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.
How to make Denim Eggs
What you need:
- 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.
- Using a small brush, brush the wrong side of your denim strip liberally with glue. Then place this strip onto your egg.
- Carry on adding strips of denim until the whole egg is covered.
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.
Sharon
I am in love with your denim eggs! Genius.
Claire Armstrong
Cheers and thank you
Sam @ Raggedy
These turned out so cute Claire! You amaze me with what you can do with denim!!
Claire Armstrong
Thank you Sam, there is plenty more denim to come.
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.
Claire Armstrong
thank you. You could even blow real eggs and use them, then it would be an almost free craft.
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
Claire Armstrong
I have 3 teenage sons so have a ready supply of denim thank you.
leanne with divaofdiy.com
I am never going to get rid of another pair of jeans! Such cute ideas!
Claire Armstrong
Yes keep your old jeans there are so many things you can do with them. Thank you.
Carolann
Super cute! What a fun project!
Claire Armstrong
Thank you
Navy Wifey Peters @ USS Crafty
I love these eggs!!! I love denim upcycles, and this is a great one! Thanks for sharing at Submarine Sunday!!
Claire Armstrong
Thank you very much !
Michelle James
I am always looking for new ways to decorate Easter eggs & never would have thought to use denim! Just love it! Thanks for linking at #HomeMattersParty
Claire Armstrong
Thank you ! It’s amazing what you can cover in denim.
Kyriakos
What a nice idea! Like them very much. Simple and easy.
Claire Armstrong
Cheers and thank you!
Tuula @ Thrifty Rebel Vintage
What a great use of denim scraps Claire. Your eggs turned out really great! Thanks so much for sharing at Vintage Charm.
Claire Armstrong
Thank you!
sustainablemum
They look great! Love the stripes. I am glad to hear the mod podge worked, I have found some polystyrene eggs so I am all set to make these 🙂
Claire Armstrong
Thank you, they are really easy to do.
Tina
Really creative and so cute! I came by from Vintage Charm…love your denim eggs. 🙂
Claire Armstrong
Thank you and thanks for visiting.
Sandra
May I borrow some of your creativity please?
Claire Armstrong
That’s very kind of you to ask but I’m afraid the answers no!
Ioana / miss-red-fox
Oh I just love them! Not that blue is my favorite color, but they would also fit in my dining room, where I have a blue wall ;-). Great idea!
Claire Armstrong
Thank you ! You should give them a go soooo easy !
Jenny Kavanagh
Ooooooo I love these. Great idea!
Claire Armstrong
Thank you !
JSelep
Beautiful eggs! Go denim!
Claire Armstrong
Cheers !
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!
Claire Armstrong
Thanks! I love using denim because of all the different shades of indigo.