These easy-to-make Egg Carton Crafts can be made quickly with items you may already have around the house! They make great classroom, church, or at-home activities for kids of all ages!
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Crafting with the kids doesn’t have to be expensive! Sure, it’s tempting to head to the craft store to buy all kinds of craft supplies, but you can find a lot of what you need right at home!
Egg cartons can be the perfect material for making all sorts of neat things – birds, fish, flowers, trains, or even rockets! All you’ll need is a little time and imagination! Start collecting extra egg cartons now, and you’ll have a supply stash to last the whole year!
We’ve rounded up the BEST egg carton crafts for kids of all ages! Easy ones like treasure boxes, whales, and turtles make a great idea for your preschooler, while your older children may enjoy making cacti, roosters, or flowers. There’s something for everyone here!
Once you get going, you’ll find all sorts of inspiration for turning old egg cartons into something cool and creative! So, let’s get crafty!
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Easy Egg Carton Crafts
Here are some of my favorite ways to repurpose those old used egg cartons into something bright, beautiful and fun to play with!
Chinese New Year Dragons
Our Chinese New Year Dragons are perfect for the Lunar New Year, but you can make them anytime you'd like. Kids are always fascinated with dragons, and after you make these egg carton dragons, you can re-enact dragon scenes from your favorite movies or books!
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Recycled Egg Carton Cactus Craft
If you don't exactly have a green thumb, these Egg Carton Cacti from Emma Owl may be just the plants for you! These can add a lot of color and fun to a western-themed party or a desert habitat project for the kids. The cacti are easier to make than you think—you're just building a topsy-turvy tower of sorts using empty egg carton pieces.
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Egg Carton Frog
Ribbit, ribbit! If you're studying frogs or just like these fly-catching creatures, hop on over to Crafts by Amanda for this Egg Carton Frog tutorial. The frog's head is made by topping one egg cup with another to make a slightly open mouth with a long, sticky tongue.
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Egg Carton Whale Craft
You'll have a whale of a time making this Egg Carton Whale from I Heart Crafty Things. My favorite part is the water (made with pipe cleaners) coming out of the whale's blowhole. How creative and such a cool idea! It's a terrific project and the perfect way to kick off an ocean unit study!
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Egg Carton Goldfish
Speaking of animals you'd find under the sea, you don't want to miss these Egg Carton Goldfish by The Craft Train. You can make this craft by recycling egg cartons for the fish's body and using tissue paper for the fins and tail. Such a fun craft idea!
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Easy Egg Carton Bunny Rabbit
This Easter, try your hand at this Egg Carton Bunny Rabbit from Red Ted Art. You'll need the pointy part of the egg carton between the cups to make these little bunnies. Add them to your Easter decor for a touch of whimsy.
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Egg Carton Train
Choo-choo! All aboard this adorable Egg Carton Train from The Craft Train. The locomotive is made using toilet rolls and an egg carton cup, while the train cars are all made from egg cartons. It's as much fun to make as it is to play with!
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Recycled Egg Carton Rocket
This Egg Carton Rocket by Emma Owl is ready to take you and your imagination up, up, and away! Kids can paint their egg carton cups in all sorts of colors to make their own unique rockets. The best part is playing with them after you've finished crafting!
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Egg Carton Boat that Floats
Make an Egg Carton Boat that really floats! This craft by Mombrite can even become a fun science project for the kids. Design different sails or vary the boat shape to see which boat gets across the puddle, pool, or bathtub the fastest. A great project for Summer!
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Egg Carton Treasure Box
Turn an egg carton into a pirate-worthy Treasure Box! You'll need the small half-dozen egg cartons to make this craft as-is, but you could use the same idea with the larger ones, too. It would make a terrific addition to a pirate-themed party! If you save enough, you could even give them out as favor boxes filled with candy, toy jewelry, and chocolate gold coins. Yarr!
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Egg Carton Mask
Did you know that you can turn egg cartons into masks? It's true! They look quite bird-like, too, as you can see in this Egg Carton Mask tutorial by Picklebums. What a fun way to have a costume party or masquerade ball at home.
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Egg Carton Ice Cream Cones
Make bunches of Egg Carton Ice Cream Cones this summer. This activity by In the Playroom is great for setting up a pretend-play ice cream stand so kids can practice counting money.
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Egg Carton Mushroom Craft
This Egg Carton Mushroom Craft by Artsy Craftsy Mom is just the inspiration you need to get started on a fairy garden. The mushrooms are so adorable! They look like little Smurf houses, too, so they'd be great for small world play using Smurf toys, fairies, or even toy bugs.
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Egg Carton Chicken
This Egg Cup Rooster by Red Ted Art is another inspirational idea for Easter. It doubles as a decorative piece and an egg holder. A great opportunity for kids to practice their fine motor skills using a pair of scissors and some supervision!
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Egg Carton Turtles
Crafts don't get much cuter than this Egg Carton Turtle by Emma Owl. This fun little project looks just like friendly sea turtles and will be great paired with a book or unit on protecting the earth and cleaning up the oceans for the turtles and fish.
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Egg Carton Snowman
Looking for a winter craft? This Egg Carton Snowman by The Best Ideas for Kids is super cute and super easy. All you need is white acrylic paints for the egg cups, a black marker to draw the face, and a couple of buttons for his body. Finish the look with a paper carrot nose and adorable earmuffs made with pom poms and pipe cleaners.
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Egg Carton Turkeys Craft
Gobble, gobble! These Egg Carton Turkeys by Living Well Mom will make your Thanksgiving table decorations a little more colorful and cheerful! You could even fill them with candy and put them at the kids' table to serve as decor and an after-dinner snack.
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Egg Carton Ducklings
The bird craze continues with these Egg Carton Ducklings by Barley and Birch. Aren't they charming with the little feathers sticking out on their heads and tails? The pond backdrop is also lots of fun to make and play with.
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Recycled Egg Carton Ladybug Craft
It just isn't spring without spotting a ladybug or two. Make this Egg Carton Ladybug by Fun Handprint Art in honor of your favorite spotted bug. They are thought to bring good luck, after all! The handprint leaf's addition makes this an adorable keepsake to add to your child's memory box.
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Egg Carton Flower Craft
Make a few Egg Carton Flowers to brighten someone's day! This craft by Artsy Craftsy Mom is made using a drink carrier, but the same concept applies if you're using the cardboard egg cartons instead. Layering the carton pieces with cupcake liners and buttons creates a gorgeous 3D flower that really pops off the page.
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Egg Carton Penguins
These adorable egg carton penguins would look so cute covering your desk or in a fun winter scene on the mantel! They're a simple enough pattern to paint that even younger kids can enjoy making these cute little guys.
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Egg Carton Fairies
This tutorial shows how to upcycle egg cartons into beautiful colored Flower Fairies! Or, use the same technique in different colors to make a bouquet of beautiful egg carton flowers! How sweet!
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Halloween Egg Carton Spiders
This egg carton spider craft is a great addition to any Halloween décor! Customize a bunch using googly eyes and pipe cleaners! Such a great way to make Halloween decorations without overspending on supplies and materials!
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Egg Carton Bee Craft
These bumble bees are made by using individual egg cups and yarn! This easy insect activity is great for preschool and kindergarten and perfect to do in the spring, summer, or for Earth Day.
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Egg Carton Bird Feeder
How creative is this bird feeder made from empty egg cartons?! Kids and adults alike will get a kick out of watching birds find their new favorite hang out. A fun and simple project for the whole family!
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