# Fruity Easter Eggs Brit + Co's DIY Easter Eggs Are Transformed to Look Like Fresh Produce By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-04-01 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-easter-eggs References: [handmadecharlotte](http://www.handmadecharlotte.com/10-ways-to-dress-up-your-easter-eggs/) & [brit.co](http://www.brit.co/fruit-veggie-easter-egg-ideas/) In place of using dips and dyes, these DIY Easter eggs from Brit + Co use basic supplies that you might already have around the house like paint and markers. With the right colors and a few details drawn in marker, the eggs are turned into convincing carton fruit replicas of pineapples, berries, melons and apples. Because acrylic paint is used to coat the surface of the hard boiled egg shells, this is also a quick-drying and simple craft that will be appealing to DIY-ers of all levels and kids. Although it is tradition for many families to do the same Easter crafts year after year, this inventive project offers a novel way to shake up this routine, plus save the need to go out and buy an [egg decorating kit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoppy-easter-basket). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **DIY Easter Eggs:** Exploring new ways to decorate Easter eggs without using traditional methods like dips and dyes. - **Fruit Replica Crafts:** Creating realistic replicas of fruits using basic supplies like paint and markers. - **Quick-drying Egg Crafts:** Utilizing acrylic paint to create fast-drying and simple egg decorating projects. ### Who This Affects Most - **Craft and DIY:** Craft and DIY industry can create innovative products and kits for decorating Easter eggs using new and unconventional techniques. - **Home Décor:** Home décor industry can offer new and unique products for Easter themed decorations like fruit-inspired egg crafts. - **Children's Toys and Activities:** Children's toys and activities industry can create DIY egg decorating kits suitable for kids of all levels, featuring quick-drying techniques. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Easter Marshmallow DIY Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dip-and-decorate-dozen.md) - [Painterly Chocolate Bunny Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solid-chocolate-bunnies.md) - [Fruity Yogurt Easter Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/welchs-fruit-n-yogurt-eggs.md) - [Easter Popcorn Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ms-fried-egg-choccorn.md) - [Breakfast-Inspired Easter Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-egg-easter.md) - [Easter Marshmallow Decorating Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jetpuffed-dip-decorate-marshmallows.md) - [Liquid-Filled Easter Gummies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bebeto-easter-candies.md) - [Viral Chocolate Easter Eggs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pistachio-kataifi-breton-egg.md) - [Easter Hunt-Themed Baking Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easter-egg-hunt-cupcake-kit.md)