This is not some sort of a heresy! With Easter rapidly striving in our direction, the demand for a HIP and exciting Easter decor is as high as ever. We’re going to abstract ourselves from all kinds of Easter bunny modifications scattered around the backyard. What we’re bringing to the table is an attention stealing set of chalkboard Easter eggs! Colorful, contemporary and easy to make via DIY solutions! Not traditional by any means, but definitely a fine graphic element for your interior design!

Caution – you might find it hard to consume the final product because it will look simply awesome!

What we’ll need:

• Hard boiled and cooled eggs (some prefer to conduct their first chalkboard experiment on a wood equivalent or hallowed-out eggs)
• Ready-made, black chalkboard Paint (recommended as a spray paint)
• Chalk, of course (a couple of different hues are recommended)
• Possibly – egg cups (or the same carton of eggs, only empty)
• A nice basket with a rustic appeal (maybe with some hay tucked into it)
• Piece of old newspaper to cover the surrounding area
• A cardboard box (this will be your egg painting platform if you don’t have any egg cups and you prefer the spraying method)
• Box Cutter (paper knife)
• A divider to draw your circles as precisely as possible

This project will cost you:

• a single carton of eggs costs around 1.45£

• Chalkboard paint is a tricky deal. Depending on the quantity and quality (either if it’s a traditional paint or a spray paint), it can cost from 2,60£ to a “striking” 20£ mark. Be considerate when picking the right one! Remember that the highest price does not guarantee the highest quality! At the moment, the “Rust Oleum” brand chalkboard spray paint is available on Ebay for just  2.75£! 

Let’s Get Down to It!

Step 1. Boil the eggs.

To get them really hard-boiled you should, first of all, take a pot and fill it with cold water. Then, you should boil them for a steady 20 minutes. Beware that the boiling should not be too intensive (avoid obvious bubbling), otherwise, it will spoil the surface of the eggs.

• This is important! If you really do have an intention of eating your chalkboard Easter eggs after  the whole painting procession, you’ll have to cool them down gradually. That means you’ll put the pot under a faucet to let the cold water gradually replace the hot. Keep them in the cold water bath for about 20 minutes so that it will be easier to peel them afterwards. However, if you do not plan on eating the rounded fellas later on, you can let them cool down in the same boiled water.

The Painting Process

Step 2. Take your cardboard box and its lid.

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Draw circle forms on the lid using a divider. Take the lid and cut out circle forms with your box cutter. These holes will hold your eggs during the painting process. They should be reasonably sparse (around 3-4cm in between each of the holes) and accordingly tight so your rounded fellas won’t fall through all the time.

Step 3. Place the lid (with the holes in it) on the box.

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You now have a steady painting platform. Carefully put those hard-boiled eggs into the holes. Once you have the upper half of the eggs painted, you can simply turn the lid the other way around and paint the lower half. Put some old newspaper or a piece of cloth under your painting “platform” to save your floor from the disgrace.

Step 4. Applying the paint

If you have picked the chalkboard spray paint prior to the painting process, shake up the can. When you’re done, start spraying your eggs while holding the can about 15 cm away from the target. Between each spray make sure to shake up the can. Be careful with how much you are spraying, otherwise, there will be an unnecessary dripping. If there are any uncovered spots, they will be covered with the applying of the second layer. When the first layer has been applied, let your future chalkboard Easter eggs dry for a couple of hours.

Step 5. Final touches and drying up.

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Now it’s time to apply the second layer. Just like with the first one spray your eggs with short bursts. Remember about the shaking of your can in between each spraying session. Take a close look at both halves of the egg to detect any uncovered spots! Let the eggs dry up!

Step 6.

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Take the eggs out from their carrier (the box lid). You can now decorate them with your chalk drawings! The suggested colors for your chalks are azure, white, pink and purple!

Step 7.

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You can, of course, avoid all the clutter and use the traditional chalkboard paint. In this case, you can take some egg cups (or the empty carton of eggs) and simply paint your eggs with a foam brush. Be aware, though, that it might turn out to be a messy affair! Alternatively, you can simply spray your eggs on a piece of cardboard in your backyard. That is if you don’t mind a random black spot in your otherwise perfect lawn. As with the spray paint, try to apply the paint according to the double layer method!

Step 8. Create your Easter photo composition!

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Don’t forget to take some photos of your composition!  Chalkboard Easter eggs can be the perfect visual material for your DIY Easter greeting cards! All you need is a rustic-looking basket, some hay or dry herbs and your contemporary Easter photo is ready!

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