How To Make Upcycled Denim Eggs For Easter
I make a lot of things by repurposing old jeans for Christmas, I thought it would be fun to broaden out to Easter denim crafts, with these denim eggs.
A couple of weeks ago I posted some gorgeous patchwork fabric easter eggs that my 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.
These denim eggs featured under the letter E in the A to Z of denim crafts.
What You Need To Make Patchwork Denim Eggs
- 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 achieving 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.
How To Make Denim Easter Eggs
1.. First cut the denim scraps into strips that are less between 8- 10 mm wide and about 6cm long. You want them to be the length of your eggs. Tapering the ends of the strips so they are thinner at each end is also a good idea.
2. Then, using a small brush, brush the wrong side of the denim strip with fabric glue. Then stick the strip to the egg length ways.
3. Carry on sticking strips of denim to the egg until it is all covered. I like to use denim in different shades of indigo to achieve a striped effect on the eggs.
I told you it was easy. These eggs do have a 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 eggshells as the glue and fabric would have strengthened them.
Decorating eggs for Easter is a fun craft as well as these patchwork fabric eggs, I've made some cool Marimekko designer eggs. I've also decorated real eggs with vintage blue tit images and made them into a fun wreath.
For more upcycled denim easter crafts, check out these cute denim bunnies.
There are also some fun free vintage Easter cards to download.
I am never going to get rid of another pair of jeans! Such cute ideas!
Yes keep your old jeans there are so many things you can do with them. Thank you.
Super cute! What a fun project!
Thank you
I love these eggs!!! I love denim upcycles, and this is a great one! Thanks for sharing at Submarine Sunday!!
Thank you very much !
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
Thank you ! It's amazing what you can cover in denim.
What a nice idea! Like them very much. Simple and easy.
Cheers and thank you!
What a great use of denim scraps Claire. Your eggs turned out really great! Thanks so much for sharing at Vintage Charm.
Thank you!
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 🙂
Thank you, they are really easy to do.
Really creative and so cute! I came by from Vintage Charm...love your denim eggs. 🙂
Thank you and thanks for visiting.
May I borrow some of your creativity please?
That's very kind of you to ask but I'm afraid the answers no!
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!
Thank you ! You should give them a go soooo easy !
Ooooooo I love these. Great idea!
Thank you !
Beautiful eggs! Go denim!
Cheers !
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!
Thanks! I love using denim because of all the different shades of indigo.