Childhood is the right time for you to make your kids understand the importance of using things to their optimal best. This practice not only helps them value things better, but it also opens up a whole new world of ideas and possibilities for them. Recycle Arts is a great way to do this in a fun way!
It’s no surprise that I try out so many DIY projects with my little ones using things that one would normally throw away in the bin after use. These crafty endeavors are always a sure shot hit with my kids, and their outcome is nothing short of sheer genius. One of mine and my kids’ personal favorite craft supply is an egg carton. Here are seven egg carton crafts that feature among my little ones’ most special creations.
1. Egg Carton Flowers: Though the charm of real flowers may die as they wilt away, these amazing egg carton flowers will forever have their beauty intact.
What You Need:
- Egg carton
- Paints
- Green pipe cleaners
- Pom-poms
- Glue
- Scissors
How To Make It:
a. Cut the carton open and use each cup to make a flower.
b. Ask your kids to paint the cups the colors they like and let them dry.
c. Make a small hole in the center of each cup.
d. Shove equally cut green pipe cleaners in each of the holes of the flowers to make their individual stems.
e. Glue different colored pom-poms on the top of each of the pipe cleaners to make the stigma.
2. Egg Carton Bugs: Bugs may not be the cutest creatures out there, but this craft idea will help your kids create the most adorable little ladybirds. Let their imagination run wild.
What You Need:
- Egg carton
- Paints
- Black pom-poms
- Black pipe cleaners
- Small googly eyes
- Glue
- Black sketch pen
- Scissors
How To Make It:
a. Cut individual cups out of the carton.
b. Ask your kids to paint the cups red in color and let them dry.
c. Cut two small pieces from the pipe cleaner to make the antenna.
d. Stick the antenna on the front of the painted carton.
e. Now stick a black pom-pom in front of the antenna to make the bug’s head.
f. Paste two googly eyes on the head of the bug.
g. Ask your kids to draw black polka dots on the bug’s body using sketch pens.
3. Egg Carton Ice Cream Cones: This craft is the perfect addition to the room of your little ice cream lovers. It can also make a delightful party décor.
What You Need:
- Central cones from an egg carton
- An egg box tray
- Colorful pom-poms
- Thermocol balls
- Glue
- Scissors
How To Make It:
a. Cut out the central cones from the egg carton to make ice cream cones.
b. Ask your kids to stick the colored pom-poms on the cones as scoops of ice cream.
c. You can also ask them to stick colored thermocol balls on the pom-poms as the toppings.
d. Help them arrange all the ice cream cones in an egg box tray.
4. Egg Carton Mask(by Picklebums): Your little ones have a masquerade party coming up? You don’t have to run to the party shop to get eye masks for them. Here’s one you can create right at home with an egg carton.
What You Need:
- Egg carton
- Paint
- Craft sticks
- Glue
- Trinkets – beads, buttons, jewels
- Scissors
How To Make It:
a. Cut two connected cups of the egg carton leaving a slight extra space on the left side.
b. Make two small holes each in the center of each of the cups.
c. Ask your kids to paint the cups and the craft sticks and let them dry.
d. Stick the craft stick to the left corner of the cups, such that it makes the handle of the mask.
e. Decorate the mask using trinkets like beads, buttons, jewels, etc.
5. Egg Carton Coin Dish(by Parents.com): Introduce your kids to the concept of saving money with this egg carton penny dish. It’s sweet and utterly simple.
What You Need:
- Egg carton
- Paint
- Scissors
How To Make It:
a. Cut an individual cup out of an egg carton.
b. Ask your kids to paint it using two different colors – one color on the outside and one on the inside and let it dry.
c. Place the penny dish in their room and ask them to collect all the money they can save in it.
6. Egg Carton Treasure Box(by Red Ted Art): This one’s sure to be a hit with your little princess. Help her create a pretty box to secure all her priced possessions.
What You Need:
- A small egg carton
- Pearly paints
- Trinkets and jewelry
How To Make It:
a. Take a small egg carton and ask your kids to paint it using a pearly acrylic paint. Let it dry.
b. Ask your kids to put all their trinkets and jewelry in the carton.
7. Egg Carton Mushrooms(by Krokotak): Here’s a magical craft idea for your little nature lovers. Let them create tiny and cute mushrooms for their room using an egg carton.
What You Need:
- Egg carton
- Paint
- Glue
- Scissors
How To Make It:
a. Cut individual cups out of an egg carton.
b. Cut central cones out of an egg carton.
c. Glue the central cone to the cup such that when you turn it, it resembles the shape of an umbrella.
d. Let your kids paint the top part of the egg carton mushroom red, and let it dry.
e. Ask your kids to make small polka dots on the red painted part of the mushroom.
So the next time, don’t let the egg cartons catch the dust after use. Use them to recreate these amazingly fun crafts.
Written by Guest Aradhana
Aradhana is from India. She is a veteran writer on topics concerning parenting, child nutrition, wellness, health and lifestyle. As a regular contributor to popular sites like Huffington Post, Natural news, Elephant journal, Thehealthsite, Naturally Savvy, Curejoy and MomJunction.com. Aradhana writes to inspire and motivate people to adopt healthy habits and live a stress-free lifestyle.
Lovely ideas! My girls will totally love all these. We are often talking about recycling, waste control, etc. at home and I’m trying to teach them how important is this all. Your suggestions will be our weekend projects for few weeks now. Thanks for the inspiration!
Glad to hear!