Glue Gun Easter Eggs

Last year we experimented with a few different ways to decorate eggs and this technique ended up being my all time favorite.

Step 1.

Boil your eggs. 

Cover eggs with water. Bring to a boil, then turn off stove. 

Put on a lid. Set timer for 20 minutes. 

Dry eggs. Let cool.

Step 2.

Let the kids go crazy with your mini glue gun. 

Be careful not to burn your fingers.

My 5 year old was just fine doing this herself. 

Step 3. 

Dye eggs in coloring. 

Let dry. 

I like to keep the glue on the eggs.

I like the look of the added texture. 

One more thing. 

This year I wanted to try and make my own dye. 

I used my Wilton Gel coloring. The dye I use when I color frosting for cakes.

The gels are so much more vibrant than the liquid drops.  

I found the recipe here. 

It worked great! I love the bright colors.  

Recipe  I used: 

1 cup boiling water

2 Tbsp Distilled white vinegar

A small amount of gel coloring. 

Stir.