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Archives for February 16, 2019

How to Make Gold Leaf Easter Eggs

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April 7, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Easter, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, Spring Leave a Comment

published date: February 16, 2019
modified datt: April 07,2019

Easy tutorial, How to Make Gold Leaf Easter Eggs. Directions for real or faux eggs.

How to Make Gold Leaf Easter Eggs

How to Make Gold Leaf Easter Eggs

Growing up I can recall getting my die tabs, dropping a hard boiled egg in a clear cup of colored water. This was how we colored our eggs every year. On rare occasions, I got a kit that also came with stickers or a stand and I was able to add a little texture to my Easter Eggs. As I have gotten older and have kids of my own, I have researched different out of the box, out of the carton,  Easter Egg Ideas.

How to Make Gold Leaf Easter Eggs

That was our goal here. To provide you with a creative, really easy, Easter Egg idea. These Gold Leaf Easter Eggs use Liquid Gold Leaf (and it doesn’t cost that much!) You can make them with real eggs or faux eggs as we chose to do in this craft. We had Acrylic Paint, which we purchased at our craft store, but there are many pretty Easter colors online. There is some drying involvement, so feel free to break this craft up into a day or two. That makes each sitting even shorter allowing it to not become a craft that is too time dependent. 

Gold Leaf Easter Eggs Supplies:

  • Faux Paper Mache Eggs (You can use real eggs – just hard boil them or blow them out first!)
  • White Acrylic Paint
  • Assorted Colors Acrylic Paint
  • Liquid Gold Leaf
  • Paint Brush
  • Craft Sponge
  • Floral Foam Brick
  • Flat Head Pins


Gold Leaf Easter Eggs Directions:

First, in a piece of floral foam, push in flat head pins. This will be your drying station so the eggs can dry elevated so your paint doesn’t smudge.

You will need to paint your eggs white. If you are using dark colors you can omit this step if you want, but for lighter colors it’s a must! If you are using real eggs, they are already white so you can omit this step as well.

Once painted, allow the paint to dry and then paint your choice of color. We chose Easter colors like light pink, light purple, a pastel blue, a Easter grass green color.

Allow to dry again. Luckily this doesn’t take long to dry but we waited a day to be safe.

Cut a piece of craft sponge to use in the gold leaf. Using a smaller piece allowed us to have more control over the coloring. Before opening your gold leaf, shake your bottle well. If you don’t it will come out a reddish color… no bueno.

Pour a bit of gold leaf onto a paper plate and sponge it as little or as much as want on your eggs.

Allow to dry and display. Enjoy and be sure to check out our other Easter Egg Ideas.

Easy tutorial, How to Make Gold Leaf Easter Eggs. Directions for real or faux eggs. #FrugalCouponLiving #Easter Click to Tweet


Think outside the carton box! Take a look at these Easter Egg Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Also take a look at these Farmhouse Easter Decor Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.



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Last Updated on April 7, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

Buy 1 Get 1 Free Amtrak Tickets

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February 16, 2019 by Frugal Coupon Mom Filed Under: Online Shopping Leave a Comment

published date: February 16, 2019
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We are sharing more love with the Amtrak Loves You Sale!

For a limited time, get a free companion fare: buy one, get one free, from February 14 – 18 and valid for travel March 25 – July 29, 2019. Celebrate Valentine’s Day by planning your next trip for two and saving while you do.

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Last Updated on February 16, 2019 by Frugal Coupon Mom

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