Egg Carton Flower Fairies
Be eco-friendly and make these colorful Egg Carton Flower Fairies from upcycled egg cartons! Egg carton crafts are a great way to help the planet and save money on craft supplies at the same time. In fact, you might not realize exactly how many recycled art projects you can make with items you have in your trash bin. You only need an egg carton, a wooden bead, twine and watercolors and you'll have a perfect decoration for the home or a springtime party. You can also use the tutorial to create a bouquet of recycled flowers!
Primary TechniqueGreen Crafting
SeasonSpring
Materials List
- Egg cartons
- Two wooden beads (one large one for the face, plus one smaller one)
- Watercolors or other paint
- Twine for hanging
DID YOU KNOW?
The egg carton was not created by an engineer? The first egg carton, a piece strikingly similar to the egg cartons we have today, was created by Thomas Peter Bethell in what is now British Colombia in 1906. He did not create the egg carton for himself, but rather to calm a feud between a hotel owner and a local farmer. All of the eggs the farmer was delivering broke in transit, which, as you can imagine, caused the hotel owner to be very upset.
Patented in 1969 in the US, the egg carton is actually one of the more efficient packaging marvels we have. Unlike other foods like cookies or cereal, eggs only come in one container while still being adequately protected. Other foods often come with plastic bags and cartons within a box which many environmental-minded consumers find extremely wasteful. Additionally, many smaller farms purchase recycled egg cartons. This means your egg carton crafts are doubly recycled!
More Recycled Crafts You'll Love
If you're someone who enjoys making Egg Carton Flower Fairies, we've got some great craft project ideas for you to try out next! For those who enjoy working with recyclable materials, a fun project idea could be creating Egg Carton Animals. Simply cut out sections of the egg carton, shape them into different animal forms, and paint them with vibrant colors. This project is not only environmentally friendly, but it also allows for plenty of creativity and imagination.
Another project that might spark your interest is creating Egg Carton Mini Gardens. Transform your leftover egg cartons into adorable miniature gardens by adding soil, seeds, and tiny plants. This project is perfect for those who love gardening but are short on space or time. You can even personalize each mini garden by adding little figurines or decorations to make them your own unique creations.
If you're looking for a seasonal craft project, consider making Egg Carton Christmas Ornaments. Cut out sections of the egg carton, shape them into festive holiday shapes like stars, trees, or snowflakes, and then decorate them with glitter, paint, or sequins. These handmade ornaments will add a charming touch to your Christmas tree and make lovely gifts for friends and family.
No matter what craft project you choose to embark on next, we hope these suggestions have inspired you to continue exploring your creativity and crafting skills. Happy crafting!