Paper Easter Eggs
With Easter right around the corner it is time to share this simple Paper Easter Egg craft. I have never decorated my house for Easter before, there is something about the commercialism of it that makes me push it all away. In previous years I have scoffed at the cutesy imagery displayed in shops, I eye rolled at the gaudy pastels plastered everywhere, and practically papped myself in fear at some of the horrific, traumatising bunny costumes that seem to be growing. There is no way I’m going to an event in which a giant bunny that looks like something out of Five Nights at Freddy’s is parading about the place. Nor do I want a fuzzy felt version to display in my home.
Things have changed for me this year, a new way of looking at the world if you will. I am not jumping on a commercial bandwagon, and those freaky bunnies can stay put, but I am decorating. This year I am making conscious choices to connect with the changing seasons. For me, that involves a regular rotation of the centrepiece in the middle of our dining table. A strange thing happens when I put a centrepiece on the table…no one uses the dining table as a dumping ground!
Needing to get rid of my winter centrepiece and welcome in Spring I found these paper easter eggs. Still with the fighting spirit of fighting commercialism I spent some time researching Easter. I explored the traditional colours and symbolism in order to fully form the craft you see before you.
What is Easter?
Easter is generally seen as the period between Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday, with Easter Sunday being the climax of the whole thing. It is preceded by Lent, a season of fasting and preparing. Easter Sunday is the most important celebration in Christian calendars. It is the day Jesus rose from the dead after dying for our sins. John 3:16, the world’s most famous Bible verse, is heavily featured on this day. Throughout Lent churches are kept bare, however on Easter Sunday churches are adorned with flowers, and the colours white and gold to bring joy to this special occasion.
Simple Geometric Beauty
During my research I discovered white and gold are actually the traditional colours, and eggs are a long standing symbol of Easter. Representing new life and the empty tomb that was found, these paper Easter Eggs were a no brainer. The colours meant I could use paper already in the house. I didn’t need to go out and purchase anything additional for this craft, which is always a win in my eyes.
How to make your own Paper Easter Eggs
You will need:
- Paper/thin card
- Glue
- String
- Scissors
- Tape
- Branches and vase (optional)
Method
Step One
Create an egg shaped template on a piece of paper and use this to draw five eggs.
Step Two
Cut out the eggs and fold each one in half lengthways.
Step Three
Place glue on one edge and place half of another folded egg to it. Repeat until all but the last side of the last egg has been glued together.
Step Four
Cut a length of string and use the tape to stick the string in the middle of the egg. Then glue the final sides together. Your egg is finished and ready to hang.
Paper Easter Egg Activity Sheet
Download this activity sheet for FREE for an easy to access how to guide. You can also find out the history behind this craft. If this craft inspires you to make you own decorations, please share with me and let me know what you end up creating.
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