DIY! My Fave Egg Project

I am back from Creative Estates and hit the ground running...

my baby girl had minor surgery on her mouth Monday am. She is fine but that takes a lot out of a mom - I was all good until they wheeled her away! Now I am exhausted from information and emotions. I just want to sleep...and will, so my fancy "new" posts will come later. I have a couple of additional letterpress projects that I love!

(You have entered the Letterpress giveaway, right?)

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I also just want to say thank you to Fancy Little Things they shared my Easter Treasure Hunt! Have you been over there?... If not go visit...great projects, and advice and info in all categories.

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Also,
The winners of the vintage blackboard and bareminerals Firming Eye Treatment can be found on this post.

Now for my blast from the past Easter post

 

{pretend that one egg is right side up}

I have always wanted to blow out an egg {...is there a better term?} and decorate the shells...but I was a chicken {Ha, Ha!}. I figured I would break them...it would be messy...too much work. Well, a few weeks ago for my tablescape I tried it...and boy oh boy I was so very wrong. This was easy-peasy {and I am even a messy crafter}.

Part I...Blow Them Out
I am sure you can find more intricate details and instructions out there on the Internet...somewhere, but I am all about easy. Here are my steps...and since I am all about using what I got...I used a very clean nail {sterilized it} and blew my eggs out over a bowl...and then made quiche for dinner.

Directions

-Poked a whole with a (clean) nail in each end of the egg.
-One side had a larger hole, the other a smaller
-Put a skewer in one end and sort of mashed up the yolk...then blow from the side with the smaller hole {over the sink or a bowl}.
-It was not hard to blow them at all...just make sure their are holes in each side and the holes are big enough - start small and make them bigger if necessary.
-I have also heard you can use those suctioners you get for little kiddos to suck their noses out. Or you can actually buy a egg blowing tool.

{see the holes on top...the bottom ones are slightly bigger}

Part II...To Dye For
I put two scoops of instant coffee in a large bowl and boiled about 4 cups of water. I made my coffee dye and then put my eggs in...since their is nothing in them, they float so you have to turn them...I tried putting a medium size bowl on top to weigh them down...it sort of worked. I kept mine in for a few hours.

{The plain coffee-dyed eggs}

Part III...Since I am Not a Chicken Anymore...Labeled Eggs

Well, I loved my pretty little caffeine infused beauties, but it was time for a makeover. Off to visit The Graphics Fairy for some tres {pretend there is an accent over the "e"} chic vintage labels. And the craft store because I just had to try Sparkle Mod Podge!

Supplies

-Blown and dyed {and dry!} eggs

-Mod Podge Matte Finish {or your preference}

-Mod Podge Sparkle
-Paint brush
-Scissors or Exacto knife

-Labels from The Graphics Fairy {or clip art, letter, etc.}
-I also used skewers and a round Styrofoam disc to hold them while I was painting them and they were drying
-Patience {I always have to remind myself of this}

-Ribbons, buttons, bead - optional for adornment {I didn't do this...but I want to!}

Directions

-Cut out labels
-Apply a layer of Mod Podge all over the egg {This makes the eggs more durable too}
-Let dry slightly
-Apply Mod Podge to back of label
-Affix label to egg, while smoothing paper down onto egg
-Coat with a lyer of Mod Podge, let dry for 20 minutes or so.
{I applied another layer of Mod Podge, specifically over the label area - don't tell, I use my finger so I could really smooth out the paper...did I mention I am a messy crafter?}
-Let dry
-I wanted a little sparkle...but not too much...so I used Mod Podge Sparkle

{I am in L-O-V-E}...just a hint of glimmer and sparkle..perfection!

Have you ever tried to blow out an egg? Had any success?

Have you had help from a 2 year old...see below!

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