Creative Play: 50 Egg Carton Crafts That Kids Will Love

If you like egg carton crafts, try this canvas project with your kids. You'll have just as much fun as they do!

Apples aren't just for fall and back to school. These cuties are fun to make all year round! I love that there are whole apples and then a tutorial for the core too. Darling!

It's easier to turn egg cartons into butterflies than you might think! With the help of some bright pipe cleaners, you'll have a brightly colored garland in minutes.

What’s your favorite Dr. Seuss book? There are so many classics to choose from. If you like Horton Hears a Who, this elephant craft is amazingly simple. There’s no paint or coloring involved.

I'm no stranger to rain living in the northwest! Recycle a cereal box along with some egg cartons to make this cute rainy day mobile.

These are perfect to make after Easter egg dyeing festivities! Use all the cartons to make a pretty bouquet using the paint colors of your choice.

These little recycled ladies are so pretty! A template is provided for the mermaid bodies, and the tails are so easy to make out of egg boxes.

Ahoy Matey! Arrgg, it’s time to set sail and follow our treasure maps to an island far away! Kids will love pretending to go on the adventure of a lifetime.

This sunflower egg carton craft for kids is perfect for summer or fall. You’ll only need a few materials to create this simple flower craft, and the activity is suitable for a wide variety of ages!

I love the pipe cleaners coming out the blow holes of these cute whales! They're so happy. Kids will love making these friendly sea giants.

This is a fun kids craft idea perfect for Halloween. Your monsters can take on a variety of colors, teeth, and number of eyes! You'll love seeing what creatures your kids come up with.

These egg carton jellyfish are such a fun and easy craft for the kids to make! After they're done, kids can use them as puppets for imaginative play.

Each individual carton piece becomes a tiny house if you just turn it over and add a flag! These are so cute. I want to add glitter to them!

Save those empty egg cartons and use them to make some bluebells! This egg carton flower craft turns out gorgeous and is perfect for spring, Easter, and Mother’s Day!

I usually think about using the larger portion of the carton where the egg sits to make my crafts, but I love that these egg box ice cream cones use the in between! Super duper cute.

Save your empty egg cartons and make this turtle craft. This is the perfect craft to make with the kiddos that is easy, frugal, and fun! Plus who doesn't love green pom poms?

When I was little I loved the Smurfs! These remind me of their cutesie little houses, and I want to make a whole forest of them. So sweet!

Create your own egg carton garden with paper, popsicle sticks, and recycles. Brighten up a room or family kitchen with your own garden that will bloom year-round!

When warm weather is coming, I like to think about the trees and plants blooming! Make a tree for Earth Day and to celebrate spring. Add birds for a pretty song!

Even if you're a little scared of real sharks, these tiny Chordata are too cute not to love! Easy to make with the typically unused parts of the carton.

For some reason these remind me of a neon version of the movie Labyrinth! I never would thought about turning egg cartons into masks, and these are super cool.

It's strange to think that recycled materials could be this pretty! Kids can make these, but they are pretty enough to put out as spring mantel decor.

These little dinos are too cute! Play with a variety of paint colors and pipe cleaners (why not try glitter?) to make your dinosaurs unique.

This project is not only fun but it's useful! Kids can make it and then store all of their jewelry and other small costume goodies within.

It’s amazing how a humble egg carton combined with a few bottle caps and paper rolls can become a DIY toy for imaginative play. Kids are going to love putting out fires with their unique creation.

Simple yet makes a statement - that's what I love about this egg carton garland! Kids can make it and use it for spring decor. The flowers can be one color or multiple.

It's hard to find a bigger Star Wars fan than I am! This little Darth Vader made from an egg carton does everything for me. I want to make the entire cast now . . .

Who knew egg cartons could be so pretty? You'll use a charger to create your wreath and also the chalkboard circle in the middle.

Here is an egg carton bee craft for kids with a unique twist - yarn wrapped black stripes! Not only is this insect craft adorable, but it’s super fun to make too and perfect for preschool and kindergarten.

Lisa will show you how to make these decorative flower fairies, perfect for every season – wouldn’t they also be cute in red and white hanging from a Christmas tree?!

Learn how to make a variety of sea creatures using this tutorial! My favorite is the cute little crab with his wiggly eyes.

There are a variety of vehicles you can make with egg boxes, and helicopters are one of them! What I love about these is that the blades really spin.

I laugh when I think about building blocks with my brothers . . . and then dumping over each other's creations! Hopefully your kids will be nicer with their "block" creations.

Here’s a pretty DIY crown you can make with your kids. See how Agnes turned egg cartons and paper into a pretty flower crown perfect for celebrating springtime with her littles!

Ladybugs are always a symbol of good luck to me! Having these little egg carton ladybugs around mean that summer won't be as hot this year, right? That's the kind of luck I need!

This red hot dragon is perfect for Chinese New Year! He's blowing a lot of fire out of his mouth, but luckily it's just tissue paper.

They’re super cute, simple to make at home with your little ones (all you need are scissors, paint, and tiny passengers) and have excellent fuel efficiency. Here are a few roadworthy characters to inspire you.

Typically I wouldn't recommend wearing egg cartons - but these are so cute, it's impossible to exist! Leslie shows you how to turn them into cute flowers.

This is such a cute idea! Not only do you make a reptile out of egg cartons, but you add sweet affirmations inside that kids can read at any time.

This handmade Easter-themed checkers set uses recycled egg cartons, and is the perfect craft and activity for kids to enjoy all through spring.

These super cute egg carton chicks are the perfect kids’ craft for spring. Grab some cartons, paint, and a few other craft supplies to make these for Easter or as a rainy day activity!

Thanksgiving deserves an egg carton craft all its own, don't you think? These little gobblers are really cute and colorful, and easy for kids of any age to make.

Would I stick egg cartons in my tree? After seeing this holly garland . . . absolutely! It's so fun and colorful, and I want to make a blue and silver themed one for my tree this year.

These little cuties are ready for their Christmas debut! What other characters can you make out of egg cartons for Christmas? I think these are just the beginning!

This will be a cute addition to your holiday decor! Families can make this poinsettia canvas together.

I'm not sure if you want this little Rudolph to guide your sleigh, but he sure is fun! These sweet reindeer would be a great kids' classroom holiday activity.

What is it about penguins? Always happy and always friendly! At least that's how I think they are. These little guys crafted out of egg cartons are no exception.

If you need an easy craft for a cold winter day, then try making this snowman! These little snowmen are so much fun to make. Their pipe cleaner earmuffs take the cake!