I made some Easter eggs today out of string, and turned some of them into a garland. Here’s how I did it!
Make a stiffener mixture. I used 1 cup of liquid starch mixed with a half cup of flour, and blended it in a blender. You could double or triple this recipe if you’d like. I did.
Next I got some string, I used embroidery floss. You could also use pearl cotton thread or crochet thread.
Apparently the embroidery floss section of the store is a dangerous place, I grabbed a bunch and couldn’t stop myself.
Then you stick your string in a bowl of starch goo, but don’t just plop it in there like I first did. Your string WILL get into a knot… and it’s not fun to try and un-snarl gooey string. So don’t do it. Instead coil your string into the mixture and gently press it into the goo, I didn’t get one knot doing it this way.
For a little egg, blow up a water balloon and wrap the gooey string around the balloon. Make sure you wipe off the excess goo and let it fall back into the bowl, it doesn’t need to be drippy.
One skein of embroidery floss was just enough for one water balloon sized egg.
It’ll take several hours for it to dry. Once it dries, pop the balloon. You might have crusty stuff in-between the string, I scraped that out with a straight pin.
Update: After reading some comments, I think it’s important to mention that you need to fill the water balloons up with air and not water. Your eggs will be ruined if you pop a water balloon filled with water.
I stuck a bunch of finished eggs into a trifle bowl and thought it looked swell…
But then I decided to thread the eggs onto some more embroidery floss and made a garland out of them. You’ll need a fairly big needle to do this.
I threaded it at about 1/4th of the way down from the top of the egg.
To keep them in place, I hot glued the eggs to the string.
And that’s it! I just love how it turned out! The bright fun colors are so… bright and fun!
I also made a couple of bigger eggs with regular sized balloons, and they turned out amazing!! Each of them used 4 skeins of embroidery floss.
I also made a couple of big eggs with lace. I don’t like them as much as the embroidery floss eggs, but they’re still kinda cool.
Another idea for these eggs is to cut out a hole in the side, trim the edge of the hole with lace, and stick stuff inside of it… like Easter grass and a chick.
Hopefully I’ll make some more Easter crafts to share, I have a few ideas up my sleeve this year 
UPDATE: I’m getting a lot of questions about the liquid starch. I used Sta-Flo liquid starch, found in the laundry detergent isle. I found mine at Walmart, but you should be able to find it just about anywhere.
You can also buy it from Amazon by clicking on the link below.
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Jennifer Rollins
March 8, 2012 at 8:38 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Cute, cute, cute!!! Visiting from The Shabby Nest! Have seen this done before but how clever to turn it into a garland! I have Spring decorating on the brain so I am going to try it! I hostess a linky party myveryownself every Sunday and would love for you to link up!
Cheers!
Jen
Kara
March 8, 2012 at 8:39 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
What a great Easter idea!! I would love if you would stop by and share this at my I Love Fridays link party
Have a great weekend!
Kara
March 8, 2012 at 8:54 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Thanks for linking up
I know my readers are going to love this idea!!
Marisa
March 8, 2012 at 9:46 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Adorable. I like them. I found you on Craft Junkie Too and I am an new follower.
Missrobyn
March 8, 2012 at 10:13 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
This is so cute and really puts you in the mood for spring, doesn’t it?
Meeha
March 8, 2012 at 10:21 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
So cute and contemporary, I love your style! Thank you for leaving a sweet comment on my Spring vignette!
C.K.
March 9, 2012 at 7:57 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
They Look Awesome !!!
Laura
March 9, 2012 at 9:26 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
If you want to do the “nest,” just draw a hole on the balloon with a permanent marker. When you’re applying the floss just make sure to wrap around the hole. It will make a much neater effect than trying to cut into the egg shape. These are so fun to make with kids- they love all the goopy “glue.”
Alissa
March 9, 2012 at 9:28 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Great idea, Laura! My mom did just that with hers… but she never finished it so I didn’t get a picture.
Joy
March 9, 2012 at 10:16 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
What a great idea! I just found another way to decorate the house! Thank you!
Ferchi
March 9, 2012 at 10:55 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Hi, the Liquid starch comes like this or do you mix with water, and after with flour?, and if Yes, howmuch water did you add?
Thank you for this nice idea.
Alissa
March 9, 2012 at 11:12 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
No water, just liquid starch and flour. The liquid starch provides enough liquid.
Hope Lucas
March 21, 2013 at 4:13 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
what if you can’t buy the liquid starch is there away to make it?
Stacey
March 26, 2013 at 2:04 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
You can make liquid starch at home. Just google liquid starch recipe. It is made from cornstarch and water.
Walton Skelley
March 9, 2012 at 1:27 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Hi!! Love this idea and want to do it with my kids this weekend. Maybe my mind has just gone blank, but the only liquid starch I can think of is the kind I spray while ironing…is that what you are talking about? Can you buy it that is not in an aerosol can??
thanks for the awesome project!
Zohra
March 9, 2012 at 1:40 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
what is liquid starch????
Alison
March 9, 2012 at 3:43 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Where can you buy liquid starch? I have never heard of it before!
susan cross
March 18, 2013 at 8:02 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
any grocery store will have starch..even like a dollar store or walmart
Tamara
March 9, 2012 at 3:59 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I haven’t used embroidery floss in a LONG time, but if memory serves me correctly it consists of 6 threads wrapped together. Did you use the entire thickness, or break apart into several pieces? Cute idea!
Alissa
March 10, 2012 at 1:28 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Great question! I used the entire thickness.
leigh
March 9, 2012 at 4:35 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
When you say liquid starch are your referring to a mixture of corn starch and water or something bought like Faultless, Niagara and Sta-Flo?
Alissa
March 10, 2012 at 1:27 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I used Sta-Flo liquid starch, from the laundry isle.
Bridget
March 29, 2012 at 1:20 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Okay, for the life of me, I can NOT find ANY liquid starch ANY where. I have gone to a ton of stores. All anyone has is spray starch. Is there something else I can use? I really want to do this with my 5 year old and I have bought all the supplies needed, but can’t find liquid starch. Help please?
Alissa
March 29, 2012 at 1:37 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I’ve seen some people use watered down white school glue or watered down mod podge, I’d give that a try.
Alissa
March 29, 2012 at 1:39 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
There’s also Stiffy fabric stiffener. I believe that can be found at craft stores.
Bridget
March 30, 2012 at 7:41 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Thanks I will give those a try.
Tonia
March 31, 2012 at 7:09 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I found Stay-Flo at WalMart in the detergent isle. Blue bottle…
Megan
April 3, 2012 at 2:05 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
You can also make your own liquid starch with corn starch
1 Tbs cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
3 3/4 tap water
Bring tap water to rolling boil. While waiting for water to boil, mix the tablespoon of cornstartch into cold water. Sitr constantly until cornstarch is complete dissoclved Once water boils slowly stir in cornstarch mixtured. Remove from heat and let cool.
Kristie
March 9, 2012 at 4:46 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Can’t blow air into the small water balloons….help!!!
Alissa
March 10, 2012 at 1:26 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Hmmm, stretching them a little might help… and find someone with a good set of lungs! haha
Sue M
March 10, 2012 at 2:04 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Try a balloon pump.
Jeremy
April 6, 2012 at 5:56 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
You can get a cheap balloon pump at most party stores or even online at various twisty balloon delivery sites.
Holly
March 9, 2012 at 4:58 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Where would I find liquid starch?
Julie
March 9, 2012 at 6:05 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Hi, where did you find liquid starch? I’m not sure where to find it!
Alissa
March 10, 2012 at 1:25 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
The laundry isle.
Lorie
March 9, 2012 at 6:13 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I love this idea. I did it years ago for Christmas balls using small round balloons and glittery thin crochet yarn, but I like the floss. Thanks for bringing back good memories.
Kristen
March 9, 2012 at 6:47 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I am going to do this tomorrow but have one question….where did you hang/place them to dry?
Alissa
March 10, 2012 at 1:24 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I just sat them on some cardboard and rotated them after awhile so the bottom could dry too.
Veronica
April 7, 2012 at 7:26 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
A toilet paper roll cute about half inch sections works great to place the small eggs on to dry.
Cindy Ponder
March 9, 2012 at 7:05 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
love the easter eggs Do you think you could put these on small clear christmas lights and hang them up? Is the starch mixture or DMC floss flamable?
Thanks,
God Bless
Christy
March 9, 2012 at 7:30 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Is it possible to make liquid starch from dry starch if you have it? What is liquid starch? I’m thinking of corn starch, am I completely off? Sorry for so many questions! These eggs are soooo adorable.
Kristen
March 10, 2012 at 5:57 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Liquid starch is what people use to iron clothing. My husband uses it with his military uniforms to get the crisp lines in the sleeves and pants. Good luck!
KristenK
March 9, 2012 at 8:14 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
These are super cute!!
JULIA
March 9, 2012 at 9:05 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Hi Alissa!!! thanks for share this… I just LOVE IT!!!! But I have a question… what is that “liquid starch”, how can I made it, or where can I found it??? THANK YOU!!!
Alissa
March 10, 2012 at 1:22 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
You should be able to find a bottle of it down any laundry isle, I found mine at Walmart
Heather
March 24, 2012 at 7:55 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I found the liquid starch in the laundry aisle in Target tonight. It was right next to the spray starch and it says non-aresol. So it is in liquid form spray bottle. Good luck. Can’t wait to try this with my kids.
amanda
March 9, 2012 at 11:05 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I love this idea where do you buy the liquid starch?
Alissa
March 10, 2012 at 1:21 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I got my liquid starch from the laundry detergent isle of Walmart.
Liga Krista
March 10, 2012 at 1:35 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Hi, it is pretty, but what can you suggest to use instead of liquid starch? We do not have smth like that over here in shops
can i use regular corn starch? Do i have to add glue then to the mixture?
Kristen
March 10, 2012 at 5:55 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
you can use watered down glue or a craft store should have something called “Stiffy”. it is a fabric glue/stiffener. Liquid starch is what people use to iron clothing. My husband uses it with his military uniforms to get the crisp lines in the sleeves and pants. Good luck!
Sue M
March 10, 2012 at 2:03 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
If you wanted to have a treat inside the finished egg, put it in the balloon before you blow it up. Then when you pop the balloon to take it out when it’s finished, the treat is inside the finished egg and you don’t have to cut it. And for drying, hang them up by a clothes peg on a line or sit them in a cup or cylinder.
Shellz
March 10, 2012 at 3:24 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Wow thats a great idea, I will make a few with some prizes for my son during the easter hunt, as I don’t want to give him much chocolate prefer for him to find dyed eggs and these eggs and if i could put something inside even better
Natalie
March 10, 2012 at 4:58 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Very cute idea!! Me and my 9 yr old will just have to try this! And I love how you said “don’t plop it in there” lol.
Treehugger
March 10, 2012 at 7:36 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Wondering if dipped in polyurethane they could be used outside and keep their shape?
Darlene Clark
March 10, 2012 at 7:59 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
These are so neat to make. I worked with an Adult Day care about 10 years ago. We made these large eggs using crochet cotton or baby yarn ( the pastels are beautiful ). Our paste was made from an equal amount of Elmers glue and water. We then stood them on bases made of cicles of cardboard covered with wax paper to dry overnite. Some needed to dry longer. We then cut an oval on the side of the egg after popping the balloons. We then glued lace around the opening. we made new stand from heavy cardboard covered with coordinated colors, filled botom part of egg with easter grass…….made beautiful gifts.
Nadia T.
March 10, 2012 at 1:14 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
What a neat idea! I would love to pin this to my Pinterest board and was wondering if you gave us permission to do so. Thanks again for your creative crafts
Alissa
March 10, 2012 at 11:05 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
You most certainly have permission to pin, that’s why I stuck a “pin it” button on my post! I sure hope Pinterest gets it’s terms of service straightened out.
Stephanie G
March 10, 2012 at 5:01 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
So cute!!!!
brooke
March 10, 2012 at 6:07 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
these are soooooo awesome!! thank you for sharing. i can’t wait to do this with the kids!!! esp with easter coming up!!
Holly
March 10, 2012 at 9:18 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
These eggs are absolutely adorable. I made some tonight with my 8 and 12 year old daughters. It was a great project for us to work on together. They are drying now. I am anxious to see how they look in the morning when they are dry. Thanks for sharing this craft. I love them.
Terri
March 11, 2012 at 7:55 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
OMG I used to make these when I was a kid!!! Totally forgot about this craft project. Thank you for the reminder!! It will be fun to do with my grandkids….. =}
Luciana
March 11, 2012 at 8:10 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
What a great idea!!! Thank you for sharing
Lyn Gill
March 11, 2012 at 8:21 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
These are sooo cute! I did the larger ones years ago but never thought of the banner. Brilliant & so darn cute! When I did the larger ones I wrapped them really full & when they were dry cut an opening in the front to insert Easter grass & gifts, really cute! TFS
re tiredteacher
March 11, 2012 at 10:26 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I made similar crafts with elementary aged children for years and they loved it! I often used wallpaper paste in place of the starch — you could make your own paste using flour and water as well. We used to hang the balloons from the cuff you blow into so that the sculpture would dry without flat sides. I would string a clothes line in the classroom (in the basement at home) and clip them up with clothes pins. We used yarn or left over crochet thread —– whatever parents donated or I could dig up at the dollar store! I also decoupaged tissue paper on balloons — a more lengthly proccess, and then cut a hole in the dried egg, decorated the hole with lace, and filled them with goodies.
Sue
March 11, 2012 at 11:58 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
My mom did this with us when we were little. One little trick thoug – instead of dipping the string in the starch mixture, we would wrap the balloon first and then you a paint brush to paint the mixture on instead.
Andrea
March 13, 2012 at 5:34 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Another site said to just roll the wrapped balloon around in a bowl of liquid starch and then prop them on a dixie cup to dry. I’m all about time efficiency!
Vera
March 11, 2012 at 12:10 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
This is beautiful. I did the same type of project years ago but in a large size with a knobby crochet yarn and another with an allover lace fabric. I used a permanent fabric stiffener. It is still available at craft stores. After the yarn dried, and the balloon was removed, I cut an oval out of the center of the front of the egg. If you hang them to dry, you can usually have a slightly damp bottom area, and it will flatten just enough to keep the egg upright when sitting alone. THEN…the most fun part…decorate with flowers, nests, birds and whatever you can come up with. They can be decorated inside and outside if you cut the hole in the front. With the lace one, I just pulled the fabric around the balloon, and pinched and wired it at the top. I trimmed the excess off the top, and any rough areas were hidden by the flowers I used to decorate the egg. I’m so glad to see this project again, with all the new ideas. Thanks, too for giving me an idea of how to use all that embroidery floss I have stashed!
Molly
March 11, 2012 at 12:40 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Cute. I started to make some last night. Just an FYI. Don’t leave them out where your cat can get them. Mine loves them! I’ll be making some more tonight, lol. They liquid starch (sta flo, in a blue jug) I got in the laundry isle at Walmart. I got a bunch of the yarn, also at Walmart, it was in the kid craft isle, friendship bracelet kit. It was a box with several colors.
Angie
March 11, 2012 at 12:55 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I must be doing something wrong. My balloons are coming out shaped like balls not eggs! Help
Mimi
March 12, 2012 at 1:11 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Try blowing them up a bit larger.
Stacey
March 29, 2013 at 11:17 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I am trying to make this with my daughter but my balloons are more pear shaped than egg. And they’re SMALL! Where did you get your nice big water balloons?
Tracey
March 11, 2012 at 1:02 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
this is a great idea, we are trying it with elmers glue, it seems to be drying ok, i hope it works….pray for me we just spent about 2 hours doing it…lol
Maria @ Feisty Tapas
March 11, 2012 at 3:12 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
This is a fantastic idea for all the leftover threads I have from my cross stitching! I love it.
asiathinksthings
March 11, 2012 at 3:48 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Great! they are beautiful! I was looking for an idea for Easter decorations. I will try them for sure! thanks for sharing!
greetings from Poland!
Asia
Amanda
March 11, 2012 at 4:02 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I just did this with my daughter! We used liquid fabric stiffiner! We will see how it turns out, but next time I’m using the spray fabric stiffner!!!! This was simply too messy for a 4 year old!
Rebecca
March 11, 2012 at 4:49 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Do you think it would work to thread white christmas light through? Maybe as an outside decoration to frame the door with?
Haley
March 11, 2012 at 5:11 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Love your color choices. I’m thinking I’ll do this and make a wreath out of them. I will use yarn leftover from other projects. Can’t wait to try it!
Heather
March 11, 2012 at 7:38 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I have one quick question. So, the balloons… You get water balloons, and when you blow them up, they look like egg shapes? Just want to make sure I get the right balloons. =) Many thanks!
Alissa
March 11, 2012 at 10:43 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Yeah, I just used regular water balloons.
Jessica
March 11, 2012 at 8:03 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
When I was a young girl, my mom made Easter baskets using this technique with all cotton yarn (may have been very thick cotton thread) and large balloons. After they dried, she glued rosettes and lace on them. They were beautiful.
Mimi
March 12, 2012 at 1:10 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I am definitely going to try this! The small ones were so easy! I bet giant Easter eggs will be awesome. I’m off to find seasonal colored yarn/heavy thread! Thanks for the idea!
Melissa L.
March 11, 2012 at 11:44 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Could I use just regular yarn instead of the embroidery thread?
Alissa
March 11, 2012 at 11:48 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
You probably could, but I think embroidery thread would turn out better. I have never tried yarn.
Autumn
March 16, 2012 at 2:59 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I was wondering the same thing? Have you tried it and did it work??
Carene
March 25, 2012 at 7:39 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I used yarn for these many years ago and they are beautiful. Just be sure your yarn is soaked with the starch, or there will be some weak spots in the egg once it’s dry..
Rukmini Roy
March 12, 2012 at 3:58 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
This is fantastic. You can use the lace one as a pendant light. Just string a bulb and a wire. Will look cute.
Marit
March 12, 2012 at 11:39 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Wow! Love this idea! I should try it out! Would make a nice gift for my mum
Mimi
March 12, 2012 at 1:07 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I just made some of these last night. My computer was on the fritz and all I could remember was liquid starch. I only found non-aerosol Niagara spray starch. I did not mix it with anything, just sprayed the string. Today I popped the balloons and …wow! so cute! ….so easy! I had a couple that I didn’t like, so I just unwrapped them and did it again. No problem! Thanks for sharing this fun idea!
Shannon
March 12, 2012 at 1:46 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
This looks so festive! And it’s not your typical, tired decorations at Easter. I hope you don’t mind me reposting this on my website, holicraft.com. I’m also going to be making some for my home! Thanks so much!
Geri
March 12, 2012 at 2:52 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
My son and I just made a bunch of them…What fun and a great idea for Easter gifts. Can’t wait to see how they turn out.
Betty m
March 12, 2012 at 6:36 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Hi I was wondering do you think I could use fabric stiffer? I have some stiffy I was going to try.
Holly
March 13, 2012 at 9:05 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Betty, I made some of these and I did use fabric stiffener mixed with flour. My mixture was very thick so I added water. A thinner mixture may work better. Mine turned out great and they are very sturdy.
Kate
March 12, 2012 at 9:35 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Question, I realize this is kind of like paper mache without the paper.. but where/how did you put the eggs so that they would dry properly?
Alissa
March 12, 2012 at 10:33 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Hi Kate,
I just set them in a shallow cardboard box and it kept it’s shape. If you found some way to hang them up to dry, that might be better.
Lindsay
March 12, 2012 at 11:58 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
These look great! My friend has a beautiful lamp hanging in her dining room, white and it looks like it’s made the same way these are — just with a lot more embroidery floss to make it more opaque & filled out. It’s about the size of a paper lantern. I’m sure this recipe and a bigger balloon would do the trick! Cool!
Adrienne
March 13, 2012 at 9:30 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Found this on pinterest and loved it! Amazing idea for in a bowl and the garland. Thank you for sharing!
Audrey
March 13, 2012 at 3:16 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I love how you used some of the smaller balloons and made a garland. You can also use a product called “Stiffy” instead of the startch & flour mixture. You can buy Stiffy at Michaels Arts & Crafts.
Mary Jane
March 13, 2012 at 5:27 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I have my twin grandaughters for a few days and these are going to be fun and messy. I am running out now to find everything I need to make them . they will be so happy ….there are 5
Jamie
March 13, 2012 at 10:21 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Found your tutorial on pinterest when a friend repinned it. Tried it- it was so easy- made mine into a wreath: http://twoprincessesandamenagerie.wordpress.com/2012/03/13/spring-is-here/. Thanks so much for the idea (and hope you don’t mind me linking you in my blog but wanted to credit where I got the original instructions =).
Tina
March 14, 2012 at 8:32 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I really think your idea for these Easter eggs are precious. I’m going to get some needle point yarn and have my granddaughter and I make these for her Easter basket better than dyeing eggs.
Charis
March 14, 2012 at 2:18 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I wonder if you could use Mod podge (sp?)? I have both the liq fabric softner and mod podge so I am going to try both. Thanks
Jo
March 14, 2012 at 6:31 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Great tutorial! Thanks for idea! I made a couple last night but having some trouble with loose strings. I bought my supplies sort of last minute so used a thin yarn instead of the embroidery floss, but it still looks great. Any tips on handling the loose ends once they are dry?
Alissa
March 14, 2012 at 9:20 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I didn’t have a problem with lose ends, but you could probably trim them off if they’re not too long.
Terese @ www.thecountrybasket.com
March 14, 2012 at 9:17 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Very cool! I’m going to try it with round balloons, like one of your readers suggested. Thanks for the idea!!
Bonnie
March 14, 2012 at 9:24 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
This is so cute. Thinking ahead…my son graduates in May. These ideas would make cool party decorations in school colors.
laura
March 15, 2012 at 7:38 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Your directions were great! I am NOT crafty at all, but managed to complete 12 eggs during my daughter’s nap! Thanks so much for posting this.
Jen Allen
March 15, 2012 at 12:55 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
My daughter made these with her teacher a few years ago in 2nd grade… The teacher had the kids bring in their string and they blew up a big baloon (They use the yarn that you make washcloths from) they wrapped the balloon really well, and let them dry, then they cut the front side into a circular hole to make it into an easter basket with grass inside – I store it in my laundry room cabinet and take it out for her to have each year at Easter – It was a great project. Thanks for sharing this idea!
JEN
lori
March 15, 2012 at 5:11 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
My sister and I made these with my three girls. What fun. They last for years. We did make a big one and filled it with eastergrass and little chicks. This brought back alot of good memories.
Thanks
Jen W.
March 16, 2012 at 11:09 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Love this! It is exactly what I was looking for. My two neices are sleeping over tonight and my daughter, age 12 want to do this craft! Thanks for you inspiration! Found you on pinterest!
Amanda
March 17, 2012 at 12:30 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
LOVE this idea of yours! THANK YOU for sharing!! I am enjoying your blog so much!!
Katie
March 17, 2012 at 1:31 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I made these today with my 2 year old son, he LOVED it! We made some with embroidery floss and some with yarn. They all turned out great! Thank you
Candice
March 18, 2012 at 9:52 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I’m so excited to try this for my MOPs (Mothers Of PreSchoolers) group. I’m the craft coordinator and always looking for new and fun crafts. I think this will be perfect for Easter next month! Thanks for sharing!!
Cindy
March 18, 2012 at 10:48 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
My kids and I did this and they turned out perfect!!! Thanks for the fun craft idea:)
We did not have starch so we used elmers glue, flour and water and it worked out great!
Taryn
March 31, 2012 at 1:23 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
What is the recipe for the elmers glue, flour and water mixture? I haven’t been able to find the liquid starch and what to make these with my Guide unit
Leah
March 18, 2012 at 3:49 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
This is a great idea. Just wondering, do you think the liquid starch spray would work?
Anne
March 18, 2012 at 5:08 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Help! I am on my second round of trying these. I found the mixture of liquid starch and flour caused it to be clumpy. When it dried there was white all over the string. Any tips? Or what did I do wrong? Beyond the white flakes, they looked great.
Alissa
March 19, 2012 at 11:08 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
My mixture worked great for me! I don’t have any other tips for liquid starch and four.
I’ve seen some people use watered down elmers glue, I would give that a try.
Holly
March 19, 2012 at 4:40 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Try a thinner mixture, water it down a little with some water. Before wrapping the balloon with the string, run the string though your fingers to wipe off the excess mixture. Then wrap the balloon.
michelle@somedaycrafts
March 19, 2012 at 9:06 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
These are so cute! I love them. I am featuring them today at somedaycrafts.blogspot.com. Grab my “featured” button.
m&company
March 19, 2012 at 11:42 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
love it!
elyse
March 19, 2012 at 2:10 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I am working on these right now and I cannot for the life of me blow up the water balloons!! ahhhh…..
May
March 19, 2012 at 3:29 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
how did you blow up the balloons? i had a hell of a time doing it and then discovered the compressed air used for cleaning computers and such works really really well… but then they started deflating WAY before the string was dry so they didn’t look anything like eggs lol
maybe i just need too stretch out the balloons a lot more before trying to blow them up, but i BARELY got one filled and my cheeks hurt lol
Alissa
March 19, 2012 at 10:30 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I guess I just have a good set of lungs. Stretching it does help. I try not to fill my cheeks with air as I blow to save my cheeks. I’ve also seen someone use some sort of pump to fill of their balloons, unfortunately I don’t know where you can find one.
Jannali
March 19, 2012 at 6:46 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
what’s the ”goo”? what did you use to make it? And do you need a certain kind/brand of balloons to make this?
Alissa
March 19, 2012 at 10:20 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
The goo is one part flour to two parts liquid starch. As far as I know you don’t need a certain kind of brand. Unfortunately I don’t know what brand I used.
Carrie
March 20, 2012 at 10:06 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Adorable! I love how you made them into a garland. I’m going to attempt this with my daughter later this week. I’ve also seen it done with cornstarch and glue.
I hope you don’t mind, but I linked your how-to to my new blog. This is my first visit to your site and I think it’s great!
Shannon
March 22, 2012 at 5:41 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
so are water balloons different from regular balloons? and if so, where do you buy them? regular balloons def. don’t have the shape of an egg when blown up.
Alissa
March 22, 2012 at 9:06 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Both the big and small balloons I used were old, I don’t know where they came from. Unfortunately I don’t have any suggestions on how to find balloons with a good egg shape.
Shannon
March 23, 2012 at 6:45 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
this was an epic fail for me. the threat kept sliding off the balloons. : (
Shannon
March 23, 2012 at 6:45 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
thread*
Veronica
April 7, 2012 at 11:41 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Shannon I bought my water balloons at The Dollar Tree. For my big egg I got balloons from the party isle at Wal-Mart.
The string will slide/move while it’s wet but running it between your fingers (pinched together thumb index finger) to squeeze some of the liquid out will help). Also try to hold the end carefully in place while making the first few wraps.
Stephanie
March 22, 2012 at 6:27 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Doing this with my class tomorrow! Fingers crossed.
Katelyn Krum Shaw
March 22, 2012 at 6:46 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Hey just a thought. I made these yesterday and after they were starting to dry I added glitter. They turned out AMAZING! I tried adding glitter to them as soon as all the floss was on them and it was just a little too much. You have to wait until they have dried a bit. Thanks for the GREAT idea!
Kathleen
March 23, 2012 at 12:20 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
How long do they need to dry?!
Alissa
March 23, 2012 at 12:23 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Let them dry over night.
Arelis
March 24, 2012 at 12:09 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Saludos. Es la primera vez que visito tu blog y me encantó esta actividad. Creo que la intentaré con los niños en casa. Gracias.
Johanna
March 24, 2012 at 6:04 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I LOVE these. I think I am going to have to try them next week! And I was just at Hobby Lobby today… bummer. I will have to go back to get some embroidery thread!
Lisa
March 24, 2012 at 9:19 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
What size balloon did you use for the ones you put in the vase/bowl?
Alissa
March 24, 2012 at 10:42 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
water balloon sized
stephanie
March 25, 2012 at 6:56 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Super cute! doing this today with 2 11 year olds! thanks
Sandi
March 25, 2012 at 10:02 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
This was my first craft from Pinterest! Loved it! I have a tip though: I used a toothbrush to get the extra residue off the egg after they have dried. It worked great! The thicker clumps you will still need to use a pin.
Elspeth
March 25, 2012 at 12:29 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I was mixing up the starch/flour mixture and have lumps. I was wondering if it will still work or if I should try mixing it up again?
I put the flour in paper bowls and then added the starch. HELP!!!
Alissa
March 25, 2012 at 12:47 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I should have mentioned this in the post, but I blended the flour and liquid starch together in a blender.
Lisa
March 25, 2012 at 10:10 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Thanks for all your awesome tips! I used all of them when making this wreath: http://wineandglue.blogspot.com/2012/03/easter-egg-wreath.html
Alissa
March 25, 2012 at 10:46 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Your wreath looks fabulous! thanks for sharing it with me.
Amy
March 26, 2012 at 7:20 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
We used to make Easter Baskets like this growing up. Just use a bigger balloon and more string. They were so fun! But a little messy!
Leslie
March 27, 2012 at 8:26 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
What a great colorful decor for this Easter season..
Kerrie
March 27, 2012 at 2:15 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Great ideas, these are all beautiful and thanks for all the directions!
Beth
March 27, 2012 at 2:40 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I also found a website that you can make your own liquid starch. That would make this craft even cheaper!
http://www.pinkyhasabrain.com/homemade-cleaning-recipes/homemade-liquid-starch-recipe/
Alissa
March 27, 2012 at 10:26 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Thanks for sharing that! I wonder how well it works. If you ever try it, let us know!
katie
March 27, 2012 at 2:58 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Do you think that cornstarch would work? We’re doing this for a staff meeting at my camp this week, maybe we’ll make wreaths out of them!
Alissa
March 27, 2012 at 10:25 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
It might, I would do a test run before your meeting.
Bonnie
March 28, 2012 at 6:30 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I used baby yarn instead of the em. floss for my garland yesterday. I moved them outside to finish drying after a couple of hours. I guess the humidity caused it not to dry, b/c it was really wet when I went to get them before bed and the egg shape had fallen. Question:I was planning to hang the garland on my porch for an Easter party….do you think the shape will hold if they are able to dry completely? Do you think the yarn is too heavy for the liquid starch?
chiara
March 29, 2012 at 3:49 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Ithink they ar so good the 5/6 did them and im am going to do them for easter.I love them.Thanks for the great thinking of them.chiara (kiara)
Suzanne
March 29, 2012 at 10:14 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I tried making these using a different site’s directions and they didn’t work because the yarn stuck to the balloon, so when I popped the balloon, the string collapsed because it was stuck to the balloon and not the other strings. I used ModPodge/water mixture and 10 inch lengths of smooth yarn. Any ideas where I went wrong?
Alissa
March 29, 2012 at 10:26 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Even with my mixture the string stuck to the balloon a little bit, although i dont think it would have crushed the egg after popping. Even though my eggs would have been fine being sligtly stuck to the balloon, I still loostened the string from the balloon before popping. I did this by poking the balloon with my finger through an opening, causing the balloon to separate from the string… If that makes sense. This technique would probably work for the modpodge mixture.
Barbara
March 30, 2012 at 4:32 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
This is such a cool idea! Thanks for sharing!
cyndi
April 1, 2012 at 6:54 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
These are adorable.
Maren
April 1, 2012 at 1:01 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I love these so much, but it’s only a week until Easter and they are enough work that I’m sad they will only be around a short time. Any tips on storing them for next year? Or should I not try? (sorry if you’ve already answered this question, I skimmed through a bunch of the comments then got over whelmed with people not finding liquid starch.
) thanks for the awesome idea!
Alissa
April 1, 2012 at 10:52 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Hmm, I haven’t thought much about storing them. They would need to be kept in a dry place where they wouldn’t get squished.
Anna-Lena
April 1, 2012 at 4:18 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Hi!
First I want to say thanky ou for the great tips.
Why not use the mix sugar & water that you use for chrochet stuff to get stiff?
Wouldn’t that work? Anyone tried it? It would be good for the nature to use natural stuff too.
Alissa
April 1, 2012 at 10:50 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I’ve seen some people say that the sugar & water mixture works for this project. I’ve never tried it myself, but It seems like it would be a good alternative.
Sassy Sites
April 2, 2012 at 9:21 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Happy Monday! Your Easter eggs are included on my list of 101 Things to do with an Easter egg today! Come by and have a look!
http://sassysites.blogspot.com/2012/04/101-things-to-do-with-easter-egg.html
xoxo! Marni @ Sassy Sites!
Laura
April 2, 2012 at 11:04 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
MADE 4 OF THESE IN VARYING SIZES W/ PODGY FROM MICHEALS CRAFTS..worked well..but I used the end of a spoon to remove the baloon from the Podgy..
I left a bit of the ‘plastic” on to make the egg stronger..great craft idea..Thx..put it in a centerpiece w/ tiny choc.eggs..;)
mithila
April 2, 2012 at 11:06 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I made these over the weakened with my kids and they look great. Just one question, the ones I did with the Easter egg how do i take them out?
Alissa
April 2, 2012 at 11:59 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I’m a little unsure what you are asking. Are you asking how I got the balloon out? I popped the balloon.
Christine
April 2, 2012 at 12:30 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Made these last week came out Awesome !! made a bunny one too made ears with one of those long balloons and tied it to a circle balloon didnt think it would work but it did and looks great !!
Alissa
April 2, 2012 at 10:31 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I love that idea! Genius!
Kristen
April 2, 2012 at 8:41 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
String your egs onto a strand of white Christmas lights. It creates a nice shadowy glow!!!
Desirae
April 2, 2012 at 11:29 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Is fabric stiffener the same as liquid starch? I am having a hard time getting my hand on liquid starch locally so I’m curious if say Aleene’s Fabric Stiffener and Draping Liquid or Stiffy Fabric Stiffener would work for this project. If so, do I mix it with flour and water?
Alissa
April 2, 2012 at 11:32 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
From what I read, just plain ol’ Stiffy would work. No need to mix water or flour or anything with it. I would assume Aleen’s Fabric Stiffener would work as well.
Desirae
April 2, 2012 at 11:36 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Okay awesome! Thanks a lot! I’m excited to do this craft with my kids and some friends and don’t want to flub it up too bad : ) …
Desirae
April 2, 2012 at 11:53 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I also just found Crafter’s Pick Fabric Stiffener which I might choose to use as it says it’s non-toxic and kid friendly… The other products may be as well, but I haven’t read anything that states so… Just an FYI to others
FaveCrafts
April 3, 2012 at 7:39 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
What a great idea! And I love that you arranged them in a bowl and in garland form! These would also be great for Halloween if you used sparkle thread and glued a fake spider on it to make a fun spider nest!
Meredith
April 3, 2012 at 11:52 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
FYI, Joeann’s Fabrics has the thread buy one pack get one half off. Also, on your smart phone…look in your market for JoeAnn’s Coupons. It’s the app that is PLAIN white with black letters. There is a 50% off coupon. It made this project super cheap.
I’m trying to decide how best to dry these
As for the starch, Publix, Winn Dixie, Target, Wal mart, Walgreens has them. Most likely CVS too. It’s just like spray starch for clothing but it is non aerosol, manual pump. Old school. It’s super cheap too.
Meredith
April 3, 2012 at 6:19 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Hey people. I made these today and really appreciate the additions she made to the directions. DEFINATELY unwind your yarn into the stiffner. I did several the right way then tried it the quick way. Big mistake. Also, buy string/yarn a shade DARKER than you want it to end up as the stiffner fades the color a bit b/c the flour is white. I bought pastel colors b/c that’s what her eggs look like, but if you see her actual yarn, it’s a bit brighter/darker than the finished product. I’ll be taking my second pack back and getting the brighter/darker colors. My 4 year olds gave up fast but I’m LOVING making them. I hung a twine across my pot rack and am letting them dry hanging by clothes pins. Happy Egg Wrapping!!!~
Nicoletta
April 4, 2012 at 2:56 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
dear alissa, they are beautiful! I reblogged here http://1129designorecchinigioielli.blogspot.it/2012/04/uova-di-filo-colorato.html, hope you don’t mind baci from italy
Emilee
April 4, 2012 at 1:27 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I love this!! I made a wreath out of my mine!! And I love it!
Laura
April 4, 2012 at 2:13 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
These turned out great! I have a quick tip…the water balloons are hard to blow up. If you fill them with water first, then drain the water before blowing air into them, it makes it a litte bit easier. Anyway, thanks for the idea!
Darci the STEM mom
April 4, 2012 at 10:35 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Alissa,
I LOVED this idea so much. Your crafty-ness is inspiring and led me to buy liquid starch, which I’d never bought before. This activity would also make beautiful Christmas ornaments…I must remember this come November!
I made a dozen of these eggs following your directions and had no problems at all! I wasn’t able to engage my 5 year old like I thought I could, but instead we explored the ideas of patten-making and static electricity. I blogged about it here if you want to read it. I linked to your site, telling my reader to visit here for the detailed instructions.
Thanks so much for the amazing craft!
Darci
Ashlyn
April 5, 2012 at 12:40 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
This is cool
eryn
April 5, 2012 at 7:52 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
These are amazing! And they look like they’re easy to do, too. I love them! I pinned it: http://pinterest.com/pin/91690542383643901/
Desirae
April 5, 2012 at 8:41 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Am I the only one spending more time unknotting the DRY floss than doing the actual project??? Ha ha just unraveling the skein I had knots! I ended up with a few knots that were so tight I just tossed the floss and started a new… Never did I get a knot once I put the floss into the stiffener. Hmmmm maybe I just need to take my time a little more…
Anja
April 6, 2012 at 6:04 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
What a lovely garlan, it’s a bit late now but a great idea for next year.
I hope you don’t mind, I put a link on my blog
Happy Easter from Holland.
lola cordero
April 6, 2012 at 11:29 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
NOTA:
Para el almidón líquido: se prepara en casa 1 litro de agua, se pone a hervir y se le agregan 5 cucharadas de almidon en polvo que es fecula de maiz o maicena, disuelta en agua se revuelve energicamente y se hacer hervir nuevamente y ya.
Michelle
April 6, 2012 at 12:07 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
These are so cool. I love all the different colors you used! I’m doing an Easter link up today over on my blog…http://rustsunshine.blogspot.com. Would love it if you joined us!
Cheryl
April 6, 2012 at 9:52 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I have made these eggs with regular white glue and water. One part glue and one part water. Works great. I make an Easter tree of sorts by placing pussy willows in a vase and hanging the eggs from the branches.
Shaun Skerbitz
April 7, 2012 at 1:08 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
How fun! You reminded me that I had made these when I was little and LOVED IT! I’m always looking for fun things to do with my kiddo’s AND love it when I find things that I had done as a child
Thanks for sharing!
C
April 7, 2012 at 12:34 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Sooo bummed! I bought all the supplies to make these only to NOT be able to blow up the ballons. Neither my husband nor I could do it after all the tricks others mentioned.
MamaK
April 7, 2012 at 4:48 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
My head and cheeks hurt from trying to blow up water balloons! I’ve tried 2 different brands and every imaginable technique and they will NOT budge.
Veronica
April 8, 2012 at 1:20 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I came to your blog a week or so ago from a friend’s pin on pinterest. As I was looking around I was SO EXCITED to find this particular blog post! When I was growing up my mom had 2 large eggs ( A yellow one and a pink one) & a basket she’d made this way. The basket didn’t survive storage one year, but the eggs were a constant Easter decoration. I loved them and admired their beauty EVERY year. Several years ago I asked her where the eggs were and could I have them since she has an empty nest and doesn’t decorate like she did when we were home. Unfortunately the eggs were no longer any good either. So I asked her how she made them because I was going to make my own. She couldn’t remember. I have had a wonderful time through out the week crafting my eggs. I finished my big egg just in time for Easter. THANK YOU for this post and for bringing a happy childhood memory into my home so I can share it w/ my girls. You can see my eggs here… http://photobucket.com/StringEggs I even made a garland – will photograph it & get it posted too. Happy Easter! He is Risen!
Alissa
April 8, 2012 at 10:36 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I love how they turned out! thank you for sharing.
Veronica
April 9, 2012 at 11:02 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Thank you Alissa! I’m pretty excited. Hope I can successfully pack up the little ones to use them again next year. I finally got the photos of the garland added to my photobucket album.
P.S. I used the string yarn for the big one it took me hours to make it. If I make more w/ the yarn/string I will definitely have an extra pair of hands to help feed it through the goo. Wish I’d read your blog in more detail to see you just used multiple strands of Embroidery floss to do your big egg. LOL
JM
April 8, 2012 at 12:07 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
This looked like a great idea. I decided to do 10 or so with my daughter yesterday afternoon. After letting the eggs dry overnight, I popped the first one this morning. Unfortunately, the starch also stuck to the balloon and thus when popped the whole egg crumples. Anyone else had the same issue? Any tips on how to avoid this problem?
Suzanne
April 9, 2012 at 8:00 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
The first time I tried to do these, the same thing happened. I posted my problem on here, and Alissa said that she separates the string from the balloon once it’s dried BEFORE popping the balloon. That really helped. Use your finger, a toothpick, or something flat to gently pry the string off the balloon. Good luck!
Darci the STEM mom
April 12, 2012 at 8:29 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I tried spraying the one of my 12 “eggs” with cooking spray before wrapping the balloons. It made it very slippery to work with, and I didn’t notice a big difference in the stickyness of the balloons when I went to pop them. I had a few eggs have indented sides, but I figured it was from not being completely dry before I popped them.
Jay
May 20, 2012 at 11:07 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
How flammable are these? Could I put them over christmas lights without worrying and would the starch mixture make it more flammable?
Karen
June 2, 2012 at 6:38 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Thought you’d be interested in seeing this:
http://www.duitang.com/people/mblog/29049595/detail/
Someone stole your images and posted it in Chinese.
And then it ended up on Pinterest here: http://pinterest.com/pin/199002877254843510/
You should watermark your original images with your blog name.
Alissa
June 3, 2012 at 11:40 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Thanks Karen,
I hate it when people do that. I don’t think they even added a link back to my page. It doesn’t bug me so much when they give me credit, but this one didn’t.
I started watermarking for this very reason, but I already had this picture posted and a billion pins attached to it so I decided It was better to leave the post as is, but my future posts are definitely going to be watermarked.
Karen
June 4, 2012 at 12:23 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
At the very least, you should complain to Pinterest:
http://pinterest.com/about/copyright/dmca/
This is wrong, and not what Pinterest is about. You should be getting credit where credit is due.
By the way, pretty much everything on that duitang site is a rip off. Pinterest should shut them down.
Bianca
June 11, 2012 at 12:28 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I tried these today! but instead of using starch i used PVA glue & water mixed together! they turned out awesome!
so now i have a bunch of the on a white serving plate and they look so good 
thanks for the idea!
beverley peffers
July 3, 2012 at 3:01 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I just joined this site and love your idea. Thank you and will be trying it in the near future. Have so much floss left from other projects.
decaptchers
July 10, 2012 at 5:39 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Today, I went to the beach front with my kids. I found a sea shell and gave
it to my 4 year old daughter and said “You can hear the ocean if you put this to your ear.” She placed the shell to her ear and screamed. There was a hermit crab inside and it pinched her ear. She never wants to go back! LoL I know this is totally off topic but I had to tell someone!
Carol-Ann
July 14, 2012 at 11:23 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
These are adorable! I was wondering could you wrap the string around your “egg” and then paint your starch mixture onto it with a sponge brush?
Alyssia
July 19, 2012 at 5:37 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I think I will try this, but I am going to put candy inside of the balloons so when I pop them the candy stays inside. I will use the eggs to hide outside instead of plastic ones for easter!!
Alissa
July 19, 2012 at 4:48 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
That sounds like a great idea! Hopefully it won’t be too difficult to fit the candy in the balloon.
Caitlin
July 21, 2012 at 8:05 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I’ve tried to make these a few times…however, when I go to pop the balloon the string gets pulled with it deflating and the shape is all ruined…I can’t seem to figure out how to make them stay in the ball form…any tips?
Alissa
July 21, 2012 at 8:18 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I’m sorry you’ve had trouble making the eggs. Try poking the balloon with your finger or another blunt object to separate the string from the balloon, then pop it.
Jessie
July 25, 2012 at 2:54 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Where do you put them to dry?
Alissa
July 25, 2012 at 3:28 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I set mine in a shallow cardboard box, it might have been better if I lined it with wax paper to prevent any sticking. I’ve also heard of people drying them propped up in small disposable cups.
Phie Mercedes
July 30, 2012 at 9:25 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
REALLY NICE!!! =) love the idea. I think I am going to use them as lamp shade or just hang them in the bedroom. =) I would not use the easter colours tho. More like white and blue for my bedroom.
You are very creative!
Dana
August 3, 2012 at 3:22 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I absolutely love this idea, but I have no access to balloons where I’m living right now… but… I have access to plenty of latex gloves so I’m going to try it out for a Halloween decoration! I know that it might look a little bit dis-proportioned, being that gloves have a funny looking hand part when blown up, but it still has a lot of potential
And when I get home again, I will most definitely be making these eggs. Thanks so much for the tutorial!
kathy
August 3, 2012 at 5:57 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I remember my mother and I doing this every year at Easter except we used crochet thread.
Joyce
September 19, 2012 at 10:58 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I loved your craft and Ithought you di one a wonderfuf job on it. I’m going to get my grandkids together and make some for this coming Easter. Again great job and keep the ideas coming.
Aubrie
October 3, 2012 at 7:14 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Love this! Also saw a tutorial where small items were placed inside the balloon (they put easter candy) so when the balloon was popped there were little treats left behind in the egg!
Kall
October 7, 2012 at 3:04 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Question? I am looking to make a big snowman using this idea. However i was wondering are they strong enough to stack on top of each other?
audrey
October 27, 2012 at 12:29 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
you could put jelly beans in the ballons before blowing them up then when you pop the ballon there will be candy in the eggs. this is a great idea. thank you.
veronica
November 18, 2012 at 5:47 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
hi could tell me how long it takes water mix??? thanks
Veronica
Cathy
December 30, 2012 at 4:33 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Just wantd to mention (and I didn’t quite read all the posts…so hope I’m not repeating) that my mom made several “Easter eggs” many years ago. I think she used a sugar mixture…but my main reason for posting here is that she used a larger balloon and only wrapped about 3/4 of the balloon. She probably left the quarter with the blow up part on it empty. Then, when it was dry and she popped the balloon there was a nice size opening to put Easter grass and little easter trinkets inside. Also, she used variegated pastel yarn to make the egg. Nice Easter colors!
I enjoy your blog!
Hugs,
Cathy
anita haugen
February 22, 2013 at 12:36 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
These were lovely….
Kraftygranny
February 22, 2013 at 11:27 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I made these beautiful baskets 40 years ago with my now grown children. We used Elmer’s glue (watered down). They make beautiful centerpieces or decorations when you cut a hole in the side and put easter grass, chics, rabbits and eggs in them. A few weeks ago I was looking for something on the top shelf of one of my closets and found a box that still had one of these in it and it was still in great shape. I don’t know if starch will hold up that well, but glue lasts a very long time.
Jules
February 28, 2013 at 3:33 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
My first visit to Pinterest and my first project. I love it!!!!!!!
Joan
March 7, 2013 at 6:35 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Does anyone know what the best way to dry these would be without messing them up?
Lisa @ Wine & Glue
March 8, 2013 at 7:23 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
It really helps to dry them on wax paper or parchment paper! And flip halfway through the drying process
Gina
March 13, 2013 at 2:48 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I used large Christmas ornament hooks I had. I poked them through the tied end of the balloon, then hung them on my clothesline in the basement to dry. It worked great!
Gerda
March 11, 2013 at 8:15 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I made these in black, with spiders all over, for Halloween.
Kate dc
March 12, 2013 at 10:15 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I’ve done these and added mini chocolate eggs inside the balloon. Little bit fiddly getting the balloon out but definitely worth it when the kids try to figure how you get the choc eggs inside. We’ve made them for my daughters gr 1 class with a happy Easter ribbon wrapped around them and a few mini eggs in each. Absolutely loving the garland idea… Off to start the next batch. Lol!
Jan
March 13, 2013 at 9:00 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I have used Elmer’s glue diluted with a little water in the past to stiffen things.
ruby
March 15, 2013 at 2:40 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I tried making these, and once the balloons were dry i went to pop them and the “egg” just collapsed
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Kathleen
March 15, 2013 at 7:57 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I can find the starch, but where can I find the balloons ? Thanks !
Bev Teachworth
March 16, 2013 at 12:37 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I tried this and it was great. The only tip I can give is that I soaked and put too much glue on the balloon so cleanup after it dried was harder. I would squeeze out the glue mixture as I wrapped next time. Thans for the idea
Gina
March 19, 2013 at 1:57 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I found that gently brushing the eggs with an old toothbrush worked well with cleaning up the extra dried on bits between the string.
Michelle
March 17, 2013 at 4:59 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
How do you get the craft to dry? Im thinking of doing this with my kids at school but im not sure if I can find anywhere to hang them without them being destroyed.
Terri
March 20, 2013 at 12:30 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I made a really big one of these several years ago. I think I remember using watered down glue. It was beautiful.
Kaye
March 21, 2013 at 12:54 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I loved following your instructions, but after popping the balloons there were tons of the dry flaky stuff all over and tons more to scrape. Did I do something wrong?
Gina
March 21, 2013 at 1:50 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Has anyone tried this with yarn?
Julie
March 23, 2013 at 4:33 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Take a string of white twinkling lights and floral wire and affix each twinkle light inside of an egg and string it up and it will light up.
Dana
March 23, 2013 at 8:51 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I loved your idea. I made mine today using flour and starch. Worked perfect. To dry mine I used a mini clothes line and clip clothespins. Pinned the tied top of the balloon and hung them to dry. Thank you for the beautiful eggs..I may glitter some too.
Alicia
March 25, 2013 at 7:57 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I’m not sure if anyone mentioned this, but to dry mine, I had extra shoe laces lying around and I strung the shoelaces through the ends of the balloons (making sure there was enough space between the balloons so they could dry without touching). I tied the ends of one shoelace to kitchen cabinet handles and the ends of another shoe lace in the shower. They dried pretty fast this way. Also, I found that instead of popping the balloon with a pin, I pulled the balloon taught and slowly cut the end of the balloon off. I discovered this accidentally, but the string seems to keep its shape better and is more sturdy. Plus, you don’t have the mess of having the liquid starch/flour residue spray everywhere (from the balloon popping) making it look like you have a sever case of dandruff all over your body.
Eliza
March 25, 2013 at 12:17 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Oh my goodness these are so cute!!! Definitely gonna make them! Oh, and I absolutely LOVE that you said they looked swell (that is just a wonderful word)!!!!
Brittany
March 26, 2013 at 4:47 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
What did you use to let them dry on?
Alissa
March 26, 2013 at 7:38 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I just put them in a shallow cardboard box. Some people have strung them up to dry, which seems like a better solution.
Zoe
March 27, 2013 at 10:29 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Can you make liquid starch?
Tracy
March 30, 2013 at 10:50 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Loved this idea, so my daughter and I tried it today for Easter tomorrow. Not sure what we did wrong, but ours did not work. We used friendship bracelet thread that seemed perfect for this project. We did the mixture just as you did and the string and wrapped around the balloon. It took a very long tIme to dry and even then was kind of moist. We popped the balloon and the whole thing deflated with the balloon. What do you think we could do differently so it would work? Thanks.
chellie
March 30, 2013 at 11:09 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
We did this with our 4-H group but our water balloons did not make a nice balloon shape, just a round ball. How did you get yours to be in an egg shape??, Thanks, Chellie
Eileen
April 19, 2013 at 12:11 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
We did something similar to this back in elementary school (mid ’90′s), but made Easter baskets out of them. They were cute!
nanny31
April 20, 2013 at 8:13 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
super idée décorative et bien jolie
Juanita simball
April 29, 2013 at 2:45 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
GOOD IDEA FOR MY GIRLS PARTY I NEED MORE IDEAS —– qUINCEANERA AND SIXTEEN BIRTHDAY
Kathryn
May 4, 2013 at 6:05 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I am going to try making these with yarn on a regualr size balloon, I hope yarn works okay but i assume it will work fine
Gina
May 10, 2013 at 11:54 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I made some with yarn and it worked fine.
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Easter Egg Garland « what will i do next
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[...] Later this week I’m hoping to take Q outside, during one of these fabulously warm days, and attempt to make yarn-dipped eggs with balloons to place in this basket. I’m thinking of something like what you see here from Crafty Endeavor: http://www.craftyendeavor.com/2012/03/08/easter-egg-garland/ [...]
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Easter Books, Crafts and Printables for Preschool and Kindergarten Students
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[...] to make some fancy, messy eggs? This Easter Egg tutorial from Creative Ideas caught my eye. Shaving Cream Easter Eggs would make beautiful Easter cards for grandparents! Your [...]
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[...] Per a que els mes petits puguin decorar la casa tot fent manualitats, aquí teniu un tutorial per fer ous de pasqua amb llana i pega dissolta amb aigua.Vist aquí [...]
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[...] Easter Egg Garland from Crafty Endeavor [...]
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[...] Formed over balloons, twine transforms into sculptural eggs that easily string into a garland (Crafty Endeavor). [...]
Wednesday Roundup: Easter Time! | la vie Urbane
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[...] the other night, I picked up some crochet thread, water balloons, and liquid starch so I could do this fun craft I’ve been dying to try. It was much messier and more time consuming than I thought it would [...]
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DIY non egg easter egg decorations | Mr. Kate
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[...] DIY embroidery thread eggs i’ve seen done a few times but i love what Alissa did on her blog Crafty Endeavor with the colors! all you need is balloons, thread and starch – so this is a great craft to do [...]
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Egg « Defining Motherhood
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[...] Call me Peter. I’m here to make your Easter bright and gay by sending an idea for adorable Easter eggs your way. This idea came my way via a friend’s Facebook page. She found it on Pinterest (one of my yet-to-be-explored potential time sucks). You can find the instructions here. [...]
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[...] Last weekend, I did stock up on some stuff so that I can put together some decent-ish Easter baskets for the kids. But that’s about it. No fun arts and crafts for us this year. Bummer. I was inspired by this egg garland I ran across on Pinterest awhile back and thought about sitting down with the kids and trying to make one (link here): [...]
Easter « Sewing&reaping
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[...] Oh! So I’m in charge of crafts at my work. I gotta find them & then teach them. For 2-5 years olds. So I can’t be too ambitious. On pinterest I found an awesome tutorial for making string Easter eggs. My teachers assistant thought it would be too difficult for all the students to do together (16 of them) or maybe it was more that it would be too hard for the teachers to deal with all the students & all the glue! So I did it just in my pre-school class with 5 kids. One boy wouldn’t do it, he kept saying YUCKY! I shoved his hands in the glue & he almost cried. Oh… Yeah. Glue. And the tutorial calls for like paper string stuff but we used yarn. And home made corn starch glue. And water balloons which I almost died blowing up. The kids didn’t completely understand what was going on, but I had fun. tutorial here [...]
Yarn Balloon Eggs « ipinnedit
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[...] Fun project using those leftover plastic eggs from Easter Posted: April 8th, 2012 | Author: Admin | Filed under: DIY, Holidays | Tags: Easter. DIY, Holidays | No Comments » These about the cutest thing I have ever seen. Click on the image blow to view direction on how to… [...]
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[...] Craft up this yarn garland using balloons, glue and yarn. Check out the DIY tutorial. [...]
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[...] and foremost, I want to give credit to this post that I got off of Pinterest. This girl came up with the idea and method and I just made some small [...]
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[...] Craft up this yarn garland using balloons, glue and yarn. Check out the DIY tutorial. [...]
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Ideetjes | Pearltrees
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[...] For a little egg, blow up a water balloon and wrap the gooey string around the balloon. Make sure you wipe off the excess goo and let it fall back into the bowl, it doesn’t need to be drippy. One skein of embroidery floss was just enough for one water balloon sized egg. Then you stick your string in a bowl of starch goo, but don’t just plop it in there like I first did. Easter Egg Garland » Crafty Endeavor [...]
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[...] | shop for yarn lovers Easter Egg Garland » Crafty Endeavor I made some Easter eggs today out of string, and turned some of them into a garland. Spring is in [...]
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Easter Egg Garland | Owl and Twig
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[...] out these super cute DIY easter eggs from Alissa over at Crafty Endeavor! All you need is a liquid starch mix, balloons and embroidery floss! Click here for [...]
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March 18, 2013 at 8:11 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
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March 21, 2013 at 10:50 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
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[...] of Crafty Endeavor put together a delicious Easter themed tutorial that we just had to [...]
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9 eggcellent Easter crafts | messpots
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[...] Balloon-String Garland – looks pretty impressive doesn’t it?! And it’s not so hard… it’s a bit like paper mache but with embroidery cotton. You can also use this idea to enclose Easter eggs. Source: Crafty Endeavor [...]
Easter Craft Envy | kydelmakes
March 29, 2013 at 8:08 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
[...] Garland from CraftyEndeavor.com made by wrapping crochet thread (coated in a goo) around water balloons filled with air. Such a [...]
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March 30, 2013 at 6:12 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
[...] Easter Egg Garland – I love this. Made from ballons, thread and a starch mixture. [...]
15 Fantastic Easter Ideas
March 30, 2013 at 6:08 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
[...] creativity that I have seen and I can’t wait to share them with you! Peeps on a Stick Easter Egg Garland Easter Washi Tape Wreath Handwritten Hard Boiled Eggs Spring Rice Krispie Nest [...]
Yarn Easter Eggs – better late than never? | Charming Chris
April 10, 2013 at 11:12 am (UTC -6) Link to this comment
[...] And patience for overnight drying. And then, finally, kids who like to pop balloons. This link is to the instructions we started with, and we stuck pretty close to this method. We used plain liquid starch though, and [...]