EASTER. 29 
To write on eggs already colored dip a stick | 
or pencil in strong vinegar or other acid. 
Washing the shell with the white of a raw | 
ego gives a good surface for drawing and 
painting. 
The shells may be emptied and then painted 
or colored and used to hold small gifts. 
The shells are first cleaned by washing in 
vinegar, then the eggs are pierced and a large 
needle is used to stir up the contents which are 
then blown out. 
After decoration a ribbon is put through the 
shell or the holes are covered with bright paper. 
Tiny cradles for the smallest of dolls can be 
made by breaking out one quarter of the shell 
and adding pasteboard rockers. 
Half-shells with handles of ribbon or paper 
make a pretty basket to hold a piece of jewelry. 
Fora vase glue a large button mold to the 
shell and paint the whole. 
From the custom of giving Easter eggs we 
have derived the pleasant fashion of sending 
cards and small gifts at that season. Naturally 
