Put all your eggs in one basket

An egg is beautiful in its simplicity, yet at the same time is like a small, rounded canvas that's begging for decoration. But you don't have to be Faberge to turn an egg into a work of art. There are dozens of ways to decorate eggs, and most of them are simpler than they look. Just use your imagination and have some fun, and you'll be delighted with the results.

Before you begin

While decorating eggs can be fun for the whole family, there are some precautions you'll need to take. Eggs need to be handled, cooked, and stored properly to prevent salmonellosis--a serious illness sometimes caused by the ingestion of raw or improperly cooked eggs. Discard any cracked eggs, whether they're raw or boiled, and never leave eggs unrefrigerated for longer than 2 hours. You should also wash your hands after handling the eggs or their shells.

You can decorate either boiled eggs or hollowed shells without too much fuss. While boiled eggs are easy to work with (but don't last forever), hollowed eggs can last for a long time (but are usually too fragile for children to handle). For the best of both worlds, try your hand at decorating both.