34 Ways to Decorate Your Easter Eggs without Dye

Looking for a dye-free way to color your Easter eggs this year? We’ve combed the web to find genius, non-smelly (aka no vinegar) Easter egg coloring ideas, and we found a bunch of unique ways to decorate. Using everything from tissue paper and Cool whip to tempera paint and sprinkles, some are still messy (these are kids we’re dealing with, after all), and some are more like Easter crafts—and they’re all super fun. Scroll down to get inspired.

photo: Color Made Happy

Brush Pens

Create faux watercolor eggs by using brush pens, a little water and a lot of imagination! These less-messy decorative ideas from Color Made Happy bypasses traditional dyes and lets your littles create one-of-a-kind works of art.

photo: Boulder Locavore

Cool Whip Eggs

These dyed eggs use fluffy Cool Whip and food coloring to create an edible and kid-friendly craft. Simply swirl small amounts of food coloring into a tray of the whipped topping and roll eggs! Get all the details on this dye-free activity over at Boulder Locavore.

photo: Totally the Bomb

Kool-Aid

Forget the stinky vinegar and color your eggs with Kool-Aid this year! Totally the Bomb shows how easy it is with a packet of delicious-smelling Kool-Aid and water. Try not to eat them right away!

photo: iStock

Flowered Eggs

A little bit of paint, a tiny paintbrush and a steady hand are what you'll need for this creative decorating idea. Five dabs of paint make one cheerful flower, and your kids can combine colors or make all the flowers the same.

photo: A Joyful Riot

Gumball Eggs

Grab permanent markers and construction paper to make these unique eggs from A Joyful Riot. There’s even a template provided, so it’s super easy to pull these off. To get all the details, click here.

photo: Ohoh Blog

Eggy Ninjas

Check out these adorable ninja eggs from Ohoh Blog—they’re sure to be a hit with kids of all ages. You’ll just need some paint, toothpicks and a ribbon. Click here to see the instructions.

photo: Brit Co.

Confetti Eggs

Have a confetti party with this festive idea from Brit + Co. Kids can pick out their favorite colors of tissue paper, then brush the confetti on the eggs with a layer of Mod Podge. Sticky, but so worth it! Get the instructions by clicking here.

photo: A Little Pinch of Perfect

No Dye Tie Dye

We love these vibrant eggs from A Little Pinch of Perfect. You’ll be amazed at how easy they are to make with items you definitely have in the house. Find out how they’re made by clicking here.

photo: MomDot

Monsieur Egg

For the minimalistic types, these understated eggs from MomDot are a win. Topped off with a pair of googly eyes, you can make one of these little guys in minutes flat. Click here to learn more.

photo: Studio DIY

Sweet Sprinkles

Covered in sprinkles, these eggs from Studio DIY are adorable. It might get a little messy, but it’s well worth the effort. Click here to get the instructions.

photo: Paper & Stitch via Momtastic

Bedazzled Beauties

Adorn this year’s eggs with a little bling. Paper & Stitch used sparkling jewels and gems to create fun shapes and patterns in a variety of shimmering hues. Visit Momtastic for the how-to.

photo: A Pumpkin and a Princess

Wild Watercolors

The perfect project for even the youngest artist, we love these pastel eggs from A Pumpkin and a Princess. Whether you prefer a marbled look, ombré gradation or a tie-dye effect (minus the dye), there’s no wrong way to decorate with watercolors. Find materials and inspiration here.

photo: Sugar and Charm

Gold Decoupage

Sugar and Charm struck gold with this beautiful egg décor idea. Using delicate gold leaf, the project requires some patience, but the results are definitely worth the effort. Click here for the how-to and more inspiration.

photo: Mom Spark

Napkin-Dyed Eggs

If you’ve got colorful paper napkins left over from your last party, now’s the perfect time to put them to use. Mom Spark has step-by-step instructions on how to craft these vibrant eggs. Click here to check them out.

photo: The Nerd’s Wife

Bunny Ears

With soft, pipe cleaner ears and sweet hand-drawn faces, these adorable rabbits are perfect for getting your little bunny ready for Easter. Consider dressing up these simple eggs by adding googly eyes or a pompom tail. Easy enough to make with your preschooler, learn how over at The Nerd’s Wife.

photo: Artzy Creations

Alphabet Eggs

Artzy Creations personalized Easter eggs for each member of the family using letter stickers and multi-colored permanent markers. Grab an assortment of Sharpies in your favorite hues and head over to the blog to see how to make monogrammed eggs for your brood. If you’re feeling ambitious, challenge the kids to spell out their full name or initials!

photo: Studio DIY

Emoji Eggs

If no text message is complete without a yellow face to express your every thought and feeling, then you’ll love the Emoji Easter eggs designed by Studio DIY. From winks to grimaces, check out the steps for recreating your favorite emoticon, and express yourself with eggs this Easter.

photo: Flax & Twine

Whimsical Eggs

A crown made from baby’s breath adds a whimsical touch to these charming eggs crafted by Flax & Twine. Make them your own by adding different colorful buds to the crown or personalizing with sweet faces. Find the tutorial here.

photo: Edible Life in YYC

Thumbprint Eggs

We give these adorable eggs two thumbs up. Edible Life in YYC had her little artists lend a few fingers to create these cute bunny faces.

photo: Brit Co.

Temporary Tats

Temporary tattoos give the illusion of a hand-painted masterpiece, but we promise these awesome eggs only look time-consuming. Made in just minutes, they can feature anything from bugs to ballerinas or your kids' favorite superhero. The sky is the limit! Check out the how-to at Brit + Co.

photo: Lovely Indeed

Washi Tape Eggs

What can't you create with washi? We are totally inspired by these gems from Lovely Indeed. Parents can cut the tape into different shapes, and tots can stick the pieces in whatever design they dream up. Get all the details over at Lovely Indeed.

photo: Oleander Palm

Use Chalkboard Paint

A quick coat of chalkboard paint transforms eggs into a canvas for little ones to decorate and redecorate to their heart's content. We love Oleander + Palm's simple but genius idea; click here to get the scoop on how it's done.

photo: Ginger Snap Crafts

Chicken Eggs

Keep things super simple (and super cute!) with this fun idea from Ginger Snap Crafts. Your budding artists will love drawing the chick faces onto their eggs. Click here to get all the details.

photo: The Nerd's Wife

Crayon Eggs

Use up those stubby bits of crayon by making these genius eggs from The Nerd's Wife. The heat from freshly boiled eggs melts the crayons into awesome abstract designs. Get the full instructions on how to make these fuss-free beauties by jumping over to The Nerd's Wife.

photo: Lil' Luna

Glittery Eggs

Razzle dazzle just about everyone with these sparkly eggs from Lil' Luna. Kids will get a kick out of making the squiggly designs with glue and following up with glitter on top. Grab the complete instructions for these gems over at Lil' Luna.

photo: Paper & Stitch

Perfect Pastels

Grab paint in springy colors to create vibrant eggs like these adorable ones from Paper & Stitch. Artsy kiddos will love channeling their inner Monet to make an Easter masterpiece. We love how this project works for white and brown eggs alike. Click here for the full tutorial.

photo: Kaley Ann

Au Natural

Get inspired by Kaley Ann's simple but sophisticated design that lets natural brown eggs shine. Use a non-toxic white paint pen to draw all sorts of doodles on the eggs—the sky's the limit. For the full instructions, click here.

photo: The Magic Onions

Pressed Flower Eggs

You'll need to plan ahead (about two weeks) for this one, but the vibrant colors and totally unique take on Easter decor are worth the extra effort. Want to know what you'll need to re-create this clever idea? Head over to The Magic Onions for the low-down.

photo: It’s Always Autumn

LEGO Eggs

Little builders will get a kick out of this idea from It’s Always Autumn. It’s a totally mess-free method that creates adorable eggs. To grab the instructions, click here.

photo: Yummy Mummy Kitchen

Tea-Dyed Eggs

You don’t need neon food coloring to make wow-worthy eggs. Get inspired by Yummy Mummy Kitchen to loot your pantry for natural dyes. Find out all the details by clicking here.

photo: Aunt Peaches

Tissue Paper Eggs

For a similar look to traditional dyed eggs without the crazy mess, try this cool idea from Aunt Peaches. The tissue paper turns the eggs into a rainbow of vibrant colors—it'll make your Easter table pop. To see the full tutorial, click here.

photo: By Wilma

Mustache Men

For little hipsters (or anyone with a sense of humor), you can't go wrong with By Wilma's impossibly cute mustache men. Since these are a little more detailed, parents can take the reins on the details of the faces, while kids can go to town decorating the men's shirts. To see how it's done, click here.

photo: Jennifer Perkins

DIY Mermaid Eggs

These adorable mermaid scale eggs are the perfect magical touch to an under the sea themed Easter basket. Jennifer Perkins describes how to get this effect with some craft paint and a sponge brush, and we're ready to try it ourselves. See the step by step instructions here.

photo: Squirrelly Minds

Watercolor Eggs

Channel your inner artist and grab an egg (or two) as your canvas! These super simple eggs only require watercolor paints to get their beautiful pastel hues. Check out Squirrelly Minds for the complete how-to.

—Lauren Hill, Susie Foresman & Karly Wood

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