These Insanely Pretty Easter Egg Ideas Are Easier Than They Look

Fact: Whether everyone grabs their DIY baskets and sets out on a hunt or not, an Easter party just isn't complete without decorated eggs. But where do you start when your attention really should be on menu planning?

While it's true that the dye kits sold in stores make a worthy option—they're easy and convenient—they don't necessarily yield the most creative shells. That's where paint comes in. When decorating Easter eggs, you can use any craft paint, really—acrylic, watercolor, puff paint, and even spray paint.

No matter what kind of paint you use, just be sure to "blow out" the eggs before you get to work if you want to keep your masterpiece for future Easter celebrations. It's easy: Simply use a pin to prick a hole in each end of the egg. Then, positioning yourself over a bowl, put your mouth around the top hole and blow. With a little force, the yolk and whites will run out of the hole into the bowl you've set beneath it. (Use that goodness for scrambled eggs!)

Can't wait to get started? Check out the easy egg painting and decorating ideas below for inspiration.