If Easter crept up on you and you’re still scrambling for decoration ideas, you’re not alone. Luckily, painting Easter eggs doesn’t need to be complicated—or messy.

Use your creativity as you would with dying eggs, but use potatoes. They're durable, versatile and already a pantry staple, so they might offer a more affordable take on an Easter staple.

If eggs are too expensive, here are some Easter alternatives With prices for a dozen eggs remaining high this spring, crafting eggsperts offer creative substitutes — from potatoes to marshmallows.

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