Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Egg heads...


Did you grow sprouts in an eggshell as a littlie? Most of us did and it stands up as a great crafty thing to do, even still. So while eating our boiled googies and vegemite toast for lunch one day, my daughter and I decided to give it a whirl.

You should too!




Start by having some boiled eggs for lunch (or breakfast) being careful not to put holes in the shells with your spoon.

Cut a cardboard roll into as many rings as you have eggshells. We decorated ours with some washi tape outfits and pom pom feet. But, feel free to use anything you fancy from your own craft stash.



Gently plonk your egg heads onto their newly fashioned bodies and use a permanent marker to give them a touch of personality in the form of faces.



Stuff a couple of cotton balls into each shell, then pour in enough water to dampen these. On top, sprinkle some seeds. We used cress, but please yourself. Beetroot would give you some funky purplish hair, or perhaps some chives? They'd be great to cut and stir into your next batch of scrambled eggs.

Now find them a nice sunny spot, water them regularly and wait.




In a few days you'll see some serious rock and roll hair-do's.

So much fun...and a little bit magic.

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