Turn Eggshell Scraps Into The Cutest Fairy-Inspired Light Decor

If you and your household consume a decent amount of eggs, it can sometimes feel like a waste to simply toss the shells straight into the trash. But did you know that there are actually some unexpected uses for eggshells around your home? This charming natural material can be a great resource for DIYing fun, personalized decor that creates a whimsical, fairy-like aesthetic. Specifically, this decor idea involves taking the shell of an egg, placing a light inside to give it a soft, romantic glow, and then hanging it up in your home.

This DIY is a wonderful way to add some whimsy to your home at any time of year because it is affordable, using mainly eggshells that would otherwise be thrown away. In addition to the shells, you will also need the lights that go inside them — such as these BTFO Miniature LED Lights — and any other decor you want to add to create a fun, nature-inspired look. Before you begin putting together your decor, though, you will first need to prepare the eggshells. First, crack the eggs carefully so that the hole is where you want it to be. For example, you can create a hole in the front to display the light and little decorative elements inside. Alternatively, you can crack the eggshell in half and use the top to create a hanging light with the shell as a sort of charming lampshade. Then, gently rinse the eggshell with water and carefully remove the thin, opaque membrane which clings to the inside. This will help the egg dry out faster and will stop your decorative elements from sticking to it rather than the eggshell. Once your egg is clean and ready, you can begin assembling your adorable eggshell decor!

There are a variety of different ways you can customize this DIY project to suit your interior design tastes and decorating needs. For example, in an Instagram video, user @topolindra shows how you can use eggs that have been cracked in half. This creator suspended a small light in the middle of the shell with a length of thread and hung them on a houseplant. By choosing plain, unpainted eggs and white LED lights, the effect is minimalistic but still charming. Alternatively, you can crack a hole in the front of the eggs and fill them with your small lights. Finish off with seasonal elements such as chicks or faux flowers for a simple Easter DIY that will elevate your decor in any room.

This project can also be done on a larger scale. Instead of a few eggshells on individual strings, you could attach each one to a separate light on a set of string lights. For this project, it is likely a good idea to use LED lights so that they won't overheat inside the eggshells. To make your string feel extra whimsical, you could also paint the eggs in fun, pastel colors like sage green or yellow. If you like the idea of creating light-up eggshell decor but don't have anywhere to hang it, you can also make a beautiful dining table centerpiece. Try filling the eggs with the small, battery-operated lights and then surrounding them with faux florals and greenery in a large bowl or serving dish for a fairy garden-style centerpiece.