13 Milk Carton Crafts
Recycle your empty milk cartons to create these amazing crafts.
Find new uses for empty milk cartons with these simple Milk Carton Crafts. This article includes projects that will be fun for all ages and some super useful tutorials as well. Whether you’re looking for a fun arts and crafts project for the kids or a new storage solution in the kitchen, you won’t want to miss this roundup!
These projects are all made from upcycled milk cartons. Upcycling is budget-friendly, great for the environment, and so much fun! You’ll be shocked at all the possibilities for what you can make out of a simple carton. With upcycling, your imagination is the limit. Let these projects inspire you to continue the journey of green crafting!
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Cardboard Milk Carton Crafts
Don't throw them away just yet! If your family goes through a lot of milk cartons, check out these amazing uses for empty milk cartons and save yourself some money. You may be surprised by all you can do with them. This is the epitome of "trash to treasure" and we can't get enough! Be sure to keep reading to the end of the article for a few plastic milk carton craft ideas.
Recycled Milk Carton Autumn Leaf Vase
These Autumn Leaf Vases are a perfect decoration for any room in your home. They are simple to make and match almost any aesthetic!
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Altered Art Milk Carton
No more wondering where you put that recipe card! This milk carton craft makes storing all your recipes simple!
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Milk Carton Herb Pots
Have you been thinking about starting an herb garden? It's now easier than ever with these recycled Milk Carton Herb Pots!
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Recycled Milk Carton Stationery Organizer
Keep your crafting space organized with these adorable stationery organizers! Now there's a place for everything and everything in its place.
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Recycled Milk Carton Organizers
Is your kitchen organization less than optimal? Keep your baking and cooking supplies handy and labled with these Recycled Milk Carton Organizers.
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Milk Carton Bird Feeder
Watching the birds is such a peaceful experience. Give them a reason to hang around with this Milk Carton Bird Feeder.
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Birdhouse Milk Carton Craft
This is the perfect arts and craft project for your kids this summer. They will love decorating their own birdhouses and might even pick up birdwatching as a new hobby!
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Milk Carton Craft - DIY Toy Ambulance
Kids are so intrigued by police cars, fire trucks, and ambulances. Let them make their own ambulance toy replica to become a hero, too!
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Plastic Milk Carton Crafts
If you're trying to find things to do with empty milk jugs, you're in the right place. Plastic milk carton crafts are simple and turn out looking so nice. You can make so many unexpected projects out of a plastic milk jug! Make decorations, jewelry, and even a first aid kit with these free tutorials.
Repurposed Plastic Milk Jug Flower Garlands
We would never guess these beautiful flowers were made from a milk jug! You could use these as an adorable decoration for your daughter's room!
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Easter Bunny Milk Jug Basket
Do you love holiday crafts as much as we do? This one is such a cute take on an Easter basket! Let the kids paint their own baskets to get in on the fun.
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Upcycled Milk Jug Rings
Did you know you can make rings out of an old milk jug? Your daughter will be so excited to show off her new accessories that she helped make!
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Milk Jug First Aid Kit
Every house should have a first aid kit. This DIY version is so simple to make and practical to have on hand. Fill it up with band-aids, pain relievers, and anything else you might need!
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Snowy Owl Milk Jug Craft
Do your kids love animal crafts? Teach them all about the snowy owl while they make one of their own!
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