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Time Required :
About 30 minutes
Beginner
Beginner
You're new to the skills necessary to complete this project, or maybe you've tried them just once or twice before.

easter egg canvas

Let the kids get creative with this fun watercolor canvas. Pretty watercolor designs on paper transform into a perfectly decorated Easter egg!
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Print Project

Step 1

Step 1 Click here to download and print the template; then cut out the egg pattern.

Step 2

Step 2 Paint the canvas panel yellow with Soft Butter paint. Let dry. Add an additional coat of paint if desired.


Step 3

Step 3 Trace the egg pattern onto a piece of watercolor paper with a pencil.


Step 4

Step 4 Create your Easter egg pattern on the watercolor paper using the white oil pastel where you want the paint to resist (or stay white). Paint your designs using watercolor paints. Let dry.


Step 5

Step 5 Cut out the egg, then glue it onto the painted canvas board.


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Supplies
Materials
Materials
 
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Multi-Surface Premium Satin Acrylic Paint by Craft Smart®, 2oz.

    Item # 10371018 
    $1.99
    ea.
    • Color: Soft Butter
    • Size: 2 oz
    • Color: Soft Butter
    • Size: 2 oz
    +More Colors
    • Color: Soft Butter
    • Size: 2 oz
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    +More Options
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Jumbo Elmer's® Disappearing Purple School Glue Stick

    Item # 10040621 
    $3.79
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Canvas Panel Value Pack Necessities™ by Artist's Loft®

    Item # 10156196 
    $11.99
    • Color: White
    • Size: 8" x 10"
    • Count: 5
    • Color: White
    • Size: 8" x 10"
    • Count: 5
    +More Sizes,
    • Color: White
    • Size: 8" x 10"
    • Count: 5
    +More Sizes,
    +More Options
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    You’ll Need: 1

    40 Sheet Watercolour Paper Pad by Creatology™

    Item # 10271418 
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    Buy one item at regular price & get the second of equal or lesser value 50% off . Excludes clearance.
    $6
 
Tools
Tools
 
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Creatology™ Taklon Bristle Paintbrushes, 6pc

    Item # 10268871 
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    Buy one item at regular price & get the second of equal or lesser value 50% off . Excludes clearance.
    $5.49
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Creatology™ Blunt Tip Scissors

    Item # 10268872 
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    $3.49
 
You’ll Also Need
  • Computer
  • Printer
  • Pencil
  • Paper Plate (or Paint Palette)
Instructions
Step 1

Step 1 Click here to download and print the template; then cut out the egg pattern.

Step 2

Step 2 Paint the canvas panel yellow with Soft Butter paint. Let dry. Add an additional coat of paint if desired.


Step 3

Step 3 Trace the egg pattern onto a piece of watercolor paper with a pencil.


Step 4

Step 4 Create your Easter egg pattern on the watercolor paper using the white oil pastel where you want the paint to resist (or stay white). Paint your designs using watercolor paints. Let dry.


Step 5

Step 5 Cut out the egg, then glue it onto the painted canvas board.


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