One of the downsides of Easter is the plastic easter eggs used in Easter egg hunts. Here are some alternatives:
Fabric eggs:
Fabric eggs can be made by stitching fabric pieces together and filling them with the same sweets that would be found in plastic eggs. If someone if your family is a talented seamstress, these eggs can turn out beautifully. Moreover, the communal effort required in making these can teach young children how to sew!
Felt eggs:
Felt eggs could also be sewn together. Perhaps these eggs could contain the coveted cash prize rather than sweets! Felt is a versatile textile, and could be made similarly to fabric eggs. The picture below is a pocket-type egg. There are thicker felt eggs that are sold online as well.
Papier-mâché eggs:
Papier-mâché eggs are fun and easy to make! While this method does require the use of balloons, it is still a colorful alternative to plastic eggs. See this website for instructions: http://www.notmartha.org/tomake/papiermacheeastereggs/ Additionally, papier-mâché eggs can be made in many different sizes and last for a long time if taken care of!
Hollow chocolate eggs:
While these eggs would likely not survive an outdoors egg hunt, they would complement an Easter meal or dessert. Desserts are often covered with a chocolate dome, which is then melted by adding more warm chocolate! By making egg-shaped chocolate domes or simply hollow eggs, your family’s sweet tooth will be thoroughly satiated! The method featured here http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/987631/hollow-chocolate-easter-egg-recipe/ also involves balloons, but other recipes do not. See here http://www.buzzfeed.com/melissaharrison/magic-chocolate-bomb-sundae#.wyBooXjQK for the chocolate dome recipe, which does use a plastic ornament.
Blown-out eggs:
Eggs that are drained are extremely delicate! Using non-toxic paint, anyone can be creative in making their individual egg! These eggs are best used for display. See this website for instructions: http://craftknife.blogspot.com/2012/04/tutorial-blown-out-easter-eggs.html
Whether you celebrate or not, Team Marine wishes you a plastic-free Easter!
This blog was adapted from craftingagreenworld.com and growingagreenfamily.com.
