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Simple yet amazing crafts made with milk cartons! A collection of ideas that will captivate elementary school children and toddlers.

Don’t you think it’s a waste to throw away those milk cartons you always use? In fact, just by making use of their boxy shape, they become perfect materials to make kids’ summer craft projects more fun.

What’s more, the things you can make with milk cartons are simple yet impressive—sure to make people say “Wow!” Here, we’ll introduce idea-packed crafts like a capsule toy machine, pixel art, and a motorcycle that even young children can enjoy.

Because the materials are so familiar, the sense of accomplishment is all the greater when you’re done.

Be sure to use this as a reference and enjoy making some wonderful crafts!

Easy but Amazing Crafts Made from Milk Cartons! A Collection of Ideas (41–50) That Elementary Schoolers and Preschoolers Will Love

Lantern shade made with cellophane

Milk cartons made of sturdy material are handy for crafts.

Here’s a simple lantern you can make using a milk carton.

Cut off the spout and the bottom of the carton, then cut window openings in whatever shapes you like.

Cover the windows with cellophane or a thin napkin that lets light through.

Make the cut-out window side the bottom of the lantern, and attach a stand to hold a candle.

Place a candle-shaped light from a dollar store on the stand.

Punch holes at the top, thread a string or wire through to make a handle, and you’re done.

Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)
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Magic hand

[Playable Craft] Easy Magic Hand (Robot Arm) Made from a Milk Carton [Upcycled Craft]
Magic hand

You can make a magic hand that stretches with a boing when you push it, and whose arm at the tip can grab things, using milk cartons.

First, cut off the top and bottom so the milk carton becomes a tube.

On the tubular carton, draw a line 2 cm from the edge and cut along it; prepare three of these pieces.

Tape the three pieces together with cellophane tape, then attach straws on both sides so they cross over each other.

Finally, attach one of the cut-off bendable sections to the tip as the gripping arm, and it’s done.

If you increase the number of tubular milk carton sections, you can make a longer magic hand!

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Rocket

[Milk Carton Craft] Easy Way to Make a Rocket
Rocket

Let’s try making and playing with a “rocket” using a milk carton.

Both the launch pad and the rocket are made from milk cartons.

Roll up the part that becomes the rocket and decorate it with masking tape or other materials.

For the launch pad, attach a rubber band to the bottom part of the carton, and finish it cutely with your favorite fabric or other decorations.

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In conclusion

Crafts using milk cartons that both children and adults can enjoy hold limitless possibilities depending on your ideas.

Children can not only have fun making them, but also delight in playing with the finished creations.

Milk cartons are perfect for summer vacation projects and crafts—why not try creating a one-of-a-kind piece? Add your own original touches and make something that will amaze everyone.