How To Make A Paper Egg

Want a cheerful, family-friendly craft?

This DIY paper egg is perfect for table centerpieces, garlands, kids’ activities, and seasonal decorating — and it comes with a free printable with three different egg sizes – small, medium, and large!

So, what are you waiting for? Learn how to make a paper egg today!

When Spring rolls in, it's the perfect excuse to bring color, creativity, and handmade charm into your home.

Whether you’re planning a seasonal display, entertaining little ones, or just looking for a fun, low-mess activity, learning how to make a paper egg is a simple and satisfying way to get crafty.

This DIY paper egg project uses a free printable template (available in three sizes) and just a few basic supplies — scissors, glue, and your favorite paper.

The end result is a beautiful 3D egg shape you can use for decorating tables, stringing into garlands, or displaying in a bowl or basket.

While these make lovely paper Easter egg decorations if you’re celebrating, they’re just as great for general spring decor or year-round craft fun.

Best of all, this project is completely customizable.

Choose soft pastels for a subtle seasonal vibe, go bold with colorful prints, or even upcycle old book pages or wrapping paper.

It’s a relaxing, creative way to make something beautiful with your hands — whether you’re five or fifty.

Use them as DIY Easter eggs, party accents, handmade gifts, or charming centerpieces.

If you are using them to decorate your table for Easter, you might like to pair them with these easy bunny napkin folds and bunny shaped gift boxes (filled with chocolates of course!)

However you style them, these paper eggs are guaranteed to brighten up your space.

Why You'll Love This Pattern

• These paper eggs are so easy to make - perfect for kids and adults alike.
• You can make these paper eggs in just minutes.
• Customize the colors of the eggs with your choice of paper. Use the same colored paper, patterend paper, or a mix of both!
• Great for Spring crafts, birthday decorations, and even Easter!

Skill Level

★☆☆☆☆ (Very Easy)

Materials Needed

• Paper (plain, patterned, or textured – see ideas below)
• Scissors
• Glue stick or craft glue
• Free printable egg template (3 sizes included)
• Optional: string, ribbon, glitter, markers, or stickers for decorating

Note: In the printable there are 3 different sized eggs – small, medium, and large. Pick which size you would like and cut out your paper using that size.

E.g. If you want to make a small paper egg, cut out the “small egg” in the printable. Then use that small egg template to cut out your 10 pieces of colored / patterned paper.

Easy Egg Printable Template

Here you will find the printable PDF for the egg. It includes the template for small, medium, and large eggs.

Instructions

Step 1: Print out the printable template.

Step 2: Choose which egg size you would like to make. For this tutorial, we will be making medium sized paper eggs.

However, the process of making any size is the same. Once you have chosen which size egg you want to make, cut out the template for that size.

Cut along the black line. The red line is a guide for when you fold it in half in the later steps.

Step 3: Using your cut out egg shape, trace it out on your chose colored/patterned paper. Then cut it out.

You will need 10 pieces in total. Note: If you want your egg to look fuller, you can cut out more pieces, e.g. 12 or 14 (we find that an even number of pieces looks nicer).

Step 4: Fold all the pieces in half as shown, making sure the color you want showing in your final egg is on the inside.

Step 5: Take one of the pieces and apply glue to one of the sides as shown. If you are using craft glue, try not to put it too close to the curved edge as it can spill over.

Step 6: Take another piece and place it on top of the glued side, matching the edges.

Step 7: Repeat steps 5 and 6 until you have used all your pieces. Allow the glue to dry.

Step 8: Apply glue to the front side of your eggs as shown. Then, open out your egg and glue the front side to the back (in our egg both the front and back sides are pink). Allow glue to dry.

Note: If you want to use this egg as an ornament, before you glue both the front and back together glue some string on the side of the egg (flat edge).

Step 9: Open out your egg and adjust the sides as you like. Completed egg.

Tips For Success

• Use a bone folder or ruler edge for sharp, clean folds
• For a hanging egg, insert string or ribbon before gluing the final sides
• Use contrasting paper colors or prints for extra dimension

Color, Paper Ideas, and Variations

• Pastels and florals – Soft, seasonal tones and delicate prints are perfect for spring
• Bold colors and patterns – Stripes, dots, or bright solids give a fun, playful feel
• Metallics and specialty papers – Foil, glitter paper, or vellum add a more polished, decorative touch.
• Vintage and rustic styles – Use old book pages, sheet music, newspaper, or kraft paper for a handmade, earthy look
• Layered effects – Alternate colors or textures for a striped or patchwork-style egg
• Upcycled paper – Scrap wrapping paper, paper bags, or leftover craft paper make a great eco-friendly option

FAQ

Other Paper Crafts You Might Like To Try:

• Heart Paper Napkin Folding
• Easy 2D Origami Christmas Tree
• Lotus Napkin Fold
• DIY Bunny Cake Toppers
• Triangle Origami Corner Bookmark
• Easy Talking Origami Fish

Helpful Origami Tips

If you're curious to learn more about origami, you might like to look at our basic guides on how to make some common origami folds.

Start with the valley fold and mountain fold—these are the foundation of most origami models.

Once you're comfortable, you might like to try the petal fold for 3D shapes, and explore the bird base and square base for more complex designs.

The water bomb base is also great for creating inflatable or geometric models, like this inflatable origami rabbit.