DIY Egg Carton Carrot
Have fun making this egg carton carrot craft -- they're truly adorable! Make these carrots to give to the Easter bunny, set them on display in a DIY Easter basket, or use them in pretend play.
Yield: 1 egg carton carrot
Cost: $1
Materials
- Egg carton
- Orange acrylic paint
- Felt (green)
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!
Notes
Don't have any egg cartons lying around? Here are some other cute Easter crafts:
Yarn Carrot Craft
Cotton Ball Sheep Craft
Paper Plate Bunny Basket