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Egg Carton Frog

Egg Carton Frog

Turn a recycled egg carton into an adorable frog. A great craft project for the kids to celebrate spring and […]

Egg Carton Cherry Blossoms

Egg Carton Cherry Blossoms

Turn an ordinary cardboard egg carton into this blossoming branch of loveliness! What a wonderful way to make the beauty […]

Valentine Egg Carton Lollipop Flowers

Use cardboard egg cartons, some paint, and mini muffin pan liners to create cute lollipop flowers. They’re fun for Valentine’s […]

Egg Carton Very Hungry Caterpillar

Turn an egg carton into Eric Carle’s beloved Very Hungry Caterpillar! This easy craft uses plastic wrap for a unique […]

Egg Carton Flower Crown

Egg Carton Flower Crown

Make a pretty flower crown out of egg cartons. There’s so much room for creativity!

Egg Carton Whale

Make a darling egg carton whale with just a few simple supplies. It’s so easy to do!

Frankie Pinata

Frankie Pinata

This Frankenstein pinata is perfect for your Halloween party!

Cardboard Tube Crow

Cardboard Tube Crow

Cardboard Tube Crow As fall approaches we always seem to think about scarecrows–but what about the crows themselves? This cute […]

Egg Carton Flower Garden

Egg Carton Flower Garden

Use paint and a few other simple supplies to turn an old egg carton in to a beautiful flower garden. […]

Egg Carton Mini Helicopters

Turn an empty egg carton into the cutest mini helicopters. What a fun project made from recycled materials!

Egg Carton Ant

Turn an egg carton into an ant. This tutorial has lots of other ideas for planning a picnic learning unit.

Egg Carton Chicks

Turn an egg carton into a flock of colorful chicks. It’s easy to do and they make a great decoration […]

Fancy Feathered Friends

Fancy Feathered Friends

Turn recycled cardboard egg cartons into colorful fancy birds! This simple craft is a fun project to do during spring. […]

Egg carton kinara for Kwanzaa

Egg Carton Kinara

Egg Carton Kinara During the season of Kwanzaa, make this fun kinara from egg cartons. The colors of the candles […]

Egg Carton Flowers

Egg Carton Flowers

Hot glue, spray paint and step-by-step photos make egg carton flowers inexpensive and easy to do. They are beautiful on […]

Egg Carton Fire Truck

Egg Carton Fire Truck

Turn your empty egg cartons into fun fire trucks, featuring your child as the driver! Great for Fire Prevention Week […]

Fruit Cup Flowers

Fruit Cup Flowers

Repurpose those empty plastic fruit cups and egg cartons to plant a rainbow of beautiful flowers. What a great way […]

Alphabet Game

Alphabet Game

Five minutes and handful of supplies is all you need to make this fun alphabet game for your preschooler. It’s […]

Egg Carton Flower Bouquets

Egg Carton Flower Bouquets

Make this beautiful egg carton flower bouquet with your kids. It’s a great way to turn recycled objects into art.

Springtime Chicks

Springtime Chicks

These colorful chicks are as charming as can be! Raid the recycling bin for an egg carton to get started […]

Easter Checkers

Recycle those cardboard egg cartons into a favorite childhood game of checkers. Offer up some Easter candy to the one […]

Egg Carton Chicks

Bobblehead Egg Carton Chicks

These cute little chicks are cheerful and springy (in more ways than one!). This fun Easter craft starts with empty […]

Egg Carton Pinecones

Egg Carton Pinecones

These awesome pine cones are made from painted recycled egg cartons! They’re a fun craft for fall.

Egg Carton Treasure Box

An Egg Carton Treasure Box craft is the perfect way for kids to keep their little treasures organized and safe. […]

Egg Cup Insects

Egg Cup Insects

These cute little insects are made from recycled cardboard egg cartons, paint and chenille stems. They’re easy for small hands […]

Very Hungry Egg Carton Caterpillar

Very Hungry Egg Carton Caterpillar

Turn an empty egg carton into an Eric Carle book classic- The Very Hungry Caterpillar. It’s easy to do and […]

Mother’s Day Portrait

Create an adorable Mother’s Day portrait on a paper plate, then decorate it with egg carton flowers. Mom will love it!

Egg Carton Bouquet

Turn empty egg cartons into this gorgeous flower bouquet! This is a fun project that is easy enough for kids […]

Spooky Egg Carton Bat Decoration

Spooky Egg Carton Bat Decoration

Have a spook-tactular time making these egg carton bats with your kids this Halloween. It’s a fun and easy craft […]

Ghosts and Goblins Halloween Egg Carton Game

Make a fun Halloween game using egg cartons and golf balls. It’s perfect for a classroom project or a neighborhood […]

Egg Cup Ships

Egg Cup Ships

Egg Cup Ships This Columbus Day, make your own mini versions of the Nina, Pinta, and the Santa Maria! This […]

Sandwich Box Monster

Sandwich Box Monster Who knew the empty box that holds your sandwich bags could make such a cute little monster? […]

Egg Carton Apple Treat

Egg Carton Apple Treat

Turn egg carton cups into a cute apple that holds a tasty surprise. What a fun way to give a […]

Egg Carton School Bus

Egg Carton School Bus

If you have little ones starting school this year, get them excited to ride the bus with this back-to-school school […]

Egg Carton Jellyfish

Egg Carton Jellyfish

Kids will love making these adorable jellyfish! Choose whatever colors you like and make a whole smack of them!

Milk Carton Pirate Ship

Milk Carton Pirate Ship

Turn an empty milk carton, egg carton, straws and other recyclables into a cool pirate ship. A perfect craft for […]

Egg Carton Pots

Empty egg cartons make lovely little plant pots. This is a wonderful project for Earth Day or any time.

Egg Carton American Flag

Decorate an egg carton in red, white, and blue to create a simplified version of the American flag. It’s a […]

Egg Carton Buggy Mobile

This adorable mobile is a time consuming project, but the results are well-worth the time invested! You can shorten the […]

Egg Carton Lobster

Egg Carton Lobster

Add some color to your next beach party with these bright red lobsters. They’re quick and easy to make using […]

Egg Carton Train

Egg Carton Train

This awesome train is made entirely from recycled packaging and other household castoffs. What a wonderful way to turn trash […]

Egg-O Math Game

Egg-O Math Game

Repurpose an egg carton and turn it into challenging math game. A great way to keep math fresh in their […]

Egg Carton Ladybugs

Egg Carton Ladybugs

Make cute ladybugs from empty egg cartons. Just grab some paint and get started with this fun craft!

Egg Carton Spy Glasses

Egg Carton Spy Glasses

Encourage imaginative play with this fun craft. Bring out their inner james Bond! Made with recycled egg carton cups and […]

Egg Carton Animals

Egg Carton Animals

Don’t throw away that egg carton! Use it to make this adorable chick, bird and bunny.

Egg Carton Flower Magnets

Turn egg cartons into beautiful flower magnets! This kid-friendly activity is quick, easy and turns out great every time.

Chicken Egg Cups

Chicken Egg Cups

Don’t throw out those egg cartons – save them to make these adorable chicken egg cups! They’re simple, cute, and […]

Egg-cellent Heart Art

Egg-cellent Heart Art

Not only quick and easy to make, this pretty Valentine’s Day heart is a recycling project, too. Kids of all […]

Love Bugs

Love Bugs

These yarn Love Bugs are adorable… such a fun craft to do with your little Valentines! Give them out to […]

Faux Cotton Branches

These faux cotton branches look so real, yet they definitely are not! Would you have ever guessed they’re made from […]

Egg Carton Chinese Dragons

Egg Carton Chinese Dragons

Celebrate the Chinese New Year with a recycling project that turns cardboard egg cartons into Chinese dragons. Bring the dragons […]

Paper Snowmen

Paper Snowmen

Make these simple paper snowmen to go with the book, Max and Mo Make a Snowman. This would be a […]

Egg Carton Advent Calendar

Egg Carton Advent Calendar

This Christmas, make a fun advent calendar using an empty egg carton. It’s quick and easy, but the fun lasts […]

Egg Carton Masks

Egg Carton Masks

The kids will love spending an afternoon making masks from egg cartons!  They are easy to make with lots of […]

Homemade Clown Costume

Homemade Clown Costume

Here’s an adorable clown costume that your little ones can make themselves. What a great addition to your dress-up box […]

Egg Carton Bat

Egg Carton Bat

Reuse an old egg carton and make a whole family of cute bats! These would look great hanging from one […]

Halloween Egg Carton Treat Containers

Halloween Egg Carton Treat Containers

Made from recycled cardboard egg cartons and decorated with paint and markers, these cute little Halloween characters are sure to […]

Egg Carton Cup Eyeballs

Egg Carton Cup Eyeballs

Get creative and turn these creepy eyeballs into a pin to wear. Or add a magnet and display them on […]

Alligator Affirmations Box

Alligator Affirmations Box

Turn empty cardboard tubes, egg cartons and other recyclables into an adorable alligator. Fill him with daily affirmations to build […]

Egg Carton Caterpillars

Egg Carton Caterpillar

Friendly caterpillars made from Styrofoam eggs cups and filled with jingle bells – a homemade rattle for little hands! Adults […]

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