Mementoes In Time

Today, we are making some beautiful decorated Easter Eggs, which you can use every year. If you have one of those lovely tree hangers like this, these eggs are a perfect thing to hang on it. These decorated eggs in their rich colours are so elegant and make a change from the usual pastel shades.

I have had my alcohol inks for quite some time but honestly have struggled to use them at times. I usually work on cards and other papercrafts and these inks lend themselves mostly to off the page projects. I have to say that I was so pleased with these decorated eggs that are simplicity itself to make. The depth of colour you get by mixing a few shades together is lovely, as you can see on the green and blue eggs shown in the photos.

Just dab a foam egg with mixed shades of a colour and let dry. Then cover with a gloss varnish to finish. You could add some buttons or trims dabbed with contrasting inks but I like my eggs simply decorated with the inks.

Tip: Eagle eyed visitors would notice that  I have placed my ribbon on the bottom of the egg, as there was already a hole there from the skewer used to hold the egg while decorating. If you want to hang the egg the right way up, just cover the hole with a button or sequin and then create a new hole for your ribbon at the top.

Join us again for some more decorated Easter egg ideas!