In a way it's fitting that Easter falls on April 1, and it has nothing to do with fools. April is when we can finally turn the corner on spring. Sure, there might be a few snowflakes here and there, but we know they won't last, and soon blooms and blossoms will leave us giddy. Right now we could all use a little color in our lives, and Easter eggs give us plenty. Whether you're a novice or a pro, decorating eggs can fill that color void — and provide the fixings for a good sandwich afterward.
For many years, Colette Gandelot of Minneapolis created a special egg as a hostess gift for a dear friend who always hosted our Easter celebrations at her home. “She has since passed away,” Colette said, “but the eggs remain as a testament to our friendship.” (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
For many years, Colette Gandelot of Minneapolis created a special egg as a hostess gift for a dear friend who always hosted our Easter celebrations at her home. “She has since passed away,” Colette said, “but the eggs remain as a testament to our friendship.” (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
For many years, Colette Gandelot of Minneapolis created a special egg as a hostess gift for a dear friend who always hosted our Easter celebrations at her home. “She has since passed away,” Colette said, “but the eggs remain as a testament to our friendship.” (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Liz Knutson took the time and effort to blow out the yolks from the eggs before she painted them. “I wanted to be able to keep them for a few years,” she said. “Twenty years later I still love using them.” (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Jane Sutton of Minneapolis hits used-clothing stores to buy silk ties to color her eggs. She recommends that if you try it at home, be sure the ties are real silk and don’t eat the dyed eggs. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Dianne Damman of Minnetonka sent in this photo of her daughter Lora coloring eggs for the first time with her daughter, Elli. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Barbara Aslakson and family colored these eggs in 2013 at the prompting of her daughter-in-law, who is of Russian descent. She’s put the eggs out each year since. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Cheryl Eckhardt of Long Lake said that for more than 20 years the Norris family had an egg-decorating contest. The only rule was to use a real egg that had been blown out clean. “As years went by our egg decorating became more and more detailed and imaginative, some taking weeks of preparation.” (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
