This Egg Carton Flower Wreath craft is such a fun and festive way to recycle a household item that would otherwise be tossed out! Making an egg carton flower wreath with a paper plate is an easy craft for kids of all ages even preschool crafters. This preschool flower wreath craft has simple steps and the craft supplies can be prepped ahead of time to make it the perfect level for your child or a classroom.
Spring Flower Egg Carton Wreath Craft for Kids
Between your fridge and your craft supplies, you likely already have everything you need to make this lovely spring flower wreath made out of egg cartons! DIY wreaths are a beautiful spring craft to make with your children at home or in the classroom.
Check your recycling bin and craft supply closet before heading to the store. You could use nearly any color leftover paint. The sky is the limit on your creativity with this wreath craft.
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Supplies Needed For This Egg Carton Flower Wreath Craft
*Make sure you use cardboard egg cartons. Foam won’t work as well.
**Whether you’re using acrylic paint, watercolor paints, or tempura paint, your finished wreath craft will turn out beautiful!
How To Make This Egg Carton Flower Wreath Craft
Step 1
Start by cutting the egg carton into individual pieces. Cut a slit at each corner and fold back the sides. This will create the “flower petals”.
Note: Don’t like the middle of the carton? Use a hot glue gun and put pom poms in the flower centers. You could also use green construction paper to cut out leaf shapes to go around the egg cups.
Step 2
Paint each flower your choice of color and set aside to dry.
Related: You can even make your own paint
Step 3
Cut the middle out of the paper plate. If you had to cut the edge of the paper plate in order to cut out the middle, you can staple it back together.
Step 4
Glue the painted flowers around the edge of the wreath, and tie a piece of ribbon for a bow!
Finished Egg Carton Wreath Craft
How cute is that? What a delightful craft to display on a wall in your home this spring!
It looks great in the house, but you could potentially use it on your front door. I would definitely seal it first.
Materials
- Egg carton
- Craft Paints
- Paint Brush
- Paper plate
- Ribbon
- Glue
- Scissors
Instructions
- Start by cutting the egg carton into individual pieces. Cut a slit at each corner and fold back the sides. This will create the “flower petals”.
- Paint each flower your choice of color and set aside to dry.
- Cut the middle out of the paper plate. If you had to cut the edge of the paper plate in order to cut out the middle, you can staple it back together.
- Glue the painted flowers around the edge of the wreat
More Egg Carton Crafts for Kids
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More DIY Wreath Craft Ideas for Kids
Wreaths are the best way to decorate your door. They are such a cheap and easy way to decorate your house, and also super fun to make! My kids love making DIY wreaths that they are able help with or make alone:
We hope you love this egg carton wreath craft!
What other ideas do you have for using egg cartons? Leave a note in the comments!
