DIY... Easter Egg

<span style="font-style: italic;">Martha Stewart created these gorgeous Japanese inspired Easter Eggs. They look like little pieces of art!</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMa7iX3Rl_ft5oDojXDpjGshz0HnfdGMUsSBA473-UjoUBKBcfZ_IsMSLufSgdN_cqIxhjLHXe8Kqc6zbPd_XlZ-261Yd_p-rrtIu_5uZrW0OKmZgWjRo0p0glcQ48unSrtZZ_TSF5H0oQ/s1600/ft_apr04msl05_xl.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455066371097549666" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMa7iX3Rl_ft5oDojXDpjGshz0HnfdGMUsSBA473-UjoUBKBcfZ_IsMSLufSgdN_cqIxhjLHXe8Kqc6zbPd_XlZ-261Yd_p-rrtIu_5uZrW0OKmZgWjRo0p0glcQ48unSrtZZ_TSF5H0oQ/s400/ft_apr04msl05_xl.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Preparing the Shells</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">You can empty the contents of a raw egg without damaging the shell. (If you prefer, use wooden eggs, available at crafts stores.) Carefully twist the point of a utility knife against each end of the egg to create two small holes. Insert a long pin through a hole to pierce the yolk. Blow out the insides with an egg blower, available at crafts stores, or with a rubber ear-and-nose syringe. Let drain; rinse. Blow out again, rinse again, and let dry.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /><br />Tools and Materials</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><br />Blown-out eggs</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Pencil</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Origami paper</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Embroidery scissors</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Small paintbrush</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Glue sealant, such as Mod Podge</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /><br />Elegant Eggs How-To</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><br />1. Mark egg's length plus 1/4 inch on paper; roll paper around egg's circumference, add 1/8 inch, and mark. Cut out resulting rectangle.</span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmX_Bt85oa3rF4wrZFg4WsCZKsbKP4ySsO2jJbih-nMzcbDvWwdSZZIzCYNu06xqaiwhU6rt7xNtn8VzpxHKimMnEuDAkzA1uA7LPmM8LBXX2EW0cFolJy1gZy_B6ibeB8YGNq4sa0XKFP/s1600/ft_apr04msl06_l.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455068298581889074" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmX_Bt85oa3rF4wrZFg4WsCZKsbKP4ySsO2jJbih-nMzcbDvWwdSZZIzCYNu06xqaiwhU6rt7xNtn8VzpxHKimMnEuDAkzA1uA7LPmM8LBXX2EW0cFolJy1gZy_B6ibeB8YGNq4sa0XKFP/s400/ft_apr04msl06_l.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 225px; height: 281px;" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">2. Fold rectangle in half lengthwise. Cut 1/4-inch-wide strips on both sides of fold, stopping 1/4 inch from fold.</span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT0AQK4pHTwCoaDws8zNZEIsf1BqclGDb-ifcVLY2jVGW70O4XQgmjxU-1FvaUrykfDEdShEqbiRol41SNa6w-yc9dxRW4Xw7vBFzjyLjgr9-Pn00DKt-TVMjap7o7FZ9BfPACa8aISO8n/s1600/ft_apr04msl07_l.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="font-style: italic;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455068310548713810" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT0AQK4pHTwCoaDws8zNZEIsf1BqclGDb-ifcVLY2jVGW70O4XQgmjxU-1FvaUrykfDEdShEqbiRol41SNa6w-yc9dxRW4Xw7vBFzjyLjgr9-Pn00DKt-TVMjap7o7FZ9BfPACa8aISO8n/s400/ft_apr04msl07_l.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 225px; height: 281px;" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">3. Brush glue sealant down fold on unprinted side; wrap around center of egg. Cut one strip to a point so it just reaches egg's tip.</span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivPV_aA4-VEeqiRTiBOAIGywlla3SbTCQdl0v_-VPTc6VjtN4IA9uhr9m_9X2861exdnxg_9I-mnp_uMIBTN6GS9FL9Y6eI-xzCLjZbcNXfZdACIlTXS3o1o9tbKIapqd_cpIipWSI4-ia/s1600/ft_apr04msl08_l.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455068313279070242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivPV_aA4-VEeqiRTiBOAIGywlla3SbTCQdl0v_-VPTc6VjtN4IA9uhr9m_9X2861exdnxg_9I-mnp_uMIBTN6GS9FL9Y6eI-xzCLjZbcNXfZdACIlTXS3o1o9tbKIapqd_cpIipWSI4-ia/s400/ft_apr04msl08_l.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 225px; height: 281px;" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">4. Brush strip with glue; press gently. Repeat on every other strip, then with remaining strips (trim to fit smaller spaces). Repeat with other end of egg.</span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt4eUaYTU0yJrVDr-sHhgvhwClc6RwguWzp4fs8kiTwM6dtB0i5c2OVaCcDiI8CFajEQcKjUXlkZVKOMsxrzThO6YwE7m6LVx8z7SRrlYwTNB712XNusn2Q1LiY0k-_BVSYHXm_4TF6S8r/s1600/ft_apr04msl09_l.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455068315606250530" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt4eUaYTU0yJrVDr-sHhgvhwClc6RwguWzp4fs8kiTwM6dtB0i5c2OVaCcDiI8CFajEQcKjUXlkZVKOMsxrzThO6YwE7m6LVx8z7SRrlYwTNB712XNusn2Q1LiY0k-_BVSYHXm_4TF6S8r/s400/ft_apr04msl09_l.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 225px; height: 281px;" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">5. Brush glue over half of egg to seal. Let dry; repeat on other half.</span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgPiy94I_z59LOF367yseqLA51vcX_nxstoqzr3sAQU6qP7IoMa6qbeOQKArx61RCba4CG9qqFjqBBi8c_FzuzgUZRzmdd4WA35rxK7xOZ9wRaYyBm92eLK86IdONle8_li9u6QZVTXOaA/s1600/ft_apr04msl10_l.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455068322103074562" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgPiy94I_z59LOF367yseqLA51vcX_nxstoqzr3sAQU6qP7IoMa6qbeOQKArx61RCba4CG9qqFjqBBi8c_FzuzgUZRzmdd4WA35rxK7xOZ9wRaYyBm92eLK86IdONle8_li9u6QZVTXOaA/s400/ft_apr04msl10_l.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 225px; height: 281px;" /></a>

DIY... Easter Egg

Martha Stewart created these gorgeous Japanese inspired Easter Eggs. They look like little pieces of art! Preparing the Shells You can emp...

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