You never knew there were so many egg carton uses–that don’t include eggs. Hang onto those cardboard egg cartons so you can do these fun and useful projects by yourself or with the kids!
Fun & Crafty Egg Carton Uses
Egg Carton Flowers
Who would ever think that these were egg cartons? Kids have tons of fun crafting these egg carton flower bouquets.
Goodie Container for Easter Treats
This would be perfect for neighbor gifts! It keeps them safer than a paper plate, and you can decorate it however you want to make it extra special.
Kids’ Paint Palette
Of these egg carton uses, this might be one of the handiest. Those little cups are perfect for holding your child’s paints. And it’s easy for them to dip into! The best part about this one is you can just throw it away when you’re done.
Bird Feeder
There is more than one way to make an egg carton bird feeder for your back yard. Punch a few holes in the egg carton bottom {remove the lid}, or use a single cup from the carton. Attach yarn or string for hanging and a popsicle stick perch. Fill the cups with wild bird seed and hang it in a tree in your backyard. This is hours of birdwatching for the family!
More Fun Egg Carton Uses
Imaginative Craft Projects
Just add a few empty egg cartons to your child’s craft supplies and let him decide what to do with them. Imaginative craft projects are some of the best! Here are some Easter crafts your child will love.
Succulent Garden
Isn’t this a cute succulent garden? Have your kids help you out with this. They will love seeing the plants grow!
Seedling Starter
Do you garden? If you do, you need to know that a cardboard egg carton is an awesome seed starter! Start your vegetable or herb seeds in the little cups with a good seed starter soil. When it’s time to plant, you can cut the cups apart and plant the whole thing in the ground.
Budget-Friendly Drawer Divider
Organizing the junk drawer is such a headache! But if you have an empty egg carton, all you need to do is open it up and lay it in the drawer–instant drawer divider. The small cups are great for organizing small things such as paper clips, batteries and hair ties.
I hope you’re as excited as I am about these egg carton uses. Which are you going to try first?
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