Friday, March 16, 2012

Salt Dough Easter Egg Garland

One of my most popular posts was my Salt Dough Starfish Garland, and that was my inspiration for this Easter project. I love the way it turned out!



What You Need:
  • Salt Dough: Mix 2 cups flour & 1 cup salt with approximately 1 cup water to form dough
  • Egg-shaped Cookie Cutter
  • Acrylic Paint & Paint Brushes
  • Mod Podge
  • Ribbon for Hanging
How You Make It:
  • Roll salt dough out to about 1/4" thick and cut out egg shapes (I cut 12).
  • Poke hole in the top of each egg. I used the non-pointy end of a Bic pen.
  • Place on cookie sheet and bake at 200 degrees for several hours until eggs are hard & dry.
  • Once cooled completely, paint your eggs with pretty patterns & colors.
  • Once the paint is dry, seal with a coat of Mod Podge.
  • Tie a loop through the top of each egg with ribbon and then suspend each one from a longer ribbon to make the garland.
  • Hang garland and step back to admire how cute this project turned out!!!




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30 comments:

  1. UnknownMarch 16, 2012 at 8:28 PM

    Love your garland and recipe-years ago I made salt dough star ornaments but had forgotten how much fun they were to make-I'm your newest follower-stop by for a visit!

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  2. JoAnn SweetPepperRoseMarch 16, 2012 at 9:30 PM

    this is a cute project. I haven't made salt dough in years, so I may give this a try.
    JoAnn

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  3. Southern Traditions BoutiqueMarch 17, 2012 at 9:06 AM

    Super cute project! Thanks so much for sharing :)
    Torri

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  4. UnknownMarch 17, 2012 at 9:37 AM

    That is GORgeous, Blythe!!!! Pretty please say you linked it to Shine on Fridays!! I love it!

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  5. Gen @ Color Me DomesticMarch 17, 2012 at 3:45 PM

    Oooohh, so pretty, you did a great job of decorating them! I'm putting these on my to-do list, hope they'll turn out as cute as yours!

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  6. Crafty MischiefMarch 17, 2012 at 11:32 PM

    I love this! They turned out so cute and salt dough is way cheaper than the ceramic ones you buy at the craft store. Thanks for sharing! :)

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  7. Lindy@Itsy Bitsy PaperMarch 18, 2012 at 9:50 AM

    Wow, these are great! I hope you will link up to my Hippity Hop Easter Project Hop.

    http://www.itsybitsypaperblog.com/2012/03/hippity-hop-easter-project-hop.html

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  8. Ribbonwood CottageMarch 18, 2012 at 11:58 AM

    Love this. YOu did such a good job. So creative yet easy and cute. I love ideas like this. Come over when you get a chance and see my Easter project. blessings,
    Debbie

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  9. AnonymousMarch 18, 2012 at 4:18 PM

    I love your designs on the eggs! This is cute.

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  10. A To Zebra CelebrationsMarch 18, 2012 at 4:45 PM

    Oh my goodness!!! too cute!! come link to my party on Tuesdays....is still open :):) you do a great job!!

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  11. Mindie HiltonMarch 18, 2012 at 11:50 PM

    Shared your post on facebook! This is Mindie from Bacon Time. Love your egg garland and your blog name. I host a weekly linky, I know there are lots of places to link to, but would love for you to share your talent at Bacon Time sometime.

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  12. Our Pinteresting FamilyMarch 19, 2012 at 8:06 AM

    Such a cute idea! I'm your newest GFC and linky follower via the DIY Home Sweet Home link party. Megan

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  13. Natalie @ NorthShore DaysMarch 19, 2012 at 9:16 AM

    So pretty. Im a new follower! please pop over for a visit and follow if you like what you see xx Nat
    http://northshoredays.blogspot.co.nz/

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  14. UnknownMarch 19, 2012 at 9:52 AM

    These are so pretty! I need to try this. I'd love it if you'd share these at Whimsy Wednesdays at www.thenymelrosefamily.blogspot.com/2012/03/whimsy-wednesdays-3.html. We go live Tuesday night at 8 EST. I'm following.

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  15. JULIEMarch 19, 2012 at 11:03 AM

    so adorable!! i was inspired- we just threw ours in the oven after following your tutorial. I can't wait to see how they turn out! We divided the dough in half and used food coloring to make it blue and green (my boys are only 2 and 4, and favorite colors are EVERYTHING at this point...lol). We are so excited to string them up-- and made a few extra to mail to family for Easter gifts!

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  16. AmandaMarch 19, 2012 at 2:53 PM

    Love this! We tried making salt dough the other day, it was not a success! Will give it another try as this is gorgeous!

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  17. Meaningful MamaMarch 19, 2012 at 6:16 PM

    I'm so glad I found this. I used to do salt dough ornaments with my mom growing up. Takes me back and will be something I want to have my family grow up doing. Yeah!

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  18. Michelle PaigeMarch 19, 2012 at 9:42 PM

    Absolutely adorable! I have never been successful at salt dough! These are the cutest colors! Would you be willing to link this up to my Springtime Holiday Link Party? I'd love to have you! Thanks, Michelle

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    1. Michelle PaigeApril 3, 2012 at 6:27 PM

      Thanks so much for linking up! I'm sharing your banner today! http://michellepaige.blogspot.com/2012/04/easter-and-springtime-banners.html

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  19. KathleenSDMarch 20, 2012 at 11:12 AM

    Absolutely adorable - amazing what you can do with salt dough - I think I will make these with my boys. Thanks so much for sharing!!!

    New follower here from http://longislandchick.com

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  20. UnknownMarch 21, 2012 at 6:46 AM

    I love this!! Soo pretty!!

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  21. Heather @ Camp SlopMarch 21, 2012 at 11:59 AM

    So cute!

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  22. Katie @ Made to be a Momma. March 22, 2012 at 12:07 PM

    WOW is this a super cute project!! Love it! I would be THRILLED to have you share this at my link party still going on! Would love to have you be a new follower too! Following you via LINKY! Looking forward to seeing some more from you!
    http://www.pincushioncreations.com/2012/03/homemade-by-you-4_20.html

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  23. KateMarch 22, 2012 at 10:53 PM

    These are super cute! They remind me of the ornaments I used to make as a kid.

    I would love it if you added your garland to my Easter Inspiration Party!
    http://crafty-kate.blogspot.com/2012/03/easter-inspiration-party.html

    Thanks!
    Kate

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  24. Alison MeadeMarch 23, 2012 at 9:48 PM

    Too cute! We're your newest followers - come check us out at bringingbeauty.blogspot.com and please join in on our first ever Beautify It Link Party this Monday!

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  25. KaraMarch 23, 2012 at 9:48 PM

    Another fabulous project!! Thanks for sharing and inspiring us at our Shine on Friday party. You rock!!

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  26. SusieMarch 24, 2012 at 10:26 PM

    Like so many others I made salt dough with my mom growing up! You just made me remember how much fun it was - I think I will make some with my son!

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  27. UnknownMarch 28, 2012 at 3:09 PM

    Featuring this tomorrow on top 10 thursday!!

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  28. KatieMarch 28, 2012 at 11:46 PM

    What a great idea, for some reason I only think of salt dough for Christmas ornaments. This is such a fun way to use it for another holiday. I think my 5 year old would love painting some eggs that she could enjoy year after year. I just don't think the end result would be as cute as yours. Thank you for sharing on A Crafty Soiree.

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  29. UnknownApril 10, 2014 at 5:29 PM

    Wow what a cute idea! I love using the ribbon to string it up.

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