Okay, as promised here is the quick & easy egg shell craft. This is such a perfect thing to do with your leftover egg shells after Easter. Especially if you have sentimental little ones who can't stand to see their "work" thrown out!
What you'll need:
Colored Eggs
Liquid Adhesive (any crafters glue will do)
Old paintbrush
Cardstock
Design of your choice (download link below)
Baby wipes or damp paper towel (for sticky fingers)
Step One
Shell your eggs and make some yummy egg salad! (okay, you don't have to make egg salad) Be careful to remove the slimy film stuff on the back of the shell. It will prevent your adhesive from sticking.
Step 2
Choose a design to use as the base for your mosaic. You can download the spring shapes that I sketched out here or you can do a google search for any shape that you might want. Try looking for "coloring book pages" + butterfly etc. to find what you're looking for.
Step 3
Dab little dots of liquid adhesive onto your design (we used an old, cheapy paintbrush and crafters glue) and then crush pieces of shell into the glue. You'll hear a little cracking sound as you crush the shell. This is good, you want the shell to flatten out into the glue.
Work in small spaces and quickly so your glue doesn't dry out.
Caution: The egg shell pieces can be sharp so be careful. Mama may need to help little ones.
Step 4
That's it you're done! Now cut out your shapes if you like to create cards or framed artwork or to put in your scrapbook!
Have Fun!
♥ M~
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"My prayer is that light will flood your hearts and that you will understand the hope that was given to you when God chose you. Then you will discover the glorious blessings that will be yours together with all of God's people."
-Eph 1:18 (CEV)
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