Egg Carton Flowers Painting Craft for Kids
Kids love to pick flowers for their moms! But those small flowers (or sometimes weeds!) that kids pick from the yard always die too fast. Egg Carton Flowers are easy to make, so start saving those egg cartons for a fun and easy craft the kids will enjoy.
Any mom or Grandma would love to have an egg carton flower bouquet as a keepsake. Check out more fun Easy Toddler painting ideas here.
How To Make Egg Carton Flowers
Egg cartons are helpful for storing eggs and can also be turned into fun, easy crafts. Egg carton crafts are a great way to keep kids occupied and engaged during craft time while also fostering creativity and imagination.
Plus, they’re a great way to recycle and repurpose waste. This blog post will cover how to make flowers from an egg carton. Try this toddler painting craft project with your kids or for your next DIY project.
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Supplies Needed to Make Egg Carton Flowers
– cardboard egg carton
– scissors
– acrylic paint/craft paint in assorted colors
– paintbrushes
– cups of water (for rinsing paintbrushes)
– heavy construction paper, cardstock, cardboard, or art canvas
– craft glue or hot glue, glue gun with glue sticks
How To Make Egg Carton Flowers Craft
These egg carton flowers are a creative way to turn everyday recyclables into beautiful art. With just a few simple supplies, kids can cut, paint, and assemble their own colorful blooms while practicing fine motor skills and exploring their creativity.
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This easy craft works well for home or classroom use, for spring-themed activities, and as a Mother’s Day craft, and it makes a cheerful piece of art to display once finished.
Prepare the egg carton
Start by cutting the egg carton in half lengthwise using a pair of scissors. This separates the lid from the base, making the carton much easier to handle while cutting. Lay the carton flat on your work surface.
Cut out the egg cups
Carefully cut around each egg cup to separate them from the carton. If your egg carton has deep grooves along the sides, you may find it easier to cut the cups into small groups (such as groups of four) first, then trim them down individually. Separating the cups makes them much easier to shape into flowers.
Shape the flower petals
Take one egg cup at a time and use your scissors to cut petal shapes around the rim. You can create zig-zag edges, rounded petals, or ruffled designs—there’s no right or wrong way. For variety, make some flowers with smooth, rounded edges and others with pointed or wavy petals.
Create multiple flowers and leaves
Continue cutting until you have about 7–9 flower blooms, plus a few leaves. To make leaves, use the flat sections of the egg carton lid. Cut out oval or leaf shapes, then snip small fringes along the edges with your scissors to add texture and detail.
Paint the flowers and leaves
Place your cardboard flowers and leaves on a protected surface, then begin painting with craft paint and paintbrushes. If your egg carton is dark or printed, apply two coats of paint, allowing the first coat to dry completely before adding the second. This helps the colors appear brighter and more even.
Allow everything to dry completely.
Because cardboard absorbs paint, drying may take longer than expected. For best results, let the painted egg carton flowers dry for several hours or overnight before assembling.
Arrange your flowers on paper, cardboard, or canvas to understand how you want to arrange them. Once you have them in place, add glue dabs to the back of the flowers and press them back onto the paper/canvas/cardboard. Hold in place until secure.
Glue the flowers in place
When you’re happy with the layout, add small dabs of glue to the back of each flower and press it firmly onto your surface. Hold each piece in place for a few seconds until it feels secure. Add your leaves and foliage last.
Add leaves and finishing touches
Glue the leaves and any extra foliage last, tucking them behind or between the flowers to create a complete, layered look.
Let dry and display
Allow the glue to dry completely before moving your artwork. Once dry, your egg carton flower craft is ready to display on a wall, shelf, or bulletin board!
Egg carton crafts are a fantastic way to create something new from one of the most common recyclable items in any household.
Not only are egg cartons biodegradable, but they are also incredibly versatile. This makes them ideal for those who are environmentally conscious and want to try something unique and creative with their kids.
There are countless ways to reuse egg cartons and create unique, fun, and educational projects for kids of all ages.
This easy, fun craft is perfect for entertaining your kids while encouraging environmental responsibility.
Plus, it would make the perfect homemade Mother’s Day gift. Let your imagination run wild, and let the kids go wild with paint, glitter, and creativity. You’ll love the result!
Egg Carton Flowers (Perfect for Spring or Mother's Day)
Kids love to pick flowers for their moms! But those small flowers (or sometimes weeds!) that kids pick from the yard always die too fast. Egg Carton Flowers are easy to make so start saving those egg cartons for a fun and easy craft the kids will enjoy. Any mom or Grandma would love to have an egg carton flower bouquet as a keepsake.
Materials
- Cardboard egg carton
- Scissors
- Craft paint in assorted colors
- Paintbrushes
- Cups of water (for rinsing brush)
- Heavy construction paper, cardboard, or art canvas
- Craft glue or hot glue, glue gun
Tools
- Hot glue gun
Instructions
Begin by cutting the egg carton in half long ways. This will make it easier to handle your egg carton as you cut it.
2. Start cutting out the individual egg cups. Separating them will also allow you to handle them easier as you cut. For our egg carton, it had some side grooves so we cut the cups into groups of four for easy cutting.
3. Work on the individual cups or flowers. Use the scissors to create "petals" by adding zig zags or ruffles. You can also create some simple round cups with smooth edges like we did.
4. Repeat, creating 7-9 bloom as well as leaves. For our leaves we took flat parts of the egg carton lid, cut out ovals, and fringed the edges with scissors.
5. Start painting! Use your paint brushes and craft paint to paint the cardboard flowers. If your cardboard is dark like ours, you want to apply two coats, allowing paint to dry well in between coats.
6. Allow the egg carton flowers to dry. Because the cardboard absorbs the paint, we allowed ours to dry overnight.
7. Arrange your flowers on your paper, cardboard, or canvas to get an idea of how you want to arrange them. Once you have them in place, start adding dabs of glue to the back of the flowers and press them back to the paper/canvas/cardboard. Hold in place until secure.
8. Continue gluing flowers until all are in place. Add your leaves and foliage last.
9. Allow to dry, and display!
