This dramatic scene sets a new silver standard for Easter. There are whimsically polka-dotted and beribboned silver blown-out eggs, filigreed sterling silver "baskets," and, of course, dapper chocolate bunnies -- here, white chocolate, tied with ribbons to match the dots. 

These eggs are decorated using dye, spray paint, and a few snips of ribbon. They're tucked into a bed of silver-plated tinsel, called lametta, more commonly seen at Christmastime. We mixed in a few solid-silver-painted eggs to break up the dots.

Metallic Polka-Dotted Eggs How-To
First, blow out and dye eggs in a variety of colors. The color of the dye will be the color of the polka dots. You'll also need adhesive vinyl letters, silver spray paint, and ribbon rosettes, which can be found at specialty trimmings stores. 

Using different-size hole punches, make dots from adhesive vinyl letters. After the eggs have dried, adhere dots in an evenly spaced pattern over eggshells. 

With eggs still on drying board, spray with silver paint. Let dry 15 to 20 minutes, and then flip the eggs over to spray the other sides. Let dry again. Peel off the dots. 

Using all-purpose glue, attach 1/8-inch silk ribbon around eggs, and adorn with ribbon rosettes.

Tools and Materials
Raw eggs
Utility knife, available from Martha Stewart Crafts at Michaels
Paper clip
Rubber ear syringe, available at drugstores, or egg blower, available at craft-supply stores
Egg dye or food coloring
Adhesive vinyl (No. 3135598), $1.05 per sheet, from misterart.com
Metallic spray paint (No. 6981120), $5.21, by Krylon, from misterart.com
4 millimeter silk ribbon in various colors (No. 30622419), $3.79 for 3 yards, by YLI, from createforless.com
Similar ribbon rosettes (No. 20453), $8.06 per dozen, from mjrim.com
Different-size hole punches, available from Martha Stewart Crafts at Michaels
All-purpose glue, available from Martha Stewart Crafts