This egg carton carrot craft is almost too cute to handle! Made from recycled egg cartons and a little orange paint, these carrots are a simple Easter craft that transforms everyday materials into something adorable. The textured carton gives them the perfect carrot look, and the fluffy green tops add just the right finishing touch.
This is a fun spring craft for kids that’s easy to set up and doesn’t require many supplies. Whether you’re decorating for Easter, adding them to a pretend play kitchen, or pairing the carrots with a bunny friend, this egg carton craft is a sweet and creative way to celebrate the season.
This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This helps support our website and allows us to keep creating fun, free content.
DIY Egg Carton Carrot
Materials:
- Egg carton
- Orange acrylic paint
- Felt (green)
Equipment:
Instructions:
Step 1: Find what you need
- Gather your supplies and materials.
Step 2: Cut the egg carton pieces
- To make your egg carton carrot you’ll need 1 “cup” (where the egg sits) and 1 “cone” (the separator).If you don’t already have an egg carton in your craft stash, try to get one with tall cones.
- Cut out the cone and then cut the cup close to the flat bottom.
- Trim the bottom of the cone so that the cup fits onto it like a cap.
Step 3: Make the carrot
- Add hot glue along the bottom of the cone.
- Set the cup piece back in place, lining up the edges. You can trim it a tiny bit afterwards if it doesn’t fit 100% perfectly.
- Now paint all around the outside of the carrot shape with orange acrylic paint. Allow to dry and add a second coat, if necessary.
Step 4: Add the greenery
- Cut a piece of green felt to be about 1 inch tall and 3 inches long.
- Cut varying sizes of “V” shapes along one long edge of the felt to create a “grass” look.
- Roll the felt, keeping the flat edge lined up.
- Add a dot of hot glue to the end to keep the bundle together.
- Now add hot glue to the top center of the carrot.
- Set the bottom of the greenery into the glue.
- Your egg carton carrot is complete!
- Make a bundle of carrots, or create a bunny puppet friend for your carrot!
Helpful Tips:
- Use quality paint: Egg cartons absorb paint quickly, so a quality pigmented paint means you won’t need a second coat. If you do need brighter, more even coverage after the first coat, wait until the paint is totally dry before adding more.
- Let the paint dry fully: Make sure the paint is completely dry before adding the “greenery” so everything stays neat and sticks well.
What parts of the egg carton do I need to make this carrot craft?
You’ll need 1 cup (where the egg sits) and 1 cone (the part separating the eggs) to make each carrot.
What paint works best on an egg carton carrot?
Acrylic paint works best because it covers well and dries with bright colour. Tempera paint will also work, especially in classroom settings, but you may need extra coats.
How can I make an bunny friend for this egg carton carrot?
These little carrots pair perfectly with our egg carton bunny finger puppets! These adorable bunnies are made from egg carton pieces, with a wood ball for the head. Together, the bunny and carrot make an adorable Easter decoration or pretend play set.
Can I make an egg carton carrot if I don’t have felt?
Yes, there are so many options to make the greenery if you don’t have felt! You can use tissue paper, construction paper, or even pipe cleaners. You can also cut little strips from the side of the egg carton and paint them green!
Egg carton carrots are such a fun way to turn recycled materials into something festive and full of spring charm. With their bright orange paint and playful green tops, they’re simple to make but look absolutely adorable when finished. Kids will love seeing their plain egg carton pieces transform into cheerful little carrots!
Here’s even more egg carton craft ideas:
Egg Carton Bunny Finger Puppet
Now available
Low-Mess Crafts for Kids Book
72 cute and fun crafts that kids and parents alike can enjoy. All with as little mess as possible!
Where to buy:
You can purchase Low-Mess Crafts for Kids from Amazon, or wherever books are sold:
Amazon | Barnes and Noble | Books-A-Million | Indiebound | Amazon Canada
Leave a Reply