It’s mid April, and I can’t believe how fast time is flying. Spring isn’t showing its full beauty yet, at least in these parts. But Easter is still happening right on schedule and it’s just around the corner. It’s next weekend! Oh my!
With all that excitement there is, of course, some necessary fun crafting to be had in time for the big Holiday. And what better supply to use – than the super-economical, eco-friendly egg cartons!
Take a look at these super awesome craft DIY ideas and tutorials (links below) using egg cartons!
Aren’t these awesome? I love the simplicity of the material, how it comes free with the purchase of eggs, how easy it is to work with and how versatile. You could totally create a designer decor piece (like the lamp, hello?), or just do a cute craft project with your kids. Here are the links for each tutorial:
1. Egg Carton Flower Wreath (using this tutorial)
I love this wreath – I will try to do this with my daughter. So simple but has so much impact and fun if you include the kids.
These daffodils are so pretty, who knew that the egg carton shapes would form so beautifully into daffodils.
3. Egg Carton Flower Pendant Light
Now this is eggstra crazy. A pendant light? Wow, is all I gotta say ;)
This is one of my favourite projects ever, but these egg carton shapes look a bit european or something. They have a very distinguished shape which I don’t think is around these parts. Very pretty though. Definitely on my To Do list.
I hope you’re inspired with today’s upcycling roundup. Are you planning to do some crafting for this Easter? Perhaps with some egg cartons??? ;D
Dawn Lange says
Thanks for the link, Ella!! I love the other egg carton designs, too!
Lori Anderson says
WOW, hard to believe those were egg cartons!
ana @ i made it so says
i saw those daffodils in #2 somewhere else.. they’re gorgeous. a far cry from the school crafts i did making tulips on pipecleaners :)
Ella says
but those tulips on pipe cleaners are the best – nothing beats that ;)
xo
ashley jensen says
Love the lights! I haven’t seen the shape of carton on the string lights before and the purple pendant is quite lovely.
Deb @ PaperTurtle says
OOoh…I love those with the lights in the centers. Very clever! Thanks for sharing, Ella! xo
erin says
I am loving those daffodils!!! And those lights? So fun… I hope to do some easter crafting with my little ones soon…
amanda {the habit of being} says
i can’t believe all of those things were made from egg cartons! amazing. i especially love that purple light!
Angela says
Those are tremendous! We haven’t upcycled but we did use some egg cartons for a homemade Mancala game. Thanks for sharing!
The Fairy's Apprentice says
Beautiful ideas! I will steal something for my kids!
AG Ambroult says
ELLA! these are crazy cool. I love everyone of these projects. just added the link on my blog. thanks for this awesome roundup!