Eggshell gift wrap

kristen.c · #1 (**permalink**) 01-07-2009, 06:56 PM

I just saw this posted on a blog and thought it was a very novel concept!

Using Nature's Gift Wrap: The Eggshell | Pecuniarities

jujubee · #2 (**permalink**) 01-07-2009, 07:47 PM

Interesting...my dd would love to have a gift wrapped like that, lol!

ocean_brez · #3 (**permalink**) 01-07-2009, 07:50 PM

This is a neat idea! Thanks! Just in time for Easter too!

OHeather · #4 (**permalink**) 01-10-2009, 11:47 PM

Is there an eco-friendly glue or paste the would do the trick instead of finger nail polish? I like this idea, but I think the smell of the nail polish may be bothersome.

Saveinapenny18 · #5 (**permalink**) 01-13-2009, 12:02 AM

Those eggs where really cute. If anyone should attempt to make one or some of the eggs they should post the pictures.

kristen.c · #6 (**permalink**) 01-13-2009, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by OHeather

Is there an eco-friendly glue or paste the would do the trick instead of finger nail polish? I like this idea, but I think the smell of the nail polish may be bothersome.

I have no idea...I would assume that a clear acrylic medium would work also and there wouldn't be any odor associated with that. (For the clear polish.)

I know they sell nail polish at my local organic markets, but I don't know anything about them. They might be an option.

Another thing to consider is spray paint- I think you can get stuff that has no VOC's at Home Depot now.

Penelope Pince · #7 (**permalink**) 06-18-2009, 10:39 PM

Hey everyone, this is Penelope, sister of Madoline who created the Eggshell Gift Wrap blog post. Thanks for sharing it with your friends; we're glad you like it.

As for OHeather's question about alternatives to nail polish, my sister suggests trying the following:

Water-based acrylic paints or enamels
We haven't tried this one yet, but a crackle varnish might make for an interesting look.
Possibly a glass paint?

All of these things can be picked up at a craft store. My sister says nail polish still gives the best finish and it doesn't smell once it's dried. Or perhaps a nail polish from an organic store as mentioned above would work for you.

Thanks again, Kristen, for sharing our link. :)