Made from egg cartons! A collection of simple and fun DIY toy ideas

egg carton crocodile

Make a 3D eye-catching egg carton crocodile! Here’s how.

You’ll need origami paper, an egg carton, construction paper, scissors, a stapler, and clear tape.

First, crumple single sheets of origami paper and pack them into the egg carton.

The key is to crumple them so the colored side shows as much as possible.

Next, staple both ends of the egg carton and secure them with tape.

Attach parts for the eyes, mouth, and tail—and you’re done! If you add extras like teeth and limbs, it looks more lifelike, as if it might start moving any moment.

Have fun getting creative as you make it!

Kendama

Summer vacation craft: Let’s make a kendama with an egg carton!!

A new sensation! Here’s how to make a kendama using an egg carton.

You’ll need an egg carton, an awl, cellophane tape, string, and origami paper.

First, cut the egg carton in half.

Use the awl to make a hole near the edge of one half and thread the string through it.

Attach a crumpled ball of origami paper to the end of the string and secure it with tape.

Write point values in each cup section of the egg carton, and your kendama is complete! If it’s hard to hold, you can attach a toilet paper roll core to the egg carton as a handle.

Mushroom Lamp

With an egg carton and toilet paper rolls! 🍄 How to make a mushroom lamp [making]

Feel the warmth! Here’s how to make a mushroom lamp using an egg carton.

You’ll need an egg carton, jute twine, tissue paper, a toilet paper roll, craft glue, an LED light, and masking tape.

First, cut out each cup of the egg carton with scissors.

Use diluted glue to attach tissue paper to the cut pieces.

Adding patterns with craft glue makes it even cuter.

The warm light from the mushroom cap spreads across the walls, creating a lovely atmosphere!

Teru-teru Bozu Wind Chime

With an egg carton and tissues! How to make a teru-teru bozu wind chime [making]

Perfect for days when you’re hoping for sunshine! Here’s how to make a teru-teru-bōzu wind chime.

You’ll need: an egg carton, tissues, embroidery thread, a bell, seed beads, masking tape, the edge pieces of an egg carton, craft glue, a round silicone mold, a toothpick, scissors, a craft knife, and a pen.

Since you’ll use a lot of craft glue, having a hand towel or similar on hand will make the process smoother.

Also, because there are many small, detailed steps, be sure to keep track of the parts carefully when making it with children!

Number matching game

[Indoor Recreation Ideas for Seniors] “Match the Numbers 1–20” Game Using Bottle Caps and Egg Cartons

Get comfortable with numbers through play! Here’s a number-matching game using an egg carton.

What you need: an egg carton and several plastic bottle caps with numbers written on them.

How to play: First, create a sample by placing numbered bottle caps randomly into the egg carton.

Next to it, set up an empty egg carton and a set of numbered bottle caps, then try to arrange them to match the sample exactly.

Once you’re used to focusing on accuracy, it could be fun to race against the clock! It’s easy to set up, so give it a try.