with ideas for what to put in Easter eggs for adults. Here are some ideas to get you started.

• Tip Toe Lapel Pin.
• Mini Floral Tattoos.
• Easter Lip Balm.
• Sassy Floral Crew Socks.
• Easter Earrings.
• Peep Scented Nail Stickers.

What do you put in Easter eggs for a 1 year old?

Something fun: Since one year old still like to chew on toys, we just get them a non-toxic teething toys or non-toxic bath toys. Something useful: This can be some socks or an outfit. Treat or Snack: Put one bag of your child’s favorite snacks. As they can older, you can replace this organic Easter chocolate.

How do you make a plastic Easter egg wreath?

Instructions

1. Glue plastic Easter eggs in a circle to cover a wire wreath frame.
2. Glue another ring inside the first ring of eggs.
3. Lastly, glue a third layer of eggs on top of the two rings of eggs already glued to your wreath.
4. Add a ribbon to hang or any Easter themed decorations you like!

How do you keep plastic eggs closed?

If you want to make sure they’re 100% sealed, you can add hot glue around the rim of the egg before clicking them closed. Hold shut for a few seconds for the glue to dry before adding the tape. Remember the glue will be hot until it’s dried so children should not help with this.