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Till now you have only been using color papers or charts to create beautiful crafts, right? How about using empty egg cartons instead? Unbelievable, isn't it? If you've been throwing away those empty egg cartons, maybe it's time to use them wisely. These seemingly useless cartons can be turned into some amazing craft specimens! You can help your child create various interesting crafts that you can display around your home.

Here are 3 very easy to make and beautiful to look at egg carton crafts for kids, that will surely bring out your child's creativity.

1. Egg Carton Pirate Ship:

This cute pirate ship is sure to keep your child entertained while designing and even afterwards.
What You Will Need:

An empty egg carton

Long thin sticks

Chart paper in two different colors

A pair of safety scissors

Pirate themed stickers

Little pirate toys (optional)

Paint and paintbrush

Print out of pirate themed pictures

Glue

Help your child cut out the egg carton to separate the lid. Only the base will be needed for this craft.

Help your child cut out two big squares from the two different colored chart papers. These will form the sails of the pirate ship.

If your child has any pirate toys, place them inside the carton.

Ask your child to stick some fun pirate themed stickers on one side of each of these squares. Alternatively, you can print out some pirate themed pictures from the internet and help your child glue them to the chart paper.

Help your child attach the two sticks on the carton by placing them on the base.

Once done, help attach the chart paper on the sticks to make the sail.
What You Will Need:

An empty egg carton

Blue paint

Paint brush

Sea shells

Foam or chart paper

Marbles or jewel stickers

Glue

Glitter glue (optional)

Ask your child to paint the inside of the carton in blue.

Help your child create little star fish, octopus and fish using the foam or chart papers.

Help your child glue these to the carton.

Ask your child to glue the jewel stickers around the carton.
What You Will Need:

One half of an empty egg carton

Grey paint

White paint

Black sketch pen

Pink sketch pen

Grey felt or thick card paper

Glue

Your child can also glue the marbles inside the carton.

Help your child cut out one half of the egg carton. This will form the face of the bunny.

Let your child color the entire piece using grey. Make sure all sides are perfectly colored.

Once dry, ask your child to use the black sketch pen to make the eyes, the outline of the nose and the mouth.

Ask your child to use the white paint to make whiskers.

The mouth can be colored with pink sketch pen.

Help your child cut out bunny ears from the grey felt or thick card paper.

Help your child add some dimension to the ears by adding a bit of white paint.

Help glue the ears at the back of the bunny head.

Next, let your child glue the sea shells inside the carton.

Your child can also add some glitter glue at the base of the carton to give it a shimmery ocean bed feel.

Ask your child to color the bottom of the egg carton on the outside. This will form the base of the pirate ship.

Ask him to color the inside of boat's base.

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2. Egg Carton Ocean Box:

Help your child create this fun ocean box and teach about different sea creatures.

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3. Egg Carton Easter Bunny:

The best part about this cute bunny is that your child can create this for Easter or any other time! Try out this egg carton Easter craft today.

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These super easy craft ideas using egg cartons are a great way to indulge your kid in free time! These crafts require no special material and will ensure your child can create variations as per preference.

Mommies, do let us know if your child loved these egg carton craft ideas shared above. And do not forget to share pictures of your child's craft here with all the other mommies.

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Tempera paints (I mixed colors and added a little white to each for opaqueness, except for the gold and silver)
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There are really no instructions, no rules. Other than, don't splatter paint on other people on purpose, share the paints, and be kind!

After the branch was flipped over and painted on all sides, I brought out the glue and pom-poms to create some more texture. The glue got very drippy, which the kids loved, but it was all good because the tables were covered and everything is washable!

It's hard to photograph such a long, skinny piece of art! After letting it dry overnight, I couldn't wait to lean it against a wall. My own kids and even my husband were all like, "mom, that is so cool!". I want to figure out how to hang it from the ceiling. How awesome would that be?

I love collaborative art with little kids. It's such a good way to foster teamwork and social awareness. Sharing with your neighbor, listening to conversations, taking turns and complimenting another's work are very important skills for the little ones to acquire. What better way to learn these important character traits than through art?

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