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March 25, 2013

Shabby Chic Easter Eggs From Dollar Store Plastic Eggs

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Would you believe I made these Shabby Chic Easter Eggs using a pack of dollar store plastic eggs? Well, it’s true! Today, I’m going to show you how easy it is to transform a dollar store item into a cute and inexpensive piece of decor.


 Today, I'm going to show you how easy it is to transform a dollar store plastic eggs item into a cute and inexpensive Easter Decor.

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 These eggs were easy to make and if you are any bit of a crafty person I’m sure you already have the supplies waiting for you at home!

Shabby Chic Easter Eggs From Dollar Store Plastic Eggs by Design, Dining + Diapers

Supplies Needed:

– Plastic Easter Eggs

– Jute (Can easily be found at any craft store and will cost you about $2.99 for a spool)

– Vintage lace, ribbon and buttons for embellishment

– Hot Glue Gun

 Today, I'm going to show you how easy it is to transform a dollar store plastic eggs item into a cute and inexpensive Easter Decor.

 I started with a glob of hot glue on the bottom of the egg and then slowly wrapped the jute in a circular motion. My suggestion is to only use a tiny bit of glue and work with a 1″ piece of jute at a time. If you use too much glue it will seep through.

Shabby Chic Easter Eggs From Dollar Store Plastic Eggs by Design, Dining + Diapers

 Once you’ve wrapped the entire egg, it will look a little something like this. You can see some of my hot glue coming through in a few areas. It’s actually pretty easy to pick off, just takes a little extra time :)

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 And to top things off, I added a few pieces of vintage ribbon, lace and a jute bow to give it a shabby chic look. I am very fortunate and I actually have all of my grandma’s old ribbon and lace from when she was young. So yes, mine is authentic!

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There are so many variations you can do, here are how my three little eggs turned out! I can’t wait to put them on my vignette!

Do you have your Easter decor up already?

  Today, I'm going to show you how easy it is to transform a dollar store plastic eggs item into a cute and inexpensive Easter Decor.

About Taryn Whiteaker

Hi! I’m Taryn! The voice behind Taryn Whiteaker Designs. I launched this brand over 11 years ago when I became a stay-at-home mom. What started as a small craft and mom blog eventually grew into a full time design and DIY site. My goal has always been to inspire others (especially women!) with design ideas, DIY tutorials, entertaining ideas and give you the tools you need to complete them yourself!

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Comments

  1. Julia @ cuckoo4design says

    March 25, 2013 at 4:17 am

    This is a great idea. I might have to try this with the kids!

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  2. Carrie A. says

    March 25, 2013 at 6:57 am

    Adorable! I have a little basket I keep an assortment of different eggs in, I should make some of these for it. :)

    Reply
  3. Chelsea @ Making Home Base says

    March 25, 2013 at 10:30 am

    Super cute, Taryn! You are always so good at shabby chic-ing things perfectly!!! :)

    Reply
  4. megan says

    March 25, 2013 at 12:05 pm

    Its still really cold here – which is so weird! I’m so ready for spring!!! I love these shabby chic eggs! So, so cute!!

    Reply
  5. Julia says

    March 25, 2013 at 7:34 pm

    Hi! You were the link before me on the Mom 4 Real link party! Just wanted to stop by to say hi and let you know that I think this project is great! Way to take fairly inexpensive items and make them look super! Great job! Thanks for sharing!

    Cheers,
    Julia

    Reply
  6. Nancy Carr says

    March 25, 2013 at 7:54 pm

    I was wondering how to make something like these. Thank you for the instructions.

    Reply
  7. JaneEllen says

    March 25, 2013 at 10:55 pm

    The eggs are so cute, love the adornments you added to them. Very clever use of the jute string. Everything you do is great, thanks for sharing a great project. Happy Easter and Spring.

    Reply
  8. Jamie says

    March 26, 2013 at 10:28 am

    Wow! So cute! You could never tell they were plastic ;) Love it.
    Jamie @ somuchbetterwithage.com

    Reply
  9. Daniela says

    March 27, 2013 at 1:56 pm

    They’re simply wonderful!
    Could I post the project in my blog provided that your blog is mentioned as the original source?
    Daniela

    Reply
  10. Amy Papale says

    March 27, 2013 at 8:28 pm

    I absolutely LOVE these eggs! I just was wondering what I was going to do with all of the leftover eggs from our little egg hunt, now I know what I will do with them for next year. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  11. Hannah says

    March 28, 2013 at 11:36 am

    Amazing! I love these :-D Pinning them to my Easter Treats board now, thanks for posting!

    Happy Easter!

    Hannah ?
    Sew Lah Tea Dough

    Reply
  12. Cole says

    March 28, 2013 at 8:11 pm

    These are so adorable! Thanks for sharing this awesome idea :)

    Reply
  13. Heather @ French Press says

    March 29, 2013 at 6:20 pm

    gorgeous !! I have everything I need – and I never would have thought to do this before.

    Reply
  14. [email protected] says

    March 30, 2013 at 9:39 pm

    Gorgeous! I will have to make some of these with our leftover eggs!

    Reply
  15. Lisa @ Je suis alimentageuse says

    March 31, 2013 at 9:24 am

    Stopping by from Six Sister’s link party =) These are super cute and very shabby chic! Great idea =)

    Reply
  16. Marilyn says

    April 24, 2013 at 4:14 pm

    Those eggs are me! Now I know what to do with those left over plastic eggs. Pinning them, thanks
    Found you on craft site.

    Reply
  17. Funky Junk Interiors says

    February 25, 2014 at 11:01 pm

    Oh my goodness…. these are so adorable! Pinned!

    FYI… I wasn’t able to use your pin button… something may be amiss!

    Reply
  18. Angela says

    February 26, 2014 at 6:21 am

    Adorable!!! Sharing!!

    Reply
  19. Christy @ Our Southern Home says

    February 26, 2014 at 6:57 am

    What a sweet idea! Shame on my for cleaning out the attic last month and throwing out a bag of plastic eggs!!!!

    Reply
  20. Saima anwar says

    March 20, 2016 at 11:58 am

    Amazing

    Reply
  21. Barbara Warner says

    February 21, 2017 at 4:01 pm

    I am definitely making some of these. Love the old-fashioned look in that milk glass compote. Just lovely.

    Reply
    • Taryn Whiteaker says

      February 23, 2017 at 10:10 am

      Thank you! Glad you stopped by!

      Reply
  22. Rita says

    March 21, 2018 at 8:50 am

    Taryn, Do you need to place a little glue (white school glue/ hot glue) around the plastic egg
    where they are joined to make sure they stay together, especially while wrapping them? I know some
    eggs want to pop back open when you snap them together.

    Reply

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