DIY Paper Mache Easter Eggs: 3 Adorable Styles With Toilet Paper

Who knew toilet paper could be so chic? I’ve been making these charming paper mache Easter eggs with plain old toilet paper, and there are so many possibilities. Today, I’m sharing three creative styles that are all easy and beginner-friendly. Let’s explore the three delightful styles, each with its own unique personality. Get ready to add a touch of handmade magic to your Easter decorations!

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Paper Mache Easter Eggs

Whether you are looking for a unique Easter table centerpiece, a sweet egg for your mantel, or a creative basket filler, you are in the right place. I’ve been making these super easy paper mache eggs in all sizes and designs. Today, I’ll share how you can make these yourself and offer three design options. However, I must warn you these are addictive, and you may be rushing to buy more toilet paper. LOL

How To Use Toilet Paper For Paper Mache Eggs

To create the toilet paper mache eggs, blow up the balloons to the size you want your finished egg to be. Then, separate the toilet paper squares. You will need several, and it’s best to have them separated before you start.

1. Start by wetting the balloon with a spray bottle of water. Then, layer the squares over the balloon and spray the surface to keep everything wet. Use your hands or a paintbrush to smooth the paper. Be careful, as it will easily tear. Allow the water spray to help flatten the paper instead of putting much external pressure.
2. Continue until the surface is covered, overlapping as you go. Note: Leave the end of the tied balloon accessible.
3. Repeat at least three times to get good coverage over the balloon. Note: It’s harder to ensure overlap as you go. I recommend adding more paper if you are unsure of your coverage. More is better.

Once you have your balloon covered and smooth, hang it to dry. I used a large safety pin and attached it to the tied end of the balloon, being careful not to puncture it. Then, I hung it on a clothes hanger to dry. Ensure that they are not rubbing against anything to damage the surface. Do not move until completely dry. I waited about 20 hours.

How To Remove Balloon

Now that your paper mache eggs are dry let’s remove the balloon. Take scissors, hold the tie, and snip a hole in the balloon. As the air seeps out, gently pull it from inside the egg.

Three Ways To Craft Paper Mache Easter Eggs

Now that the eggs are formed, let’s look at three ways to craft them as Easter decorations.

Cracked Egg Shell Vases

My first eggs were the largest, and I made them for cracked egg vases. To make them, use scissors to make a jagged line around the opening of your eggs, just like you’d see on real cracked egg shells.

Dry Flower Encrusted Easter Egg

I wanted to use some of my dried flowers to create a decorative egg for my next design, so I didn’t cut the paper mache egg. Instead, I added a decorative bow to cover the hole and then added the dried flowers with quick-drying glue. I’ve had the flowers in the DIY Flower Press for several months, which are fragile. I used tweezers to pick and place delicate petals.

You could make this egg with faux flowers, which would be lovely.

Birdnest Easter Egg

Instead of cutting out the top for my last egg, I cut an oval hole in the center to make the birdnest egg. To begin cutting the hole, I recommend using an exacto knife to puncture a hole for the scissors to fit into. Then, cut the hole to the size you desire. You may want to draw the hole with a pencil to ensure correct placement.

How To Decorate With Paper Mache Eggs

There are so many decorating options with these adorable eggs. Today, I’ll share how I’m using mine this year for Easter.

Cracked Egg Shell Vase Centerpiece

The cracked eggshell vase centerpiece is so simple. I used a couple of faux paperwhite bulbs in the two larger eggs and filled the smaller one with decoupaged Easter eggs.

This lovely centerpiece vignette is light and refreshing for Easter.

Dried Flower Decorative Easter Egg Decor

I added the dried flower decorative Easter egg to a green pillar candleholder and displayed it on my kitchen island. It works well with the moss and daffodil centerpiece.

Decorate With Paper Mache Bird Nest Egg

Finally, this cute paper mache bird nest egg might be my favorite. I used another candleholder and a greenery ring to hold the nest on my sofa table. I placed the hole at the bottom of the nest next to the candleholder. Doesn’t the bird look comfy in his little nest?

Both of the smaller eggs would be cute as an Easter basket filler.

As you can see, the easy tutorial offers so many options. I’d love to see what you come up with for your paper mache eggs.

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Thank you for stopping by, and I look forward to sharing my next adventure with you.