November 25, 2020

Egg Carton Christmas Crafts for Kids: Festive Fun for the Whole Family

If you’re looking for a fun and creative way to keep the kids entertained this Christmas, egg carton crafts are the perfect solution! These versatile cartons can be transformed into a variety of festive characters and decorations. Let’s dive into some merry and bright egg carton crafts you can enjoy with your little ones.

Create a Happy Snowman

Transform an egg carton into a jolly snowman with these simple steps:

Prepare the Carton: Combine three wells of the egg carton and paint them white.

Add Accessories: Use scrap material for the scarf and glue beads onto a cut-out piece of carton for earmuffs. Cut out eyes and a carrot nose from the carton, use real buttons for the torso, and draw a smile with a marker.

Craft a Classic Reindeer

Making a reindeer is a fun and easy project, especially for younger children with a bit of adult assistance:

Paint the Carton: Use brown paint for the reindeer’s body and antlers.

Decorate: For a classic Rudolph look, add a red nose (use red paper or paint). Cut out the antlers from the carton, or use googly eyes and bent pipe cleaners for a quicker option.

Assemble a Charming Christmas Tree

Create a festive Christmas tree using your egg cartons:

Stack the Cartons: Cut out three wells and stack them to form a tree shape.

Decorate: Paint the stacked cartons green and add colorful ornaments. For the tree topper, cut out a star shape from the carton, cover it with glitter glue or use a star sticker, and pierce a small hole to attach it to the top. Glue on your ornaments, and you’re done!

Fun Tips and Ideas

  • Display Your Creations: Loop some thread through your crafts to hang them on the tree or in your windows.

  • Add Extra Flair: Use scrap materials to add unique touches to your characters, like fuzzy materials for the reindeer or sparkly stickers for the tree.

What creative holiday decorations will you make? Check out ideas from Meaningful Mama for candy canes, The Best Ideas for Kids for Santa and his elf, and Three Rs Crafts, Thrifty Fun, and Michele Made Me for beautiful egg carton wreaths. We’d love to see your creations—tag us in your festive art!