Easy Stamped Eggs for Spring
Clear stamps and craft eggs are perfect companions for Spring! See step by step details for making double sided decorative eggs this season, as well as several styling ideas for using these pieces in your home.
Hey friend, I'm so glad you're here! If you love budget decorating for the seasons, you're going to appreciate how quickly these stamped eggs are to make, how cute they look, and tips for getting it just right!
How to make easy stamped eggs for Spring and Easter decor
This post may contain Amazon or other affiliate links. As an Amazon
affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.
My full disclosure policy can be found here.
Here's what you'll find in the following tutorial. First of all, I'll be
sharing the exact supplies that I used. Then I'll share the tutorial, and
finally I'll be dishing out all my best tips for getting these stamped eggs to
turn out just right the first time!
I'll also be sharing lots of cute styling ideas for your crafted eggs! So
let's go.
Supplies
- craft eggs - these are the cheapest eggs by far at less than $2/dozen
- matte chalk paint - THIS creamy white paint is the color I use and recommend
- black ink pad - THIS is the ink pad I used
- clear stamps - THESE are the set of stamps I used
- clear stamping block
- craft brush
- optional: sealing spray
Why we're painting white craft eggs with white paint - it's important!
Craft eggs have a powdery surface, which can interfere with the adherence of the stamp. But they're also a very dull appearance, almost gray in color. Painting them with chalk paint gives a little texture, a better color, and a rougher surface for the stamp to be applied. In short, the end result speaks for itself!
Why I don't recommend wood stamp blocks for this project
- When you're applying a stamped image to a curved object, flexibility is your friend!
- Clear stamps allow you to see exactly where your stamped image will appear, which gives you superior placement.
Steps to easy stamped eggs
First off, don't throw away the egg carton, it's perfect for holding your eggs
while you're working on them.
Step 1 - paint eggs
Give eggs one or two light coats of chalk paint and let dry thoroughly.
I use a
heat gun to speed up drying. I'm not showing this step because painting white eggs
white doesn't show a dramatic difference in pictures...but I promise you'll
see the difference in real life 😊
If you're wondering why my eggs look textured, it's because they were
previously decoupaged. I sanded them smooth and painted them. I love to
recycle items that I'm tired of, and paint is a magical tool to give you a
fresh surface!
Step 2 - stamp eggs
- Apply ink to the bunny stamp, then carefully remove it from the clear block, holding it by the edges
- Press stamp to egg, holding firmly to keep stamp from shifting while lightly pressing on the top and bottom so entire image is transferred. Use your egg carton to hold the eggs while the ink dries.
Make it double sided!
I found myself wanting to use the sweet little chick stamp from the set, and
decided to make my stamped eggs double sided!
Only do this once the ink has dried from the first stamp.
Keep reading for my Best Tips when stamping as well as more cute pictures of
styling your stamped eggs to use in your Spring and Easter decor.
Top tips when stamping eggs:
- DON'T press the stamp into the stamp pad because it's too easy to get excess ink on the stamp and make a mess! DO flip the stamp pad over and pounce it flat against the stamp a couple times to fully ink.
- DON'T touch the stamped image before it's dry or you'll smear the ink. DO carefully set the stamped eggs in a secure place while the ink dries.
- DON'T lay the stamped eggs on a flat surface to dry the ink; they're sure to roll on you. DO use the included egg carton (which is the perfect size!) to securely hold the eggs and keep them from rolling.
How long does the ink take to dry?
It generally takes about 10-15 minutes for the ink I used to dry to the touch.
However, I would be careful not to touch the stamped image for a day or two
just to be sure.
If you use a spray sealer, wait for 12 hours before spraying.
Styling ideas for stamped eggs
I'll be honest - I had way too much fun styling these adorable stamped eggs!
They are just so cute, and I love them in a totally neutral setting, as well
as one with more color as you'll see below.
If you follow me, you'll no doubt have seen these painted peat pots with decorative trims that I recently made and shared. Included in that tutorial is how to make the crinkled sheet music paper filler that I used. Are these neutrals not soooo cute together?!
Who wouldn't want to take one of these cuties home with them?
The stamped eggs also pair really well with the vintage style drop cloth carrots I made a few years ago! I've since updated my tutorial for better results, and you can read the newer version here.
If you're more into Spring color, I'm sure you've seen the cabbageware at Target, new this year. I picked up a few pieces, including this sweet bunny cabbage pedestal dish. It's the perfect size to hold and display a few eggs.
The yellow speckled eggs are ones I made using the same craft eggs and this tutorial. I added heavier speckles and love the look!
Extra eggs look great in a clear glass apothecary style jar with lid.
I'll be sharing brand new tutorials for the bunny plant picks as well as
the vegetable seed decorated peat pots soon, including free printables! Be
sure to
sign up here
if you're not already on my email list.
Ready to make stamped eggs of your own? I hope I've inspired you to make these affordable pieces that will bring charm and style to your Spring decorations this year!
Don't miss these bunny stamped napkins
Visit my complete Spring catalog of ideas
Pin to Save
Comments
Post a Comment
Your comments are like sunshine and chocolate! Thanks for taking the time to leave a nice one ;) I read all comments and love to respond if you leave your name and email! Otherwise, please look for my response under the post where you left it!