You don’t have to rely on the same old boxed kits to dye your Easter eggs this year.

Not when there are several other creative ways to add flair and unusual color combos.

A concoction of shaving cream and food dyes is one possibility for a swirly look:

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Uncooked rice, food coloring and a few plastic cups can create a speckled look for your eggs.

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You can also create tie-dyed eggs with food coloring and textured paper towels.

Read more: Easy tie-dye Easter eggs

Of course, if you want to get really elaborate, there is Pysanky, a Ukrainian Easter egg using waxes and dyes.

Read more: Ukrainian Easter eggs teach heritage along with craft

And on one final note, is it safe to eat dyed eggs? Well, it depends. Here’s what you should know.