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How do you like your eggs? (A faux Robin’s egg tutorial.)

March 9, 2011 149 Comments

Easy faux-robin egg craft project.

How do you like your eggs? Scrambled..? Over easy..? PLASTIC..?
Um, no thanks for these.

Take plastic eggs and make faux robins eggs
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These fake plastic eggs seem to multiply every year!  Take some of those extras and make a better egg!
turn plastic easter eggs into faux robin eggs - diy

Gather up a whole bunch of plastic Easter eggs.
Glue the sides together. I think the finished product looks better with the eggs that come in a top and bottom half, as opposed to two equal sides.

easter craft project - turn plastic easter eggs into faux robin eggs - diy

I used Amazing Goop, but any glue, even regular old Elmer’s would work.
Once they’re dry, take them out to your scary spray painting area and give them a good shot of plastic primer. (This is important if you would like to keep the rest of your paint on the egg, as opposed to having it chip or smear off.)

use spray paint to turn plastic easter eggs into faux robin eggs - diy

Once they’re coated with the primer and have had time to dry, you add the base coat. I used Fleck Stone, but any textured spray paint will do, as long as it has some texture to it. It is important to help hide the little seam in the plastic where the two halves fit together.

turn plastic easter eggs into faux robin eggs - diy

You can also use the Rustoleum Hammered Finish spray paint instead.

turn plastic easter eggs into faux robin eggs - diy

Spray the eggs and let them dry. Then turn them over and hit the remaining sides.

use textured spray paint to turn plastic easter eggs into faux robin eggs - diy

I wedged them together for this portion of the project. They are so light weight that the force from the spray can was blowing them around. This helped to keep them from rolling away.

turn plastic easter eggs into faux robin eggs - diy

You can separate them to keep them from sticking.

While they dry, get ready for the next step. Gather some light blue acrylic paint and a spray bottle.

use blue acrylic paint to turn plastic easter eggs into faux robin eggs - diy

Water down some paint. This is tricky. You don’t want it too watery, but you don’t want it too thick either. It is going to need to be thin enough to be sprayed but thick enough not to run.

turn plastic easter eggs into faux robin eggs - diy

Back to the eggs.
By the way, this is the Rustoleum Hammered Finish Egg:

turn plastic easter eggs into faux robin eggs - diy

This is the Fleck-Stone egg:

flekstone spray paint to turn plastic easter eggs into faux robin eggs - diy

I just like the Fleck-Stone finish better.

Anyhow, back to adding the Robin’s egg blue. Lightly mist the watered down blue paint over the eggs.

Easter craft - turn plastic easter eggs into faux robin eggs - diy

It will take several coats, allowing the misted paint to dry in between coats.

If you get all jumpy and impatient because you’re trying to rush the process in order to get a blog post done, this will happen.

Don’t be impatient. (By the way, this can be fixed by getting a little of the watered down paint on a Q-tip and dabbing away at the drips.) I don’t paint all of the eggs blue. Some of them I leave only barely misted with the blue.

When they’re done, they should look like this.

Easter craft - turn plastic easter eggs into faux robin eggs - diy

I love this old bird’s nest!

Easter craft project - turn plastic easter eggs into faux robin eggs - diy

I put them in apothecary jars too….

Easter decor project - turn plastic easter eggs into faux robin eggs - diy
Spring decor in apothecary jars turn plastic easter eggs into faux robin eggs - diy

TIP OF THE DAY: The jars in my kitchen window get a lot of the afternoon sun which could turn them into little greenhouses and get them all steamed up.

spring decor project turn plastic easter eggs into faux robin eggs - diy

To prevent the build up of moisture, I open up those little packets of silica gel and pour them in. (You know the ones that come in new handbags or in shoe boxes? Do Not Eat.)  Check out this tip.

silica gel prevents moisture build up in apothecary jars

They’re clear and tiny and no one can see them at the bottom of the glass jars, but they absorb all of the moisture. Fabulous.

Anyway, that’s how you turn a fluorescent plastic egg into a Robin’s egg. Ta-da!

This project comes in at under $5:
The Math: (and yes, I did break out the calculator for the fractions. shut up shut up shut up)
The plastic eggs can be purchased at the Dollar Store ($1) I used 1/8 of a can of plastic primer (approx 60 cents) half a can of fleck stone paint (approx $3) and about a tsp of acrylic paint I already had (20 cents) So basically, a dozen eggs cost me $4.80

Filed Under: Accessories, Before and After, Crafts, decor, Easter, Holidays, project du jour, spray paint, Spring, tutorial

Comments

  1. Connie says

    March 10, 2011 at 12:21 AM

    Cool!! They look like a giant version of my favorite candy.

    Now I want candy.

    Reply
    • Tina says

      March 17, 2020 at 12:50 PM

      Now i want candy too. BECAUSE you Said candy

  2. lauren@WESTFURNITUREREVIVAL says

    March 10, 2011 at 12:27 AM

    these are really good . i love the way you have them displayed…

    Reply
  3. Prudently Painted Vintage says

    March 10, 2011 at 1:00 AM

    Learned two new things today: plastic primer!?!? What? Gotta get me some of that! Second, silica gel actually has a purpose.

    Looks great!!

    Reply
  4. MiMi says

    March 10, 2011 at 1:08 AM

    I remember these!!! You know how many plastic eggs I have been collecting to do this?! 🙂

    Reply
  5. Bobbi Jo says

    March 10, 2011 at 1:12 AM

    That is so cool! They look beautiful! Hugs, Bobbi Jo

    Reply
  6. Michelle says

    March 10, 2011 at 2:12 AM

    So pretty! I love how it came out! I am visiting from Someday Crafts and I am a new follower!
    Have a fantastic day!
    Michelle
    http://www.delicateconstruction.blogspot.com

    Reply
  7. Shawn says

    March 10, 2011 at 2:15 AM

    Can I just buy a finished batch from you? That looks like entirely too much work, remember I’m the one with the patience of an anorexic gnat!

    Reply
  8. Impulsive Addict says

    March 10, 2011 at 2:35 AM

    I’m with Shawn. That’s a lot of steps! But, they turn out so cute when YOU do them so I’d just rather buy them from you so I know they’re perfect. Go ahead and mail me some. Easter will be here soon and I don’t have any Easter decor. Don’t judge me either.

    Reply
  9. Santa's Gift Shoppe and Ideas says

    March 10, 2011 at 2:39 AM

    I love these.. They’re beautiful! I know my readers would love to see the tutorial of how to make these as well. I have a blog hop every Mon & Wed (2 different ones) & we would love to have you join us. I love the muted colors & texture..Have a great day..Great Job!!
    Barb

    Reply
  10. Becca says

    March 10, 2011 at 3:56 AM

    I thought you said this was easy…..

    you know me momma- I can’t handle that many steps!

    ~Becca

    Reply
  11. Shirley says

    March 10, 2011 at 4:37 AM

    Love these, you can’t see the lines on the eggs. That was always my problem. Great idea!

    Reply
  12. Jayna Rae says

    March 10, 2011 at 4:53 AM

    Wonderful idea!!!!! I absolutely adore it. Adding this to the list. Maybe it will be a girls spring craft day project. Great moisture tip too.

    Reply
  13. Natalie says

    March 10, 2011 at 5:22 AM

    Wow! I have no idea if I have the patience for all those steps (thinking not), but those look fabulous! Great job!

    Reply
  14. Mrs. Robinson says

    March 10, 2011 at 5:28 AM

    I liked this idea until I saw it in the apothecary jar…then I LOVED it!! And I have a real obsession with spray painting, so might have to try this too!!

    And thanks for following my blog! :-))

    Reply
  15. Catherine says

    March 10, 2011 at 6:12 AM

    Great idea! I love the speckled paint.

    Reply
  16. slommler says

    March 10, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    Gorgeous! Love the speckled paint too!
    Hugs
    SueAnn

    Reply
  17. Kelli says

    March 10, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    Man you are just one creative mama. Those are just adorable!!!! And thanks for the tip…I would have never thought of that. Ahh sun…I need some of that right now.

    Reply
  18. MeMeSue says

    March 10, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    What an awesome idea! I’m saving this one for next year’s Easter. Can’t wait until all those plastic eggs go on clearance!

    I’m a baby blogger and have become your newest follower…hope you’ll pop on over and watch me grow!

    Sue

    Reply
  19. angie says

    March 10, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    these are amazing – i love them! better than the bright colored plastic eggs? only about a million times!!

    Reply
  20. alison says

    March 10, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    great crafty idea…love how they look. you should link this up to my fridays unfolded party tomorrow!

    blessings,

    alison
    stuff and nonsense

    Reply
  21. Judy says

    March 11, 2011 at 12:39 AM

    That is so cool. I just told my kids that I wanted to paint the plastic eggs this weekend. Glad you told me about the primer…I would have been so sad if they started chipping.

    Reply
  22. Becca says

    March 11, 2011 at 12:43 AM

    These are just too cool! I’ve seen a few women in blogland making concrete eggs, but this is, by far, the most creative! Love it! Thanks for sharing … and, thanks for your sweet (and funny)note on my blog about my mudroom. I’m your newest follower. 🙂 Becca

    http://www.adventuresindecorating1.blogspot.com

    Reply
  23. Lisa says

    March 11, 2011 at 1:24 AM

    Great idea! Thanks for sharing. I have to try this with all those plastic eggs we have!

    Reply
  24. At The Picket Fence says

    March 11, 2011 at 1:43 AM

    You get the gold star this week for being the first to link up to the party! 🙂 This is just absolutely such a clever idea and we have about a million plastic eggs in our attic right now that I’m pretty sure are going to be getting a face-lift soon thanks to your fabulous tutorial. Thank you so much for linking this up to Inspiration Friday this week!
    Vanessa

    Reply
  25. Elz says

    March 11, 2011 at 4:11 AM

    Seriously crafty genius!

    Reply
  26. Kristen says

    March 11, 2011 at 4:30 AM

    these look amazing!! Soo glad you stopped by and linked up!!

    Reply
  27. Allison {A Glimpse Inside} says

    March 11, 2011 at 5:05 AM

    What a fabulous idea! I wouldn’t have ever known those were plastic eggs if you didn’t show the before pic! They look great!
    Thanks for linking up! 🙂

    Reply
  28. Tracy Suzanne says

    March 11, 2011 at 5:43 AM

    Hi Vivienne. Love the natural look of these eggs. What a great idea and you just make it look so simple.

    Thanks for sharing. Hugs…Tracy 🙂

    P.S. Hope you stop by and visit. I’m having a giveaway that ends tomorrow.

    Reply
  29. Holly says

    March 11, 2011 at 7:06 AM

    Awesome! This is just gorgeous. I so want to make some of these – I only have 1,000,000 plastic eggs! Great tutorial. I am follower #300!!!!
    Holly
    504 Main

    Reply
  30. Lee Ann says

    March 11, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    These looks great!! Loving it! It will go great with my Spring table items (which are only a few). Thanks for the idea and instructions.
    http://lamarkham.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  31. Laura Ingalls Gunn says

    March 11, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    The eggs are adorable, but the silica trick is brilliant!

    What a gorgeous vignette! Juxtapostion at its very best.

    I am having an antique auction on my blog. All sorts of lovely and romantic finds looking for a new home. I hope you’ll stop by.

    Have a wonderful weekend.

    Reply
  32. poindextr says

    March 11, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    these eggs are so pretty! what a great idea 🙂

    Reply
  33. M.O.T.B says

    March 11, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    Oh my goodness these are awesome! I love them!!!!

    Reply
  34. June@I will craft says

    March 11, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    They look great. I just bought some plastic eggs as there are so many great ideas on how to cover them.

    Reply
  35. Emily and Jaime at Everyday Art says

    March 11, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    Super great tutorial! I actually bought some tiny eggs I wanted to do something similar with but didn’t know about the plastic primer, so thanks. 🙂

    Reply
  36. Kimberlee says

    March 11, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    Wow great tutorial.
    ~kimberlee
    http://www.TheSpunkyDiva.com

    Reply
  37. Heather@The Black's Best says

    March 11, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    Thanks for the faux egg tutorial! I had thought about doing something like this with blown out egg shells but this is a MUCH better option!

    Reply
  38. Kristin says

    March 12, 2011 at 1:08 AM

    Ummmm….FABULOUSNESS!!!! I usually hate the eggs you can find in the store this time of the year, and every now and then happen upon some “natural” looking ones. I don’t know why it never entered my mind to create my own! Thank you so much for the inspiration…this is going on my to-do list this week (and probably will pass it on to my readers too! Will link back to you if I do!). Hopping over from Tatertots and Jello

    Reply
  39. My House of L says

    March 12, 2011 at 1:11 AM

    Great idea! I have about a million plastic eggs sitting around here…

    Reply
  40. Terra says

    March 12, 2011 at 1:37 AM

    What a great idea! And thanks for the silica gel tip too!

    Reply
  41. Judy says

    March 12, 2011 at 2:25 AM

    So glad you stopped by and linked up to my Swing into Spring party. Hope to see you again next week.

    Reply
  42. Chris says

    March 12, 2011 at 2:49 AM

    They turned out lovely! I wouldn’t have thought to use the hammered finish paint…what a great idea.

    Reply
  43. Courtney ~ French Country Cottage says

    March 12, 2011 at 3:47 AM

    How absolutely darling!!! This is such a great project- so creative and sweet!! Thanks for sharing this at Feathered Nest Friday~ now following along – nice to meet you! 🙂

    Reply
  44. Barb@curlywillowdiy says

    March 12, 2011 at 3:49 AM

    I love speckled egg! Nicely done!
    Barb

    Reply
  45. MojoMama says

    March 12, 2011 at 6:37 AM

    Ooh, these came out gorgeous! I love the nest too! I was just eying different spraypaints today, now I have another idea for them!

    http://dojocrafting.blogspot.com

    Reply
  46. Isreview says

    March 12, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    Impressive! I gotta try that too:)
    —
    Daniela
    http://isreview1.blogspot.com

    Reply
  47. Jennifer says

    March 12, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    great craft!!!! these are adorable! <3

    xoXOxo
    Jenn @ Peas & Crayons

    Reply
  48. Abby says

    March 12, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    This is such an awesome idea! I love how it looks! I am so going to try this asap…thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  49. Michelle@Somedaycrafts says

    March 13, 2011 at 12:08 AM

    I love that these looks so real!!! I am highlighting these at somedaycrafts.blogspot.com

    Reply
  50. Mary Ellen says

    March 13, 2011 at 1:42 AM

    love these eggs!! I will have to give them a try!

    Reply
  51. Kim says

    March 13, 2011 at 5:31 AM

    Are you kidding me? These are AMAZING!!!! I especially love them displayed in your tall jar. Great tip about the silica gel too! Thanks for some Easter inspiration.

    Reply
  52. MommyMeagan says

    March 13, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    So, so fantastically cute! What a great idea! This is also a fantastic way to beef up the Target dollar spot egg wreath from this year. Awesome tutorial, too! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  53. Lowri says

    March 13, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    Love these – they look wonderful and there is no way you could EVER tell they started out as plastic cases!
    Visiting from Be Different!
    Lowri

    Reply
  54. It's a Crafty Life says

    March 13, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    Very beautiful and so great for spring without screaming Easter. 🙂 Thanks for linking up!

    Reply
  55. ~Damita's Pretty Wrap~ says

    March 13, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    Oh those are soo cute! I love the idea!! Thanks for sharing!! Have a great week!

    Reply
  56. Jenn Erickson says

    March 13, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    What an incredible transformation! I definitely won’t be putting our left-over plastic eggs in the “give to Goodwill” box after this Easter! So glad I saw your linkup at Flamingo Toes! Jenn/Rook No. 17

    Reply
  57. Jenn Erickson says

    March 13, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    P.S. Love it so much that I’m going to share a link with my FB readers and also Pin it to my board on Pinterest. Hope it brings some good mojo and new followers your way.

    Cheers!
    Jenn/Rook No. 17

    Reply
  58. CK says

    March 14, 2011 at 12:27 AM

    Great idea, they’re gorgeous!

    Reply
  59. Emily {WhipperBerry} says

    March 14, 2011 at 5:58 AM

    These are genius! Thanks a million for the tutorial! And for linking up!

    Reply
  60. Tanya says

    March 14, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    I love this project! I can’t wait to try it myself!

    Your point about the spray paint blowing the eggs around was especially helpful.

    Thanks!

    Reply
  61. The Scrappy Housewife says

    March 14, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    What a cute way to reuse all of those plastic eggs! I never would have thought to paint them. Found you through The House Creative. I’m a new follower of your blog. 🙂

    Christina @ The Scrappy Housewife

    Reply
  62. Tabitha says

    March 14, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    Great Idea! I will definitely be doing this one and I’ll be sure to link to you on my blog when I do. Thanks!

    Reply
  63. Muddy Boot Dreams says

    March 14, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    I am completely impressed, and loving this idea. Having a penchant for bird’s nests, and eggs….I am entranced.

    Jen @ Muddy Boot Dreams

    Reply
  64. Holiday Snob says

    March 14, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    Thanks for that tutorial and great idea!! They are so amazing–who knew those little plastic things could be so great!!

    Reply
  65. Aimee @ Just Kidding Around Atlanta says

    March 14, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    Love these and your front yard chandelier too! I’m your newest follower – hope you will stop by my blog and follow me back!!

    Have a great week ~

    Aimee @
    justkiddingaroundatlanta

    Reply
  66. Kristen @ ladybug-blessings.com says

    March 14, 2011 at 11:33 PM

    I totally forgot about gluing the eggs first. I was spray painting some eggs blue and didn’t tape first. It didn’t work as well 🙂

    Reply
  67. Kelli says

    March 15, 2011 at 12:53 AM

    So cute! I am bookmarking this one for sure. Came over from Flamingo Toes’ Linky party. I think I’ll stay awhile and check out your site!

    Reply
  68. Lisa says

    March 15, 2011 at 12:54 AM

    Thanks for the tip on those little silica gel beads! I have had a problem with excess moisture in my jars before. Great idea with the eggs as well! All around just awesome!

    Reply
  69. Little Miss Penny Wenny says

    March 15, 2011 at 3:53 AM

    Those are darling and you gave some fabulous tips! You are amazing as always 🙂

    If I get ambitious enough to decorate for Easter, you better believe I’ll be using this 🙂

    Reply
  70. Sierra @ Blue Robin Cottage says

    March 15, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    I love these!! So creative!! What a wonderful way to use plastic eggs and turn them into chic spring decor!! 🙂 Linking these up on my Easter crafts post @ http://bluerobincottage.blogspot.com

    Reply
  71. Jensamom23 says

    March 15, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    These are gorgeous! The silica gel tip is terrific, too! Thanks for the great tutorial!

    Reply
  72. Evergirl says

    March 15, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    So nice!

    I believe it should be possible to do something similiar to create faux “stones” and use for decoration as well.

    Wonder if they sell plastic primer in this country too…

    Reply
  73. Elizabeth says

    March 15, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    Terrific and very timely! I was just thinking about where I could purchase some of these eggs for a wreath that I want to put together, but making them is even better. You know everyone has dozens of those eggs lying around. Thanks a million!

    Reply
  74. Tabitha says

    March 15, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    They look amazing! I had thought about doing this, but you beat me to it. lol (Honestly, I would have probably forgotten about the primer and have turned the whole thing into a huge craft fail.) Thanks for the awesome tutorial! 🙂

    Reply
  75. Sarah @ Sarahndipities says

    March 15, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    These look amazing!! What a fun idea!!!

    Reply
  76. Lacey says

    March 16, 2011 at 12:02 AM

    Wow!.. I didn’t think anything could make those plastic eggs look good… but you nailed it!.. Great work and thanks for sharing!..

    Reply
  77. Tammy @ Type A says

    March 16, 2011 at 1:21 AM

    that is so cool, i’m gonna have to make some! thanks for sharing this at my party!!!

    Reply
  78. Ashley says

    March 16, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    This is amazing! I would never know how to do this without this tutorial, love it! Thanks for linking up!

    Reply
  79. Coffee and a Mop says

    March 16, 2011 at 11:19 PM

    So cute!!

    I featured it on my holiday blog.

    Here’s the link:
    http://celebrationsandholidays.blogspot.com/2011/03/faux-robin-eggs-by-v-spot.html

    Reply
  80. southernhomesweethome says

    March 17, 2011 at 12:39 AM

    That is the cutest idea.. I am a new follower for sure! I have a bag of those eggs in the waiting.. and I think I even have some paint.. I love to spray paint anything..

    Reply
  81. LADY JANE says

    March 17, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    REALLY????h my gosh I love it! The eggs are wonderful fun…I am running out to get my fleck spray…
    Marking myself as a follower…gotta go now………be back soon!

    Reply
  82. Reen says

    March 17, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    You have inspired me! Thank you so much for this. I am drying my eggs as we speak! Please visit me anytime at http://twogingerprinces.blogspot.com/I'll also let you know when me project is complete!

    Reply
  83. gail@myrepurposedlife.net says

    March 18, 2011 at 2:30 AM

    love these eggs! great tute and great tip about the moisture!
    gail
    ps could you change the link on my “I was caught” button so it links to my blog when you get a chance?
    thanks!

    Reply
  84. Lindsey @ Inspiring Creations says

    March 18, 2011 at 2:58 AM

    I had to do a double take when I was looking at the before and after! That is so amazing! Loving all of your great ideas! 🙂

    Reply
  85. MessyMissy says

    March 18, 2011 at 4:23 AM

    Wow, those came out so great!! Thanks for showing what the textured paint looks like up close….I might just bookmark this post so I can refer to it when I consider using the different sprays. Thanks linking up to A Marvelous Mess!!
    http://marvelouslymessy.blogspot.com

    Reply
  86. Sommer says

    March 18, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    Wow those turned out great! I was just looking at those horrible plastic eggs the other day wondering if I could turn them into something decent lol.

    Reply
  87. MessyMissy says

    March 18, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    I wanted to let you know that I featured this project on my blog!! You can see it here: http://marvelouslymessy.blogspot.com/2011/03/marvelous-mess-4-features.html

    Reply
  88. The Answer Is Chocolate says

    March 18, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    Brilliant ideas . The eggs and the silica in the jars! Lovely. Thanks so much for linking up at my Open House!

    Reply
  89. Terri Lynn says

    March 18, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    Those look so real, nice job! I’m going to have to link to you…hope you don’t mind! :o)

    Reply
  90. A Prairie Girl in California says

    March 18, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    hey i found you on frugalishus friday!!! I i had to come over and see how you did this. because i tried this. and it did not work for me! but im thinking the textured paint helps hide that lil seam?? I am going to have to try it:) thanks so much!!!

    Reply
  91. Landeelu says

    March 19, 2011 at 1:08 AM

    I WILL be doing this….and pretty much everything else on your blog! Awesome awesome awesome. I will also start stock piling those silica gel packets just in case I have a moisture problem in the future. 🙂

    Reply
  92. Lindy@Itsy Bitsy Paper says

    March 19, 2011 at 1:24 AM

    These are great! I love your detailed tutorial too!
    http://www.itsybitsypaperblog.com

    Reply
  93. Carrie @ Dittle Dattle says

    March 19, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    Out of this world amazing! Love your creativity 😀 I will be featuring you this week on “Amaze Me Monday”

    Reply
  94. Jaderbomb says

    March 19, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    I LOVE THIS!!! Thanks for linking up!! Noticed you hadn’t linked up so jut wanted to remind you 🙂 Sometimes it can get hectic with a thousand tabs open!!!! Thanks again for stopping by my blog!!!!! Have a great weekend!!!!!

    Reply
  95. Joy @ Thrifty Parsonage Living says

    March 20, 2011 at 4:53 AM

    These are so cute! You’re so creative! Great job on the egg transformation!

    Reply
  96. Heather says

    March 20, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    Got everything I needed last night to make these!I am so excited- I will let you know how they turned out!

    Reply
  97. Reen says

    March 20, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    So I tried it (the eggs) and mine so do not look like yours! But, I still love them. Thanks for the inspiration! Please visit my eggs anytime at http://twogingerprinces.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  98. Jen says

    March 20, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    Love this idea! Can’t wait to give my plastic eggs a facelift! I featured this on my blog today, feel free to check it out! happy Spring!
    Jen

    http://jen-simplyliving.blogspot.com/2011/03/stuff-i-like-sunday-7-8.html

    Reply
  99. southernhomesweethome says

    March 20, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    forgot you used plastic primer.. off to the dollar tree for more eggs .. this time w/ primer. I will not give up.. love those eggs

    Reply
  100. ReFresh ReStyle says

    March 20, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    I hope I can find all my plastic eggs! Love this idea!

    Reply
  101. Karli says

    March 20, 2011 at 11:53 PM

    Oh wow I love this! Such a great idea, thanks for sharing. I would have never thought of that!

    -Karli

    http://www.dancingaroundwithkarli.blogspot.com

    Reply
  102. Jamie says

    March 21, 2011 at 1:49 AM

    Those are amazing, and thank you for the tip on keeping moisture out. Thank you for linking up to More The Merrier.

    Reply
  103. Kelly @ JAX does design says

    March 21, 2011 at 1:54 AM

    Great way to pretty up those bright plastic eggs! They look really nice in the apothecary jar.

    Thanks for the tip about the silica gel – never would have thought of that!

    Reply
  104. Kat from California says

    March 21, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    So cute! Was that a real bird’s nest that you picked up?

    You could put something in the egg (like sand or dirt) so they don’t roll away).

    Katharine

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  105. Sarah @ Sarahndipities says

    March 21, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    Hi!

    I featured you this week on Make Something Mondays!! Thanks so much for creating such wonderful things!!

    -Sarah
    http://sarahndipities.blogspot.com/2011/03/make-something-monday-link-party-3.html

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  106. Sarah @ Sarahndipities says

    March 21, 2011 at 2:42 PM

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  107. Erin says

    March 21, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    WOW, wow, wow!!! That is so clever!! And they look fantastic! 🙂

    Reply
  108. Sweet Little Smoothie says

    March 21, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    Wow those are awesome! Thanks so much for sharing the technique!!

    Reply
  109. Kim says

    March 21, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    Hi Vivienne!
    I featured these today!

    http://kim-toomuchtimeonmyhands.blogspot.com/2011/03/spring-inspiration.html

    Now, off to try my own….
    Kim

    Reply
  110. Faye says

    March 21, 2011 at 10:52 PM

    Awesome! If I can locate the paint, etc. here is this teeny town, I just have to try this!!! I was looking at the plastic eggs the other day and wondering if I should pick some up and dabble with painting them. Thanks for showing how to make these! If I do and post them I will be sure to link back to you.
    Faye
    (wildrosevinatge)

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  111. The Inspired Nest says

    March 22, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    Thanks so much for this post! I have been wanting some eggs but didn’t want to pay! Lucky for me I have all the tools here! I will be painting today and trying to get a tiffany blue color! I will let you know how it turns out!
    Lacy

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  112. Amanda says

    March 22, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    You were featured today at Today’s Top 20! I’d love if you stopped by!

    Amanda
    http://www.todaystoptwenty.blogspot.com

    Reply
  113. Leslie says

    March 23, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    I love this idea! I featured it on Hoo’s got talent! Thanks for linking to the party!

    Reply
  114. Santa's Gift Shoppe and Ideas says

    March 23, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    Hi
    Just wanted to let you know that I “ Featured” you on Santa’s Gift Shoppe Blog Hop today for your great project & inspiration! Be sure to grab the “I was featured” on Santa’s Gift Shoppe Button/Code for your sidebar! You deserve it! Thanks so much..If you’re not a follower already we’d love for you to join us..We are having a Free vinyl Giveaway this week & would love for you to enter to win..Have a WONDERFUL Week!!
    Barb

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  115. Holly @ Roller Coaster Life says

    March 24, 2011 at 2:02 AM

    HAHA this is just brilliant!!! they are too cute!

    Reply
  116. Liza Mae's ReCreations says

    March 24, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    Oh my word! What a clever idea. I am definately going to try this. Great job!

    Reply
  117. Becca says

    March 24, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    So darling! Thanks for linking! I’ll be featuring this on BCD on April 2nd.

    Reply
  118. feelincrafty says

    March 24, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    This is great! I wanted to make eggs and my son wants to paint them orange. So I was trying to figure out to do it and this looks like a great way!! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  119. LeAnne says

    March 24, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    OH MY GOSH!!! I have been wanting some eggs but refused to pay the price in the craft store….and I already have those plastic ones! Thanks for the tutorial, I will be ON it!!!

    Reply
  120. Gośka says

    March 27, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    I really like this idea. Another interesting way of decorative Easter eggs:)

    Reply
  121. Traci@ Beneath My Heart says

    April 1, 2011 at 1:54 AM

    Those turned out soooo cute! I love ’em. I really like them in the apothecary jar.
    THanks for linking up to my party! 🙂
    Traci

    Reply
  122. NYCLQ says

    April 1, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    Too funny! I was painting plastic eggs yesterday too (primed & painted gold
    ), but some were hanging and most were after I glued them to a wreath. All your individual ones took time to do and look great! Kudos to you for having the patience!! I like them displayed in the glass jars.

    Good job & Happy Spring!
    😀 Lynda

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  123. Valerie says

    April 3, 2011 at 12:41 AM

    Super cute! I can’t wait to break into my egg stash. I love the apothecary jar set up!! Filed this at thecraftersfilebox.com.

    Reply
  124. Kindra-At Home With K says

    April 7, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    I love the textured spray paint look on the eggs! So pretty displayed. Thanks so much for joining in on the Terrific Under Ten Tuesday!

    Reply
  125. Heaven's Walk says

    April 9, 2011 at 1:32 AM

    Hi Vivienne! Thanks so much for the great tutorial on those sweet eggs! I’ve been searching for some realistic ones and yours are perfect! I’m saving this tutorial! 🙂

    xoxo laurie

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  126. The Old Block House says

    April 9, 2011 at 2:04 AM

    Brilliant. Sheer brilliance.

    Reply
  127. K says

    April 9, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    You are flipping amazing! I knew I wanted to decorate with plastic eggs but I LOATHE the fake look to them.

    Now, I’m off to Home Depot. 🙂

    I’ve just GOT to follow you now!
    ~K
    bigklittlea.blogspot.com

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  128. Elizabeth says

    April 11, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    I tried to make these last night but have to start over tonight – I think I used too dark of a blue and it made like big splatters of blue paint. I’m going to lighten up the blue with some white paint hopefully and hopefully have a better outcome tonight! It’s the last thing I need for a Spring wreath I’m working on 🙂

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  129. Elizabeth says

    April 13, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    Thanks for the tips, I got them to work and they turned out beautifully! I posted my wreath with a link to your blog for the eggs. Thanks so much for the tutorial!

    http://erraticallyelizabeth.blogspot.com/2011/04/spring-wreath-my-1st-wreath.html

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  130. trophyw.blogspot.com says

    April 14, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    genius

    Reply
  131. Dawn @ alteredartists says

    April 15, 2011 at 11:44 PM

    oh my gosh, so adorable. I am making some this weekend!

    Reply
  132. Amy (naptimecrafters) says

    April 18, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    Amazing!! Thanks for auditioning for American Crafter- good luck:)

    Reply
  133. Kat says

    July 24, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    I’m trying to make some of your eggs(LOL, crazy in July, right??) for an egg basket for my kitchen. I can’t seem to hide the seam, though. Can you please tell me, does the paint do that, and if so, how many coats did it take you to include primer, and stone fleck? TIA so much. 🙂

    Kat

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  134. Vivienne @ the V Spot says

    July 24, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    Argh! Kat! I hope you read this… You don’t have a profile or your email enabled. To hide the seam, try running a little glue around the seam and let it slop over a little bit. Run your finger over it to smooth it out. When it dries, it should help to fill the gap the seam makes. Then, the fleck paint should help to provide some texture to mask the seam. Good luck! (And enable your email when you’re done!) 😉

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  135. Kat says

    July 24, 2011 at 11:24 PM

    I’m sorry about the lack of email. I didn’t see where to leave it. I just clicked “comment” and got the little blogger comment box with the “choose an identity”, but I don’t know what open ID is, and can’t remember my Google stuff to save my life lol.

    I did read your message, though–thanks SO much for trying to help me. 🙂 I had already put the glue on, and smoothed it w/a paint brush before I posted here, but the seam is still pretty evident, in fact VERY evident. Hoping the fleck will take care of it, and if not, well I’ll try and defeat it some other way.

    Thanks again, and I hope my email address shows up where the URL is supposed to go. Not sure where else to leave it. :/

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  136. Vivienne @ the V Spot says

    July 24, 2011 at 11:30 PM

    Hi Kat, you will need to either create a google profile (or remember your log in info) then go into settings and choose “enable email”
    OR
    simply leave your email at the end of your comment (particularly if you are asking a question)

    I am always so happy to hear when people give my tutorials a try and I am always so disappointed if they ask a question and there is no way for me to reach them with an answer. I’m glad this worked out. Good luck with the seam. That is one of the nice things about fleck paint… the texture helps to hide it. 🙂

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  137. Kat says

    July 25, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    I appreciate you trying to help me! 🙂 Ya know, I remember seeing a tutorial way back in Spring, maybe even yours, and I told myself I’d remember where it was because I’d been wanting to make some eggs for this egg basket I have for a couple month at that point. And then recently(June I think), I saw *your* tutorial on another blog(I’m sorry, I don’t remember which one), and I knew I was supposed to follow it to make these.

    Progress update: I’ve added a layer of fleck paint, and still seeing the seam, so I may try a different glue. Just have to find one. Maybe wood glue(o plastic, lol ;). Otherwise, they have the exact texture I want! 🙂 Just that seam….

    Going to paint them white and brown when I’m done with the seam. 🙂

    Thanks for everything, Vivienne! 🙂

    Kat
    wife_mom_kat_71@live.com

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  138. Beth says

    January 29, 2015 at 12:03 PM

    I can’t wait for the plastic Easter eggs to hit the shelves!!! I’m doing this – and I’ve already decided on the baskets I’m making this year for the children – I’m so excited!!!

    Reply
  139. Riana Conradie says

    February 25, 2015 at 11:50 AM

    I love this tutorial and am SO excited to go and try it!!!! Thanks.

    Reply
    • Vivienne says

      March 1, 2015 at 12:57 PM

      Thank you! Have fun!

  140. Deborah Provencher says

    February 26, 2015 at 3:27 PM

    I tried to spray paint my eggs and they flew all over the box. I couldn’t get coverage on them. Any suggestions? Great post and congrats on the whole Martha thing. 🙂

    Reply
    • Vivienne says

      March 1, 2015 at 12:57 PM

      You might be holding the sprayer too close to the eggs. Try holding it back a little bit and doing several lighter coats, rather than heavy coats.

  141. Terri says

    March 14, 2018 at 11:09 AM

    so the flex stone egg in the picture, does the speckles from the paint come out like that or did you use paint on them too?

    Reply

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