Set up a spring painting activity with this egg carton Easter egg craft for kids. This recycled craft combines art and technology in a fun hands-on activity.
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Highlight your spring theme with a recycled egg carton Easter egg craft for kids. The activity is perfect for kids of all ages. This is a STEAM activity because it combines science and art. (aff. link)
Paint the egg cups with beautiful pastel colors, match two halves together to make a whole egg. Decorate eggs with ribbon, confetti, or washi tape.
Egg carton Easter eggs will look amazing in a homemade Easter basket.
Egg carton Easter egg craft
Each egg is made with two cups.
Follow the steps in the image. You can prepare the cups ahead of time for younger kids.
1. Trim the first cup around the top with scissors to remove the rough edge.
2. Trim the second cup evenly with the exception of two tabs, one on each side of the top edge, as shown in the photos.
3. When the two halves are combined they form an egg shape. The tabs help to grip and hold the halves together.
(Left) Here is a closer view of trimming the egg cup to make the tabs.
(Right) Insert the tabs of one cup into a cup without tabs as shown.
Press the two cups together securely to form an egg. Twist the cups gently until just the right fit is achieved.
- If you don’t plan to open the egg you can glue the tabs in place.
Paint the egg cups in bright or pastel colors.
- The cups can be painted before or after making the eggs.
Get creative with building the eggs.
- Match two cups of the same color, or put two different colors together in one egg!
Decorate the eggs. Here are a couple suggestions to get you started.
- Gaps in the middle can be covered with washi tape or ribbon.
- Spread glue over the egg. Sprinkle paper confetti or glitter over the glue.
- Add stickers or gems to the eggs.
Option: If preferred, you can fill the eggs with small toys or candy, then simply push them together.
Fill a homemade Easter basket with colorful ‘eggs’ to decorate the home or classroom!ets.
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