You know what they say, April showers bring spring… eggs. If there’s one thing you’re going to find me fixating on this spring, it’s adult arts and crafts. And lucky for me, these naturally dyed Easter eggs are the perfect project for any rainy afternoon. Of course, you can always buy store-bought dyes to color your Easter eggs, but I promise you, these natural dyes will be worth the extra effort.
If you have trouble sourcing the butterfly pea flower and Thai tea, I suggest using blueberries and paprika as alternatives to get those colors. Using ingredients you already have lying around like onion skins, turmeric, and beets, you can create a gorgeous array of pastel colors that will wow your friends and be completely chemical-free.
This is a recipe where experimenting is highly encouraged. To get a deeper color, leave the eggs in the dye overnight. If you want something more pastel, 15 minutes in the dye should be plenty. This recipe is extremely kid-friendly, but trust me, you’re going to have fun too. You can make the dyes up to 2 weeks ahead and store them in airtight containers to be used at any time.
Did you try making these? Let us know what you think in the comments below!
