Description
Transform an ordinary egg carton into a charming mini dump truck while engaging in a fun and eco-friendly crafting project.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 empty egg carton
- Paint (various colors)
- Paintbrushes
- Scissors
- Craft glue or hot glue gun
- Small toy figures or miniatures for loading
- Googly eyes (optional)
- Pipe cleaners (optional for decoration)
- Markers (for extra details)
Instructions
- Start by cutting the egg carton in half; one half will be used for the truck’s body.
- (Optional) Remove the lids or tabs for a smoother look for the cabin.
- Select favorite colors and paint the exterior of the carton; allow it to dry completely.
- Cut four circles from cardboard or use bottle caps for wheels and attach them using glue.
- Add details using markers, and attach googly eyes and pipe cleaners if desired.
- Load the truck with small toys and experiment with different items to see how it affects the truck’s balance.
Notes
This project encourages creativity and can be personalized with different colors and designs. Use washable paints for younger children and consider using other types of cartons.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Crafts
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truck
- Calories: N/A
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A