Kids' Craft: Dyed Easter Egg Animals
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Materials Needed:
- solid dyed Easter eggs (dry)
- printable patterned papers
- scissors
Dye Eggs
Color Easter eggs and allow to fully dry.
Print Patterned Paper
Print downloadable polka dot papers.
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Create Egg Stands
Cut paper strips to act as the egg "stands" for each animal. Make a circle with the strip of paper, and set egg in it so it will stand up. Secure ends of paper strips together to make a stand for the eggs using adhesive.
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Cut Out Animal Parts
Using scissors, get creative and cut out ears, beaks, feathers, whiskers, noses, etc.
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Create Animals
Using adhesive, secure paper parts to the eggs to create different animals.
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