As my washi tape collection grows bigger and bigger I thought it was about time I used some of them up. My Pinterest boards are full of Easter and Spring crafting and I wanted to make something with my 3 year old who is currently exploring eggs at his nursery. We decided on pretty washi tape Easter eggs.
How to make a washi tape Easter egg
You will need – a variety of washi tapes, card, scissors and contact paper (also known as sticky back plastic).
On a sheet of card draw an egg shape and cut it out. Place a sheet of contact paper over the hole and fill with pieces of washi tape. My son loves cutting so was happy to snip small lengths of washi tape and place randomly inside the egg shape.
When you’ve finished cover the other side with contact paper to seal and trim around the egg. Punch a hole in the top and thread a piece of bakers twine through to hang.
Love that- easy enough for a toddler to do, yet resulting in something pretty enough to display!
Awww what a lovely activity! I reckon my 3 yr old niece would love this!
How pretty are they…Like little stained glass eggs. Fantastic idea x
Looks great – as someone said, easy for a toddler to achieve and looks lovely!
Such a simple but effective idea! Great for fine motor control as well. I’ve been on the look out for washi tape but yet to see any!
What great idea! I need to get me some Washi tape x
What a lovely idea! I need to get me some Washi tape x
What a fun idea, that even the younger kids can enjoy. Thanks x
I love looking at and sorting my washi tape. I don’t know if I am ready to share it with the little one yet! It is really easy to cut and tear so it would be ideal for toddlers to craft with but it hadn’t occurred to me to hand it over just yet. Love your idea and the finished egg looks fab x
Thank you. I wasn’t really ready to share my washi tape but my 3 year old just helps himself! He’s used up rolls of it making car tracks 🙂 I should find a cheaper alternative for him …
I do like this idea – easy for younger ones and older children can get more arty with it x
Great blog post I think my reception class would love this
What a great idea. I have been trying to think of crafty activities for the twins who are 24m and I think they’d love something like this! Thank you for sharing 🙂 x
Great idea for a craft activitiy
Thanks, there are so many lovely craft ideas at this time of year
I love this! Pinning… 😀
PS I am so envious of your washi collection x
Ha, thanks! It took me a while to build my collection up!
Tried to comment earlier, but can’t see it – apologies if you get two!
I’ve Pinned – it’s a great idea 🙂 And I want your washi collection!!
This looks great! Both washi tape and sticky back plastic are something I am meaning to use more of in crafts!
There are endless possibilities for crafting!
Ooh like this idea. Have to try, I’m not usually very crafty but this looks simple enough lol!
so cute, I love the fact that is hangs up like a mobile/stain glass window
another great idea for washi tape 🙂 I swear the only reason I set up a shop was because of my washi tape addiction 😉 x
So easy to make!
Lovely idea, thank you for sharing
Ah this is cute! I’ve been wondering how we were going to use up all those bits fo washi tape! #pinitparty, I’m actuallymummy on pinterest x
How great, and makes a beautiful sun catcher too. Thanks for sharing with the #pinitparty. Have pinned…a couple of times!
Lovely simple, effective idea. Have pinned
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Love the Washi Easter Egg craft! We love contact paper AND Washi tape. Pinned!! Found your link from the Parenting Pin It Party!
love it, so simple, !