Its Easter Time- Egg Dying & Gift Basket
Here are ways to help you get ready for Easter: Color Eggs: Coloring eggs was always my favorite thing to do with my mom. Once Easter was over we ate them. Most of the dye kits use vinegar, so as long as they are distilled vinegar you should be fine. Here is Paas website. http://www.paaseastereggs.com/products.htm Here is directions on how to make natural dye for coloring eggs: Here is the preferred method for using natural dyes: 1- Place the eggs in a single layer in a pan. Add water until the eggs are covered. 2- Add approximately one teaspoon of vinegar. 3- Add the natural dye. Use more dye material for more eggs or for a more intense color. 4- Bring water to a boil. 5- Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. 6- If you are pleased with the color, remove the eggs from the liquid. 7- If you want more intensely colored eggs, temporarily remove the eggs from the liquid. Strain the dye through a coffee filter (unless you want speckled eggs). 8- Cover the eggs with the filtered dye and let