I'm a writer, crafter, and designer of cute little accessories and home
goods.
Ooh...I'm so excited! The tattooed Easter eggs I made for the April issue of Country Living ended up on the cover! (Well, at least some of the covers. The magazine put out two versions, and the eggs are on issues at selected newsstands around the country.) So just in case your copy doesn't have eggs on it, here it is:
And now, about the whole tattoo thing. That's right, these eggs are "tattooed" with beautiful images I found online. Most of them are from The Graphics Fairy -- an amazing free clip art site and one of my favorite blogs. If you don't know about this site, you're going to become an instant fan. I also found some beautiful graphics at the Vintage Moth. These eggs were so much fun to make, and very simple. (The step by step instructions can be found on Country Living's site, along with links to all the supplies I used.) But I have to mention one more thing here: the eggs themselves! I got these beautiful pre-blown eggs from Bracken Ridge Ranch. The woman who runs the ranch is also named Jodi. She went above and beyond the call of duty to get these eggs to me in time for the story. And when the box of eggs arrived at my house -- in shades of blues, greens, browns, and soft creams -- I was awestruck. The eggs were simply GORGEOUS. I couldn't believe the eggs "came" in those colors.
Make sure to check out all the goodies for sale at Bracken Ridge Ranch. You'll love the eggs, whether you tattoo them or not.
Happy Spring!
Wow, those are so gorgeous!! What a clever idea--I can't wait to try them!
Posted by: Jill Simpson | March 26, 2012 at 07:43 AM
Fabulous idea and just gorgeous!! TFS!!
smiles,Deena
Posted by: Deena | March 28, 2012 at 11:03 AM
so simply, yet so beautiful!
Posted by: Susanlower | March 28, 2012 at 08:24 PM
Just gorgeous and congrats on your cover!
Posted by: Carson | March 30, 2012 at 12:44 AM
Jodi, these are simply gorgeous. My husband has a stash of decal paper he uses when he's restoring antique fly rods. I wonder whether that could be used for this. Shh! Don't tell him!
Posted by: Nancy | April 08, 2012 at 12:47 PM
fantastic, Jodi. thanks for this. Have not been able to find the colour kits for eggs in Jolly Old London. between the eggs and the brisket, I just love this time of year and am so thrilled you made it on the cover. you are a talent, kiddo! xx teresa.
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The eggs' designs are lovely - very creative and stylish!
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