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    Home » Recipes » Holiday » Easter » How to Make DIY Toy-Filled Cascarones {confetti eggs}

    LAST UPDATED: June 10, 2020 • FIRST PUBLISHED: March 13, 2016 By Toni Dash 20 Comments

    How to Make DIY Toy-Filled Cascarones {confetti eggs}

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    Toy-Filled Cascarones or Confetti Eggs in an egg carton with trinkets for filling eggs

    Confetti Eggs or Cascarones, are traditional Spanish dyed, confetti-filled eggs used to smash on someone’s head! This version is made with artificial, dyeable eggs filled with small toys and trinkets perfect for an unexpected Easter egg hunt!

    DIY Toy-Filled Cascarones confetti eggs in egg carton and opened with toys

    For the past five years I’ve challenged myself to come up with different ways to dye Easter eggs. It’s not that I want to break from tradition but I’ve had some fun ideas I’ve wanted to try. Based on the reception, I’m not the only one who loves to experiment!

    This year is no exception. Recently I was remembering a springtime when I lived in San Francisco.  I had purchased a great book about secret stairway walks of the city and loving all things whimsical I had set out on one near to my apartment.

    After climbing a very steep staircase, I was walking down a charming alleyway to the next stairway and walked through an area of the sidewalk that had been completely decorated for Easter. Crepe paper was strewn through the trees above. What would have been an ordinary walk in front a small apartment building had been transformed into an enchanting wonderland of paper flowers wound through a little fence, Easter decorations hidden in the tiny garden abutting the walkway and an egg hunt.

    A little sign welcomed passersby inviting them to take on stuffed egg on their way through the walkway. I was over the moon with excitement! It was so unexpected and enchanting I’ve never forgot it.

    small toys and confetti from an opened Cascarones confetti egg in palm of a child\'s hand

    Before I get into how to make toy-filled Cascarones or Confetti Eggs, I should back up and share I’m plagued by one aspect to the Easter holidays; that it can feel to me to be the last stop on the Chocolate Express, that starts its journey with Halloween, winds through all the December sweets, making a big stop at Valentine’s Day only to end in a chocolate-filled Easter Basket bang.

    I’m not one to rob my kids of experiencing a traditional holiday but decided last year there was an opportunity to make it just as fun without being all about candy.

    assortment of small toys, trinkets and confetti to fill Cascarones confetti eggs

    I shared a post last year to help spark creative options that were festive yet not chocolate: 25 Creative Gifts to Fill Easter Baskets without Candy. I did heed my own advice and the majority of my kids’ Easter baskets were filled with these items which they loved.

    We never can count on the weather at Eastertime so usually have an egg hunt indoors with loads of fillable plastic eggs. I’m sure you could take a wild guess what the eggs are generally filled with; candy. Last year I instead took the time to create a list of activities to go along some candy and filled the eggs with slips of paper requiring 10 sit ups, telling a joke, figuring out a riddle I supplied, giving your sibling one of your eggs, etc.

    One of the kids seemed to get all of the athletic challenges as well as giving eggs to your sibling so clearly the system could be refined. However it was loads of fun and laughs and the excess of candy wasn’t missed.

    What are Cascarones (or Confetti Eggs)?

    Building both on the experience on the unexpected San Francisco egg hunt and keeping the sugar low and the fun high, I decided to make Toy-filled Cascarones also known as ‘confetti eggs’!

    If you aren’t familiar with Cascarones they are dyed eggs with the tops cracked off, then are filled with confetti sealed with tissue paper and smashed on someone’s head for good luck. They originated in Spain in the 1800’s and the custom migrated to Mexico. They were also used in Italy; when a man found a woman he found attractive he would throw one at her (I’d certainly want to date someone who pummeled me with an egg and exploding confetti; you?).

    supplies to make cascarones confetti eggs

    Toy-Filled Cascarones for a fun Easter Egg Hunt

    I decided to do a spin on that with plastic, dyeable eggs filled with small trinkets found in the party favor area of most stores. It’s a straightforward project that ends up with egg-shaped treasure troves to be hidden for Easter or any party scavenger hunt really. They are NOT for breaking on each other’s heads however!

    Where to Buy Cascarones Supplies

    Unlike the Latin tradition, these eggs are firm (thus better for holding tiny toys). I’ve included some links for buying supplies online for your convenience however most supplies are available at larger stores (Walmart for the dyeable eggs) or craft stores. A note on cutting the eggs: I tried a number of tools from scissors, Xacto knife, box cutter and found to make a straight cut the Xacto Razor Saw is the best to leave the edges flat and not jagged. It can be found at hardware stores and I’ve included a link in the supplies for online purchase.

    colorful tissue paper, paint brush, glue bottle and scissors for making cascarones confetti eggs

    How to Make Toy-Filled Cascarones

    SUPPLIES NEEDED for Cascarones:

    Xacto razor saw 

    Decorating Easter Eggs

    Food Coloring

    White Vinegar

    Cups to dye the eggs

    Latex (or non-latex) Gloves

    Baking Sheet

    Paper Towels

    Colorful Tissue paper (1 sheet or multiple if desiring different color), cut into 1-3/4 inch diameter circles (large enough to allow 1/4 inch to extend past the hole in the egg); enough circles for the amount of cascarones you will be making

    White glue

    Small paint brush (optional)

    Small party favor toys that would fit inside the eggs (tattoos, necklaces, squishy bugs, balls, bubbles, confetti, rings, etc)

    INSTRUCTIONS for Making Cascarones/Confetti Eggs – Step by Step:

    STEP 1. Using an Xacto razor saw (adults only please!), saw across the egg ½-3/4 inches from the pointed top straight across the egg. Discard the removed egg point and dust off any particulate from sawing. Repeat for the number of eggs you wish to make.

    Xacto razor saw and artificial dyeable eggs with tops cut off

    STEP 2. Line a baking sheet with 2 layers of paper towels. Set up dying cups. Add 20 drops of a given color in dye cup with 1 teaspoon of white vinegar (note: for the egg to absorb the color well no water is added to the dye and vinegar). I suggest wearing gloves for dying the eggs.

    Place a cut egg in a dye cup. Roll is around to fully cover with dye. When the color is to your liking, remove and place the egg with the cut side down on the prepared baking sheet to fully dry; eggs may be placed in the dye a second time after dry to deepen the color. Repeat to dye any other eggs.

    Dyed artificial eggs draining on paper towel

    STEP 3. When the eggs are dry (be sure to wipe out any dye inside the eggs with a paper towel before proceeding), add some confetti and trinkets inside the dyed egg.

    They can be filled as traditional ‘confetti eggs’…

    star confetti inside a dyed artifical egg with small toys in the background

    Or with confetti and small trinkets…

    small ball being added inside a dyed egg with confetti
    small plastic toy frog being added inside a cascarones confetti egg

    STEP 4: Make a thin line of glue around the outside cut edge of the egg (I like to paint it on with the small brush); place a tissue paper circle over the top of the opening of the egg allowing equal amounts of tissue paper to extend around the opening. Gently smooth down the tissue paper onto the glue and pat to adhere. Set aside to fully dry.

    sealing a confetti egg with glue around the outside of the opening
    painting white glue around the outside of a confetti egg before adding tissue paper
    sealing the opening of a confetti egg with colorful tissue paper
    sealed homemade confetti egg with flower tissue paper on an orange egg
    Toy-Filled Cascarones or Confetti Eggs in an egg carton with trinkets for filling eggs

    How to Make Toy-Filled Cascarones

    Toy-filled Cascarones are a great addition to Easter egg hunting. They are a fun project to make too!
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    Total Time: 1 hour
    Servings: 12 NOTE: the yeild will be however many Cascarones you choose to make. The instructions will be the same.
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    Author: Toni Dash
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    Equipment

    Xacto razor saw
    Cups to dye the eggs
    Baking sheet
    Small paint brush (optional)

    Ingredients

    • Food Coloring
    • White Vinegar
    • Decorating Easter Eggs (dyeable artificial eggs available at craft stores or online)
    • Latex (or vinyl) Gloves
    • Paper Towels
    • Colorful Tissue paper (1 sheet or multiple if desiring different color), cut into 1-3/4 inch diameter circles (large enough to allow 1/4 inch to extend past the hole in the egg); enough circles for the amount of cascarones you will be making
    • White Glue
    • Small party favor toys that would fit inside the eggs (tattoos, necklaces, squishy bugs, balls, bubbles, confetti, rings, etc)

    Instructions

    • Using an Xacto razor saw (adults only please!), saw across the egg ½-3/4 inches from the pointed top straight across the egg. Discard the removed egg point and dust off any particulate from sawing.
      Repeat for the number of eggs you wish to make.
      Xacto razor saw and artificial dyeable eggs with tops cut off
    • Line a baking sheet with 2 layers of paper towels. Set up dying cups. Add 20 drops of a given color in dye cup with 1 teaspoon of white vinegar (note: for the egg to absorb the color well no water is added to the dye and vinegar). I suggest wearing gloves for dying the eggs.
      Dyed artificial eggs draining on paper towel
    • Place a cut egg in a dye cup. Roll is around to fully cover with dye. When the color is to your liking, remove and place the egg with the cut side down on the prepared baking sheet to fully dry; eggs may be placed in the dye a second time after dry to deepen the color.
      Repeat to dye any other eggs.
      Dyed artificial eggs draining on paper towel
    • When the eggs are dry (be sure to wipe out any dye inside the eggs with a paper towel before proceeding), add some confetti and trinkets inside the dyed egg.
      DIY Toy-Filled Cascarones - adding glue for tissue paper- BoulderLocavore.com
    • Make a thin line of glue around the outside cut edge of the egg (I like to paint it on with the small brush).
      painting white glue around the outside of a confetti egg before adding tissue paper
    • Place a tissue paper circle over the top of the opening of the egg allowing equal amounts of tissue paper to extend around the opening.
      sealing the opening of a confetti egg with colorful tissue paper
    • Gently smooth down the tissue paper onto the glue and pat to adhere. Set aside to fully dry.
      sealed homemade confetti egg with flower tissue paper on an orange egg

    Notes

    Total time for project dependent on the quantity being made. Time of 1 hour listed above is an estimate only.
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    TONI DASH
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    Toni Dash, is a Certified Nutrition Coach and the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer and creator of Boulder Locavore®. She has been developing easy to make, well-tested recipes since 2010. Her seasonal recipes bring excitement to the dining table for both gluten-free and gluten diners. Toni has been featured in numerous publications and on culinary websites for her creative, delicious recipes and travel features. For more details, check out her About page.

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    1. Laura @ Family Spice says

      March 17, 2016 at 1:49 pm

      So adorable! I love this!

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    2. Chantal says

      March 15, 2016 at 8:09 pm

      Wow I am so impressed by your creativity! This is such a great way to mix up a classic Easter activity! Love it.

      Reply
    3. Rosey says

      March 15, 2016 at 5:32 pm

      The eggs lined up for strangers to find really is enchanting. What a fun thing to do. I can see why you remembered it.

      Reply
    4. shell says

      March 15, 2016 at 3:55 pm

      What a fun tradition to add to Easter! I bet my boys would love these eggs!

      Reply
    5. Becca Wilson says

      March 15, 2016 at 12:09 pm

      These eggs are so cute! I can not wait to decorate with my kids!

      Reply
    6. Kelly Hutchinson says

      March 15, 2016 at 11:51 am

      What a clever idea for the little ones! My kids would have loved this when they were younger.

      Reply
    7. Louise Bishop says

      March 15, 2016 at 11:02 am

      What a cute idea! I’m not so sure the eggs would last with my kids though. They’re so rough with them that they wouldn’t be able to be hid and found more than once.

      Reply
    8. Seattle Travel Blogger says

      March 15, 2016 at 10:53 am

      Wow, you really do love to experiment!
      I am impressed with your project and the results.

      Reply
    9. Brandy says

      March 15, 2016 at 10:32 am

      This is such an adorable idea that I would never have thought of. I am in love with this as a means to enjoy the Easter season with my trio!

      Reply
    10. Nicole Escat says

      March 15, 2016 at 7:23 am

      This is a unique and fun idea! Kids would love this surprises eggs!

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