How to Create Glitter Eggs

As I write up this post we have been thrust back into the grips of the beast of the east and are surrounded by snow again. It seems odd that the official start of Spring is just a few days away and Easter just beyond that. Here we've been having some fun with Two Tiny Hands #ABC123Challenge and have come up with G is for glitter.

How to Create Glitter Eggs



How to Create Glitter Eggs

To Create These Glitter Eggs You Will Need:

  • Plastic Eggs that can be hung
  • Glitter
  • Paintbrush
  • Paint
  • Apron
  • Adhesive i.e. glue (I used all pva glue)
  • Hairdryer


How to Create Glitter Eggs

Now for the Fun Part


My eldest loves to paint and when she heard I wanted to do some she was eager to get stuck in. I gave her an apron so she didn't completely get covered in the paint from head to toe and equipped with a paintbrush, paints and plastic eggs she set to work decorating them. I found that the cheap paints supplied with these eggs was rather watery and didn't cling to the eggs very well. So it wasn't long before we swapped out the paints for those from another shop.


How to Create Glitter Eggs

Once painted you could leave the eggs to dry naturally. Alternatively take a hairdryer to them and they will dry instantly. Be careful not to get the hair dryer too hot when you are applying the heat to the eggs.

How to Create Glitter Eggs

Once completely dry you are ready to spread glue over the eggs and cover them in glitter. I applied glue over the eggs and using glitter that matched the colour of the egg poured the glitter over the eggs and once I was happy with how they looked hung them up on the tree. you can see the finished look below as well as some other hanging ornaments I have recently acquired.

How to Create Glitter Eggs

Now all we have to do is sit back and admire our handiwork. Have you ever decorated an Easter tree?



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Comments

  1. Heather Keet19 March 2018 at 09:21

    This looks like so much fun! #bigpinklink

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  2. thisiswhereitisat19 March 2018 at 09:51

    Such a lovely cute Easter activity X #familyfunlinky

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  3. Natasha Mairs - Serenity You19 March 2018 at 09:54

    Love this kid craft idea. easy and fun. love the look of them hanging on the branch #MMBC

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  4. Carol On The Lake19 March 2018 at 10:00

    They're cute and look easy to make too!

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  5. Carol On The Lake19 March 2018 at 10:00

    oops! #MMBC

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  6. Kim Carberry19 March 2018 at 13:30

    Ohh! They do look fantastic. Perfect for Easter x

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  7. Unknown19 March 2018 at 13:36

    So cute. I love glitter!! #Bigpinklink

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  8. Anonymous19 March 2018 at 13:58

    I love this project so pretty yet simple!! Small girl will love making these!! #MMBC

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  9. Jenny- Rabbit Ideas19 March 2018 at 14:59

    These look great! It has been ages since we made an Easter tree- a great idea! The eggs look lovely, too! #familyfunlinky

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  10. Spectrum Mum19 March 2018 at 19:21

    I made my easter tree today. I love this tradition. Great idea to make your own eggs. #mg

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  11. Navigating Baby19 March 2018 at 20:06

    They look great so effective. We will be having a go at that over the Easter Hols

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  12. Navigating Baby19 March 2018 at 20:07

    forgot - #globalblogging ;)

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  13. Whisky of the Week20 March 2018 at 07:05

    So pretty. And easy to make. My toddler will have great fun with this activity. #globalblogging

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  14. Mrs Mummy Harris20 March 2018 at 12:53

    Ahhh this is so cute! I'd love to do this with Ben! I do think that he'd get too excited with the glitter though hahah!
    Thank you for sharing this with us at #TriumphantTales. I hope to see you back next week!

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  15. Tubbs20 March 2018 at 20:35

    Another fabulous craft activity that I'm stealing for church. Thank you for helping me keep the children occupied each week!

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  16. Anonymous20 March 2018 at 21:14

    These look brilliant! #bigpinklink

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  17. Emma T21 March 2018 at 09:33

    You can't beat glitter, and it's nice to have easter decorations that aren't chocolate #bloggerclubuk

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  18. Louise21 March 2018 at 11:05

    We made glitter eggs last Easter and the girls had lots of fun doing it. I love your Easter tree - so pretty :-) #bloggerclubuk

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  19. Unknown21 March 2018 at 20:27

    What a FAB Easter activity. My lot would love this. I too love an Easter tree #fortheloveofBLOG xx

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  20. Anonymous22 March 2018 at 08:38

    I love glitter and I love Easter, making everything pretty is such fun, thank you for sharing this fun idea with #mg linky. Happy Easter!

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  21. Lexie @ mommyhomemanager.com22 March 2018 at 14:15

    Ohh, cute! I love the glitter....think I could use it on our regular dyed eggs? hmmm

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  22. Unknown23 March 2018 at 08:43

    Love these Helena! We have a challenge to decorate eggs for school next week so this will be a big help for me. Thanks for the hairdryer tip! I hadn't thought of that! �� Thanks for linking up lovely x #DreamTeam

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  23. Kel - School Runs and Shopping Trolleys24 March 2018 at 07:53

    These are cute! Love the tree too. A lovely, easy idea for Easter. #MMBC

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  24. Unknown24 March 2018 at 19:59

    Such a cute idea, I'd never thought of having an easter tree. I do have a bit of an aversion to glitter though, it looks pretty, it just gets everywhere. I wonder if you could add the glitter directly to the paint? I think I could handle that.
    Thank you for joining the #FamilyFunLinky x

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  25. Serenely Sam25 March 2018 at 16:02

    Ooooh this looks like lots of fun. My little girl would really enjoy it. As would I!haha #thesatsesh

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  26. Unknown25 March 2018 at 19:59

    These are gorgeous! I love the idea and your Easter tree looks just lovely. Thanks for being a part of the #bigpinklink this week.

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  27. Unknown25 March 2018 at 22:28

    These do look really good for Easter - we really must do them. #thesatsesh xx

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  28. Claire @ the ladybird's adventures29 March 2018 at 21:54

    I'm afraid I cheated and bought some cute deocartions. these look cute ans a fun activity too. thank for joining #bloggerpinparty

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