You might be stuck at home this Easter, but there's a good chance you have things around the house that'll lend themselves to creative egg decorating. If possible, start with the basic decorating kits, like those from Paas or Dudley, and then improvise. Here's how to add some flair.

1. Dye eggs while they're still warm; it'll help the dye to dry quicker. And don't skip the vinegar—it creates a more vibrant color.
2. Use a white crayon. It's the perfect way to personalize your eggs with names and initials.
3. Repurpose leftover stickers. Want a polka dot egg? Small round stickers (like you'd use for a garage sale) can be placed on the egg before dipping in the dye.
4. Place rubber bands randomly around the egg before dipping, and you'll end up with a cool design after you take them off.
5. Make funny faces. Start by dyeing eggs in a solid vibrant yellow color (think the traditional smiley face color). When they're dry, use a Sharpie to create faces and put them all in a basket for a cute display of an egg "family."

Or skip the dye and use crayon shavings. While your eggs are still hot after boiling, put them in disposable bowls with crayon shavings. The shavings will melt when they come into contact with the egg. Use a toothpick to roll the egg around if it's too hot for little hands. You'll end up with a cool tie-dye effect.