Description
Transform ordinary egg cartons into charming turtles with this fun and eco-friendly craft project for kids, promoting creativity and recycling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 empty egg carton (preferably made from cardboard)
- Green paint (or any color you prefer)
- Paintbrushes
- Googly eyes
- Scissors
- Hot glue gun (or glue)
- Optional: Markers, sequins, or stickers for decoration
Instructions
- Prepare Your Egg Carton: Flip the egg carton upside down and cut it into individual cups for each turtle shell.
- Paint the Turtle Shells: Coat the outside of each cup with green paint and allow it to dry completely (about 30 minutes).
- Add Details: Use markers or extra paint to create patterns on the turtle shells.
- Attach the Eyes: Glue googly eyes to the front of each turtle shell.
- Assemble the Turtles: Cut out legs and a head from leftover cardboard and glue them to the bottom of the cups.
Notes
Customize your turtles with different colors or textures! Always supervise children for safety when using scissors or hot glue.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Varies by child
- 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