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Once I got the chips home I searched for something egg shaped and the right size that I could use to make a template.
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One of these plastic eggs worked great. I just traced around it onto a piece of card stock and cut it out. It made an ideal template.
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I was able to trace 3 eggs onto each swatch set and thought I might be done at this stage but once I stepped back and took a look the eggs seemed a bit plain.
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Using the bunch of scraps I had leftover from the eggs I cut some strips using decorative scissors and regular scissors. And stuck them in place with a bit of tacky glue.
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Once the strips were dry I trimmed them back so they were even with the edge of my egg.
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I also punched some dots in a few eggs.
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Some of them stayed pretty simple, while others got lots of decoration.
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I think these will be great for a whole bunch of things. First I wanted to make a few Easter cards.
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The "egg hunt" stamp that I have inspired me to attach one of the eggs to the card using a grommet. The egg can be moved to reveal a secret message.
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They'd make cute tags for gifts or baskets. Or attach one of these to a small dowel and it would make an adorable plant stake. Since the chips are a plastic coated paper they are a little bit water repellent and will hold up great in a plant even if they get splashed by a little water.
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Girl, that is perfectly genius. What a splendid and beautiful way to make use of all the pretty colors in paint chips. For some reason, I keep envisioning a basket made from an oatmeal box, with these eggs circling the outside (and covering up the Quaker guy, you know). :-)
ReplyDeleteI love these. We are taking a trip to Home Depot today, I'm going to grab some so the kids and I can make them.
ReplyDeleteThanks Diane,
ReplyDeleteWhen I made them I also started wracking my brain for an upcycled basket to go with them but I really couldn't think of anything... I love the oatmeal box idea!
Thanks Marisa- I'd love it if you emailed me a pictures or a link of your finished eggs!
ReplyDeleteAnd don't forget- if you're near a Lowes today they are giving away free trees for Earth Day! (in my town the Home Depot and Lowes and 2 min. from each other so stopping at one means it's just as easy to stop at the other too)
I meant to get back and tell you haw much i love these and then - well here I am now!
ReplyDeleteAnd I do love these. Just too cute.
Oh, SO cute!! Love how the colors will automatically coordinate! This is one of the best ideas I've seen in a long time!
ReplyDeleteI've missed you... my fault! Will have to come back often to see what you are up to!
These are absolutely adorable. I love how colorful they are!
ReplyDeleteThanks Erin!
ReplyDeleteThese are so pretty! Great idea!
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