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Eco Easter eggs

DIY your dye.

Tue, Apr 07 2009 at 8:00 AM EST

Photo by plainisgood
 
Tis the season for Easter bonnets, candy baskets, and egg dyeing.  If you love to dye eggs with your kids, keep it green by using natural ingredients to dye your eggs instead of those garish store bought varieties.  It's easier (and cheaper) than you think!  Just raid your refrigerator and pantry for these ingredients:
  • Yellow: Onion skins, turmeric, lemon peels, saffron
  • Red: Beets, cranberries, paprika, raspberries
  • Purple: Red wine, red cabbage
  • Green: Spinach
  • Blue: Blueberries
  • Brown: Coffee, tea

 

 
Simply boil the ingredient in some water (with a little vinegar added) for about 15 minutes. Allow the mixture to cool, strain the liquid and pour into cups for dipping. Small kitch cups make great dye vats, as do applesauce cups and yogurt containers.  Add a little oil for your dye to create a marbled effect.  Dip your way to all-natural eco Easter egg fun!
 
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anonymous
April 08/18/2009 04:29 AM

I came across this site and the idea for Easter took me right back to child hood, so thanks for all the fond memories. Mom and I used to create something similar but we drew pretty patterns rather than color the entire egg, but both cool ideas and great for children. I liked the idea of sending online greeting cards instead of shop bought ones. I feel that Easter isn't regarded in the same way as Christmas, so there is no point spending.... More

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Anonymous 04/08/2009 03:31 AM

Good Afternoon everyone,

I saw the article about Easter, and I think it is great that so many people are busy making plans, and getting excited about the festivities. My sister is coming home from America for Easter, so everyone is looking forward to seeing her. Easter is one of those religious festivals that can turn out to be quite stressful, what with all the family over demanding attention, and having to cook lunch for everyone... the list goes on. I always find Easter greetings.... More

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