How to Make Confetti Eggs (Cascarones) for Easter – Fun DIY Craft for Kids and Families

Looking for a fun, colorful Easter activity the whole family can enjoy? Try making your own confetti eggs, also known as cascarones! These festive, egg-shaped surprises are filled with homemade confetti and covered with tissue paper—perfect for Easter egg hunts, spring parties, or just a playful backyard celebration.

This step-by-step guide shows you how to make confetti eggs using real eggshells, food gel coloring, and simple recycled materials. Not only is this craft eco-friendly and budget-conscious, but it's also a wonderful project to do with kids and a great way to prep ahead of Easter.

This confetti egg (cascarones) tutorial is part of our Lenten Recipes and Traditions series, where we celebrate the rich blend of food, faith, and cultural customs that lead up to Easter. While cascarones aren’t edible,  are a nice way to reuse the egg shells and recycle paper, you can also use natural dyes to tint the eggshells if you want the complete "Green" experience. They’re an important part of many families' Lenten season—especially during, Mardi Gras and Easter Sunday. Making and sharing them adds joy, color, and meaningful tradition to this reflective time of year.

 Step-by-Step: How to Make Confetti Eggs Using Real Eggshells

1. Prep the Eggshells

Start by carefully cracking just the top portion of each egg. You want to create a small opening that’s big enough to empty the egg but still leaves most of the shell intact. Gently pour out the contents (save them for cooking or baking later!).

2. Wash and Sanitize

Rinse the empty shells under running water and then wash them thoroughly with warm water and soap. This step is very important to help avoid salmonella or other bacterial contamination. Let the clean shells dry completely, preferably overnight, before moving on.

 Time to Add Some Color!

Once the eggshells are dry, it’s time to tint them. Submerge each eggshell in water mixed with food gel color until you get the vibrant shade you like. Allow the shells to dry fully once again.

Pro tip: Use an egg carton to keep the tinted shells upright while they dry.

 Fill with Recycled Confetti

Create your own confetti by shredding recycled paper or cutting up leftover tissue paper into small pieces.  If you have a pair punch, you can use the perfectly cut paper dots as well. Carefully fill each eggshell about three-quarters full with confetti.

 Cover with Tissue Paper

Cut small circles or squares of reused tissue paper—big enough to cover the egg opening. Using a simple flour glue (just mix equal parts of flour and water into a paste), lightly glue the tissue over the confetti-filled opening. Let dry.

Flour Glue Recipe

• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1 tablespoon water
  Mix until smooth and use a brush or your finger to apply around the edge of the tissue paper.

 Tips and Extras

• This activity can be made ahead of time and stored until Easter.
• Great for kids' craft time, school projects, or family get-togethers.
• Use a mix of pastel and bright colors to match your Easter theme.

• Want to know more? Read our post on The Origin of Confetti Eggs to explore the rich cultural history behind this tradition!

Making your own confetti eggs is a fun and creative way to celebrate Easter while also encouraging sustainability by using recycled and repurposed materials. Whether you’re crafting solo or with the whole family, it’s a joyful way to get into the spring spirit!