[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”SEO Intro from META DESCRIPTION” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Looking for ways to incorporate neutral and natural elements in Easter decor? These DIY concrete eggs are simple, inexpensive, and beautiful!\u200b \u00a0Get the full (and easy) tutorial below!<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/With-plant-scaled.jpg” title_text=”With plant” admin_label=”IMG with plant” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”750px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Intro Text” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n If you can’t find it, make it. \u00a0Right?<\/strong><\/p>\n Okay, so I don’t actually always do that. \u00a0But when I wanted more concrete eggs to use in my Easter decor this year, I decided these would be a perfect chance to save some money and do an easy DIY.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Intro Text” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Except that DIY ideas aren’t always as simple in real life as they seem in my head. \u00a0How hard can it be to make a simple concrete egg shape?<\/strong> \u00a0Turns out, it took a little thinking and experimenting, but we finally figured a super easy way to make these cute concrete eggs.<\/p>\n They are a great way to bring in some natural elements into your Easter decor. \u00a0Whether you are adding lots of Easter colors or going with more neutrals, concrete eggs are a really fun addition.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Tablescape.png” title_text=”Tablescape” url=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/holidays\/how-to-make-an-amazing-easter-tablescape-with-neutral-colors\/” url_new_window=”on” admin_label=”IMG tablescape” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”750px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”BLOG TITLE” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Mortar-and-pestle-scaled.jpg” title_text=”Mortar and pestle” admin_label=”IMG mortar and pestle” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”750px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Materials subheader” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Materials-scaled.jpg” title_text=”Materials” admin_label=”IMG of materials” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”750px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Materials ” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”Tutorial subheader” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Step One” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Take packing tape or masking tape & make a couple passes around the middle.\u00a0 This keeps the egg nice & firm throughout the process.<\/p>\n Once the tape is on good, take a sharp knife and cut a small hole (carefully!) at the bottom of the egg.\u00a0 The eggs we used from Walmart had two small holes which made for good guides.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Tape_eggs_-scaled.jpg” title_text=”Tape_eggs_” admin_label=”Step ONe Img” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”750px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Cut_hole-scaled.jpg” title_text=”Cut_hole” admin_label=”Step ONe Img” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”750px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”Step Two” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n For this project, you don’t need much cement.\u00a0<\/strong> Be sure to get a fine mix.\u00a0 The mortar mix we used had little to no aggregate.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/IMG_0165-scaled.jpg” title_text=”IMG_0165″ admin_label=”Step Two Img” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”750px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Mixing_concrete_-scaled.jpg” title_text=”Mixing_concrete_” admin_label=”Step Two Img” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”750px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Step Two” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n We used an slightly watery consistency for the concrete.\u00a0<\/strong> This helps the final finish be smoother.\u00a0<\/p>\n It also makes it easier to pour into the egg!<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/IMG_0167-scaled.jpg” title_text=”IMG_0167″ admin_label=”Step Two Img” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”750px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”Step Three” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n An old egg carton works perfectly to hold your plastic egg molds.\u00a0 Slowly pour your (slightly watery!) concrete mix through a funnel into the hole at the bottom of the egg.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Pouring_concrete_-scaled.jpg” title_text=”Pouring_concrete_” admin_label=”Step Three Img” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”750px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/IMG_0179-scaled.jpg” title_text=”IMG_0179″ admin_label=”Step Three Img” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”750px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Step Three” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Tip:\u00a0 Don’t fill your egg ALL the way.<\/strong>\u00a0 This leaves a flat spot at the bottom of the egg for it set up straight.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Egg_carton-scaled.jpg” title_text=”Egg_carton” admin_label=”Step Three Img” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”750px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”Step Four” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n We let our concrete set up outside for 24 hours, but depending on your weather this time could be more or less.\u00a0 Then just take off the tape, use the same sharp knife to help cut the plastic away, and enjoy!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Dough-bowl-scaled.jpg” title_text=”Dough bowl” admin_label=”IMG of dough bowl” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”750px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”How to Style subheader” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Candle-scaled.jpg” title_text=”Candle” admin_label=”IMG of candle” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”750px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”How to Style ” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Faux eggs are a perfect way to add a touch of Easter decor around your home. \u00a0What I love about the concrete eggs, specifically, is that the neutral color allows them to linger around all spring! \u00a0Don’t feel like you have to pack these up the day after Easter!<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”How to Style ” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]Here are a few ideas you can use to decorate with your concrete eggs:<\/p>\n Find my 5 favorite ways to decorate with faux eggs HERE!<\/a><\/strong><\/span>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Place-setting-close-up-scaled.jpg” title_text=”Place setting close up” admin_label=”IMG of place setting close up” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”750px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”wrap up” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Aren’t they so cute? \u00a0I absolutely love using mine and with the flat bottom, I love that they can stand or lay<\/strong>. \u00a0They blend perfectly with my favorite spring bunnies<\/a><\/strong><\/span> too!<\/p>\n You can also see more details about how I styled them for my Easter tablescape HERE!<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”wrap up” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n I hope you give it a try! \u00a0Let me know in the comments if you are excited to try these easy DIY concrete eggs! \u00a0<\/strong>I know you’ll have so much fun using them in your spring decorating!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Trencher-scaled.jpg” title_text=”Trencher” admin_label=”IMG trencher” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”750px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”Follow Me” _builder_version=”4.9.10″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n I’d love for you to follow me on social media! \u00a0You can find my home decor inspiration on Instagram<\/strong><\/a>, Pinterest<\/a>,\u00a0<\/strong>and\u00a0Facebook<\/a>! \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Closing” _builder_version=”4.14.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Blessings,<\/strong><\/p>\nHow to Easily Make Inexpensive DIY Concrete Eggs<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Materials Needed for Concrete Eggs:<\/em><\/h3>\n
\n
Steps to Making Concrete Eggs<\/em><\/h3>\n
Step One:\u00a0 Tape Your Egg & Cut a Small Hole<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Step Two: Mix the Concrete<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Step Three: Pour in Concrete & Let Concrete Set Up<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Step Four: Take Off Plastic Mold & Enjoy!<\/strong><\/h4>\n
How to Style Your Concrete Eggs<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Robyn-Huff-Signature-2.png\")
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Robyn-Headshot-1-1024x1024.jpg\")