Easter eggs napkin technique: Mood image

Spring is right around the corner, and with it comes Easter, decorating homes with vibrant decorations. Especially popular during this time are colorful decorated Easter eggs, which not only look amazing but are also super easy to make yourself. If you’re not in the mood for brushes and paint, the napkin technique is perfect for you.



This technique allows you to create artistic, intricate patterns on the Easter eggs even without artistic talent. Get inspired by our step-by-step guide and create your own masterpieces!

Decorating Easter eggs with the napkin technique

Step 1: Prepare the Easter eggs
Before you get started, check your Styrofoam eggs. They often have production-related edges that you can easily sand down with sandpaper. This ensures a smooth surface and makes applying the napkins easier.

Step 2: Prepare the napkins
Take the napkins and separate the printed layer from the underlying layers. Sometimes the second layer only comes off with a bit of patience, but it is definitely there.

Step 3: Choose your motif and apply the napkins
Choose a design that you really like. To achieve a clean result, tear off the necessary pieces of napkin instead of cutting them. This ensures that the edges are less visible later. You can either start with a large piece and smooth it out from the center or choose smaller pieces and apply them one at a time.

Step 4: Glue and dry
Apply the napkin glue to the egg and then gently place the napkins on. Make sure to allow enough drying time between steps so you don’t accidentally peel the napkins off again. A skewer can be useful to support the egg while you work on it.

Step 5: Easter decoration - Build a nest
For the perfect presentation of your Easter eggs, you can create a pretty nest. Use a plastic plate and first decorate it with a layer of Icelandic moss. On top, place the decorative willow in the shape of a nest. Remember that binding wire can be useful to keep the willow in shape. Also, add small pieces of moss to give the nest a natural look.

Final presentation
Once the Easter eggs are fully dry and your nest is built, you can arrange the eggs in it. This will make your Easter decoration really eye-catching. Have fun crafting and trying things out!