Article: They're gift-wrapped Easter eggs.

You just dab glue onto plastic eggs, then apply strips of colored paper, thread, "Wiggle eyes"

Rip, cut, and glue-these three techniques are all you need to make colorful "giftwrapped" Easter eggs. Nearly unbreakable manufactured plastic shells form the base of each egg; paper, thread, or "wiggle eyes" decorate the surface. You can prepare these eggs as little as a day before your hunt; coverings should be dry by the following morning.

As you assemble materials, buy items with our designs in mind or come up with some of your own. Glue paste is best for heavy paper, pearl cotton, and notions. Use regular craft glue for lightweight coverings such ...

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