How to Decorate Paper Mâché Eggs for Easter: Simple, Beautiful Ideas for Every Age
Paper mâché eggs are one of our favorite Easter crafting staples. They’re lightweight, mess-free, and incredibly versatile, offering a blank canvas for kids and adults alike to create something meaningful, colorful, and fun.
Whether you're looking for an alternative to traditional egg dyeing or simply want to add a handmade touch to your Easter décor, this craft is a perfect fit.
From paint to paper to pressed flowers, here are easy, beautiful, and affordable ways to decorate paper mâché eggs this Easter season.
Why Paper Mâché Eggs?
Paper mâché eggs are eco-friendly, durable, and reusable. They can be used year after year as décor, party favors, or even keepsake gifts. Unlike plastic or real eggs, these are safe for all ages and hold up beautifully to paint, glue, and embellishments.
Supplies You Might Need
You can keep it simple or get fancy, depending on what you have on hand. Here's a basic list to get started:
Paper mâché eggs (we were so impressed by the quality of this 20 pack!)
Acrylic paint or paint pens
Washi tape, stickers, or stamps
Mod Podge or school glue
Glitter or metallic leafing
Tissue paper or napkin prints
Fabric scraps or ribbon
Dried flowers or pressed botanicals
Markers or watercolor pencils
Shredded kraft paper or decorative basket filler
7 Ways to Decorate Paper Mâché Eggs
1. Classic Pastel Paint
Use acrylic paints in soft spring tones like lavender, mint, blush pink, and butter yellow. Let kids mix their own colors or add white to create pastel effects. Finish with a matte or glossy sealer for a polished look.
2. Decoupage Eggs
Use tissue paper, napkins with floral prints, or old book pages. Cut or tear the pieces, brush on a thin layer of glue, and smooth the paper onto the egg surface. Seal with Mod Podge for a smooth, finished texture.
3. Nature-Inspired Eggs
Use dried flowers, leaves, or small bits of greenery to decorate your eggs. Arrange them around the surface and use a clear glue or Mod Podge to secure. These make beautiful rustic decorations when displayed in a basket with shredded kraft paper.
4. Watercolor Effects
For a more delicate look, use watercolor pencils or thinned-down acrylics to create soft, flowing designs. This works especially well on the textured surface of paper mâché and creates a lovely organic finish.
5. Gold Leaf or Metallic Accents
Add a modern or elegant touch by applying gold, silver, or copper leaf in abstract patterns. You can also use metallic markers to add dots, stripes, or monograms.
6. Fabric-Wrapped Eggs
Wrap eggs in small pieces of fabric or lace using Mod Podge to glue them in place. This adds texture and is a great way to upcycle fabric scraps or baby clothes into a keepsake egg.
7. Story Eggs or Scripture Eggs
Use fine-tip markers or stamps to write short messages, Easter scripture, or encouraging words on each egg. This works beautifully for a faith-based Easter display or basket.
Display and Use Ideas
Once decorated, paper mâché eggs can be:
Placed in a decorative basket with shredded kraft paper as a centerpiece
Used in an egg hunt indoors (just swap candy for creativity)
Turned into name cards for Easter brunch guests
Hung on a spring tree with a loop of twine or ribbon
Gifted to family members or teachers
Decorating paper mâché eggs is more than a craft—it’s an invitation to slow down and savor the season. Whether you're creating with toddlers, teens, or hosting a springtime gathering, these eggs offer something for every age and style. Plus, their reusable nature makes them a sustainable choice you'll love pulling out year after year.