Decorative Easter Eggs with Yarn

My place could use a little color, and it would be nice to have some Easter decor to help me feel like spring is on the way. These were a lot of fun to make, but you will need a lot of patience.

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It takes a good bit of time to do this project, longer than you would think. But I think it’s worth it. So join me in this Easter egg decorating foray!

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Materials For Making Decorative Easter Eggs

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Decorative Easter Eggs Tutorial Steps

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