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How to naturally dye Easter eggs

by Jessie Daye

First published: March 13, 2025 | Updated: June 10, 2026

How to naturally dye Easter eggs

Author: Jessie Daye
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What you need

  • Per 1 cup of boiling water + 1 tbs white vinegar use the following:
  • 2 tablespoons ground turmeric + white egg = yellow
  • 1 cup purple cabbage + white egg = blue
  • 1 cup purple cabbage + brown egg = green
  • 1 cup purple cabbage + turmeric + white egg = green
  • 1 cup red onion skins + white egg = purple
  • 1 cup yellow onion skins + white egg = orange
  • 1 cup chopped red beets + white egg = pink
  • 1 cup chopped red beets + brown egg = maroon
  • 1 cup grape juice (no water) = Gray (1hr) Black (overnight)
  • 2 tbs chili powder, 1 tbs soy sauce + white egg = Rust
  • 1 bag Red Zinger tea + white egg = Lavender
  • 1 million lbs spinach = Absolutely nothing
  • #easter #eastereggs #easterdecor #diycrafts

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    Hi, I'm Jessie. 

    I’m a Los Angeles mama, home renovator, and lifelong creative, sharing the things that make everyday life a little more beautiful. I believe food is one of the best ways to bring people together, which is why I love cooking: it turns an ordinary Tuesday into something worth remembering. From recipes I make on repeat to DIY projects, home design, and a little bit of real life in between — welcome to my corner of the internet. I’m so glad you’re here.

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