Learn how to paint wooden Easter eggs with this easy technique. Draw designs with sharpies and then paint with vibrant watercolors for eggs that last long past Easter!
Updated April 2025
Want to learn how to paint wooden Easter eggs that will last year after year and withstand heavy kid use?
These eggs will long outlast the hard-boiled kind and are sturdier than plastic eggs.
They can be brought out Easter after Easter, given as gifts, and be added to the play kitchen for some fun pretend play.
And best of all, these are so easy to make. Kids of all ages will be able to join in the decorating fun!
How to Paint Wooden Easter Eggs
MATERIALS
- Wooden eggs (you can also find these in craft stores in the Easter section)
- Sharpie markers
- Liquid watercolor paints
or watercolor paint pods
INSTRUCTIONS
- Draw designs on your wood eggs
We did this with the sharpie markers. You can doodle or draw something spring-y like flowers.
- Paint over the designs
Then paint over your designs with the watercolors. The black marker lines will show through the paint nicely. Let dry.
Admire your new colorful Easter eggs!
You can also give them as a gift. Or add them to your play kitchen for some pretend play!
Note: You can also use this technique to paint other wooden items, such as wood building blocks or any of the items you can find in the unpainted wood section of the craft store.
More Easter Crafts for Kids
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- 30 Easter Activities for Kids
- 10 Easter Craft Ideas for Kids
- 5 Easter Arts and Craft Ideas
- How to Paint Easter Egg Rocks
- How to Make Paper Mâché Easter Eggs
Want even more creative ideas?
Check out our Easter Creativity pack!
Celebrate this fun holiday with all kinds of adorable creative activities! This 32-page printable eBook is full of coloring pages, drawing prompts, games, and more!
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