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Upcycled Patchwork Denim Eggs

A couple of weeks ago I posted some gorgeous patchwork fabric easter eggs that may Nephews had made. Since then I’ve been working on some denim projects and whilst surrounded by denim scraps I thought why not make some patchwork denim Easter eggs for fun. These eggs are so easy to do and in no time I had a nest full of denim eggs and it cost hardly anything to make as it was all made with waste materials.
 
Upcycled Patchwork Denim Eggs (for Easter)- These decoupaged eggs are really easy to make from jeans scraps. They go well with the popular rustic farmhouse and industrial looks.
 
Patchwork denim eggs - Pillarboxblue.com
 

How to make Denim Eggs

What you need:

  • Denim scraps and I mean scraps you only need really small bits of fabric. However a variety of denim from different pairs of jeans is best for acheiving a good patchwork effect.
  • Eggs, as I like to have scrambled eggs for breakfast each morning I’m quite happy to blow these eggs and use them for my crafts. However if you can’t be bothered to do that you can just use craft eggs; plastic, polystyrene or wood.
  • Fabric Modge Podge or any white glue suitable for fabric.

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    1. All you need to do is cut your denim into strips just under a 1cm wide and about 6cm’s long. The length depends on the size of your eggs.
    2. Using a small brush, brush the wrong side of your denim strip liberally with glue. Then place this strip onto your egg.
    3. Carry on adding strips of denim until the whole egg is covered.

     
    patchwork denim eggs - Pillarboxblue.com
     
    Patchwork Denim Eggs - Pillarboxblue.com
     
    Patchwork Denim Eggs - Pillarboxblue.com
     

    I told you it was easy. These eggs do have an sort of rustic feel to them and make for a great easter decoration. They would also be great for an easter egg hunt. They should keep for years, even if you used real egg shells as the glue and fabric would have strengthened them.

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    1. Ingrid Ferwerda-Jacobs

      Hi! Today I discovered this post. I thought: “Hey! I made those eggs!” But we both use a totally different way to create them 🙂 Anyway. I like your website, especially the denim section, because I make stuff with that too 🙂

      Kind regards, Ingrid.

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    4. Leanna

      These are super cute especially for boys. There’s not much to buy, a couple of dollars in dollar store eggs is about it. Most crafters have mod podge and some left over denim laying around.

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    5. Lynn

      Oh how fun Claire! These jaunty little eggs will surely brighten any basket. And I’m always looking for ideas on how to use old jeans…my husband seems to generate a good number of ratty pairs of jeans.

      Thanks for the suggestions…

      Lynn

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    18. Donna H

      Beautiful, and so creative! I love all the different shades and texture that your different denim strips add. I need to pull out my old jeans and start cutting!

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