As interest in the SDGs and environmental issues grows, crafts that can be enjoyed easily with familiar materials are drawing attention.
Among them, egg cartons have excellent qualities as a material for crafts that adults can enjoy.
They have a soft texture and just the right thickness, allowing them to transform into various shapes depending on your ideas.
In this article, we’ll introduce egg carton craft ideas that are fun from an adult’s perspective.
Let’s enjoy an eco-friendly and creative time together by discovering new value in used egg cartons!
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Grown-ups love it too! Ideas to enjoy handmade time with egg carton crafts (1–10)
keychain
Why not turn an empty egg carton into a unique keychain? First, cut the carton into any shape you like and use a hot glue gun to attach the pieces and make a base.
Poke a small hole in the center, then wrap string around it to give it a warm, natural look.
Finally, add a handle or stick on features like eyes and a mouth, and you’ll have a palm-sized character keychain.
If you make them with family or friends, each piece will show off its own personality.
Clip it to your bag or keys and it’s sure to brighten your day.
It’s a fun idea that adds a touch of color to everyday life, turning something you’d throw away into something delightful.
owl
Let’s make a cute owl using a cardboard egg carton! Paint the egg carton with brown paint.
For the eyes, attach googly-eye stickers (available at 100-yen shops) with a glue gun.
Paint the beak area white, then decorate the body with fluffy feathers to finish.
This adorable owl ornament is sure to bring you comfort every time you see it.
Beyond owls, the possibilities are endless—let your imagination run wild! Try creating a one-of-a-kind ornament featuring your favorite animal.
Flower
Let’s make a three-dimensional, eye-catching floral decoration using egg cartons that can be used for interiors, wall art, and more.
First, cut out the egg cup sections, then trim the surface further and add fine slits.
Shape them to resemble petals, and carefully attach several pieces together with a hot glue gun.
Placing the small, slit pieces at the center of the flower will create a more dimensional finish.
You can also paint them or add glitter to enjoy your own custom touches.
They’re versatile—hang them on a wall or attach them to cards.
It’s an idea that turns waste materials into a beautiful and surprising creative experience.
Mushroom memo stand
Combine an egg carton and a toilet paper roll core to make an adorable mushroom-shaped memo stand.
Cut out the egg-shaped cups from the egg carton, apply glue to the back, and attach tissue paper.
Add tissue paper to the front as well for a more vibrant look, then use a white pen to draw patterns and finish it like flower petals.
For the base, cut cardboard into the shape of a mushroom stem and attach tea leaves or moss to create a natural feel.
Insert the core, and you’ll have a stable stand.
It becomes a gentle, comforting piece of decor just by placing it in your room.
It’s a playful yet practical idea that’s fun to put together.
Accessories
https://www.tiktok.com/@rum.87_happy/video/7255443387468320002Eggs are an everyday food, and wouldn’t it be lovely if you could make accessories from their cartons? In this article, egg cartons that would normally be thrown away are transformed into chic, grown-up-cute accessories.
It’s very simple, so why not give it a try? Cut the egg carton into individual sections, then use a candle flame to shape them.
Add your own touch with beads or dried flowers, attach the findings, and you’re done.
Be careful when handling fire and scissors, and enjoy creating your own one-of-a-kind accessories.
garland
https://www.tiktok.com/@fromabolivian/video/7448355934683876651Cut out the rounded sections of an egg carton to create a cute tree-shaped garland.
First, carefully separate the cup portions of the carton and prepare several pieces.
Using a hot glue gun, layer them to form a three-dimensional tree shape.
Varying the size and color makes it perfect for Christmas decorations.
Arrange the finished trees evenly along a string or ribbon and hang them up.
Displayed by a window or on a wall, they bring a warm, handmade touch.
It’s also great to make with children, making seasonal events feel even more special.
A playful idea that subtly brightens up your room.
lease
Let me introduce a Christmas wreath you can make with an egg carton—perfect for the holiday season.
We’ll use a paper egg carton for this craft.
Separate each cup, snip slits into the four corners, and shape them into flowers.
Paint them red and add petals in the center.
Make the wreath base by cutting out the middle of a paper plate, then decorate it with the flowers along with leaves and other ornaments made from construction paper.
Finish with a ribbon, and it’s done.
Hang it up and enjoy how this cheerful wreath instantly brightens your room and brings the spirit of Christmas to life.