Candyland Calling Again! How to Make Grace’s Vintage-Inspired Candy Easter Eggs

After creating an internet sensation (ok, near-riot) with her Christmas topiaries, I figured it was just a matter of time.  Sure enough, I recently caught up with Grace Talbert (CH buyer and craft queen extraordinaire) just as she began to “Spring” into action again with her trusty glue gun and bags of candy.

 How This Project Was Hatched

As our clever crafter sat down at her work table, Grace began to ponder her favorite Easter childhood memories.  The day would start by donning a fancy dress, shiny patent shoes and a new ribboned hat, then heading to church.  Next came an afternoon of eggs!  Rainbow-dyed eggs to be gathered in her basket during the annual hunt with friends; yummy candy eggs to eat and…on the dining table, those larger-than-life sugared eggs made just for looking, not touching because they were so delicately made.  Oh, the sugared eggs that had been passed down from her grandmother to her mother.  Grace loved their history and the great care with which they had been made.

As sugared egg memories filled her head, Grace had the inevitable “Aha!” moment. She realized that from this stroll down memory lane, she could create a DIY project so egg-traordinary (and fun) every bunny on the street would hop to and want to give it a try.

Here’s how to Make Grace’s Candy Eggs & Panoramic Scene Eggs…

Supplies:

2 sizes styrofoam eggs

Easter candy (Grace used jelly beans and gummy bunnies)

Vintage (or vintage-look) Easter cards

Hot glue gun and glue sticks

Glitter

Small paring knife

Small spoon

Colored tissue paper cut into small squares

Modge Podge decoupage glue

Small paintbrush

To Make Candy Sugared Egg:

•Hot glue candy onto entire styrofoam egg until entire egg surface is covered.  Cool and dry completely.

•Brush lightly with Modge Podge, then liberally spinkle with glitter to cover entire egg surface and create a “sugared” effect.

•Dry, then shake off excess glitter.

To Make Panoramic Scene Egg:

•With paring knife,  cut an oval “window” into the styrofoam egg,  then scoop out with a small spoon.  Use knife to clean up and smooth edges.

•Trim Easter card to fit into egg “window”, then hot glue card into onto egg.

•Hot glue candy (Grace used a combination of jelly benas and gummy bunnies) around window opening to create a decorative frame.

•Use modge podge to apply tissue paper to remaining egg surface, overlapping tissue pieces as you cover the egg.  Dry completely.

•Brush a thin coat of Modge Podge over entire egg, then liberally sprinkle with glitter to cover entire surface and create a “sugared” effect.

•Dry, then shake off excess glitter.

Tips:

•Grace easily found all craft items and candies at local craft and grocery stores.

•This is a terrific project to do with kids (grown-ups should use the glue gun!).  They’ll get a kick out of picking out the candies and creating their very own egg design.

•Create a conversation-starting centerpiece by placing eggs on a grass-filled cake pedestal.

•These make charming Easter gifts for grandparents and neighbors.  Fill a small basket (or gift bag) with  color-coordinating faux grass; add egg and a personal note, then tie with a pretty ribbon.