The 'Unbreakable' Easter Eggs

Two plastic egg versions decoupaged with yellow
and green tissues and trimmed with ribbons.

       The 'unbreakable' egg in this instance will not be totally lost if it falls from the branches of an egg tree; it will, however, break if you run over it with a truck. So, I guess it is still breakable but just not in all instances like the common egg! And as always, the abilities of the crafter are more apparent within the aesthetics of the resulting egg. For some this process is heavenly, for others it will look like a 'hot mess.' Just keep practicing...

• To see how to decoupage a pattern or scene from a napkin onto an Easter egg.
  

Supplies Needed: 

• plastic eggs
• masking tape
• tissue papers
• decorative trims
• tacky craft glue
• Mod Podge
• ribbon, twine or wire for hanging

Left, see tiny holes at the top and bottom of the eggs; you can thread a ribbon or twine
through these holes to hang the eggs from an egg tree. Right, large plastic eggs used
for decoupage from our local Dollar Store.

 Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. First insert the hanger for your eggs through the wholes provided at one of the ends of the egg. You can hide the knot if you like on the inside of the egg so that it will not be seen. Then pull the hanger up through the outside of the egg.
2. Snap together the two halves of your plastic egg and use masking tape to keep the seam closed.
3. Cover the entire surface of the plastic egg now with masking tape. Use the tip of your finger nails to smooth out wrinkles and creases made by the tape.
4. Using small amounts of white school glue or Mod Podge, apply the tissue wherever you find it pleasing. Do cover the entire surface with the tissue. This process takes time because you must wait for areas of the egg to dry before moving on to other areas to cover. 
5. Once all of the egg is decoupaged, glue on the fancier trims if there are any.
6. Mod Podge the entire finished tissue surfaces of the Easter egg left exposed.
7. Hand your creation from anywhere on an egg tree. If it falls off the branches, this particular kind of egg will not break as will an actual egg.