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Home > Arts and Crafts Projects for Kids > Egg Carton Crafts for Kids
Below you will find many egg carton crafts and activities. Learn how to make some of the coolest arts & crafts projects with recycled egg cartons such as boats, bird feeders, trucks, etc.
How to Make a Collectables or Figurines Cabinet
Take an empty egg carton and cut it in half or use the size required for a half-dozen eggs. Cut off two thirds of the cover so there will be four compartments exposed. Paint the outside of the carton with poster paints. It is a little difficult to cover up the heavy bands of color on some egg cartons, so use a dark color. Several coats may be needed. Paint the inside of the exposed compartments a contrasting color, Let this dry and then decorate at the bottom with little scrolls or simple flowers. Figure 15 Now the cabinet is all ready to use. If the children collect miniatures or figurines, this is a good place to display some of them. It will take four tiny figures nicely—one in each exposed space. Or cut little figures out of a magazine, allowing enough paper at the bottom to form a tab that can be folded back and pasted down to hold the figures in place. See the picture above. A cabinet like this makes a nice piece of dollhouse furniture—if it is a large dollhouse. A whatnot cabinet can also be made from the full-size carton. Cut the cover exactly in half so the bottom half will look like a cupboard and the top half will provide six inches.
Make a Paper Flower Garden with Egg Cartons
This is a really fun crafts project to work on. First of all cut out the flower from paper...if you want to make tulips like the one you see above....just make an oval shape with 2 upside down triangles cut out from the top of it. Colorize the popsicle sticks by painting them or just coloring them in with markers. Now glue the flower to the top of the green popsicle stick stems. Then get the egg cartons and separate the top from the bottom. Use the bottom of the egg cartons to hold the flowers....you can paint them a beautiful color so that you can't tell that it is an egg carton. Put brown play dough inside the bottos of the egg carton holes to represent dirt....you can glue them in there if you want to. Then let everything dry...and you got yourself a paper flower garden.
How to Make Egg Carton Worms
To make egg carton worms, you will need One molded paper egg carton, scissors, green and orange poster paint, brush, (optionally) 2 notebook paper 'reinforcements, and 1 orange pipe cleaner. Firstly, cut the bottom part of the egg carton in half lengthwise leaving 4 or 6 egg cups on a row. Turn the cups over so the open side is down. This gives the worm a humpy look. Insert the pipe cleaner through the top corners of the first cup to make the antennas. Starting with the antennas, paint an orange streak down the back of the worm. Paint the rest of it green. Either paste googly eyes, paint eyes, or paste the 2 notebook paper reinforcements below the antennas for eyes. If you wish, paint the center of the eyes orange and draw a black circle in the center.
Bunch of Egg Carton Flowers
You will need the following : Cup-type egg cartons (sketch a), assorted colors of pipe cleaners, candy and baking cups, vegetable coloring or paint, brush, scissors, large safety pin, and ribbon or small blocks of styrofoam. There are various ways to make these flowers because there are many kinds of flowers to make. Several types of flowers are shown here. Cut the egg cups apart and trim edges evenly according to contour desired for flower (this will vary). (See sketch b.) Make a hole in the bottom of the cup with a safety pin, then color the cups with paint made from vegetable coloring (or you can use real paint). When dry, choose the color of pipe cleaner desired for stem and double one end to form a knot which will keep the flower from slipping off. If a long stamen is desired for the flower, make the knot about 1" from the end of the pipe cleaner. This procedure should be followed for the more simple flowers. To make a jonquil, attach a paper baking cup, flattened out, to the bottom of the egg cup. (See sketch d.) To make a primrose, nest a colored candy cup inside a cut-down egg cup and attach with the stem (sketch e). Tie a cluster of flowers together with a ribbon or place in flower holder.
Turn Egg Cartons into Jewelry Boxes
Get a large egg carton and paint the egg carton with some paint mixed in with a bit of white glue. This will help it stick to the waxy surface. Let dry. Trim some cloth with pinking shears (c) and glu earound the insideedge of a tin pan. Then place the egg carton inside the tin pan (f). Decorate the top of the egg carton lid with shells, imitation jewels, beads, string, macaroni noodles, or whatever you think will look nice. The egg carton works nice for separating your jewelry.
More Crafts with Egg Cartons
Adorable Egg Carton Carrot Patch This Easter craft or Spring craft uses recyclable egg cartons and makes an adorable table decoration. Perfect for home or a classroom project. Kids will love creating their carrot patch with beads, paint and craft pom poms and putting it on display.
Animals with Egg Cartons Craft - This is an easy way to make animals using egg cartons, crayons or markers, scissors, and pipe cleaners. Googly eyes are a nice touch.
Animal Disguises with Egg Cartons Craft - Need a quick disguise for your trick-or-treaters? Start scrambling eggs--and use the empty carton to create stylish animal snouts and matching ears.
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Bells Egg Carton Crafts Project - Learn how to make bells with recycled egg cartons. This is an easy project kids can do by themselves or with very little help. Great for the Christmas holiday season.
Bugs and Critters from Egg Cartons - Instructions to make a variety of insects and other bugs using egg cartons.
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Chinese New Year Dragon Make this cute Chinese New Year dragon from recycled egg cartons.
Clock and Mouse Craft Project - This is a great craft for kids just learning to tell time. Make sure you check out the full Hickory Dickory Dock section for more ideas and for verses to the popular nursery rhyme from one o'clock to noon .. This craft was made with recycled egg cartons.
Crazy Crawlers with Egg Cartons Project- It doesn't cost much to craft the creatures, and we swear your kids won't stop
after making one.
Create Egg Carton Flowers Crafts Project - Create beautiful flower bouquets while recycling egg cartons. Children as young as five can make this project, with the help of an adult.
Daffodil Egg Carton Craft - Children under 4 can easily paint the cup for the daffodil, but the rest pretty much needs a child who's age 4 and up. This craft was made with recycled egg cartons.
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Easter Chick in a Basket - Make a basket (egg carton) with a chick in it for Easter.
Egg Carton Ant This is another faithful old craft idea that I've done with my daughters and, way back when, as a child myself. Accompany it with a tasty snack of "ants on a log" (cheese whiz coated celery sticks sprinkled with raisins), a rousing song of "The Ants Go Marching" and a fun children's story like The Little Red Ant and the Great Big Crumb.
Egg Carton Fire Truck Crafts Idea - Thanks to Jodie for contributing this great craft! Don't you just love it when they turn out better than you imagined...This craft was made with recycled egg cartons.
Egg Carton Kitty Cat Crafts Project - Learn how to make this kitty cat from egg cartons.
Egg Carton Buggy Mobile This cute little buggy mobile is a time consuming project, but the results are well worth the time invested! You can shorten the time of this craft by making it a group project. Let each child make one bug to hang on the mobile and it’ll come together in no time.
Egg Carton Catterpillar - 1 egg carton; paint (bright colors); pipe cleaner; glue; googly eyes or white felt scraps and black marker; scissors.
Egg Carton Caterpillar for Toddlers- I have a bad habit of neglecting to do the old standards with my girls... I always want to do something 'new and exciting' with them. I forget that when you're in preschool, everything is new and exciting. Kaitlyn LOVED this craft -- I guess that's why it's an old standard.
Egg Carton Cat Crafts Activities for Preschoolers - There are so many possiblilties for using egg cartons. Here's another one that will provide hours of fun.
Egg Carton Caterpiller Crafts for Children - This little creature will delight the youngest crafters.
Egg Carton Crocodile Craft Activity - This is a fun exercise for your kids to do and much safer than encountering the real thing!
Egg Carton Dump Truck Project for Kids - Although children Age 3+ will enjoy playing with this craft, it's a bit fiddly to make so I've rated it Age 5+.
Egg Carton Kinara Crafts Ideas - Celebrate the season of Kwanzaa with this fun and easy to make kinara. The colors of the candles represent the people (black), their struggles (red), and the future (green).
Egg Carton Lobster Arts Instructions for Children - How cute is this crustacean? He may have claws but you won’t have to worry about getting pinched! This is a FreeKidsCrafts.com original project.
Egg Carton Bat Project Idea - This easy Halloween craft project makes a great decoration for your home or classroom. Best of all, the supplies are inexpensive and the results satisfying.
Egg Carton Lady Bugs Recycle your old egg cartons into these adorable little ladybugs! So easy to make and such a cute result, what child could resist? Great for spring, Earth Day, or any old time.
Egg Carton Menorahs Crafts Activity - Creating your own menorah is fun and easy to do. This one is made from some things you probably already have at home, like an empty egg carton and silver ribbon.
Egg Carton Crab Craft - Here is a fun FreeKidsCrafts.com original recycling project you can make from egg carton sections.
Egg Carton Wreath Craft - Save those egg cartons! This FreeKidsCraft.com original project is made from pink and yellow egg carton sections.
Egg Carton School Bus Making Idea - This is a simple craft for preschool children about to begin school or for young siblings of school age kids.
Egg Carton Owl Arts and Crafts Project Idea - Whooo wouldn't love to make this delightful owl! Make a whole family to decorate your party buffet.
Egg Carton Snowman Learn how to make an egg carton snowman.
Egg Carton Penguin Craft - This adorable little Penguin will waddle into the hearts of all the young crafters.
Egg Carton Snake Crafts for Children - Use egg cartons to make lots of different critters.
Egg carton Easter basket Pre-cut a bunch of egg carton cups, set out random craft supplies and let kids make their own little Easter baskets!
Egg Carton Bulletin Board Craft - Learn how to make a bulletin board from egg cartons.
Egg Carton Elephant Learn how to make this cute egg carton elephant craft. Scroll down on the page to get to it.
Egg Carton Spiders with Egg Cartons - Recycling egg cartons into spiders makes a cute craft for Halloween.
Egg Carton Lamb Craft - These egg carton lambs / sheep are very simple little lambs for young kids to make.
Egg Cartons Turned into a Heart Project - Learn how to turn egg cartons into a heart.
Egg Cup Bird - Instructions to make birds using egg carton cups.
Eggshell or Egg Carton Tulips Making - Make a bouquet of delicate eggshell tulips for Easter, using eggshells (or foam egg cartons sections) and pipe cleaners. Younger children will find it easier to use the egg carton sections [thanks to Angie Caldwell, a mom and crafter].
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Fly Mask - Instructions to make a fly mask using egg carton cups.
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Glider Cut-Out Project This is a Glider Cut-Out Project. This craft was made with recycled egg cartons.
Green Eggs and Ham Craft Activities- Activities from Dr. Seuss Page, including Egg Carton Crafts.
How to Make Recycled Crafts- Unfortunately Styrofoam is not accepted at recycling centers. Recycle your Styrofoam egg cartons into these cute Christmas Tree Ornaments.
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Ladybugs with Egg Cartons Arts & Crafts Idea - This is an easy way to make ladybugs using egg cartons, crayons or markers, scissors, and pipe cleaners. Googly eyes are a nice touch.
Ladybug Egg Carton Craft Idea for Kids - This is a simple craft for young children. The spots can be made with a paintbrush or a q-tip. I've added some suggestions for games to play with this craft to the bottom of this page. This craft was made with recycled egg cartons.
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Making Friends Egg Carton Activities - Egg Carton Activity Ideas from MakingFriends.com
Mancala Game Crafts Activity - Play for hours when you create this fun African Mancala Game from recycled egg cartons and tuna cans. Great for all ages!
Make Christmas Bells with Old Egg Cartons - This is an easy project kids can do by themselves or with very little help.
Make an Egg Carton Trash Basket Craft - Learn how to make this nifty waste basket from egg cartons.
Make Tulips with Old Egg Cartons Craft- This is an easy project kids can do by themselves or with very little help, and these flowers make a great Mother's Day present. Make a bunch for a lovely Spring bouquet!
Miniature Poinsettia Pot with Egg Cartons Activity - This cute little flower would make a perfect decoration for a fashion doll house or look equally as pretty sitting on a windowsill with your other holiday decorations.
Mini Gift Giving Box - A fun gift box from an egg carton.
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Pumpkins with Egg Cartons - Make your own pumpkins from Egg Cartons.
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Sandwich Box Monster Crafts Project - Who knew the empty box that holds your sandwich bags could make such a cute little monster? Instead of throwing those boxes away, make this (and several other monsters) for your room. Try different colors and make an assortment!
Scary Egg Carton Spiders - Create a scary spider from an egg carton!
Small Graduation Cap Craft for Children - This is a small graduation cap arts and crafts activity for kids. This craft was made with recycled egg cartons.
Snowman on a Stick This charming little snowman comes complete with a Christmas present. Make several and have a snowman party puppet show!
Spooky Black Spider Here's an easy and economical craft that will delight all the ghosts and hobgoblins on Halloween.
Stegosaurus Craft : Dinosaur Making Instructions Learn how to make this Stegosaurus Dinosaur with egg cartons.
Styrofoam Airplane Craft Directions - Children Age 2+ will enjoy playing with these (if you are careful to make the wings even on either side, the airplane will really fly). This is made with egg cartons. But to MAKE the craft, children should be Age 4+ as it requires a bit of dexterity.
Tulips Egg Carton Crafts Project - Learn how to make tulips with recycled egg cartons.
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Worm Egg Carton Activity for Children - Make a brightly coloured worm on a rainy day. The length of your worm will depend on the number of egg cartons cups and the length of your ribbon.
ZZZ Groundhog Crafts Idea for Kids - Make this fun groundhog craft using an egg carton and pom-poms.
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