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11 No-Dye Easter Egg Designs

Looking for some new Easter egg-spiration this year? These crafty how-tos are quick, creative and there's no messy dye required!

When Easter rolls around, it's tempting to reach for the usual egg dye. But why not stretch those creative muscles and try something totally new this year?

These Easter egg designs are different from your usual egg decorations, but they're easy enough for even kiddos to try. The biggest bonus: Most can be finished in minutes, making these DIYs perfect for even the most impatient crafters.

From the cutest, fuzziest easter egg how-to ever to the simplest polka dot design on the planet, get egg-cited for Easter with these eleven Easter egg ideas!

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1. Simple Stamped Easter Eggs

The same stamps you place on paper can be used to decorate eggs. Grab an inkpad and stamp any design you'd like onto the egg.

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The materials for this cute egg come from the office supply aisle. These brightly-colored polka dots will surely stand out in a crowded basket of eggs.

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3. How To Doodle On Your Easter Eggs

Show off your childhood doodling skills with Easter eggs that use only a Sharpie to create a pretty design.

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4. Washi Tape Easter Eggs

Wrap washi tape around your egg for a too-easy decoration that uses this trendy craft supply.

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5. DIY Chalkboard Easter Eggs

Design, erase, repeat! Use chalk to draw anything you'd like on the egg, then just erase it if you're not happy with it.

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6. Sparkly Glitter Dot Easter Eggs

This bold, glam egg is easy, but it certainly stands out in a crowd. Plus, who doesn't want an excuse to play with glitter?

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7. Decoupage Easter Eggs

Decoupage uses tissue paper to create fun patterns and colors all over the egg. It's easy to do; just be prepared to work on other fun decorations while you wait for the decoupage coats to dry.

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8. Rainbow-Wrapped Easter Eggs

The same floss you made your childhood friendship bracelets with can now be used as an Easter egg decoration. Wrap the floss in all kinds of fun colors!

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9. Pom Pom Easter Eggs

Pom poms are an essential spring craft supply. The same pom poms that create puffy bunny tails and Easter chicks can also be used to decorate Easter eggs!

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10. Melted-Crayon Easter Eggs

Every melted-crayon egg is unique, so you'll have lots of fun playing around with this technique to see what kinds of colors and patterns you can get.

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11. Bedazzled Easter Eggs

Add sparkly sequins to make this egg stand out in even the largest Easter basket at the egg hunt.

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