Eggcellent Easter Crafts - Marbled Eggs

This “eggcellent” Easter craft is a must try for every school, daycare or childcare center! The craft is simple and fun to create. It will leave you with a finsihed product that others wont believe your little ones made by themselves.

Items needed: tray or large plate, card stock or construction paper cut into Easter egg shapes, acrylic paint, craft stick or tooth pick and a squeegee




Begin by cutting out your easter eggs from cardstock or construction paper. Have your students do this part for some cutting practice! You can always draw out the eggs on the paper to give them some cutting guidelines.

To start the marbling process, fill your tray or plate with shaving cream. You will want an even layer across the surface. Next, you can take your acrylic paint and add a few drops around the shaving cream of as many colors as you would like.

After adding your drops, take a craft stick or tooth pick and drag it through the paint drops in zig-zag motions. This will create the marbled effect on the eggs.

Next, take your card stock or construction paper egg and lay it down on top of the shaving cream design. Let this sit for a few seconds to soak in the colors.

Pull the egg up off the shaving cream and allow it to sit another few seconds. You can then take your squeegee and wipe the shaving cream off. Sit the paper to the side and allow it to dry.

This technique can be used on all kinds of shapes for different projects and holidays!