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Home » How to Decoupage Pretty Wooden Easter Eggs

March 10, 2023

How to Decoupage Pretty Wooden Easter Eggs

I love a good decoupage project! I always tease and say I would decoupage everything if I could. If you have never used decoupage, today is your lucky day! I am sharing how to decoupage pretty wooden Easter eggs.

Before we get started, let me just say that this is a very easy project. If you like to craft and are looking for a fast, simple project for Easter, this is it! Decoupage is a very satisfying art form. The steps for this project are few and this post will be short and to the point!

 “Craft is passionately creating something with your hands.” – Sarah Chatterton.

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What Is Decoupage?

Decoupage is an artistic medium that you use to decorate different objects. By cutting or tearing napkins, paper or pictures, you then apply them with the glue. Decoupage can be used to decorate many items such as wood, plastic or glass.

Supplies – Wooden Easter Eggs

You will need exactly four supplies for this project. I had every single item in my craft supply stash, therefore, this project didn’t cost me any money. Isn’t that the best?!

  • Mod Podge
  • Paper napkins
  • Wooden craft eggs
  • 1 inch brush or foam brush

For this project, I used leftover paper cocktail and dinner napkins. I wanted to make these eggs colorful, so I used several pretty patterns I had. If you don’t have any napkins laying around, try your local dollar store. They usual have a small selection and are very inexpensive.

There are several decoupage glue sources but I always use Mod Podge. It is a glue, sealer, and finish designed specifically for craft and art projects.

Step 1

The first step is picking out the napkins you want to use. Most napkins are two or three ply. Here’s the important part. You need to separate the layers until you have the decorative piece by itself. Then tear the napkin into small uneven pieces.

Step 2

Once your napkins are prepared you’re ready to add them to the wooden egg. I always add some Mod Podge to a small disposable plate. This makes it more accessible and easier to work witth.

Using your brush, take a small amount of the Mod Podge and add a thin layer to half your egg. I only do half of the egg at a time allowing it to dry, before I do the other half. If you do the whole egg all at once, you risk your fingers sticking to the paper and tearing it. Remember, Mod Podge is glue and will become gummy on your fingers.

Gently add small pieces to the glued area. I use my finger to smooth out any wrinkles. However, please note, your egg will probably have wrinkles in it and that’s ok. Continue until you finish the first half. Set it on a clean surface to dry.

Once the first half is dry, repeat the process on the other half.

Step 3

When the egg is dry, I brush a very thin layer of the Mod Podge over the entire egg to secure the napkin pieces in place.

Once your eggs are completely dry, you are ready to use the decoupage wooden Easter eggs in your home decor displays!

How to Decoupage Pretty Wooden Easter Eggs

I told you this tutorial would be short and sweet! If I’ve inspired you to make your own, I would love for you to share your decoupage wooden Easter eggs with me!

You can check out my posts How to Make a Decoupage Pumpkin With Napkins and How to Make Easy Vintage Ornaments to see other items that I have used decoupage on.

Happy crafting friends!!

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Comments

  1. Leanna says

    March 10, 2023 at 10:55 am

    I finally found some pretty floral napkins yesterday. Yours are so colourful and pretty it makes me look forward to trying it. Thank you inspiration.

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      March 10, 2023 at 11:01 am

      Oh, good! I’m glad you feel inspired! It’s such an enjoyable craft. Have fun!

      Reply
  2. Amy says

    March 10, 2023 at 11:22 pm

    I love your napkins!!! So colorful! I need to make some of these!

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      March 14, 2023 at 10:48 am

      Thank you, Amy! Such an easy craft!

      Reply
  3. Tammy says

    March 11, 2023 at 7:30 am

    There is something fun about decoupaging stuff! Your eggs turned out cute.

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      March 14, 2023 at 10:48 am

      I love to decoupage. Such a relaxing craft!

      Reply
  4. Susan says

    March 12, 2023 at 3:44 pm

    After I saw your post I was on the hunt for pretty green napkins to go with my decor! I can’t wait to try this project!

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      March 14, 2023 at 10:49 am

      Oh, I’m so glad you were inspired! Enjoy making them!

      Reply
  5. Carol Karl | Living a Real Life says

    March 12, 2023 at 7:10 pm

    Thank you for sharing this, Kim. I love it and I’m going to try it.

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      March 14, 2023 at 10:49 am

      Thanks Carol! Hope you are doing well!

      Reply
  6. Jen says

    March 12, 2023 at 8:42 pm

    Your eggs turned out so cute, Kim. I just snagged some wood eggs from Target the other day but didn’t know what I would do with them. Now I do!

    Thank you for sharing your project!

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      March 14, 2023 at 10:50 am

      Oh, good! It’s such a relaxing project and one your girls would probably love, too!

      Reply
  7. Kristin | White Arrows Home says

    March 26, 2023 at 7:56 am

    These turned out so cute Kim! Such a fun idea. I’m sharing your post with my followers in my weekend round up, because they will love it too!

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      March 26, 2023 at 9:24 am

      So kind of you! Thanks Kristin!

      Reply

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