Springtime is the perfect season for crafting, and what better way to embrace the warmth and colors of the season than by creating an Egg Carton Flower Wreath? This project is not only a fantastic way to recycle and repurpose, but it also adds a cheerful burst of color to any space, making it an ideal DIY craft for both adults and children. The transformation of simple egg cartons into a vibrant floral wreath captures the essence of spring’s renewal and growth. Plus, it’s a great opportunity for kids to engage in a creative and tactile activity, honing their fine motor skills and letting their imaginations blossom alongside the flowers they create.
Gathering materials for this project is as easy as it gets, and it’s likely you already have everything you need right at home. You’ll be turning those everyday egg cartons into delicate, painted flowers, attaching them to a wreath base to create a display that’s as unique as it is beautiful. Whether you’re looking for a fun weekend activity, a crafty way to celebrate the arrival of spring, or a homemade decoration for Easter, this Egg Carton Flower Wreath ticks all the boxes. Let’s roll up our sleeves and get started on crafting our very own symbol of springtime joy and creativity.
Materials:
- Egg cartons (cardboard ones work best)
- Toilet paper roll
- Scissors
- Paint (spring colors preferred)
- Paintbrush
- Glue (hot glue gun recommended for durability)
- Cardboard
- Construction paper
- Optional: embellishments like buttons, beads, or glitter for the flower centers
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Prepare Your Flowers: Cut the egg carton sections apart. Each cup will become a flower. Trim the edges of each cup to create petal shapes. You can make different styles of flowers by cutting different patterns into the carton cups.
- Paint Your Flowers: Paint each egg carton flower inside and out with your choice of spring colors. Let them dry completely. For an extra touch of whimsy, add details like dots or stripes, or embellish the centers with buttons, beads, or a dab of glitter or cut out circles from construction paper and glue them in the center.
- Create your Leaves: Cut a toilet paper roll into thin rings. Paint them green and set them aside to dry. These will become your leaves.
- Prepare the Wreath Base: Cut a piece of cardboard into a circle. Poke a hole in the middle and cut out the middle to create a ring that is about 3 inches thick. Optional: paint it green or another neutral color to blend with the flowers. Let it dry before proceeding.
- Assemble Your Wreath: Once your flowers and leaves are dry, arrange them on your wreath base. Once you’re happy with the arrangement, use the glue to attach each flower to the base.
- Add Finishing Touches: After all the flowers are attached and the glue has dried, add any additional embellishments you like. You can also tie a ribbon for hanging at the top of the wreath.
Tips for Success:
- Adult supervision is required when using hot glue gun.
- Lay down newspaper or a craft mat to make cleanup easier.
- If working with younger children, pre-cut the egg carton cups and petals to make it easier for them to handle.
The Egg Carton Flower Wreath is not just a craft; it’s a celebration of creativity, recycling, and the beauty of spring. It’s a wonderful way to spend quality time with your kids, teaching them about the joy of making something beautiful with their own hands. So next time you’re about to throw away those egg cartons, remember that they hold the potential to bloom into something beautiful.
Play2Learn Toddler & Preschool Programs for Curious Toddlers
There is no limit to your toddler’s energy and curiosity. That energy and curiosity although a joy can be challenging at times. Their interest in just about everything around them is what makes them great learners. One and two year olds can soak up so much just from their senses!
But as a teacher or parent that thirst for learning can be exhausting. That is why I created this toddler and preschooler program. To help you get the most out of this time with your curious toddler without having to come up with creative ways to play and interact with them.
Play2Learn for Toddlers includes 20 Units for toddlers. Each 2-week toddler unit has 20 super easy to set up and engaging activities for toddlers 18 months to 3 years.
Play2Learn Preschool which includes 20 Units for preschoolers. Each 2-week preschoolers unit has 20 unique and easy to set up and engaging activities for preschoolers 3 years to 5 years. That’s over 800 learning activities for your toddler and preschooler at your fingertips! So many ideas you and your child will never be bored again!
These toddler and preschool lesson plans and activities will definitely keep you and your toddler and preschooler busy playing and learning!
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Book: Exciting Sensory Bins for Curious Kids
Did you know I wrote a book of sensory bins? Click here for more information Exciting Sensory Bin for Curious Kids. Or grab your copy at Amazon.
Boring afternoons are made exciting with awesome animal-based bins, like Salty Shark Bay or Yarn Farm. Pretend play bins like Birthday Cake Sensory Play or Bubble Tea Party encourage creativity and imagination. And your kids will have so much fun they won’t even know they’re getting smarter with STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) activities like Sink or Float Soup, Magnetic Letter Hunt or Ice Cream Scoop and Count.
Designed for toddlers 18 months and up.
Book: Super STEAM Activity Book for Kids
Learning all about science, technology, engineering, art, and math sets kids up for scholastic success―and it can be so much fun! Watch kids enjoy building STEAM skills as they color friendly fish, help water find its way to tree roots, solve math problems with mazes, and more.
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Designed for preschoolers 3 years old and up.
Book: Big Book of Riddles for Kids
Riddle me this: What’s an exciting way to practice critical thinking while having a blast? The Big Riddle Book for Kids, of course! From hilarious puns to tough brain teasers, kids can build problem-solving skills with hundreds of riddles tha. t show them how to think outside the box.
- 350 riddles for kids—Have hours of fun with riddles, puns and jokes, and math and logic puzzles that’ll get their wheels turning!
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Help children expand their minds while having fun with this puzzle book for kids!
Designed for kids ages 6 years old and up.
TV Show: Curious Crafting
I’m so excited to share my crafting TV show Curious Crafting which launched in July 2022 on TVOkids and TVOkids YouTube! Season 2 aired in August 2023! My show was also nominated in 2023 for Best Live Action Preschool Series by the Youth Media Alliance Awards of Excellence.
Curious Crafting Season 1 is also now airing in Australia on ABC! Watch it here!
Set in the ultimate crafting space, Curious Crafting is a short form pre-school age series about the joy of making crafts. I lead a rotating cast of adorable little preschoolers (including my own) making magic out of common household objects.
In each episode we transform recycled items into magical crafts like a milk carton school bus, paper bag puppet or cotton pad turtle. The crafters learn and laugh their way through each activity while demonstrating what their young imaginations can create.
Curious Crafting shares the adventure and joy of making art with takeaway lessons for creating crafts at home.
This show designed for toddlers and preschoolers 2.5 years old and up.
Egg Carton Wreath Easter Craft
Materials
- Egg cartons (cardboard ones work best)
- Toilet paper roll
- Scissors
- Paint (spring colors preferred)
- Paintbrush
- Glue (hot glue gun recommended for durability)
- Cardboard
- Construction paper
- Optional: embellishments like buttons, beads, or glitter for the flower centers
Instructions
- Prepare Your Flowers: Cut the egg carton sections apart. Each cup will become a flower. Trim the edges of each cup to create petal shapes. You can make different styles of flowers by cutting different patterns into the carton cups.
- Paint Your Flowers: Paint each egg carton flower inside and out with your choice of spring colors. Let them dry completely. For an extra touch of whimsy, add details like dots or stripes, or embellish the centers with buttons, beads, or a dab of glitter or cut out circles from construction paper and glue them in the center.
- Create your Leaves: Cut a toilet paper roll into thin rings. Paint them green and set them aside to dry. These will become your leaves.
- Prepare the Wreath Base: Cut a piece of cardboard into a circle. Poke a hole in the middle and cut out the middle to create a ring that is about 3 inches thick. Optional: paint it green or another neutral color to blend with the flowers. Let it dry before proceeding.
- Assemble Your Wreath: Once your flowers and leaves are dry, arrange them on your wreath base. Once you're happy with the arrangement, use the glue to attach each flower to the base.
- Add Finishing Touches: After all the flowers are attached and the glue has dried, add any additional embellishments you like. You can also tie a ribbon for hanging at the top of the wreath.
