Upcycled Plastic Easter Egg Wall Hanging
Creating an Easter egg wall hanging using upcycled plastic eggs, a thrifted picture frame and a few other simple craft supplies.
Ingredients
- Plastic Easter eggs
- 11x17 Thrifted backless picture frame
- Americana Decor Chalky Finish in Everlasting for the frame
- Americana Decor Chalky Finish in Whisper, Vintage
- Paintbrush
- Sandpaper
- Ribbon ¼” wide, satin white
- Scissors
- Diamond Dust
- Mod Podge in Matte
- Faux tulips
- Bow in coordinating colors
Instructions
- Paint the frame in a light colored chalky paint, such as Everlasting. Let the paint dry and add an extra coat of paint for better coverage.
- Scuff up the outer surface of the plastic eggs with sandpaper for the paint to adhere better.
- If the eggs pop open, add a bead of glue and seal them so they hold their egg shape.
- Paint the plastic eggs in a mix of blues and creams, such as Whisper and Vintage chalky paint. Let the paint dry and add an extra coat of paint for better coverage.
- Brush on the Mod Podge onto the egg and then sprinkle it with Diamond Dust. Let it dry fully before using.
- Cut strands of white ribbon in various lengths. Glue the one end of the ribbon to the egg and secure the opposite end of the ribbon to the top of the frame.
- Stagger the placement of the hanging eggs along the frame.
- Add faux florals and a bow to the front of the frame to finish.
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