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Paper Punched Easter Eggs

Nikki · March 20, 2011 · 48 Comments


Some of the best projects are also the most simple, and it doesn’t get much more “back to basics” than these paper punched Easter eggs.

Simple and classic, they take just a few minutes to make and will last for many springs to come!

Enjoy,

Nikki, In Stitches

Materials:

5/8″ paper punch

Decorative paper

Styrofoam egg

Straight pins

Glue

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Directions:

Scroll through the pictures below.  Click to enlarge!\

 

Filed Under: Blog, Easy Projects, Paper Tagged With: Crafts, Easter Projects, Home Decor, Paper Crafts

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  1. brenda says

    March 20, 2011 at 7:05 pm

    I LOVE IT!!!!! OMG – so cute, so simple — I must do this one!!

    Reply
  2. Elizabeth Holliday says

    March 20, 2011 at 8:00 pm

    Wonderful! I can’t wait to try this.

    Reply
  3. Trish says

    March 21, 2011 at 9:08 am

    They look so pretty! Could you be so kind as to let me know
    what you used to stencil out the circles?

    Reply
    • Nikki, In Stitches says

      March 21, 2011 at 10:33 am

      Hi Trish!
      To cut out all the circles, I just used a 5/8″ paper punch. That’s the quickest way cut out so many!
      I hope you’ll give this project a try! And send us pics!
      Nikki

      Reply
  4. lyteyz says

    March 21, 2011 at 12:31 pm

    These are TO STINKIN’ CUTE!!! I need to get my sisters together to make these!!! Fun group/sister project!!!

    Reply
    • Nikki, In Stitches says

      March 22, 2011 at 4:32 am

      Yes! It’s the perfect project for a craft night!
      You could make a whole set of them, and they’re so easy you can talk and laugh and have fun at the same time!
      Let me know if you give it a try!
      Nikki

      Reply
    • Donita Beck says

      April 9, 2021 at 2:00 pm

      In 1989 I made little farm animals using the paper punch. I lost the pattern. I think it was in Woman’s Day magazine. Can you help me find these lost patterns

      Reply
  5. rhythmsaudrey says

    March 21, 2011 at 1:57 pm

    you AMAZE me.

    Reply
  6. Jen @ Passion-for-Parties.com says

    March 21, 2011 at 2:25 pm

    SO cute and creative! LOVE them, Nikki!!! 🙂

    Reply
  7. jojo says

    March 22, 2011 at 8:41 am

    superbe ma belle bises jojo je mets ton lien sur mon blog bisous

    (Beautiful, my dear! Kisses, jojo I put your link on my blog)

    Reply
  8. Amy @ A Little Nosh says

    March 22, 2011 at 12:55 pm

    Oh how cute! I could do that, and I’m totally not crafty at all.

    Reply
  9. Ginger says

    March 22, 2011 at 12:50 pm

    These are so cute! I am going to give them a whirl!

    Reply
  10. nickie says

    March 22, 2011 at 1:19 pm

    bien jolis !!!!!!!!!!!!!

    (Very pretty!!)

    Reply
  11. Khadija says

    March 24, 2011 at 12:07 pm

    cute..

    Reply
  12. Jill says

    March 24, 2011 at 2:21 pm

    Wow! saw this on One Pretty Thing. People laugh at me for being a junk collector but it pays off….someone gave me a box of 500 of those 3/4″ long pins which I never use but have also never gotten rid of.

    And now I have a perfect use for them. These are so pretty and clever!

    Reply
  13. Debi says

    March 25, 2011 at 6:27 pm

    I just tried this project (I was so excited to do it) but the pins kept falling out. Would gluing each one help with this problem?

    Reply
    • Nikki, In Stitches says

      March 28, 2011 at 6:47 am

      Debi!
      I am so sad! I am so sorry you are having trouble with my Easter egg project!
      Yes, you can absolutely use glue to help, but just be careful! If you’re going to use hot glue, it doesn’t mix well with styrofoam. Just be extra careful…or choose a different type of glue!
      I hope this works, and I’m sorry again!

      Reply
  14. Chateau de Lille says

    March 26, 2011 at 1:03 am

    Oh I really like this and Im sure my Mum will too. Id like to blog about this and let people know about you. Fiona

    Reply
  15. StarSpry says

    March 28, 2011 at 2:59 pm

    What a great project! Your eggs look so pretty 🙂

    Reply
  16. Christine @ Following Phubie says

    March 28, 2011 at 8:13 pm

    I’m doing a month long series on Easter/Spring party tutorials and would love to feature this tutorial on http://www.purejoyeventsblog.com/.

    Reply
  17. sigalitalcalai says

    April 3, 2011 at 11:35 pm

    wow!!!! Great idea!! I love it, so beautiful 🙂

    Reply
  18. Bobbi Beito says

    April 15, 2011 at 2:05 pm

    these are awesome! i love them!

    Reply
  19. Stephanie says

    April 15, 2011 at 10:32 pm

    Oh man, I want to make these right now! Wish all the craft stores weren’t closed…

    Reply
  20. Jenny says

    April 17, 2011 at 8:09 pm

    Love this! They came out so good!

    Reply
    • Nikki, In Stitches says

      April 18, 2011 at 6:58 am

      Jenny,
      Thank you so much for sharing my paper punched Easter eggs!
      I just left you a comment on your blog….I’d love to see pictures of yours!!
      Nikki

      Reply
      • Hope says

        March 16, 2013 at 1:57 pm

        Hi! Where can I buy the 5/8 paper punch. I’m not having any luck finding an oval punch online.

        Reply
        • Nikki says

          March 18, 2013 at 11:06 am

          Hope,
          It’s actually a circle punch!
          Mine was a 5/8″ but a 1/2″ will work, too!

          Reply
  21. Dacia says

    April 18, 2011 at 8:48 am

    Love these, they’re so darling! Great idea 🙂

    Reply
  22. lana says

    April 18, 2011 at 11:08 am

    This is so beautiful! Great choice in paper. Very chic!

    Reply
  23. Jen says

    April 18, 2011 at 8:32 pm

    I love how elegant these look, and they are easy! i am going to have to see if I can make some of these up before easter!

    I would love for you to share this at my Fantastic Friday link party. http://ironvioletdesigns.blogspot.com

    thanks.

    Reply
  24. Jamie B says

    March 4, 2012 at 1:07 pm

    Oh my Goodness.. these are so neat! I hope it’s okay, I just couldn’t help but feature your paper punched eggs in a Easter craft round-up I just finished. You can see it here:

    http://jamiebrock.hubpages.com/hub/Easter-Crafts-Round-Up-20-Super-Cute-Easter-Crafts

    Thank you so much for sharing!

    Reply
    • Nikki says

      March 4, 2012 at 5:27 pm

      Of course it’s okay, Jamie!
      Thank YOU for sharing!

      Reply
  25. bonnie massicotte says

    March 3, 2013 at 3:07 pm

    you dont give size of styrofoam eggs, but the punch is 5/8. so I am going to smaller ones with smaller punch? for my easter tree. then try a few bigger ones for bowl or maybe a large one with cut out with scene inside for a centerpiece wow possibilities are endless!

    Reply
    • Nikki says

      March 6, 2013 at 11:32 am

      Bonnie!
      I would absolutely LOVE to see how the hollowed out eggs turn out! Please send pics!

      Reply
  26. Donia says

    March 15, 2013 at 2:31 pm

    love this project, but I looked all over and cant find 5/8 hole punch. what am I missing?

    Reply
    • Nikki says

      March 15, 2013 at 9:39 pm

      Donia,
      I just found mine at my local craft store, but the size isn’t set in stone. If you can find a 1/2″ that should be fine.
      I wouldn’t go any smaller, at least not with this size egg…you’ll need a lot more circles!
      And same thing the other way, I wouldn’t go much bigger, or your eggs will look more like pine cones.
      If you REALLY can’t find even a 1/2″, think about adjusting the size of the egg to go with the size punch you can find!

      Reply
  27. Lia says

    March 23, 2013 at 11:49 am

    Hi thank you so much for an innovative way with eggs! I made this with the little 4 year old I look after and she was very enthusiastic. It is now proudly displayed on mummy’s fireplace and part of an Easter basket waiting for the famous bunny!

    Reply
    • Nikki says

      March 26, 2013 at 10:48 am

      Yay, Lia!
      So happy you and your little one enjoyed the project!
      I hope the bunny brings her lots of goodies!

      Reply
  28. Terri says

    March 26, 2013 at 5:48 am

    wow lovely idea …. why didnt i think of this ? lol ty for the heads up.. not too late to make a few .. going to enjoy this with the grands … happy easter everyone… 🙂

    Reply
    • Nikki says

      March 26, 2013 at 10:56 am

      Terri!
      Happy Easter to you, too!
      Love that you’re going to make these with your grandchildren! Enjoy your time with them!!
      XOXO

      Reply

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