Alright…that’s it…I’m over Winter and ready for Spring! I recently packed up and stored away all my Christmas decor and quickly realized that I really don’t have much in my home decor arsenal for Spring. When I think about springtime I can’t help but to think about the Easter holiday. I really love this time of year and figured I could craft something for my home. I created these DIY Paper Easter Eggs and I absolutely love how they turned out!
It’s important to know that this project is way easier and faster if you have a Cricut cutting machine. It can also be done if you have a regular computer printer at home, but it does take a little bit more time and patience.
Supplies:
- Cricut Machine or Printer
- Standard Grip Mat
- Weeding Tool
- Pen Tool
- Blade Tool
- Downloadable Egg Files
- Card-Stock (12 x 12 for Cricut users and 8.5 x 11 for printer users)
- Copy Paper
- Paper Glue (with a fine tip)
- Straight Edge (I used a piece of scrap wood)
- Scissors
- Paint Brush
- Paper Towel
- Clamps
- Cording
- Beads
- Hot Glue Gun
Step 1: Download the Files
Download the files by clicking HERE or up above in the supplies list.
The link will take you to my Etsy shop where you will be able to purchase and download the digital files. These files can be used over and over again to make as many eggs as you wish!
If you are using a Cricut, you will be using the SVG files.
If you are using a printer, you will be using the PDF files.
Step 2: Cut the Pieces
Upload to Cricut Design Space
- Open Cricut Design Space
- Click New Project
- Click Upload
- Click Upload Image
- Click Browse
- Locate the SVG File named “EggSVG” and click Open
- Click Upload
- Select the uploaded design and click Add to Canvas
Preparing the File to Cut + Draw
- In the Layers panel, select each horizontal line
- Select Pen from the Operation menu (if not using the pen tool, hide these layers by clicking the eye icon)
- Select all layers
- Copy and Paste as many as possible to fit in a 12 x 12 space
- Select all layers
- Click Attach
- Click Make It
Cutting + Drawing
- Check that Material Type is On Mat and Material Size is 12 in x 12 in (mirror should be turned off)
- Click Continue
- Connect your Cricut machine
- Choose your Base Material as Light Cardstock – 65lb (176gsm)
- Load your Tools and Material (Pen and Blade Tools)
- Press GO on your machine
- You will need to cut a total of 60 halves for each egg
PRINTER INSTRUCTIONS
If you are using a printer, simple locate the PDF file and print enough for 60 halves. Cut pieces out with scissors.
Step 3: Assemble the Egg
You have created your own DIY Paper Easter Eggs!
If you enjoyed this paper craft and are looking for more, check out how I made this DIY Paper Mushroom Garland!
Feel free to leave a comment below!
Liz
