Eggs in the Basket

Why

Your house will be clucking with laughter as kids hippetty-hop to find these hand-crafted eggs. This art activity is a game and a centerpiece.

Steps

1. Form eggs from Crayola® Model Magic®. Combine colors to marbleize, roll modeling compound into designs, and experiment with other decorative effects. Seal decorations onto eggs with a damp fingertip. Decorate eggs with Crayola Glitter Glue. Dry.

2. With Crayola Scissors, cut paper strips to fit inside the weave of a clean, recycled plastic produce basket. Design paper strips with Crayola Washable Markers. Weave strips through the produce basket. Glue in place with a Crayola Glue Stick.

3. To create a handle, cut another paper strip or wide ribbon and staple ends to basket. Fill with Easter grass if you like. Place Model Magic eggs inside the basket.

Safety Guidelines

Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project. Observe children closely and intervene as necessary to prevent potential safety problems and ensure appropriate use of arts and crafts materials. Some craft items, particularly beads and buttons, are potential choking hazards for young children. Avoid use of such small parts with children younger than 3 years. Craft items such as scissors, push pins and chenille sticks may have sharp points or edges. Avoid use of materials with sharp points by children younger than 4 years. Read all manufacturers' safety warnings before using arts and craft supplies.

Glitter Glue— WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD—Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. Not for use on skin.

Crayola Modeling Materials including Crayola Model Magic®, and Model Magic Fusion™, Crayola Air-Dry Clay, and Crayola Dough—

  • Keep away from open flames. Do not use to make candleholders, hot plates, trivets, or other similar objects that will be used or placed near fire and other heat sources.
  • Do not put in an oven, microwave, or kiln.
  • Do not make into vessels/containers that will hold unpackaged food.
  • The use of modeling material to make items that look like food is discouraged for children younger than age 5 to avoid their confusion with real food.
  • Unless sealed with a water-resistant glaze, do not make projects exposed to or immersed in water, such as boats or outdoor bird feeders. They would disintegrate when exposed to moisture.
  • Crayola Dough—contains gluten (wheat flour) as an ingredient.
  • Crayola Air-Dry Clay, Crayola Model Magic and Model Magic Fusion are gluten-free. However, they are produced on the same machinery as Crayola Dough which does contain gluten. Although the machines are cleaned prior to the start of each production run, there is a slight possibility that trace amounts of gluten from Crayola Dough may be present in the other modeling compound products. For information regarding specific ingredients or allergic concerns, please call our Consumer Affairs department at 1-800-272-9652 weekdays between 9 AM and 4 PM Eastern Standard Time.

Scissors—ATTENTION: The cutting edges of scissors are sharp and care should be taken whenever cutting or handling. Blunt-tip scissors should be used only by children 4 years and older. Pointed-tip scissors should be used only by children 6 years and older.

String-Like Materials—Includes string, raffia, lacing, yarn, ribbon, and other similar material. Children 3 years and younger should not be given any string-like material that is longer than 12 inches. Close adult supervision is essential whenever children use string-like material. When crafts are to be worn around the necks of children 8 years and younger, attach the ends of the “string-like material” with clear adhesive tape, which allows easy release of the bond if the craft becomes entangled or caught on equipment. For children older than 8 years, the ends of the “string-like material” may be tied and knotted.

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Supplies

crayola supplies
  • Markers
  • Model Magic®
  • Glue Sticks
  • Glitter Glue
  • Blunt-Tip Scissors
  • Construction Paper
household supplies
  • stapler and staples
  • Hallmark ribbon (optional)
  • Easter grass (optional)
  • recycled plastic produce basket

Where & When

"Our preschoolers made eggs and school-agers hid them. Children noticed color, shape, and counted the eggs."
Tonya G. and Erin C., family child care providers.

"This beautiful seasonal decoration will keep for many years. My daughter and her friends each made one for their families."
Aneia O., mom of 10-year-old.


Interesting Info

Tradition says that Dolley Madison, wife of President James Madison was responsible for the first Easter Egg Roll, which was held not at the White House but on the grounds of the Capitol.