Happy Easter!

A Day Late and a Dollar short... I found this article on Easter morning. But great idea for next year!

The Easiest Easter Eggs of All

Last year, when my friend Lea invited me to help make Easter eggs with her daughter, I almost laughed in her face. Everything at Lea's place—from the couch, to the tablecloth, to the cushions on her kitchen chairs—is white; it's about as dye-unfriendly as apartments come. But it turns out that this super-prudent (and creative!) mama wasn't planning on coloring her eggs in spillable pots of neon liquid—instead, she was planning on doing it dye-free, using silk ties she'd picked up for pennies at a stoop sale.
I'd never before heard of the "tie dye" egg method—but after spending an afternoon trying it out, I can vouch that not only is it completely mess- and hassle-free, the results look amazing. In fact, this weekend, I'm planning on hitting the flea market to pick up a few silk neckties for my own eggs. Want to give this technique a try? Here's how:
What you’ll need:-Silk ties-Eggs-White rags (like an old t-shirt or sheet)-Rubber bands-Household Vinegar
What to do:1. Cut silk ties into square pieces of fabric (large enough to cover an egg).2. Cut even larger squares out of the white rags.3. Place egg in center of a silk square, with the printed side facing the egg. Wrap fabric around the egg.4. Place silk-wrapped egg on white square. Gather edges and secure the "sack" with a rubber band.5. Place eggs in large non-aluminum pot. Fill with enough water to cover the eggs.6. Add a few glugs of vinegar to the pot; bring water to a boil. Reduce heat; let simmer 25 minutes.7. Use a slotted spoon to remove eggs from water and let cool before removing the fabric. 8. For more vibrantly colored eggs, wipe with a little vegetable oil once dry.
Gorgeous photos via The Little Red Hen.
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Posted by Jane Nussbaum at 11:30 AM in art, crafts, Easter, family activities, Holidays Permalink