I love the idea of decorating simple and beautiful eggs through calligraphy. But let’s be honest, it’s difficult to write in a pretty font on a rounded surface. So, this year we had Julie Manwaring make us some templates to apply using tattoo paper. They were easy to make and even easier to clean up. Now, that’s a project I can get behind.
PS – Remember this fun confetti egg game ? I’m hoping we play again this year!
Material: Tattoo paper, scissors, hard boiled eggs, small bowl, water, paper towel
Step 1: Download the template—yes! It’s supposed to be reversed—and print it out onto temporary tattoo paper (we used Silhouette Printable Tattoo Paper from Paper Source.)
Step 2: With the print out in hand, closely follow the instructions provided on the tattoo paper packaging for proper application of the adhesive sheet.
Step 3: Cut out one tattoo, remove the clear plastic layer, and apply with a very wet paper towel to a hardboiled egg, again referencing the tattoo paper instructions for additional application details.
Step 4: Remove the paper backing and voila, a calligraphed egg!
Photography by Aubrey Trinnaman for Oh Happy Day
Art Direction by Jordan Ferney
Coordinated by Stacy Wichelhaus
Crafting and Calligraphy by Julie Manwaring at Flourish & Whim
Styling by Caitlin Barker
Assisted by Harper Casimiro
Jennie Kay
March 12, 2013
Love this! What a great idea 🙂
Amanda Tacie
March 12, 2013
so clever, I love it. I could never really think of any ideas to use the tattoo paper for and this opens up a whole new world! Thanks for sharing.
Robyn
March 12, 2013
the download is not working
Kate
March 12, 2013
OH my Gosh! I love this! I’m a DIY-er but I like the things I make to look classy, not like something that my child’s 3rd grade elementary teacher assigned that only looks a little less sloppy because an adult created it.
This looks classy. Thanks for the post if I find some time I’m totally going to make these!
kate
Deidrea
March 12, 2013
Has anyone been able to download the template?
Sarah
March 12, 2013
This is soo cool! i’ve never heard of making your own temp tattoo and putting them on eggs just raises the bar for easter eggs!
Kacie
March 12, 2013
WOWOWOW! These are so lovely. These are my kind of Easter eggs. They are so beautiful. I can’t wait to make them!!!
Kacie
http://www.acollectionofpassions.com/
Jess
March 12, 2013
Wow, these are so delicate and sweet, great idea. It does seem the link to the download is not working.
Chloe Moon
March 12, 2013
How fun!! I can’t wait to be an Easter hostess one year so I can make a table setting with these adorable eggs!! Very pretty!!
Ana
March 12, 2013
Great idea! I just was thinking what kind of decoration the eggs should have this year. Research completed.
mundart
March 12, 2013
So so so so lovely!
Thanks a lot.
Lisette
March 12, 2013
So simple, yet beautiful. Lovely handwriting is such an art form, especially these days.
Steph
March 12, 2013
I adore this idea! What a beautiful end result!
Nina-Su
March 12, 2013
Oh, what a great idea! It’s so beautiful!
Connie
March 12, 2013
Beautiful 🙂 It’s raining today in Vancouver and we have Easter eggs on the brain, too. Wonderful post, as always.
Lisa | Happy By
March 12, 2013
Beautiful, easy and creative 🙂 You rock Jordan!
Brittni: Paper & Stitch
March 12, 2013
Woah. These are amazing. One of my favorite Easter DIYs yet.
chiara
March 12, 2013
the Peter Cottontail gif is awesome!
Lisa
March 12, 2013
The calligraphy is just gorgeous! It would be wonderful if there was a font that could provide a similiar look…. although nothing beats the hand lettering.
Does anyone have suggestions for a downloadable font?
I’ll be bookmarking Flourish and Whim. Thanks for sharing the project–great idea!
ashley rachelle
March 12, 2013
the temporary tattoo idea is fantastic! the calligraphy is exceptional! i love being surprised by fun & creative ideas! xo
-ashley
ashleyrachelle.com
Megan
March 12, 2013
Could you dye the eggs before or after this? The kid in me still really wants to see them dyed!
Ashlee
March 12, 2013
So pretty! I need to learn how to do fancy calligraphy.
-ashlee
twentysomethingbows.blogspot.com
Mikey F.
March 13, 2013
Sooo cute! Love it.
Jane
March 13, 2013
So stylish and sweet – thanks for sharing this idea!
lyndsay
March 13, 2013
soooo cute!! and that little gif at the end made me smile!
mom in mendon
March 13, 2013
I can’t download this with my existing programs. Is there something special that I need?
Sweet Harvest Moon
March 17, 2013
LOVE this!
Verena
March 20, 2013
Wow! You have always the best ideas!
Thanks so much for sharing!
Hug´s,
Verena (in Germany)
Nathalie
March 22, 2013
Does this also work on plastic eggs?
LOVE THIS! So unique! Classy!
MrPaul
March 24, 2013
So much fun, I can’t wait to give them a try.
Meli (Blush + Jelly)
March 25, 2013
These look like so much fun! A lot easier than having to dye eggs! 🙂