STYROFOAM brand foam crafts

15-Minute Faux Paper Eggs

Create your own handmade paper to make elegant petal bedecked eggs. For a faster alternative check out our 15-minute Faux Paper Eggs.
   Completion Time - 
less than 1 hour
   Designer - 
Kathleen George

Materials

STYROFOAM Brand Foam
  • Egg, 6"
Other Materials
  • DecoArt Paper Perfect Paint: Natural; Lavender
  • Whole dried flowers

Tools

  • Wooden skewer
  • Palette knife
  • Small, soft-bristled paintbrush
  • Thin, white craft glue

Instructions

  • 1. Insert skewer into bottom of egg. Holding skewer, followmanufacturer's instructions to spread thin layer of paint ontofoam surface.

  • 2. While still damp, carefully apply dried flowers to eggsurface; pat lightly with fingertips to ensure good adhesion.Place skewer in heavy glass or jar to dry completely. Remove skewer.

  • 3. If needed, use brush to gently apply small amount whiteglue to backs of any loose petals or stems. Carefully pressitems to egg surface, patting lightly with fingertips. Let dry.If you enjoyed this project, look here for more inspiring ideas:Handmade Paper EggsFloral EggsDragonfly Patina Eggs