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DIY Easter Egg Garland

April 7, 2014 by Mommy Evolution 79 Comments

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This DIY Easter Egg Garland is the perfect chance to introduce bright, cheerful colors back into your homes even while the weather outside is rainy and dreary. (Well, at least it is in Chicagoland!)

Don’t you just adore Easter and all of the sunny decorations that come with it?

Easter is one of those holidays I just don’t have any decorations already made for the house.

This year, I decided to make my own wreath (tutorial coming next week) and my own Easter egg garland.

Even the kids and hubby got into the act!

Be sure to check out all of our Easter activities and crafts!

DIY Easter Egg Garland | Mommy Evolution

DIY Easter Egg Garland | Mommy Evolution

DIY Easter Egg Garland

I have spied multiple versions of making Easter eggs out of yarn but they used Mod Podge, which isn’t very kid friendly.

I wondered what would happen if I dunked the yarn in Elmer’s glue, which is pretty safe for my preschooler to handle.

Glue does harden after all!

Well, I was pleasantly surprised when I came downstairs the next morning to find my eggs nicely hardened and ready to “crack.”

Making your own Easter egg garland is fairly easy, but it is messy.

So be prepared!

Also, if I had made these eggs smaller, they would have been adorable placed in a bowl or on the mantel rather than turning them into garland.

DIY Easter Egg Garland | Mommy Evolution

Materials for DIY Easter Egg Garland

What You’ll Need:

  • Balloons
  • Yarn
  • Elmer’s glue (lots of it)
  • Wide, shallow bowl
  • Scissors
  • Paper or plastic cups
  • Ribbon

 Setting Up

1. Cut plenty of strands of yarn to wrap and create your egg shell. Your fingers will be covered later and you won’t want to stop and clean your hands to cut more.

2. Fill your shallow dish with a very healthy serving of Elmer’s Glue.

3. Set up your cups nearby so you can easily place the balloons on them once your ready for the eggs to try.

4. Blow up your balloons to the desired size. Water balloons work well but we used regular balloons and they turned out just fine.

DIY Easter Egg Garland | Mommy Evolution

Making the Eggs

1. Dip the yarn into the Elmer’s Glue. Be sure to get the yarn covered but not so much that it’s just dripping glue.

2. Wrap the yarn around the balloon, crisscrossing along the way to create a sort of web around the balloon.

3. Make sure to fill in any major holes. Of course you’re going to have holes, but you don’t want any gaping openings.

4. Once you’re satisfied with the wrapping, place the balloon on a cup to dry overnight.

DIY Easter Egg Garland | Mommy Evolution

Making the Garland

1. In the morning, check your eggs. The bottom portion sitting in the cup may not be fully dry, so you may have to turn them over and wait several more hours for the egg to completely harden.

2. Once the eggs are completely dried, pop the balloons.

3. Using your finger or the eraser end of a pencil, dislodge the balloon from the dried yarn.

4. Pull the popped balloon through an opening to remove it from the egg.

5. Thread your ribbon through a top opening in the eggs.

6. Hang your garland. You’re done!

DIY Easter Egg Garland | Mommy Evolution

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Comments

  1. Clare says

    April 7, 2014 at 12:08 pm

    Oh that looks so effective – but simple enough to do. I’d love it if you would share it on my Easter linky http://www.supermommyclub.com/25-family-friendly-easter-crafts-activities-recipes/

    Reply
  2. Merlinda Little (@pixiedusk) says

    April 7, 2014 at 12:20 pm

    Awesome idea! Easy too. Will try to do this this easter vacation! #PinItParty

    Reply
  3. Andrea @ loveandcake says

    April 7, 2014 at 3:31 pm

    Oh, I really love these, and I think they would work at other times, not just Easter! Thanks for linking up to this weeks Parenting Pin it Party

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      April 7, 2014 at 6:12 pm

      Glad you like them! And I yes, you’re right. I would be tempted to make them in other colors to place in a bowl for decoration 🙂 Let me know if you try them out. Always love hearing feedback.

      Reply
  4. Ashley says

    April 7, 2014 at 4:12 pm

    I think these could be pretty anytime!

    Reply
  5. Cheryl @ Artzzle says

    April 7, 2014 at 5:25 pm

    Very pretty. Little cost and effort for a decor big bang!

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      April 7, 2014 at 6:13 pm

      Really I couldn’t believe how frugal this craft was and how well they turned out. Often cheap looks cheap but it wasn’t the case this time around 🙂

      Reply
  6. Kandi says

    April 7, 2014 at 7:48 pm

    Those are so cute. I wish I was creative like that!

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      April 8, 2014 at 9:46 am

      Actually, this craft wasn’t difficult at all… a bit messy but even my husband was in on the act. Let me know if you get inspired!

      Reply
  7. Ingrid says

    April 7, 2014 at 7:54 pm

    Soo cute! Really great idea for a children’s party on easter. 🙂

    Reply
  8. Shannon says

    April 7, 2014 at 9:20 pm

    This is a cool little craft, thank you very much for posting. Have a sweet day!

    Reply
  9. krystal says

    April 8, 2014 at 1:25 pm

    The colors are so beautiful! Nice lighting in your photographs by the way. I have the hardest time taking pictures inside!

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      April 8, 2014 at 1:58 pm

      Thanks — my 5yo and 7yo actually picked out the colors. I took them to the clearance yarn section and told them to choose from there. Ha!

      Reply
  10. Angel says

    April 8, 2014 at 1:50 pm

    YES! I love this! Great craft to do with the before and after school kids next week!!! The moms will love it 🙂

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      April 8, 2014 at 2:00 pm

      Have loads of fun making the eggs… they are messy but fun! And they turned out so beautifully. Honestly, I wasn’t sure how they would turn out.

      Reply
  11. Jenn says

    April 8, 2014 at 2:59 pm

    What a beautiful decoration! I love how simple and easy it is, but the results are magnificent!

    Reply
  12. Sabrina @ PLN says

    April 8, 2014 at 3:28 pm

    This is so cute. Very simple yet colorful! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  13. Anthea says

    April 9, 2014 at 7:00 am

    LOVE LOVE LOVE!! Just gorgeous! Thanks for linking up this lovely project with Tuesday Tutorials 🙂 #pintorials

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      April 9, 2014 at 9:14 am

      Yeah! So glad that you like the Easter Egg garland. I’m pretty excited how it turned out. I was a bit nervous (especially with the kids helping) but it was great.

      Reply
  14. Shelly says

    April 10, 2014 at 7:36 am

    These are so cute and seems simple enough to do with a toddler. Such a great idea!

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      April 10, 2014 at 11:43 am

      Thanks. Let me know if you do the activity and what you think! I always love hearing feedback.

      Reply
  15. Marie @ The Interior Frugalista says

    April 11, 2014 at 12:43 pm

    Love these Jenny, so dang adorable and look fun to make.

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      April 11, 2014 at 4:37 pm

      Yeah! So glad that you like them, Marie. Please let me know if you try making these. I always love to hear what people think 🙂

      Reply
  16. Tammy @ creativekkids says

    April 11, 2014 at 5:09 pm

    My mom did something like this but with big balloons. the liquid mixture had some sugar in it too I think. then when it was all dry, she would cut out an opening and put the candy and grass inside and rick rack around the edges. I never had a desire to do it after seeing all her hard work doing those eggs! Your garlands look great though! Thanks for linking up with the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Party. I have pinned your post to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Board!

    Reply
  17. Sandra VanHoey says

    April 12, 2014 at 3:37 am

    I have never been crafty but some of your posts like this one is something I know I could do with the kids and have fun with. So glad you shared because they get bored and love making things. Makes them feel so special

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      April 12, 2014 at 8:38 am

      This was a crazy messy project but fun. I knew it was a good one when my husband got in on the act. Have fun!

      Reply
  18. Thaleia (Something2Offer) says

    April 13, 2014 at 2:27 pm

    Love the colors of the String Eggs! Great project to involve a variety of ages. Thanks for sharing during the Thoughtful Spot Blog Hop!

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      April 13, 2014 at 4:49 pm

      The yarn eggs were a blast to make… and we’re so pleased how they turned out 🙂

      Reply
  19. Susen says

    April 14, 2014 at 11:46 am

    Ingenious!!

    Reply
  20. kim- Today's Creative Blog says

    April 14, 2014 at 5:48 pm

    I love these kinds of crafts!

    Reply
  21. Jaime says

    April 15, 2014 at 7:58 am

    I actually have all the stuff to make these, and it looks so easy! Thanks for the great idea! I’m not so crafty. 🙂

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      April 15, 2014 at 10:57 am

      Jaime, if I can make them, trust me… anyone can make them. Be sure to drop me a note if you try out the project.

      Reply
  22. Jennifer Dawn says

    April 16, 2014 at 8:57 am

    What a creative garland! I’m featuring it at this week’s link party. http://www.thelifeofjenniferdawn.com/2014/04/a-little-bird-told-me-link-party-87.html

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      April 16, 2014 at 10:08 am

      Awww. Jennifer. I really appreciate that! (BTW — Did you see my post this week about people calling me by the wrong name… a problem for many Jennifers. Do you run into that issue as well?)

      Reply
  23. Kimberlee says

    April 16, 2014 at 7:12 pm

    What a cute garland – this is a great way to use up leftover yarn from various projects, too.

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      April 17, 2014 at 9:40 am

      Kimberlee, I can’t tell you how many people have commented that they have a stash of yarn just waiting for something like this. Hope you have fun 🙂

      Reply
  24. Susan W says

    April 17, 2014 at 12:17 pm

    Beautiful! Messy can be a lot of fun and offer great results 🙂

    Thanks for stopping by the Thoughful Spot Weekly blog hop!

    Reply
  25. Amy Adams says

    April 18, 2014 at 12:10 am

    This looks fantastic! Never thought of using Elmer’s glue; I was thinking of using liquid starch. I crochet many projects in crochet thread so I have used the starch to make an angel for my Xmas tree. I have many colors and I thought I would try making eggs this year. Thanks for an alternative to the liquid starch!

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      April 18, 2014 at 12:17 pm

      Amy, Now I’m wondering if liquid starch would work, too. I bet it wouldn’t be as messy… but it worked for the kids 🙂

      Reply
  26. Cass@frugalfamily says

    April 19, 2014 at 10:19 am

    I love this idea – Thanks for linking up with the Parenting Pin It Party x x

    Reply
  27. Jill says

    April 20, 2014 at 8:12 pm

    This is a gorgeous idea for easy Easter decor!

    Thank you for stopping by the Thoughtful Spot Weekly Blog Hop this week. We hope to see you drop by our neck of the woods next week!

    Reply
  28. Ashleigh says

    March 12, 2015 at 12:17 am

    Happy WW and thank you for linking up and sharing with the OMHG WW link up! I hope you have a wonderful rest of the week! xx Ashleigh @SimplyWright

    Reply
  29. Karen says

    March 12, 2015 at 5:23 am

    So very cute and clever! Such happy colors!
    I would love for you to stop by my blog and join our Something To Talm About link party each week, Monday- Thursday!
    Have a great day!
    Karen

    Reply
  30. All that's Jas says

    March 12, 2015 at 12:45 pm

    I hear you on the weather, I’m just a couple of hours East from Chicagoland, your neighbor State. Aren’t you sick of the cold? Although, spring is showing some signs, Easter weather is still unpredictable. Loving those cute colorful eggs! Thanks for linking up at Thursday Favorite Things. Can’t wait to see what you’ll share next week!

    Reply
    • Jennifer Hughes says

      March 12, 2015 at 4:00 pm

      Easter weather is always unpredictable. I think that’s why I love to decorate for Easter. At least it feels like spring inside!

      Reply
  31. Gina says

    March 12, 2015 at 8:42 pm

    I love this idea! I like your idea of making them smaller to place in a nice bowl! Dropping in from Crafty and Delicious Party! Hope you have a great weekend! Pinned it!

    Reply
    • Jennifer Hughes says

      March 12, 2015 at 9:25 pm

      Thanks. The whole family enjoyed getting in on making the garland last year, including my husband and kindergartener!

      Reply
  32. Lindsay Eidahl says

    March 17, 2015 at 12:47 pm

    So cute! My kids would love to make these! Thank you for sharing on Show Me Saturday!

    Reply
    • Jennifer Hughes says

      March 17, 2015 at 5:39 pm

      We had a blast making them… even my hubby got in on the act!

      Reply
  33. Diane says

    March 18, 2015 at 10:37 pm

    Great idea for an Easter kid craft! Thanks for linking up at #PureBlogLove Link Party! Hope to see you Thursday 8.p.m. EST at our next link up. I’m hosting at http://www.homemadefoodjunkie.com. Can’t wait to see more of your ideas!

    Reply
    • Jennifer Hughes says

      March 18, 2015 at 11:15 pm

      Thanks. My kids had an absolute blast doing this project. And even my husband got in on the act!

      Reply
  34. Sarah R. says

    March 20, 2015 at 6:13 am

    How adorable is this?? I’m glad to see that this kind of thing DOES work- very, very cute! Appreciate you linking this up at Snickerdoodle Sunday, will we see your latest makes tomorrow evening? 🙂

    Sarah (Sadie Seasongoods)

    Reply
    • Jennifer Hughes says

      March 20, 2015 at 1:16 pm

      It does work! (And trust me, there are too many Pinterest things floating around that don’t!)

      Reply
  35. Cathy says

    March 23, 2015 at 6:59 pm

    Oh, Jennifer I love love this! A must do for our upcoming Easter party! Such a great idea! PINNED! I would love for you to share this over at my new link party Making Memories Mondays going on now!
    Cathy

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    • Jennifer Hughes says

      March 24, 2015 at 7:01 am

      Awww thanks! My entire family actually got into the mix of making these — including my husband! It just makes the house feel fresh and happy. I’m ready for SPRING!!!

      I linked up over at your party. 😀

      Reply
    • Cathy says

      March 28, 2015 at 2:43 pm

      Jennifer, I am so glad that you came to Making Memories Mondays and shared these! 🙂
      Cathy

      Reply
    • Cathy says

      March 30, 2015 at 8:01 am

      I featured this Easter Egg Garland at this week’s Making Memories Mondays! 🙂 Hope to see you at the party!
      Cathy

      Reply
      • Jennifer Hughes says

        March 30, 2015 at 10:40 am

        Thanks for the feature, Cathy! The whole family had a blast making these — even my husband got into the mix 😀

        Reply
  36. Valerie says

    March 23, 2015 at 11:23 pm

    This looks like a fun project to make with kids and I love the end result!

    Reply
    • Jennifer Hughes says

      March 24, 2015 at 7:06 am

      We really enjoyed making the eggs. Even my husband got in on the act. But what I really love is it doesn’t look like a kid’s craft — it’s beautiful under our mantle.

      Reply
  37. Lela says

    March 24, 2015 at 3:35 pm

    This is such a neat idea. I never would have thought to do this. Great job!

    Reply
    • Jennifer Hughes says

      March 24, 2015 at 5:12 pm

      Our whole family had fun making this garland — including my husband, if you can believe it!

      Reply
  38. Alexandra says

    March 26, 2015 at 8:36 pm

    Such a cute Easter decor idea!
    Would love if you shared this at our Yarn Fanatic Linky Party – http://eyeloveknots.blogspot.com/2015/03/yarn-fanatic-linky-party-29.html.

    Reply
  39. Diane says

    March 29, 2015 at 3:52 pm

    Thanks for linking up at #PureBlogLove Link Party. The party goes live every Thursday night at 8 p.m. EST. and runs through the week end. I’m hosting at http://www.homemadefoodjunkie.com. I’d love to see more of your great ideas at our party!

    Reply
  40. Lou Lou Girls says

    March 30, 2015 at 2:53 pm

    This looks so cute! Loving it! Pinned and tweeted. Thanks for being a part of our party. I hope to see you tonight at 7. Lou Lou Girls

    Reply
  41. Brittany says

    March 31, 2015 at 4:14 pm

    This looks like a fun craft, & I love how they turned out. Thanks for sharing at the #HomeMattersParty 🙂

    Reply
    • Jennifer Hughes says

      March 31, 2015 at 6:53 pm

      Thanks, Brittany. The whole family actually had fun making these… including my husband!

      Reply
  42. Cydnee/Tampa Cake Girl says

    April 7, 2015 at 8:41 am

    What a great project! Thank you for joining us at purebloglove. We enjoy having you every Thursday night at 8PM, EST through Sunday night. ~Cydner

    Reply
  43. Nicole says

    March 17, 2016 at 12:02 pm

    What an adorable and simple to make Easter decoration idea. My kids would love making this! Sharing with my followers. Thanks for linking up with Inspire Me Monday. Have a great weekend!!

    Reply
  44. Maria says

    March 17, 2016 at 9:40 pm

    How lovely! My daughter is starting to love arts and crafts, and the fact that this is kid friendly makes it all better. Thanks so much for sharing your idea with us on #shinebloghop. Glad you were able to join us this week 🙂

    Reply
  45. Holly Gagnon says

    March 20, 2016 at 1:41 am

    Super cute idea! holly

    Reply
    • The Jenny Evolution says

      March 20, 2016 at 4:24 pm

      Thanks! The whole had a blast making these (including my husband). And I loved pulling them out again this year and hanging them on the mantel. They just brighten up the room 🙂

      Reply
  46. Erin Vincent says

    March 20, 2016 at 7:02 pm

    Wow, how fun and easy to make!!! This looks totally doable. The kids and I will have to try making these this week. #ShineBlogHop

    Reply
  47. Emily @ The Benson Street says

    March 23, 2016 at 1:16 pm

    Love these eggs as a garland. Thanks for sharing at the Monday Funday Party. – Emily

    Reply
    • The Jenny Evolution says

      March 23, 2016 at 2:38 pm

      We had such fun making them and I love the pop of color on our mantel.

      Reply
  48. Lisa Silfwerbrand says

    April 8, 2017 at 9:49 am

    This is such a cute idea! Thanks so much for linking it up to the Inspiration Galore Project party last week. You are one of my Features tomorrow over at http://www.recreateddesigns.com. Pinned and shared.

    Reply
  49. Emily says

    April 9, 2017 at 7:34 pm

    This garland is really cute! Thanks for linking up with our Merry Monday last week!

    Reply
  50. Patti Phillips says

    April 27, 2019 at 2:39 pm

    Don’t you just love when such beautiful things are so easy to make? It’s genius.

    Reply
  51. Diana says

    July 4, 2020 at 9:28 am

    What a adorable Idea – this will be my plan for the next week – lovely

    Reply

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