Plastic Easter eggs are a staple of the spring season. They pop up everywhere, from store shelves to hidden corners of the garden. But once the candy is gone and the hunt is over, you might find yourself with a surplus of these colorful little containers. Don’t toss them in the storage bin just yet!
The rounded halves of plastic eggs make perfect, toddler-friendly stamps. They are easy for little hands to grip and create a satisfying oval shape that serves as the base for countless creative projects.
This roundup features over 20 creative ways to use plastic eggs as stamps. We’ve gathered ideas ranging from simple stamping art for preschoolers to more detailed projects for older kids. Grab your washable paint and leftover eggs, and let’s get crafting!
PLASTIC EGG STAMPED BEEHIVE – USE YELLOW CRAFT PAINT FOR THIS FUN DIY
PLASTIC EGG STAMPED GNOME – USE WHITE CRAFT PAINT TO MAKE HIS BEARD ON BLACK PAPER
PLASTIC EGG STAMPED DAISY FLOWERS – USE WHITE CRAFT PAINT AND BLUE CONSTRUCTION PAPER
PLASTIC EGG STAMPED CHERRY BLOSSOM TREE – USE A HANDPRINT CUTOUT FOR THE TRUNK OF THE TREE
PLASTIC EGG STAMPED FLOWERS – USE DOT STICKERS FOR THE CENTERS
PLASTIC EGG STAMPED BUTTERFLIES – WE USED DOT STICKERS FOR THEIR BODIES
PLASTIC EGG STAMPED LADYBUGS – USE A BLACK MARKER TO DRAW ON THEIR HEADS & DOTS
PLASTIC EGG STAMPED FACES – PROBABLY THE EASIEST ONE TO RECREATE! JUST USE A MARKER TO DRAW THE FACES IN THE CENTER
PLASTIC EGG STAMPED FISH SCALES – USE A PAPER PLATE FOR THIS FUN DIY
PLASTIC EGG STAMPED CATERPILLAR CRAFT IDEA
FOR FALL – PLASTIC EGG STAMPED PUMPKINS
PLASTIC EGG STAMPED FLOWERS ON A LARGE PAPER PLATE
PLASTIC EGG STAMPED PIGEONS – ADD LARGE WIGGLE EYES TO THE CENTER AND TRIANGLE BEAKS
PLASTIC EGG STAMPED SPIDERS FOR HALLOWEEN – USE A PLASTIC FORK TO “STAMP” THE LEGS ON















