Guest guest Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 Hello everyone, Is there anything similar to eggs that can be dyed, just like eggs? My little daughter has dyed eggs and LOVES it and can't stop talking about it. But I would rather not buy eggs as I'm moving more toward veganism. But coloring eggs can be such a great, fun experience of childhood. Real eggs have the while shell and color-catching texture that make them perfect for dying. Thanks for any ideas, Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 PETA has some ideas on their website that include making clay eggs, for decorating. I wish my daughter was old enough to do this with...maybe next year Cassie breigber <breigber wrote: Hello everyone, Is there anything similar to eggs that can be dyed, just like eggs? My little daughter has dyed eggs and LOVES it and can't stop talking about it. But I would rather not buy eggs as I'm moving more toward veganism. But coloring eggs can be such a great, fun experience of childhood. Real eggs have the while shell and color-catching texture that make them perfect for dying. Thanks for any ideas, Beth Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 I've been thinking about this as well. I just remembered the sugar 'eggs' - most of the recipes I found call for eggwhites, but not this one, it's vegan!: http://www.recipesource.com/desserts/candy/sugar-eggs1.html you need, sugar, powdered sugar, food coloring. I think I may try this today with my son. It's not quite the same, but maybe the 'doing something' part of it (mixing) would be similarly fun for them to do. You can dye the sugar part, and maybe later on fill them with vegan jelly beans, or chocolates or whatever to crack open. I'm kind of excited about it now, just need to find some moulds for the egg shape now...hrm. Missie On Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 4:26 PM, breigber <breigber wrote: > Hello everyone, > Is there anything similar to eggs that can be dyed, just like eggs? My > little daughter has dyed eggs and LOVES it and can't stop talking about > it. But I would rather not buy eggs as I'm moving more toward veganism. > But coloring eggs can be such a great, fun experience of childhood. > Real eggs have the while shell and color-catching texture that make > them perfect for dying. > Thanks for any ideas, > Beth > > > -- http://mszzzi.zoomshare.com http://www.flickr.com/photos/mszzzi/ ~~~~~(m-.-)m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 We're kind of wacky, but we dye turnips. They doesn't look as pretty or elegant as eggs, but they are cruelty-free and fun to do. I dye them in curry powder for orange, turmeric for yellow, beets for red. Red cabbage usually dyes eggs blue naturally, but that doesn't seem to work for turnips. I cut off the root end of the turnip and shape it a little with a knife to make it look more round-shaped. We do a " turnip search " every Easter and my son has a lot of fun finding them. > Hello everyone, > Is there anything similar to eggs that can be dyed, just like eggs? My > little daughter has dyed eggs and LOVES it and can't stop talking about > it. But I would rather not buy eggs as I'm moving more toward veganism. > But coloring eggs can be such a great, fun experience of childhood. > Real eggs have the while shell and color-catching texture that make > them perfect for dying. > Thanks for any ideas, > Beth > > > > For more information about vegetarianism, please visit the VRG website at > http://www.vrg.org and for materials especially useful for families go to > http://www.vrg.org/family.This is a discussion list and is not intended to > provide personal medical advice. Medical advice should be obtained from a > qualified health professional. > > edical advice. Medical advice should be obtained from a qualified health > professional. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 We were just at Joanne Fabrics and they had a ton of fabric, foam and paper mache egg shaped crafts for decorating. We also went to the beach and found some nice oval shaped stones to paint for easter too. Susan , " breigber " <breigber wrote: > > Hello everyone, > Is there anything similar to eggs that can be dyed, just like eggs? My > little daughter has dyed eggs and LOVES it and can't stop talking about > it. But I would rather not buy eggs as I'm moving more toward veganism. > But coloring eggs can be such a great, fun experience of childhood. > Real eggs have the while shell and color-catching texture that make > them perfect for dying. > Thanks for any ideas, > Beth > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 Here are some ideas. Hope they help. Sorry if it is too long. To read this newsletter online please ISSUE 48 • 9 MARCH 2008 1. Editorial 2. Painted foil eggs 3. Colourful clay eggs 4. Confetti eggs 5. Fun with chocolate eggs 6. Featured r blog 1. Editorial Hello and welcome to the 'eggs' issue of Kids Craft Weekly which, in case you hadn't guessed, is really an Easter issue in disguise. If you don't celebrate Easter please don't stop reading – there are still plenty of great ideas that you can take away and apply to other occasions. I've received a few emails lately from people who have been concerned that they may have dropped off my mailing list as they hadn't received a newsletter in a while. I almost wish there was some sort of technical problem that could explain the gap between newsletters but unfortunately the problem lies with me and the fact that my life has become stupendously busy of late. Yes, there has been some family drama but that's no excuse. Truth be told, I'm quite keen to go back to weekly newsletters at some point but I just need to find the time from somewhere. Wish me luck! In the meantime thanks for your patience and for all your messages of support. If none of the ideas in this newsletter take your fancy, there are plenty of other fun Easter crafts around at the moment. Check in and see Martha Stewart's egg cards and these fabulous window silhouettes at Skip to my Lou. For more Easter ideas check in at the Craftzine blog. And of course there is the Kids Craft Weekly Easter issue from last year which is well worth a look. Before I go I must give a big shout out to the lovely ladies at the fabulous Mixtape zine. The latest issue features a lovely review of the Kids Craft Weekly mini-book 'Everyday Craft'. Thanks so much for the love! Happy crafting and I'll see you next time! Amber Carvan editor 2. Painted foil eggs All these egg crafts proved popular with my kids but this one was their favourite – and mine too. If you're not into the idea of making egg shapes you can cut the cardboard into any shape you dream of. For a super no-fuss version of this craft just wrap some foil around a paper plate. You will need • card • aluminium foil • scissors • paint and brushes • cotton buds (q-tips), matchsticks and/or wooden skewers Directions 1. Cut some egg shapes from card. 2. Wrap cardboard egg shapes in pieces of aluminium foil. 3. Paint over the top using regular acrylic/tempera paint. 4. While the paint is still wet, scratch out some designs into the paint using a cotton bud or matchstick. If these aren't available simply turn your paintbrush upside down and use that! 5. Allow to dry. 3. Colourful clay eggs You'll need some white air-drying clay for this craft and a fair bit of time during which you can relish in the delight of smoothing and molding some clay into an egg form. Despite being quite an easy concept, clay projects tend to work best with kids aged 4 and up. You will need • white air-drying clay • paint and brushes Directions 1. Model some clay into egg shapes and allow them to air dry. I have heard that you can pop the clay in the oven if you don't have the time/patience to wait. 2. Decorate your eggs using paint of your choice. 3. Allow to dry, and voila! Such a great Easter gift for someone special. 4. Confetti eggs I find the process of sitting down to make confetti very therapeutic – but then again, I also enjoy colouring-in! If you don't have the patience to make your own you can always buy a fancy ready-made batch like these cute pumpkins or colourful hibiscus. You will need • colourful paper and hole punch • coloured card • scissors • white glue • paint brush • glitter • string Directions 1. Make confetti by punching holes into colourful paper – it's time consuming but fun! 2. Cut egg shapes from firm and colourful card, then smother with white glue. 3. Sprinkle on some confetti... 4. ...and add some glitter for good measure, and more glitter, and more glitter! My kids *really* like glitter, much more than confetti it turns out. 5. When one side is dry, confetti/glitter the other and punch a hole in the top. Then hang from a window (or wrist) or leave one side blank so that you can use it as an easter gift tag. 5. Fun with chocolate eggs This Easter, for extra delight, give chocolate eggs with a creative twist. • A wool tail, felt ears and features drawn with a black marker will make an adorable mouse. • Twisted cellophane wings and a face drawn on a white circular sticker make a cute bug. • This funny egghead is made from wool hair, sticker eyes and a mouth cut from a magazine. • Ella made this fabulous flying egg using bits and pieces from her craft box. See what ideas you can come up with and email me your photos to put up in the Kids Craft Weekly photo gallery. Oooh that's right, haven't updated it in a while. Another thing to add to my to-do list! 6. Featured r blog Somewhere in the Middle " My family and I are currently living overseas and I've started a blog to document our time in Belgium, family time, and our travels. " To have your blog featured in this section just send in your web address and I'll add you to the list. But be warned, the waiting list is currently very long. Thanks for your support Donations help me to cover the costs of publishing the Kids Craft Weekly website and newsletter. By donating from time to time you can ensure that the newsletter remains a free source of crafty goodness for lovely folk from all around the world. You can contribute using MasterCard, Visa, Discovery or American Express or you can donate directly from your PayPal account. Thanks so much for your support. If you enjoyed this newsletter, please recommend it to your friends. Anyone can by visiting the Kids Craft Weekly website. If you have a go at any of these projects I'd love to see your photos and include them in the Kids Craft Weekly photo gallery! Please email your pictures directly to me. Managing your subscription If you no longer wish to receive this newsletter just go to http://www.webelists.com/cgi/lyris.pl?enter=kidscraftweekly and enter your email address. No password is needed. You can then cancel your subscription online. To change your delivery email address go to http://www.webelists.com/cgi/lyris.pl?enter=kidscraftweekly and enter your old email address. Again, no password is needed. You can then change your subscription email address directly. The content of this newsletter is © copyright Kids Craft Weekly 2008. All rights reserved. Kids Craft Weekly, PO Box 425, Katoomba, NSW 2780, Australia. Laura Ballinger Morales breigber <breigber Friday, March 7, 2008 4:26:25 PM something to dye for Easter? Hello everyone, Is there anything similar to eggs that can be dyed, just like eggs? My little daughter has dyed eggs and LOVES it and can't stop talking about it. But I would rather not buy eggs as I'm moving more toward veganism. But coloring eggs can be such a great, fun experience of childhood. Real eggs have the while shell and color-catching texture that make them perfect for dying. Thanks for any ideas, Beth ______________________________\ ____ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile./;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 These comments have made me curious. What is the religious significance of Easter eggs (I am not Christian)? Laura Ballinger Morales <lballinger wrote: Here are some ideas. Hope they help. Sorry if it is too long. To read this newsletter online please ISSUE 48 • 9 MARCH 2008 1. Editorial 2. Painted foil eggs 3. Colourful clay eggs 4. Confetti eggs 5. Fun with chocolate eggs 6. Featured r blog 1. Editorial Hello and welcome to the 'eggs' issue of Kids Craft Weekly which, in case you hadn't guessed, is really an Easter issue in disguise. If you don't celebrate Easter please don't stop reading – there are still plenty of great ideas that you can take away and apply to other occasions. I've received a few emails lately from people who have been concerned that they may have dropped off my mailing list as they hadn't received a newsletter in a while. I almost wish there was some sort of technical problem that could explain the gap between newsletters but unfortunately the problem lies with me and the fact that my life has become stupendously busy of late. Yes, there has been some family drama but that's no excuse. Truth be told, I'm quite keen to go back to weekly newsletters at some point but I just need to find the time from somewhere. Wish me luck! In the meantime thanks for your patience and for all your messages of support. If none of the ideas in this newsletter take your fancy, there are plenty of other fun Easter crafts around at the moment. Check in and see Martha Stewart's egg cards and these fabulous window silhouettes at Skip to my Lou. For more Easter ideas check in at the Craftzine blog. And of course there is the Kids Craft Weekly Easter issue from last year which is well worth a look. Before I go I must give a big shout out to the lovely ladies at the fabulous Mixtape zine. The latest issue features a lovely review of the Kids Craft Weekly mini-book 'Everyday Craft'. Thanks so much for the love! Happy crafting and I'll see you next time! Amber Carvan editor 2. Painted foil eggs All these egg crafts proved popular with my kids but this one was their favourite – and mine too. If you're not into the idea of making egg shapes you can cut the cardboard into any shape you dream of. For a super no-fuss version of this craft just wrap some foil around a paper plate. You will need • card • aluminium foil • scissors • paint and brushes • cotton buds (q-tips), matchsticks and/or wooden skewers Directions 1. Cut some egg shapes from card. 2. Wrap cardboard egg shapes in pieces of aluminium foil. 3. Paint over the top using regular acrylic/tempera paint. 4. While the paint is still wet, scratch out some designs into the paint using a cotton bud or matchstick. If these aren't available simply turn your paintbrush upside down and use that! 5. Allow to dry. 3. Colourful clay eggs You'll need some white air-drying clay for this craft and a fair bit of time during which you can relish in the delight of smoothing and molding some clay into an egg form. Despite being quite an easy concept, clay projects tend to work best with kids aged 4 and up. You will need • white air-drying clay • paint and brushes Directions 1. Model some clay into egg shapes and allow them to air dry. I have heard that you can pop the clay in the oven if you don't have the time/patience to wait. 2. Decorate your eggs using paint of your choice. 3. Allow to dry, and voila! Such a great Easter gift for someone special. 4. Confetti eggs I find the process of sitting down to make confetti very therapeutic – but then again, I also enjoy colouring-in! If you don't have the patience to make your own you can always buy a fancy ready-made batch like these cute pumpkins or colourful hibiscus. You will need • colourful paper and hole punch • coloured card • scissors • white glue • paint brush • glitter • string Directions 1. Make confetti by punching holes into colourful paper – it's time consuming but fun! 2. Cut egg shapes from firm and colourful card, then smother with white glue. 3. Sprinkle on some confetti... 4. ...and add some glitter for good measure, and more glitter, and more glitter! My kids *really* like glitter, much more than confetti it turns out. 5. When one side is dry, confetti/glitter the other and punch a hole in the top. Then hang from a window (or wrist) or leave one side blank so that you can use it as an easter gift tag. 5. Fun with chocolate eggs This Easter, for extra delight, give chocolate eggs with a creative twist. • A wool tail, felt ears and features drawn with a black marker will make an adorable mouse. • Twisted cellophane wings and a face drawn on a white circular sticker make a cute bug. • This funny egghead is made from wool hair, sticker eyes and a mouth cut from a magazine. • Ella made this fabulous flying egg using bits and pieces from her craft box. See what ideas you can come up with and email me your photos to put up in the Kids Craft Weekly photo gallery. Oooh that's right, haven't updated it in a while. Another thing to add to my to-do list! 6. Featured r blog Somewhere in the Middle " My family and I are currently living overseas and I've started a blog to document our time in Belgium, family time, and our travels. " To have your blog featured in this section just send in your web address and I'll add you to the list. But be warned, the waiting list is currently very long. Thanks for your support Donations help me to cover the costs of publishing the Kids Craft Weekly website and newsletter. By donating from time to time you can ensure that the newsletter remains a free source of crafty goodness for lovely folk from all around the world. You can contribute using MasterCard, Visa, Discovery or American Express or you can donate directly from your PayPal account. Thanks so much for your support. If you enjoyed this newsletter, please recommend it to your friends. Anyone can by visiting the Kids Craft Weekly website. If you have a go at any of these projects I'd love to see your photos and include them in the Kids Craft Weekly photo gallery! Please email your pictures directly to me. Managing your subscription If you no longer wish to receive this newsletter just go to http://www.webelists.com/cgi/lyris.pl?enter=kidscraftweekly and enter your email address. No password is needed. You can then cancel your subscription online. To change your delivery email address go to http://www.webelists.com/cgi/lyris.pl?enter=kidscraftweekly and enter your old email address. Again, no password is needed. You can then change your subscription email address directly. The content of this newsletter is © copyright Kids Craft Weekly 2008. All rights reserved. Kids Craft Weekly, PO Box 425, Katoomba, NSW 2780, Australia. Laura Ballinger Morales breigber Friday, March 7, 2008 4:26:25 PM something to dye for Easter? Hello everyone, Is there anything similar to eggs that can be dyed, just like eggs? My little daughter has dyed eggs and LOVES it and can't stop talking about it. But I would rather not buy eggs as I'm moving more toward veganism. But coloring eggs can be such a great, fun experience of childhood. Real eggs have the while shell and color-catching texture that make them perfect for dying. Thanks for any ideas, Beth ______________________________\ ____ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile./;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 to the best of my knowledge it's a holdover from the pagan holiday of ostara, which was a welcoming of spring and also a celebration of fertility - the rabbit/hare and the eggs both arise from the emphasis on fertility. there is no truly christian significance as far as i know. most of the pagan holidays were subtly altered to become christian holidays to make them more palatable to the forced conversion of the heathens. christmas, for example, was the pagan holiday of winter solstice, with hardly any changes made at all. many fundamentalist christians have in fact sworn off most " christian " holidays because of this link. we'll celebrate ostara, not easter. chandelle On Mon, Mar 10, 2008 at 5:11 AM, robin koloms <rkoloms wrote: > These comments have made me curious. What is the religious significance > of Easter eggs (I am not Christian)? > > Laura Ballinger Morales <lballinger<lballinger%40rocketmail.com>> > wrote: Here are some ideas. Hope they help. Sorry if it is too long. > > > To read this newsletter online please > > ISSUE 48 • 9 MARCH 2008 > > 1. Editorial > 2. Painted foil eggs > 3. Colourful clay eggs > 4. Confetti eggs > 5. Fun with chocolate eggs > 6. Featured r blog > > 1. Editorial > > Hello and welcome to the 'eggs' issue of Kids Craft Weekly which, in case > you hadn't guessed, is really an Easter issue in disguise. If you don't > celebrate Easter please don't stop reading – there are still plenty of great > ideas that you can take away and apply to other occasions. > > I've received a few emails lately from people who have been concerned that > they may have dropped off my mailing list as they hadn't received a > newsletter in a while. I almost wish there was some sort of technical > problem that could explain the gap between newsletters but unfortunately the > problem lies with me and the fact that my life has become stupendously busy > of late. Yes, there has been some family drama but that's no excuse. > > Truth be told, I'm quite keen to go back to weekly newsletters at some > point but I just need to find the time from somewhere. Wish me luck! In the > meantime thanks for your patience and for all your messages of support. > > If none of the ideas in this newsletter take your fancy, there are plenty > of other fun Easter crafts around at the moment. Check in and see Martha > Stewart's egg cards and these fabulous window silhouettes at Skip to my Lou. > For more Easter ideas check in at the Craftzine blog. > > And of course there is the Kids Craft Weekly Easter issue from last year > which is well worth a look. > > Before I go I must give a big shout out to the lovely ladies at the > fabulous Mixtape zine. The latest issue features a lovely review of the Kids > Craft Weekly mini-book 'Everyday Craft'. Thanks so much for the love! > > Happy crafting and I'll see you next time! > > Amber Carvan > editor <editor%40kidscraftweekly.com> > > 2. Painted foil eggs > > All these egg crafts proved popular with my kids but this one was their > favourite – and mine too. If you're not into the idea of making egg shapes > you can cut the cardboard into any shape you dream of. For a super no-fuss > version of this craft just wrap some foil around a paper plate. > > You will need > > • card > • aluminium foil > • scissors > • paint and brushes > • cotton buds (q-tips), matchsticks and/or wooden skewers > > Directions > > 1. Cut some egg shapes from card. > > 2. Wrap cardboard egg shapes in pieces of aluminium foil. > > 3. Paint over the top using regular acrylic/tempera paint. > > 4. While the paint is still wet, scratch out some designs into the paint > using a cotton bud or matchstick. If these aren't available simply turn your > paintbrush upside down and use that! > > 5. Allow to dry. > > 3. Colourful clay eggs > > You'll need some white air-drying clay for this craft and a fair bit of > time during which you can relish in the delight of smoothing and molding > some clay into an egg form. Despite being quite an easy concept, clay > projects tend to work best with kids aged 4 and up. > > You will need > > • white air-drying clay > • paint and brushes > > Directions > > 1. Model some clay into egg shapes and allow them to air dry. I have heard > that you can pop the clay in the oven if you don't have the time/patience to > wait. > > 2. Decorate your eggs using paint of your choice. > > 3. Allow to dry, and voila! Such a great Easter gift for someone special. > > 4. Confetti eggs > > I find the process of sitting down to make confetti very therapeutic – but > then again, I also enjoy colouring-in! If you don't have the patience to > make your own you can always buy a fancy ready-made batch like these cute > pumpkins or colourful hibiscus. > > You will need > > • colourful paper and hole punch > • coloured card > • scissors > • white glue > • paint brush > • glitter > • string > > Directions > > 1. Make confetti by punching holes into colourful paper – it's time > consuming but fun! > > 2. Cut egg shapes from firm and colourful card, then smother with white > glue. > > 3. Sprinkle on some confetti... > > 4. ...and add some glitter for good measure, and more glitter, and more > glitter! My kids *really* like glitter, much more than confetti it turns > out. > > 5. When one side is dry, confetti/glitter the other and punch a hole in > the top. Then hang from a window (or wrist) or leave one side blank so that > you can use it as an easter gift tag. > > 5. Fun with chocolate eggs > > This Easter, for extra delight, give chocolate eggs with a creative twist. > > > • A wool tail, felt ears and features drawn with a black marker will make > an adorable mouse. > > • Twisted cellophane wings and a face drawn on a white circular sticker > make a cute bug. > > • This funny egghead is made from wool hair, sticker eyes and a mouth cut > from a magazine. > > • Ella made this fabulous flying egg using bits and pieces from her craft > box. > > See what ideas you can come up with and email me your photos to put up in > the Kids Craft Weekly photo gallery. Oooh that's right, haven't updated it > in a while. Another thing to add to my to-do list! > > 6. Featured r blog > > Somewhere in the Middle > > " My family and I are currently living overseas and I've started a blog to > document our time in Belgium, family time, and our travels. " > > To have your blog featured in this section just send in your web address > and I'll add you to the list. But be warned, the waiting list is currently > very long. > > Thanks for your support > > Donations help me to cover the costs of publishing the Kids Craft Weekly > website and newsletter. By donating from time to time you can ensure that > the newsletter remains a free source of crafty goodness for lovely folk from > all around the world. > > You can contribute using MasterCard, Visa, Discovery or American Express > or you can donate directly from your PayPal account. > > Thanks so much for your support. > > If you enjoyed this newsletter, please recommend it to your friends. > Anyone can by visiting the Kids Craft Weekly website. > > If you have a go at any of these projects I'd love to see your photos and > include them in the Kids Craft Weekly photo gallery! Please email your > pictures directly to me. > > Managing your subscription > > If you no longer wish to receive this newsletter just go to > http://www.webelists.com/cgi/lyris.pl?enter=kidscraftweekly and enter your > email address. No password is needed. You can then cancel your subscription > online. > > To change your delivery email address go to > http://www.webelists.com/cgi/lyris.pl?enter=kidscraftweekly and enter your > old email address. Again, no password is needed. You can then change your > subscription email address directly. > > The content of this newsletter is © copyright Kids Craft Weekly 2008. All > rights reserved. > Kids Craft Weekly, PO Box 425, Katoomba, NSW 2780, Australia. > > Laura Ballinger Morales > > > breigber > > <%40> > Friday, March 7, 2008 4:26:25 PM > something to dye for Easter? > > Hello everyone, > Is there anything similar to eggs that can be dyed, just like eggs? My > little daughter has dyed eggs and LOVES it and can't stop talking about > it. But I would rather not buy eggs as I'm moving more toward veganism. > But coloring eggs can be such a great, fun experience of childhood. > Real eggs have the while shell and color-catching texture that make > them perfect for dying. > Thanks for any ideas, > Beth > > ________ > Be a better friend, newshound, and > know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. > http://mobile./;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 Thank you! chandelle' <earthmother213 wrote: to the best of my knowledge it's a holdover from the pagan holiday of ostara, which was a welcoming of spring and also a celebration of fertility - the rabbit/hare and the eggs both arise from the emphasis on fertility. there is no truly christian significance as far as i know. most of the pagan holidays were subtly altered to become christian holidays to make them more palatable to the forced conversion of the heathens. christmas, for example, was the pagan holiday of winter solstice, with hardly any changes made at all. many fundamentalist christians have in fact sworn off most " christian " holidays because of this link. we'll celebrate ostara, not easter. chandelle On Mon, Mar 10, 2008 at 5:11 AM, robin koloms wrote: > These comments have made me curious. What is the religious significance > of Easter eggs (I am not Christian)? > > Laura Ballinger Morales > > wrote: Here are some ideas. Hope they help. Sorry if it is too long. > > > To read this newsletter online please > > ISSUE 48 • 9 MARCH 2008 > > 1. Editorial > 2. Painted foil eggs > 3. Colourful clay eggs > 4. Confetti eggs > 5. Fun with chocolate eggs > 6. Featured r blog > > 1. Editorial > > Hello and welcome to the 'eggs' issue of Kids Craft Weekly which, in case > you hadn't guessed, is really an Easter issue in disguise. If you don't > celebrate Easter please don't stop reading – there are still plenty of great > ideas that you can take away and apply to other occasions. > > I've received a few emails lately from people who have been concerned that > they may have dropped off my mailing list as they hadn't received a > newsletter in a while. I almost wish there was some sort of technical > problem that could explain the gap between newsletters but unfortunately the > problem lies with me and the fact that my life has become stupendously busy > of late. Yes, there has been some family drama but that's no excuse. > > Truth be told, I'm quite keen to go back to weekly newsletters at some > point but I just need to find the time from somewhere. Wish me luck! In the > meantime thanks for your patience and for all your messages of support. > > If none of the ideas in this newsletter take your fancy, there are plenty > of other fun Easter crafts around at the moment. Check in and see Martha > Stewart's egg cards and these fabulous window silhouettes at Skip to my Lou. > For more Easter ideas check in at the Craftzine blog. > > And of course there is the Kids Craft Weekly Easter issue from last year > which is well worth a look. > > Before I go I must give a big shout out to the lovely ladies at the > fabulous Mixtape zine. The latest issue features a lovely review of the Kids > Craft Weekly mini-book 'Everyday Craft'. Thanks so much for the love! > > Happy crafting and I'll see you next time! > > Amber Carvan > editor > > 2. Painted foil eggs > > All these egg crafts proved popular with my kids but this one was their > favourite – and mine too. If you're not into the idea of making egg shapes > you can cut the cardboard into any shape you dream of. For a super no-fuss > version of this craft just wrap some foil around a paper plate. > > You will need > > • card > • aluminium foil > • scissors > • paint and brushes > • cotton buds (q-tips), matchsticks and/or wooden skewers > > Directions > > 1. Cut some egg shapes from card. > > 2. Wrap cardboard egg shapes in pieces of aluminium foil. > > 3. Paint over the top using regular acrylic/tempera paint. > > 4. While the paint is still wet, scratch out some designs into the paint > using a cotton bud or matchstick. If these aren't available simply turn your > paintbrush upside down and use that! > > 5. Allow to dry. > > 3. Colourful clay eggs > > You'll need some white air-drying clay for this craft and a fair bit of > time during which you can relish in the delight of smoothing and molding > some clay into an egg form. Despite being quite an easy concept, clay > projects tend to work best with kids aged 4 and up. > > You will need > > • white air-drying clay > • paint and brushes > > Directions > > 1. Model some clay into egg shapes and allow them to air dry. I have heard > that you can pop the clay in the oven if you don't have the time/patience to > wait. > > 2. Decorate your eggs using paint of your choice. > > 3. Allow to dry, and voila! Such a great Easter gift for someone special. > > 4. Confetti eggs > > I find the process of sitting down to make confetti very therapeutic – but > then again, I also enjoy colouring-in! If you don't have the patience to > make your own you can always buy a fancy ready-made batch like these cute > pumpkins or colourful hibiscus. > > You will need > > • colourful paper and hole punch > • coloured card > • scissors > • white glue > • paint brush > • glitter > • string > > Directions > > 1. Make confetti by punching holes into colourful paper – it's time > consuming but fun! > > 2. Cut egg shapes from firm and colourful card, then smother with white > glue. > > 3. Sprinkle on some confetti... > > 4. ...and add some glitter for good measure, and more glitter, and more > glitter! My kids *really* like glitter, much more than confetti it turns > out. > > 5. When one side is dry, confetti/glitter the other and punch a hole in > the top. Then hang from a window (or wrist) or leave one side blank so that > you can use it as an easter gift tag. > > 5. Fun with chocolate eggs > > This Easter, for extra delight, give chocolate eggs with a creative twist. > > > • A wool tail, felt ears and features drawn with a black marker will make > an adorable mouse. > > • Twisted cellophane wings and a face drawn on a white circular sticker > make a cute bug. > > • This funny egghead is made from wool hair, sticker eyes and a mouth cut > from a magazine. > > • Ella made this fabulous flying egg using bits and pieces from her craft > box. > > See what ideas you can come up with and email me your photos to put up in > the Kids Craft Weekly photo gallery. Oooh that's right, haven't updated it > in a while. Another thing to add to my to-do list! > > 6. Featured r blog > > Somewhere in the Middle > > " My family and I are currently living overseas and I've started a blog to > document our time in Belgium, family time, and our travels. " > > To have your blog featured in this section just send in your web address > and I'll add you to the list. But be warned, the waiting list is currently > very long. > > Thanks for your support > > Donations help me to cover the costs of publishing the Kids Craft Weekly > website and newsletter. By donating from time to time you can ensure that > the newsletter remains a free source of crafty goodness for lovely folk from > all around the world. > > You can contribute using MasterCard, Visa, Discovery or American Express > or you can donate directly from your PayPal account. > > Thanks so much for your support. > > If you enjoyed this newsletter, please recommend it to your friends. > Anyone can by visiting the Kids Craft Weekly website. > > If you have a go at any of these projects I'd love to see your photos and > include them in the Kids Craft Weekly photo gallery! Please email your > pictures directly to me. > > Managing your subscription > > If you no longer wish to receive this newsletter just go to > http://www.webelists.com/cgi/lyris.pl?enter=kidscraftweekly and enter your > email address. No password is needed. You can then cancel your subscription > online. > > To change your delivery email address go to > http://www.webelists.com/cgi/lyris.pl?enter=kidscraftweekly and enter your > old email address. Again, no password is needed. You can then change your > subscription email address directly. > > The content of this newsletter is © copyright Kids Craft Weekly 2008. All > rights reserved. > Kids Craft Weekly, PO Box 425, Katoomba, NSW 2780, Australia. > > Laura Ballinger Morales > > > breigber > > > Friday, March 7, 2008 4:26:25 PM > something to dye for Easter? > > Hello everyone, > Is there anything similar to eggs that can be dyed, just like eggs? My > little daughter has dyed eggs and LOVES it and can't stop talking about > it. But I would rather not buy eggs as I'm moving more toward veganism. > But coloring eggs can be such a great, fun experience of childhood. > Real eggs have the while shell and color-catching texture that make > them perfect for dying. > Thanks for any ideas, > Beth > > ________ > Be a better friend, newshound, and > know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. > http://mobile./;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 The Goddess name even sounds like eEster and, natch, she had identification with the East, you know, where the nice warm sun was coming from. It was a kind of resurrection thing, hence the ease by which the resurrection story could be slipped in as just another of the many happy ressurection stories that were associated with that holiday, the return of the warm weather, the end of the dead season, little new bunnies hoping around. Not a bad thing to celebrate, really! Any excuse for a party, but egg coloring was fun. You can get the wooden eggs and really do a job on them but, of course, they're more permanent. I don't like the concept of keeping things forever so why not give them away?! robin koloms <rkoloms wrote: Thank you! chandelle' <earthmother213 wrote: to the best of my knowledge it's a holdover from the pagan holiday of ostara, which was a welcoming of spring and also a celebration of fertility - the rabbit/hare and the eggs both arise from the emphasis on fertility. there is no truly christian significance as far as i know. most of the pagan holidays were subtly altered to become christian holidays to make them more palatable to the forced conversion of the heathens. christmas, for example, was the pagan holiday of winter solstice, with hardly any changes made at all. many fundamentalist christians have in fact sworn off most " christian " holidays because of this link. we'll celebrate ostara, not easter. chandelle On Mon, Mar 10, 2008 at 5:11 AM, robin koloms wrote: > These comments have made me curious. What is the religious significance > of Easter eggs (I am not Christian)? > > Laura Ballinger Morales > > wrote: Here are some ideas. Hope they help. Sorry if it is too long. > > > To read this newsletter online please > > ISSUE 48 • 9 MARCH 2008 > > 1. Editorial > 2. Painted foil eggs > 3. Colourful clay eggs > 4. Confetti eggs > 5. Fun with chocolate eggs > 6. Featured r blog > > 1. Editorial > > Hello and welcome to the 'eggs' issue of Kids Craft Weekly which, in case > you hadn't guessed, is really an Easter issue in disguise. If you don't > celebrate Easter please don't stop reading – there are still plenty of great > ideas that you can take away and apply to other occasions. > > I've received a few emails lately from people who have been concerned that > they may have dropped off my mailing list as they hadn't received a > newsletter in a while. I almost wish there was some sort of technical > problem that could explain the gap between newsletters but unfortunately the > problem lies with me and the fact that my life has become stupendously busy > of late. Yes, there has been some family drama but that's no excuse. > > Truth be told, I'm quite keen to go back to weekly newsletters at some > point but I just need to find the time from somewhere. Wish me luck! In the > meantime thanks for your patience and for all your messages of support. > > If none of the ideas in this newsletter take your fancy, there are plenty > of other fun Easter crafts around at the moment. Check in and see Martha > Stewart's egg cards and these fabulous window silhouettes at Skip to my Lou. > For more Easter ideas check in at the Craftzine blog. > > And of course there is the Kids Craft Weekly Easter issue from last year > which is well worth a look. > > Before I go I must give a big shout out to the lovely ladies at the > fabulous Mixtape zine. The latest issue features a lovely review of the Kids > Craft Weekly mini-book 'Everyday Craft'. Thanks so much for the love! > > Happy crafting and I'll see you next time! > > Amber Carvan > editor > > 2. Painted foil eggs > > All these egg crafts proved popular with my kids but this one was their > favourite – and mine too. If you're not into the idea of making egg shapes > you can cut the cardboard into any shape you dream of. For a super no-fuss > version of this craft just wrap some foil around a paper plate. > > You will need > > • card > • aluminium foil > • scissors > • paint and brushes > • cotton buds (q-tips), matchsticks and/or wooden skewers > > Directions > > 1. Cut some egg shapes from card. > > 2. Wrap cardboard egg shapes in pieces of aluminium foil. > > 3. Paint over the top using regular acrylic/tempera paint. > > 4. While the paint is still wet, scratch out some designs into the paint > using a cotton bud or matchstick. If these aren't available simply turn your > paintbrush upside down and use that! > > 5. Allow to dry. > > 3. Colourful clay eggs > > You'll need some white air-drying clay for this craft and a fair bit of > time during which you can relish in the delight of smoothing and molding > some clay into an egg form. Despite being quite an easy concept, clay > projects tend to work best with kids aged 4 and up. > > You will need > > • white air-drying clay > • paint and brushes > > Directions > > 1. Model some clay into egg shapes and allow them to air dry. I have heard > that you can pop the clay in the oven if you don't have the time/patience to > wait. > > 2. Decorate your eggs using paint of your choice. > > 3. Allow to dry, and voila! Such a great Easter gift for someone special. > > 4. Confetti eggs > > I find the process of sitting down to make confetti very therapeutic – but > then again, I also enjoy colouring-in! If you don't have the patience to > make your own you can always buy a fancy ready-made batch like these cute > pumpkins or colourful hibiscus. > > You will need > > • colourful paper and hole punch > • coloured card > • scissors > • white glue > • paint brush > • glitter > • string > > Directions > > 1. Make confetti by punching holes into colourful paper – it's time > consuming but fun! > > 2. Cut egg shapes from firm and colourful card, then smother with white > glue. > > 3. Sprinkle on some confetti... > > 4. ...and add some glitter for good measure, and more glitter, and more > glitter! My kids *really* like glitter, much more than confetti it turns > out. > > 5. When one side is dry, confetti/glitter the other and punch a hole in > the top. Then hang from a window (or wrist) or leave one side blank so that > you can use it as an easter gift tag. > > 5. Fun with chocolate eggs > > This Easter, for extra delight, give chocolate eggs with a creative twist. > > > • A wool tail, felt ears and features drawn with a black marker will make > an adorable mouse. > > • Twisted cellophane wings and a face drawn on a white circular sticker > make a cute bug. > > • This funny egghead is made from wool hair, sticker eyes and a mouth cut > from a magazine. > > • Ella made this fabulous flying egg using bits and pieces from her craft > box. > > See what ideas you can come up with and email me your photos to put up in > the Kids Craft Weekly photo gallery. Oooh that's right, haven't updated it > in a while. Another thing to add to my to-do list! > > 6. Featured r blog > > Somewhere in the Middle > > " My family and I are currently living overseas and I've started a blog to > document our time in Belgium, family time, and our travels. " > > To have your blog featured in this section just send in your web address > and I'll add you to the list. But be warned, the waiting list is currently > very long. > > Thanks for your support > > Donations help me to cover the costs of publishing the Kids Craft Weekly > website and newsletter. By donating from time to time you can ensure that > the newsletter remains a free source of crafty goodness for lovely folk from > all around the world. > > You can contribute using MasterCard, Visa, Discovery or American Express > or you can donate directly from your PayPal account. > > Thanks so much for your support. > > If you enjoyed this newsletter, please recommend it to your friends. > Anyone can by visiting the Kids Craft Weekly website. > > If you have a go at any of these projects I'd love to see your photos and > include them in the Kids Craft Weekly photo gallery! Please email your > pictures directly to me. > > Managing your subscription > > If you no longer wish to receive this newsletter just go to > http://www.webelists.com/cgi/lyris.pl?enter=kidscraftweekly and enter your > email address. No password is needed. You can then cancel your subscription > online. > > To change your delivery email address go to > http://www.webelists.com/cgi/lyris.pl?enter=kidscraftweekly and enter your > old email address. Again, no password is needed. You can then change your > subscription email address directly. > > The content of this newsletter is © copyright Kids Craft Weekly 2008. All > rights reserved. > Kids Craft Weekly, PO Box 425, Katoomba, NSW 2780, Australia. > > Laura Ballinger Morales > > > breigber > > > Friday, March 7, 2008 4:26:25 PM > something to dye for Easter? > > Hello everyone, > Is there anything similar to eggs that can be dyed, just like eggs? My > little daughter has dyed eggs and LOVES it and can't stop talking about > it. But I would rather not buy eggs as I'm moving more toward veganism. > But coloring eggs can be such a great, fun experience of childhood. > Real eggs have the while shell and color-catching texture that make > them perfect for dying. > Thanks for any ideas, > Beth > > ________ > Be a better friend, newshound, and > know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. > http://mobile./;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 *little new bunnies hoping around... *not to be too indelicate, but the rabbit connection is a fertility reference, due to their prodigious...um...procreation rates. chandelle On Tue, Mar 11, 2008 at 9:02 AM, Rosemary Squires <veggiescouts wrote: > The Goddess name even sounds like eEster and, natch, she had > identification with the East, you know, where the nice warm sun was coming > from. It was a kind of resurrection thing, hence the ease by which the > resurrection story could be slipped in as just another of the many happy > ressurection stories that were associated with that holiday, the return of > the warm weather, the end of the dead season, little new bunnies hoping > around. Not a bad thing to celebrate, really! Any excuse for a party, but > egg coloring was fun. You can get the wooden eggs and really do a job on > them but, of course, they're more permanent. I don't like the concept of > keeping things forever so why not give them away?! > > robin koloms <rkoloms <rkoloms%40>> wrote: Thank you! > > chandelle' <earthmother213 <earthmother213%40gmail.com>> wrote: > to the best of my knowledge it's a holdover from the pagan holiday of > ostara, which was a welcoming of spring and also a celebration of > fertility > - the rabbit/hare and the eggs both arise from the emphasis on fertility. > there is no truly christian significance as far as i know. most of the > pagan holidays were subtly altered to become christian holidays to make > them > more palatable to the forced conversion of the heathens. christmas, for > example, was the pagan holiday of winter solstice, with hardly any changes > made at all. many fundamentalist christians have in fact sworn off most > " christian " holidays because of this link. > > we'll celebrate ostara, not easter. > > chandelle > > On Mon, Mar 10, 2008 at 5:11 AM, robin koloms wrote: > > > These comments have made me curious. What is the religious significance > > of Easter eggs (I am not Christian)? > > > > Laura Ballinger Morales > > > wrote: Here are some ideas. Hope they help. Sorry if it is too long. > > > > > > To read this newsletter online please > > > > ISSUE 48 • 9 MARCH 2008 > > > > 1. Editorial > > 2. Painted foil eggs > > 3. Colourful clay eggs > > 4. Confetti eggs > > 5. Fun with chocolate eggs > > 6. Featured r blog > > > > 1. Editorial > > > > Hello and welcome to the 'eggs' issue of Kids Craft Weekly which, in > case > > you hadn't guessed, is really an Easter issue in disguise. If you don't > > celebrate Easter please don't stop reading – there are still plenty of > great > > ideas that you can take away and apply to other occasions. > > > > I've received a few emails lately from people who have been concerned > that > > they may have dropped off my mailing list as they hadn't received a > > newsletter in a while. I almost wish there was some sort of technical > > problem that could explain the gap between newsletters but unfortunately > the > > problem lies with me and the fact that my life has become stupendously > busy > > of late. Yes, there has been some family drama but that's no excuse. > > > > Truth be told, I'm quite keen to go back to weekly newsletters at some > > point but I just need to find the time from somewhere. Wish me luck! In > the > > meantime thanks for your patience and for all your messages of support. > > > > If none of the ideas in this newsletter take your fancy, there are > plenty > > of other fun Easter crafts around at the moment. Check in and see Martha > > Stewart's egg cards and these fabulous window silhouettes at Skip to my > Lou. > > For more Easter ideas check in at the Craftzine blog. > > > > And of course there is the Kids Craft Weekly Easter issue from last year > > which is well worth a look. > > > > Before I go I must give a big shout out to the lovely ladies at the > > fabulous Mixtape zine. The latest issue features a lovely review of the > Kids > > Craft Weekly mini-book 'Everyday Craft'. Thanks so much for the love! > > > > Happy crafting and I'll see you next time! > > > > Amber Carvan > > editor <editor%40kidscraftweekly.com> > > > > 2. Painted foil eggs > > > > All these egg crafts proved popular with my kids but this one was their > > favourite – and mine too. If you're not into the idea of making egg > shapes > > you can cut the cardboard into any shape you dream of. For a super > no-fuss > > version of this craft just wrap some foil around a paper plate. > > > > You will need > > > > • card > > • aluminium foil > > • scissors > > • paint and brushes > > • cotton buds (q-tips), matchsticks and/or wooden skewers > > > > Directions > > > > 1. Cut some egg shapes from card. > > > > 2. Wrap cardboard egg shapes in pieces of aluminium foil. > > > > 3. Paint over the top using regular acrylic/tempera paint. > > > > 4. While the paint is still wet, scratch out some designs into the paint > > using a cotton bud or matchstick. If these aren't available simply turn > your > > paintbrush upside down and use that! > > > > 5. Allow to dry. > > > > 3. Colourful clay eggs > > > > You'll need some white air-drying clay for this craft and a fair bit of > > time during which you can relish in the delight of smoothing and molding > > some clay into an egg form. Despite being quite an easy concept, clay > > projects tend to work best with kids aged 4 and up. > > > > You will need > > > > • white air-drying clay > > • paint and brushes > > > > Directions > > > > 1. Model some clay into egg shapes and allow them to air dry. I have > heard > > that you can pop the clay in the oven if you don't have the > time/patience to > > wait. > > > > 2. Decorate your eggs using paint of your choice. > > > > 3. Allow to dry, and voila! Such a great Easter gift for someone > special. > > > > 4. Confetti eggs > > > > I find the process of sitting down to make confetti very therapeutic – > but > > then again, I also enjoy colouring-in! If you don't have the patience to > > make your own you can always buy a fancy ready-made batch like these > cute > > pumpkins or colourful hibiscus. > > > > You will need > > > > • colourful paper and hole punch > > • coloured card > > • scissors > > • white glue > > • paint brush > > • glitter > > • string > > > > Directions > > > > 1. Make confetti by punching holes into colourful paper – it's time > > consuming but fun! > > > > 2. Cut egg shapes from firm and colourful card, then smother with white > > glue. > > > > 3. Sprinkle on some confetti... > > > > 4. ...and add some glitter for good measure, and more glitter, and more > > glitter! My kids *really* like glitter, much more than confetti it turns > > out. > > > > 5. When one side is dry, confetti/glitter the other and punch a hole in > > the top. Then hang from a window (or wrist) or leave one side blank so > that > > you can use it as an easter gift tag. > > > > 5. Fun with chocolate eggs > > > > This Easter, for extra delight, give chocolate eggs with a creative > twist. > > > > > > • A wool tail, felt ears and features drawn with a black marker will > make > > an adorable mouse. > > > > • Twisted cellophane wings and a face drawn on a white circular sticker > > make a cute bug. > > > > • This funny egghead is made from wool hair, sticker eyes and a mouth > cut > > from a magazine. > > > > • Ella made this fabulous flying egg using bits and pieces from her > craft > > box. > > > > See what ideas you can come up with and email me your photos to put up > in > > the Kids Craft Weekly photo gallery. Oooh that's right, haven't updated > it > > in a while. Another thing to add to my to-do list! > > > > 6. Featured r blog > > > > Somewhere in the Middle > > > > " My family and I are currently living overseas and I've started a blog > to > > document our time in Belgium, family time, and our travels. " > > > > To have your blog featured in this section just send in your web address > > and I'll add you to the list. But be warned, the waiting list is > currently > > very long. > > > > Thanks for your support > > > > Donations help me to cover the costs of publishing the Kids Craft Weekly > > website and newsletter. By donating from time to time you can ensure > that > > the newsletter remains a free source of crafty goodness for lovely folk > from > > all around the world. > > > > You can contribute using MasterCard, Visa, Discovery or American Express > > or you can donate directly from your PayPal account. > > > > Thanks so much for your support. > > > > If you enjoyed this newsletter, please recommend it to your friends. > > Anyone can by visiting the Kids Craft Weekly website. > > > > If you have a go at any of these projects I'd love to see your photos > and > > include them in the Kids Craft Weekly photo gallery! Please email your > > pictures directly to me. > > > > Managing your subscription > > > > If you no longer wish to receive this newsletter just go to > > http://www.webelists.com/cgi/lyris.pl?enter=kidscraftweekly and enter > your > > email address. No password is needed. You can then cancel your > subscription > > online. > > > > To change your delivery email address go to > > http://www.webelists.com/cgi/lyris.pl?enter=kidscraftweekly and enter > your > > old email address. Again, no password is needed. You can then change > your > > subscription email address directly. > > > > The content of this newsletter is © copyright Kids Craft Weekly 2008. > All > > rights reserved. > > Kids Craft Weekly, PO Box 425, Katoomba, NSW 2780, Australia. > > > > Laura Ballinger Morales > > > > > > breigber > > > > <%40> > > Friday, March 7, 2008 4:26:25 PM > > something to dye for Easter? > > > > Hello everyone, > > Is there anything similar to eggs that can be dyed, just like eggs? My > > little daughter has dyed eggs and LOVES it and can't stop talking about > > it. But I would rather not buy eggs as I'm moving more toward veganism. > > But coloring eggs can be such a great, fun experience of childhood. > > Real eggs have the while shell and color-catching texture that make > > them perfect for dying. > > Thanks for any ideas, > > Beth > > > > ________ > > Be a better friend, newshound, and > > know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. > > http://mobile./;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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