Easy Styrofoam Polka Dot Easter Egg Craft
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This Button Easter Egg Craft is a simple and adorable way to celebrate spring or Easter with kids. This easy project transforms a small foam egg into a festive polka-dot Easter Egg Ornament, perfect for an Easter tree or a charming Easter basket addition.
Easter is a welcome holiday, bringing all its bright pastel colors after a long winter. I love displaying colorful crafts like this one and this cute paper bag bunny craft, these wooden craft spoon bunnies, and this Paper Plate Lion Craft.
What You’ll Love About this Craft
Easy and Kid-Friendly: Perfect for little hands and beginners.
Decorative & Functional: Doubles as a colorful ornament for Easter or spring displays.
Customizable: Mix and match button colors and sizes to create a one-of-a-kind egg.
Minimal Materials: Only a few basic craft supplies are needed, making this a quick, simple project.
Supplies You’ll Need
- 3-inch foam egg
- Assorted pastel buttons (various sizes)
- Craft glue
- Paper fastener (brad)
- Ribbon or twine for hanging
How to Make a Button Easter Egg Ornament
Prepare the Foam Egg: Have your 3-inch foam egg ready.
Glue on Buttons: Use craft glue to attach buttons randomly around the egg’s surface. Mix sizes and colors for a playful polka-dot look.
Insert the Brad: Push a paper fastener through the top of the egg.
Add Ribbon: Tie a ribbon or twine to the brad to create a loop for hanging.
Display: Hang your egg on an Easter tree, in a garland, or around your home as a fun spring decoration.
Variations
Add Glitter: Before adding buttons, brush glue on the egg and sprinkle with glitter for extra sparkle.
Topiaries: Replace the brad and ribbon with a ribbon-wrapped wooden dowel at the bottom of the foam egg. Place into a festive Easter container fitted with more foam.
FAQs
Can I use other types of buttons?
Absolutely! Wooden or plastic buttons work well. Mix textures for a fun effect.
How long will these ornaments last?
If kept out of moisture, these button Easter eggs can last for several seasons as a cute spring or Easter decoration.
Can I hang these on an Easter tree?
Yes! The ribbon loop makes it easy to hang your eggs on trees, garlands, or anywhere you like.
More Easter Crafts You’ll Love
Easy Styrofoam Polka Dot Easter Egg Craft
Equipment
- tacky craft glue that grabs quickly
- Pair of scissors
Materials
- 3-inch foam egg
- Assorted pastel buttons (various sizes)
- Craft glue
- Paper fastener (brad)
- Ribbon or twine for hanging
Instructions
- Prepare the Foam Egg: Have your 3-inch foam egg ready.
- Glue on Buttons: Use craft glue to attach buttons randomly around the egg’s surface. Mix sizes and colors for a playful polka-dot look.
- Insert the Brad: Push a paper fastener through the top of the egg.
- Add Ribbon: Tie a ribbon or twine to the brad to create a loop for hanging.
- Display: Hang your egg on an Easter tree, in a garland, or around your home as a fun spring decoration.
~ Melissa – KidFriendlyThingsToDo.com
