Description
Transform an everyday egg carton into an adorable turtle that inspires creativity and fine motor skills in kids.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 empty egg carton (six cups)
- Green acrylic paint
- Paintbrush
- Scissors
- Craft glue
- Googly eyes
- Colorful paper (for decorations)
- Markers or crayons
Instructions
- Cut the egg carton in half to create a base for the turtles and clean any residue.
- Paint the exterior of each cup green and let it dry completely.
- Cut pieces from the leftover egg carton for legs and a head; paint these green as well.
- Glue the head and legs onto the shell, and add googly eyes.
- Cut decorative patterns from colorful paper and glue them onto the shell; use markers or crayons for additional details.
Notes
Customize colors, add texture with fabric scraps, and create a variety of turtles for a playful display.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 turtle
- Calories: 0
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg