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{DIY} Easter Eggs Using Paint Chips

March 12, 2013 by Courtney 26 Comments

I normally deck the house out for St. Patrick’s Day. We have a lot of Irish in us {even our kiddos have Irish names} and love the holiday. But with the room makeover going on, we have sort of lost track of time. I figured I better pack more punch with my efforts and go straight to the Easter décor! I clocked some serious hours in the paint department this weekend and sweet talked my way into picking out five or six paint chip cards. eggs I stumbled upon Modern Parents Messy Kids and fell in love with her garland. So clever and so easy! I couldn’t wait to copy her. Look how darling her garland is.    {modern parents messy kids} I definitely could have used all of the tangerine paint chips I had, but needed just a couple of more colors. I only used six cards and have plenty of eggs left over which I plan to use for our Easter table! chips I free handed an egg until I was happy with one and then just traced away. It only took about 15 minutes. pencil This would be fun to do with the older kiddos as well. I was sort of giddy with how pretty and cute the eggs were. eatereggs   I set our chalkboard sign out on the porch as a spring vignette. But to be honest, I sort of want it back inside where I can enjoy it and look at it!   IMG_0376   Oh, and a shout out to my hubby who designed and made this birdhouse with the kids one Saturday morning. They made blueprints and all! Super cute and they are so proud of it. We want to add some color or detail to it but haven’t figured that out yet. IMG_0398   I brought it in to see if we should have it in the house and I caught my son just gazing at it. So cute. He says he wants some eggs in his room, too. Better commission his sister to start cutting them out! IMG_0406 IMG_0427   … IMG_0447   ;;;   chalkboard So that’s a little peek into our Easter décor. Come back tomorrow where I am dishing on just how crazy things can be when you redo a room. Time to keep it real, people!!! Enjoy your day.

Filed Under: Do it yourself, Easter, five minute projects, holiday, Uncategorized

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  1. Laurie says

    March 12, 2013 at 7:44 am

    Great idea! Can't wait to see the room makeover.

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  2. Our Pinteresting Family says

    March 12, 2013 at 11:16 am

    It turned out beautiful! I love the pastel colors. Megan

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  3. Baby Mama Juice says

    March 12, 2013 at 11:44 am

    That is so cute! I may have to attempt it, though free-handing the egg gives me anxiety! I have that same chalkboard! What a genius idea!

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  4. Jules says

    March 12, 2013 at 12:12 pm

    Super cute and colorful – love! Also? Your son is too cutie pie!

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  5. Kristin Cadwallader says

    March 12, 2013 at 12:31 pm

    Love it! Great idea 😉 xo Kristin

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  6. Milynn {Love + Whimsy} says

    March 12, 2013 at 12:59 pm

    This is super adorable!

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  7. Allie says

    March 12, 2013 at 2:10 pm

    I'm obsessed with this idea, thanks for sharing!

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  8. My Life as A Plate says

    March 12, 2013 at 2:52 pm

    Such a clever Idea. I cannot wait to try this! I love the way the garland looks on the chalkboard.

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  9. Natalie Roussy says

    March 12, 2013 at 3:04 pm

    What a sweet idea! I have seen other projects using paint chips before, but this is by far my favourite! Fantastic job! I am your newest follower…

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  10. natasha {schue love} says

    March 12, 2013 at 3:09 pm

    Such a cute idea!! Emailing you later today…I've been crazy busy, but in a good way! 😉

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  11. Lili says

    March 12, 2013 at 4:08 pm

    this is so cute!

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  12. Abbey Ofs says

    March 12, 2013 at 4:21 pm

    Love love this! So clean, crisp and colorful.

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  13. Deanne says

    March 12, 2013 at 4:23 pm

    What a cute idea! I love it! Great use for all of those extra paint chips we have laying around 🙂

    http://craftermeetscraftsman.blogspot.com

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  14. Laura@Elegant Nest says

    March 12, 2013 at 4:33 pm

    So cute…and a great way to re-use all those paint chips! I recently finished my spring chalkboard http://elegantnest.blogspot.com/2013/03/spring-chalk-art.html
    but may need to find a spot for this charming garland!

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  15. Fletcher @ High Cotton Style says

    March 12, 2013 at 5:52 pm

    these are too cute! How simple!

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  16. Jenny says

    March 12, 2013 at 6:48 pm

    Such a cute and simple idea!! This is exactly the type of design projects that I need!

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  17. Carol Wright says

    March 12, 2013 at 9:07 pm

    Oh my word, I love this idea. I was heading to Home Depot for a DIY curtain rod project … now I'm going to swing by the paint department. Love it.

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  18. Simply LKJ says

    March 12, 2013 at 9:17 pm

    Super cute!

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  19. Amanda says

    March 12, 2013 at 10:13 pm

    That is freaking ADORABLE!!!!

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  20. Allison says

    March 13, 2013 at 12:38 am

    I love it! Simple and fun! That is a sweet birdhouse your hubby made the kids. Blueprints…how cute!!

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  21. Aubrey {All Things Bright and Beautiful} says

    March 13, 2013 at 1:29 am

    I have been dying to do some Easter decorating! This might be just the inspiration I needed to quit wishing and get DIY-ing (c;

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  22. Michaela says

    March 13, 2013 at 6:55 am

    Stop the cuteness. I love this!

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  23. How Precious a Petunia says

    March 13, 2013 at 4:17 pm

    This is SUCH a cute idea!! I am all about keeping it simple, which is SO much better when the DIY part of it is easy! : ) Thanks!

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  24. {Hi Sugarplum!} says

    March 13, 2013 at 4:57 pm

    So cute!1 and Love little G gazing at them!!

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  25. Sandra Carson says

    March 14, 2013 at 9:43 am

    Liked your idea..its very sweet

    pet meds

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  26. Tara {The Silver Lining} says

    March 22, 2013 at 6:20 pm

    love this idea! I've been looking for easy ways to add some Easter decorations before our family comes.

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