Eggs in the Basket

Eggs in the Basket craft

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.

  • 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.