This project took me right back to childhood. My mom used to hang plastic eggs on the trees outside our house every Easter, and neighborhood kids thought she was the coolest—and they were absolutely right. I updated that tradition by turning plastic eggs into candy-filled poppers wrapped to look like little egg-shaped treats. Hang them from a tree, let kids pull and pop, and collect the candy as it falls. It’s a fun twist on the usual egg hunt and especially great for older kids who might be past traditional hunts. Ready to make some poppers?
My mom still hangs eggs on the trees—sometimes even in the snow. Here’s a photo my dad took that inspired my version.
If you like this idea, follow along — I’ll walk you through how I made my reimagined poppers.
Supplies
Large plastic eggs
Fine crepe paper (a thin crepe like crepe streamers works well)
Twine
Double-stick tape
Scissors
Candy or small treats to fill the eggs
Step 1: Attach the hanging loop
Form a long loop with twine and thread both ends through the small holes in one half of an egg. Tie a secure knot inside the egg. Repeat on the other egg half so the loop runs through the closed egg. For extra security, knot the twine on the outside as well.
Step 2: Fill the eggs
Open the egg and add candy or small surprises. If you have a special egg—like a golden one—consider adding an extra-special prize for whoever pops it.
Step 3: Seal and wrap
Close the egg and place strips of double-stick tape along each side of the seam. Cut crepe paper to fit around the egg—mine measured roughly 8.5″ x 12″, but adjust to your egg size. Lay the taped egg on the crepe paper and roll it up. Secure both ends of the paper with short pieces of twine, tying them like little wrapped candies.
Step 4: Make as many as you need
Repeat these steps until you have the number of poppers you want. They look festive grouped together and could even work as a colorful hanging decoration for parties.
Choose a tree with sturdy, reachable branches. We tested ours at a park (note: check local rules before setting up in public spaces). To hang each popper, slip the twine loop over a branch and pull the egg through the loop so the knot cinches tight.
Then let the kids loose and enjoy the popping fun.
A few tips for safe popping
1. Only hang eggs on sturdy branches. These poppers require a firm downward pull and you don’t want to damage fragile limbs.
2. Instruct kids to pull straight down using the loop, not sideways.
3. Younger children may find the wrapped poppers harder to open. For little ones, skip the crepe wrapping and hang the eggs unwrapped or pop them for the kids as they collect the treats.
4. Clean up all paper scraps, candy wrappers, and other debris after the event to leave the area tidy.
5. Most importantly, have fun!
All photos by Studio DIY.
Have you kept any of your childhood Easter traditions? This idea works year-round for birthday parties or other celebrations—versatility is a bonus. Remember: safety first. Follow the popping tips and clean up afterward. Happy popping!