Lifestyle Holidays 5 Fun Ways to Dye Easter Eggs With Toddlers If you're dyeing Easter eggs with a toddler this year, embrace an afternoon of creative chaos with these five incredibly fun (and messy!) ideas. By Amanda Kingloff Updated on February 13, 2023 Trending Videos Close this video player Tara Donne Dyeing Easter eggs can be admittedly intimidating. You've got fragile eggs to worry about and a guaranteed mess. But if you can let go and embrace the controlled chaos, a toddler Easter egg dyeing activity can be a super fun adventure. Read on for five ideas for dyeing Easter eggs with toddlers. 01 of 05 Drip-Dyed Easter Eggs Tara Donne While these eggs may look fancy, they are actually a super easy toddler Easter egg dyeing activity. Just add a few drops of food coloring, and voilà—ombre eggs. How to make them: Stand an egg up on a bottle cap or an overturned egg carton (resting the egg between the cups).Drip 1 to 4 drops of the first color of food coloring on top of the egg, then spray with water.Repeat with additional colors. The Best Easter Trivia and Fun Facts for Kids 02 of 05 Soap Star Easter Eggs Tara Donne Another unique and creative toddler Easter egg dyeing technique is to color Easter eggs with dish soap. How to make them: Mix 2 tablespoons of dish soap with 1 teaspoon of water and 10 to 15 drops of dye.Blow into the solution with a straw, then stir vigorously with the straw.Dip an egg into just the bubbles and let dry. 21 Easter Egg Filler Ideas Toddlers Will Love 03 of 05 Bubble Wrap Easter Eggs Tara Donne Are you looking to make a statement with some bold, geometric patterns? Bubble wrap Easter eggs are the "it" thing. Just dip, stamp, and dry. How to make them: Dye an egg the color of your choice.Press bubble wrap onto solvent ink pads.Lay an egg on the inked bubble wrap, gently pull up the corners, and wrap it around the egg. Tip: Don't move the eggs around on the bubble wrap, or the ink will smear! 8 Easy Educational Crafts for 2-Year-Olds 04 of 05 Marbled Easter Eggs Tara Donne Mildly messy but loads of fun, this toddler Easter egg dyeing craft is one your kids will love. You can make marble Easter eggs with a little bit of food coloring and loads of shaving cream. How to make them: Spread a thick layer of shaving cream on a cookie sheet.Add 4 or 5 drops of food coloring to a small section and mix it around with a toothpick or a straw.Roll an egg in the dyed shaving cream and let the shaving cream sit on the egg's surface for about 10 minutes.Pat excess off with paper towels. Tip: Presoak eggs in white vinegar for 2 to 3 minutes for more vibrant color! 13 Easter Egg Filler Ideas Toddlers Will Love 05 of 05 Washi Tape Easter Eggs Tara Donne Another neat way to make Easter eggs is with Washi tape, a colorful, decorative Japanese style of tape. Kids love this toddler Easter egg dyeing activity! How to make them: Wrap an egg in thin washi tape, pressing it firmly to the eggshell.Use a paintbrush or your finger to cover the egg with tempera paint.Let the paint dry thoroughly, then remove the tape. Tip: Use different widths of tape and stickers for more graphic designs! 30 Easy Easter Egg Decoration Ideas for Kids Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit