In a time where everything seems to be SO expensive, gas, groceries, car repair, tennis shoes, eating out, and college tuition to name a few things, there is still one thing that is good clean fun on the cheap. Dying eggs has to be one the most just simple fun and somewhat zen like activities (okay maybe not zen like if you have toddlers, but if you are by yourself or with children a bit older) that anyone, with a few extra bucks and a little vinegar, can engage in!
Grab a dozen eggs (about $1.60) and the good old fashion Paas egg tablets ($1.47 at Walmart or CVS), and viola! I like to have a glass of wine and just enjoy dipping them in the dye, some dark, some light, half and half, or give them a tye-dye look, the possibilities are endless. And afterwards I like to display them in a pretty shallow glass bowl with a little Easter Basket grass! A great inexpensive centerpiece for my kitchen island or even dinning room table.
Now granted you can get way more elaborate.
These are probably the coolest idea I've seen this year, without being too complicated. They are from Martha Stewart's site and just use some thread or neon floss secured with a little Modge Podge.
But you can also get really complicated with this hinged egg on a bed of sequins! Martha Stewart will tell you how-to. But personally I think if you get complicated or try to be too exacting, it spoils the relaxing fun!
I hope you have a blessed Easter filled with the renewal the Holiday brings and also just some good simple fun! Stella
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