I have a fabulously easy Easter craft for you today! With just a few fabric scraps and some hot glue you can make these Ruffled Fabric Easter eggs. They are perfect for display and will add color and texture to your Easter decor.
We are starting to do a little decorating around the house for Easter, as I was pulling everything out, I came across a bunch of plastic eggs from last year. I have seen these types of eggs decorated and displayed so many different ways. I thought it could be a great craft to use some of the fabric scraps I had been hanging on to.
I experimented a bit on the best way to make ruffles and add them to the eggs. I tried ruffling the fabric on my sewing machine, but didn’t care for how much the gathering thread showed. (This was the olive green egg- you can see it in the photos below.) I finally decided to use a hot glue method for the ruffle. (It’s the same method I used on this no-sew tote bag.) Using the hot glue saved me a step and I think it looks prettier since you don’t see the gathering thread.
To make the eggs, you need:
- 2 inch plastic eggs
- hot glue/hot glue gun
- fabric scraps
Instructions:
Cut the fabric into 3/4 to 1 inch wide (the longer the better.) When I didn’t have a long enough piece of fabric to work with, I just cut a 2-inch strip down the middle and opened it like this to make one long strip:
Step 1: Add a dot of glue to the top of the egg.
Step 2: Place the end of a ruffle strip in the glue and let it harden.
Step 3: Right under the edge of the of the fabric strip you already glued, add a 1 inch line of hot glue around the egg. (Caution: Hot glue is hot, I recommend these or these accesories to protect your fingers.)
Step 4: Place the fabric strip in the glue and slide the strip down until it is ruffled. Keep doing this around the egg until the entire egg is ruffled.
Step 5: Cut off any extra fabric, leaving just enough to add a dot of glue to the bottom of the egg and arrange the fabric so no egg is showing.
That’s it! Isn’t it pretty? (Now I just need to make a bunch more!)
They look so pretty, I thought a big bowl of bright Easter eggs would be the perfect Spring centerpiece for my kitchen table.
Looking for more Ruffly Easter Goodness? Be sure to check out my Ruffled Easter Baskets!
*updated: originally published 3/2012
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southernscraps says
Such a cute idea! I love your ruffle eggs.
Cathy @ My 1929 Charmer says
Great cute idea, I love your ruffled eggs. Beyond simple and your fabric choices are outstanding – loving all the bright colors. So very clever and pretty. Thanks for sharing your creative inspiration at Sunday's Best.
Jill says
Very pretty looking eggs! So colourful and bright!
Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
Hope you have a fabulous week!
Jill @ Creating my way to Success
Steph @ Crafting in the Rain says
How cute–I love all the colors you chose!
[email protected] says
Now, that's cool.
Alyson @Eisley Rae says
Those are adorable! Such a cute idea.
bonniegetchell says
This is so cute! Found you via Craft-O-Maniac link up! 🙂
-Bonnie @ Revolutionaries
http://www.revolutionariesblog.com
The Better Baker says
Cute! Cute! Cute! Every one of them. I'm thinking…I CAN DO THIS!! Thanks –
Mindie Hilton says
Cute. I really need to get my Easter decor out.
Laurel Stephens says
These are so SWEET! I love the mixture of bright cheery Spring colors.
peggy aplSEEDS says
what pretty colors! great idea!
Jenny Melrose says
This is so creative! I love the ruffles that the fabric gives to the eggs. I'd love it if you shared this at Whimsy Wednesdays at http://www.thenymelrosefamily.blogspot.com/2012/03/whimsy-wednesdays-4.html. We go live Tuesday night at 8 EST.
Jenny Melrose says
Thanks so much for sharing at Whimsy Wednesdays! I saw these are a finalist at Happy Hour Projects as an Easter craft and I'll be sure to vote for you. Thanks so much for sharing at Whimsy Wednesdays.
Suburban Prairie Homemaker says
These are fantastic! What a great way to use up your stash!
~Damita's Pretty Wrap~ says
Such cute eggs!! Those are fabulous! 🙂
Smiles
Holly
Theresa says
Clever idea, love all the colors you picked! I also like the ruffled no sew bag you made. Found you via Inspire me Monday hop I am over at DearCreatives.com stop by if you like.
4you-withlove says
These are so cute and easy! 😀
4 Sisters @ bringingbeauty.blogspot.com says
These are to pretty and unique! We have our first ever Beautify It Monday link party going on now and we'd love if you stopped by to link up – bringingbeauty.blogspot.com
A Gracious Home says
I don't have a hot glue gun. I need to buy one. I love the eggs they are beautiful.
SensationallySarah says
What lovely eggs!
Our Pinteresting Family says
Those are so cute! Megan
Sugarr2518 says
Cute!I love the choice of all the fabric! It's so bright and Springy:)
Holly Lefevre says
I love the bright colors and the ruffles…such a cute idea!
Carrie @ My Favorite Finds says
How fun! There are so many fun ways to decorate eggs, aren't there? I just grew up decorating with PAAS. Thanks for sharing at Handmade Tuesdays.
[email protected] Bitsy Paper says
These turned out great. Such fun colors. I hope you'll add this to my Hippity Hop Easter Project Hop if you haven't yet.
http://www.itsybitsypaperblog.com/2012/03/hippity-hop-easter-project-hop.html
Jo says
A lovely innovative way to decorate eggs, and would be quite easy for my girls to have a go at. Well done,and beautiful pictures too.
Lisa @ Flour Me With Love says
This is so creative! Thanks so much for sharing at Mix it up Monday 🙂
Michelle Paige says
Adorable eggs! Would you be willing to link this post up to my Springtime Holiday Link Party going on now? I'd love to have you! Thanks, Michelle
http://michellepaige.blogspot.com/2012/02/springtime-holiday-link-party.html
Mandy says
These are sooo cute!
Trisha @ The Sweet Survival says
Oh these are adorable! I love the fabric choices. Stopping by from DIY by Design.
Gabby says
I love using my glue gun for ruffles, so thanks for this fantastic idea! Love it!
Gabby
The…Late, Young Family
Amy says
These are so beautiful, I might just have to try this one! I would love for you to come share at my link party!
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Katalina Jewelry says
I've seen a lot of decorated eggs lately but these are the first ruffled fabric ones I've seen. They're really cute! I found these on Fireflies and Jellybeans party.
Katie's Nesting Spot says
Oh for goodness sakes, you are too creative. I love these ruffled beauties, how fun!!!
[email protected] Cultivated Nest says
Soooo cute! Love how colorful they are!
Michelle Paige says
I featured your eggs today! Come take a look! Thanks for linking up to my party! http://michellepaige.blogspot.com/2012/03/egg-cellent-egg-decorating-ideas.html
Becca says
Oooh these are so pretty and so different! I love them! xxxx
Katie @ Pincushion Creations says
Oh are these little guys cute! I would love to have you share them at my party!
http://www.pincushioncreations.com/2012/03/homemade-by-you-5.html
Allison {A Glimpse Inside} says
How cute are these?! Love them!
Thanks for linking up to this week's Catch a Glimpse Party. I'll be featuring this tomorrow.
Crafty Mischief says
The ruffles are so cute! Thanks for sharing!
Sarah says
These are my favorite by far! What a neat idea!
I would love for you to share this at my Flaunt It Friday link party. There are also TWO amazing giveaways this week!
http://www.dottedlinecrafts.com/2012/03/flaunt-it-friday.html
Looking forward to more posts,
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Tasha says
These are adorable!! I love them. I love that you chose such bright happy fabrics too.
Artsy VaVa says
I love the ruffled eggs!!! Pinning it!
Renonda says
How cute!
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[email protected] of Laughter says
Really beautiful project! Brilliant idea and the fabrics are delicious! Angie xo
Laura Ingalls Gunn says
Completely adorable!
Have a wonderful weekend. 🙂
Cassandra says
Oh my goodness! These are so cute! They'd go brilliantly with the Bunny & Duckling I made for easter!
Cass
http://casscansew.blogspot.com.au/2012/03/easter-project-dilly-daddle-duckling.html
Amy says
These are adorable! Thanks for linking up at whimsy wednesday!
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Kelsey says
I want to feature these on an easter egg roundup I'm doing! Embracingmessy.blogspot.com. Please email me and let me know if this is ok at [email protected]!
The Paper Princess says
Jamie,
Thanks for sharing this fabulous tutorial at Inspire Me Monday at Create With Joy! I loved it so much that I selected it as one of my featured posts this week!
Can't wait to see more of your creativity in action! 🙂
Ramona
Create With Joy
http://create-with-joy.com
Kara at Petals to Picots says
These are so pretty!! What a great idea!
Stacey says
I love these Jaime! You have such great ideas! I am a color fanatic so these suit me fine :o)
Thanks for linking up this week – hope to see you back this week!
STacey of Embracing Change
Jillian's Bella Rosa Antiques says
Very pretty indeed! Something I never thought of and now wish I had! Great job.
Six Sisters says
So cute and what a fun idea! We loved having you join us for "Strut Your Stuff Saturday." Hope to see you again soon! -The Sisters
Amy says
I am featuring your beautiful eggs today if would like to hop over and grab your featured button!
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DesignDazzle.blogspot.com says
Thank you so much for sharing. Loving this idea!
freckled laundry says
CUTE!!!
richardwilkins says
Not bad at all.
Erika Marsh says
What a fun idea! We'd love it if you'd share this at our link party – Home is Where the Heart is! http://www.homesteadsimple.com/home-is-where-the-heart-is-link-it-up-wednesdays-1/
Mommy n Me Blog says
this is wonderful I have added your project to my mommynmeblog.com for my other viewers to see
Helle / A Spoonful of Crafts says
So lovely.
Anne says
Such a cute idea! I've got a Craft Gossip post scheduled for later today that features your tutorial: http://sewing.craftgossip.com/?p=87080 –Anne
Jamie says
Thank you!
Denise/DIY Crush says
Those are darling! Definitely something the kids could help! Pinned for making later!
yooying says
This is so adorable! I love this idea! Thank you for sharing!! Gonna try it in next Easter!