Simply EGG- dorable!

words Catherine Frederick DIY AND IMAGEs Kara Allen, KarasPartyIdeas.com

Boiled eggs, cooled

I fell instantly in love when I happened across these adorable creations online! With a quick click, I found myself immersed in a party world styled with cuteness at KarasPartyIdeas.com. Kara Allen is the creative genius behind these whimsical creations, and I’m thrilled to share just a few of her amazing masterpieces with you, just in time for Easter!

Easy to create in no time at all, these are for decoration only - we do not recommend consuming the eggs as it’s possible they would come in contact with the paint or markers when peeled. Sad? Don’t be. They’re much too cute to eat!

Materials

• Craft paint in choice of colors

Colored permanent markers

• Paint brushes, small

Ice Cream Cone Easter Eggs

METHOD

Step 1: Paint the entire egg with a light tan color. Let dry.

Step 2: Paint the top of the egg in a color of your choice, creating little rounded scallops where the paint reaches the cone part of the egg. Let dry.

Step 3: With a light pink marker, draw cone lines on the cone part of the egg.

Step 4: Use a black Sharpie to draw a face, if desired. Let dry.

Step 5: Add final touches to the face with small dabs of white paint for the eyes and pink paint for the cute little cheeks. Let dry.

Pineapple Easter Eggs

METHOD

Step 1: Paint your eggs with yellow craft paint. Let dry.

Step 2: With an orange permanent marker, draw diagonal lines going both directions across your egg, adding a little dot to the center of each diamond you create with the diagonal lines. Don’t worry if your lines don’t look perfect, you will be smoothing them out in the next step.

Step 3: Using yellow craft paint again, paint another light coat over your marker lines. This will smooth out the lines. Let dry.

Step 4: Paint the top of your egg with green craft paint, using the paint brush to create triangular points for the pineapple leaves. Let dry.

Doughnut Easter Eggs

METHOD

Step 1: Paint a round thick ring around the top of your egg to form the doughnut shape. Let dry.

Step 2: Draw little straight lines on the painted doughnut with colored permanent markers, creating sprinkles.

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Ingredients For The Crust

° 1 sleeve of graham crackers

° ½ stick melted butter

° 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar

For The Cheesecake

° 2 ½ teaspoons unflavored powdered gelatin

° 2 Tablespoons cold water

° 1 pound cream cheese, full-fat, room temperature

° ½ cup granulated sugar

° ½ teaspoon lemon juice

° 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

° salt, dash

° 1 cup heavy cream, room temperature

° gel food coloring

° whipped cream

° candy eggs (optional garnish)

° sprinkles (optional garnish)

° jumbo silicon muffin pan

Method For The Crust

Crush the graham crackers using a blender or by hand. Using a fork, combine crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Place silicon pan on a baking sheet, then divide the crumb mixture evenly into the bottom of the 6 wells. Press mixture firmly to form the crust.

For The Cheesecake

Add cold water and gelatin to a small bowl, whisk to combine and set aside, about 5 minutes. Once set, heat in microwave for 15 seconds until it is melted completely, keep warm and in a liquid state. Using a stand or hand mixer, beat cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add lemon juice, vanilla extract, sugar, and salt. Continue mixing until thoroughly combined, scraping sides occasionally. While on low speed, add heavy cream then mix in the warm gelatin liquid, mixing to combine.

To Assemble

Divide the cheesecake mixture evenly into 4 bowls. Add a drop of gel food coloring to each bowl, stir to combine, add more until desired color is reached. Divide the first color among the 6 wells, making the top smooth with the back of a spoon. Working quickly, repeat this step with remaining colors to create 4 layers, and then place in the freezer for 2 hours to set. Press the mold from the bottom to remove and place on serving dish. Let sit at room temperature for 30-45 minutes to thaw before decorating and serving. Decorate the tops as desired with a swirl of whipped cream, candy eggs and sprinkles. Serve chilled, not frozen.