I originally saw this DIY blow up over Pinterest a few years ago and it’s hands down my favorite Easter decoration. This is one of the few Pinterest posts I’ve tried that actually turned out looking just like the pictures!

1. Using a pencil, outline your cookie cutter or stencil of choice on the paint chip. Carefully cut out the shape using a sharp pair of scissors and repeat with the remaining paper chips.

Hint: You can also tilt the stencil to make the white lines diagonal on the egg like the image below.

2. Once the shapes are cut out it’s time to make a hole for the string. I’ve made these 2 different ways and the first way was easier but not as sturdy.

Option 1: Use a mini hole punch to make a hole at the top of the egg. Thread a 2 inch piece of string through the hole. Tie the 2 inch string onto the garland in a knot to secure.

Options 2: To avoid the eggs all sliding to the middle when hung, I used a thick needle [instead of hole punch] to make a hole at the top of the egg. This way, the string wouldn’t have as much room to move around.

3. After all the holes are punched, place the eggs in order you would like them to hang. I threaded wax cotton string [from Walgreen’s] through the needle and one by one strung the eggs.

Now all you have to do is pick the perfect spot to display your work!

You will need:

– 8+ paper paint chips
– Egg shaped cookie cutter or paper stencil
– String (waxed cotton works best)
– Scissors
– Needle or hole punch