There are so many simple materials from around the house that can be used to create crafts! These egg carton craft projects are fun to make for kids of all ages. And because you’re reusing egg cartons, most of these are very inexpensive to make.
Save those egg cartons. You may be surprised what you can make from them from organizers to flowers, trains, and more! Choose your favorites and spend a fun afternoon making some adorable egg carton crafts.
Check out these fun kids’ book crafts too!
Egg Carton Craft Projects
DIY EGG CARTON ORGANIZER From A Little Craft In Your Day
This is such a simple idea but it’s a really useful one. Organize things in your desk (or how about makeup in your bathroom?) with a easy, but pretty update to a basic egg carton.
PAINTED EGG CARTON DRAGON From DIY And Crafts
Fairy tale fans are going to love making their very own dragon. This makes a great follow-up to any book that includes dragons.
EGG CARTON POPPIES From Happy Hooligans
Make poppies for Remembrance Day or change the colors to make other kinds of flower.
EGG CARTON ANIMALS From Frugal Fund 4 Boys
Look at these adorable little turtles! Your kids could make a whole family of them!
EGG CARTON MUSHROOM CRAFT From Toddler At Play
Add these to an indoor fairy or gnome village.
YARN WRAPPED EGG CARTON BEE From Buggy And Buddy
No worries about getting stung by these bees! They’re simply adorable.
EGG CARTON ART From Mod Podge Rocks
Here’s another take on the egg carton flowers. This one would look lovely in nearly every room.
EGG CARTON TRAIN From The Craft Train
Your train-loving kids are going to have so much fun creating their own cardboard train. With the open parts of the egg carton, they could even add Lego Mini Figs or other small toys to ride along.
EGG CARTON SNAIL CRAFT From Where Imagination Grows
Egg cartons and some dollar store craft supplies are all you need to make these super cute snails.
EGG CARTON ICE CREAM CRAFT From Toddler At Play
The kids will have such fun making these little ice cream cones. Add a string to them and hang them in a window or use them as Christmas ornaments.
EGG CARTON MERMAID DOLLS From Art Camp Studio
Egg carton cups stacked together make the perfect mermaid tails!
SUNFLOWER EGG CARTON CRAFT From Buggy And Buddy
Now you can have your own sunflower garden – even inside!
EGG CARTON HORTON HEARS A WHO CRAFT From Our Kid Things
These are SO cute! We love Horton Hears a Who and this is such a great craft to go along with it. Or use it for Dr. Seuss Day!
EGG CARTON CATERPILLAR From Premeditated Leftovers
The egg carton caterpillar is a classic! And no wonder – it’s adorable.
RECYCLED EGG CARTON ROCKET From Emma Owl
3-2-1 blast off! It’s launch day with your own egg carton rocket.
EGG CARTON WHALE CRAFT From I Heart Crafty Things
How sweet are these little whales?
EGG CARTON GOLDFISH CRAFT From The Craft Train
Or maybe you’d prefer these precious little goldfish instead!
EGG CARTON TURKEYS From Living Well Mom
The perfect Thanksgiving craft!
EGG CARTON APPLE CRAFT From Non-Toy Gifts
Make apples and apple cores easily with painted egg cartons. This would be a great back-to-school, fall, or Very Hungry Caterpillar craft (see the caterpillar above to add to this!).
EGG CARTON LADYBUGS From One Little Project
Make some fun little ladybugs with simple materials from around the house and at the dollar store. You can even add a small ball or marble underneath so they can move about.
EGG CARTON CHICKS From Practically Functional
How fun would this be for Easter? Let the kids make their own little chicks – they could even put wrapped candies inside each one.
EGG CARTON PORTRAITS From Krokotak
Watch the kids display their personalities through these amazing egg carton portraits. This would be a fun display in a classroom.
EGG CARTON FLOWER GARLAND From Kansas Living
Turn the flowers into a garland you can hang in windows, doorways, from a mantel, or anyplace you’d like to add some color!
EGG CARTON DINOSAUR HAT From Crafty Morning
We know so many little dinosaur fans who would just love this hat. Make some and hear the little dinosaurs roar!
EGG CARTON ALIENS From My Kid Craft
Have you ever seen such adorable aliens as these?
EGG CARTON OCEAN CRAFT From The Imagination Tree
Taking a trip to the beach? This is a great follow-up craft for displaying your favorite beach treasures.
EGG CARTON RAINBOW CRAFT From Lovely Indeed
After the rain comes the rainbow. Can’t find one? Make your own!
PRETTY EGG CARTON FLOWER WREATH From Kids Activities Blog
This is a great way to use those adorable little egg carton flowers. Make a pretty spring wreath to adorn the front door.
