Recycled Egg Carton Tree Canvas – Earth Day Kid Craft Idea

Did you know Earth Day is fast approaching?

Although EVERY day should be a celebration of our beautiful planet, it’s widely celebrated on April 22nd, every year.

Not many people know {or celebrate it} but it’s a day to honor the Earth and take notice on what we leave behind. When it comes to our house, we try to recycle and reduce as much as we can – throughout the year. We even have a compost bin in our backyard. It’s our way of helping the planet and leaving a less carbon footprint.

Several of my crafts {mainly kid crafts} have been focused on using recycled materials to make something new.

And today’s Egg Carton Tree kid craft tutorial is doing exactly that!

We took something we normally would have thrown away and turned it into beautiful art. Keep scrolling to see the full tutorial and be inspired to make a difference as well!

Happy crafting, my friends! Please don’t forget to share pictures of upcycled tree art creation! You can tag us on Facebook and Instagram for easy sharing. I can’t wait to see pictures of your creative egg carton tree decor pieces! #gluedtomycrafts

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Egg Carton Tree Canvas Craft Supplies:

* Empty, Clean Egg Carton – one per tree craft
* Large Blank White Canvas
* Green Colored Craft Paint
* Brown Colored Craft Paint
* Paint Brushes
* Craft Scissors
* Hot Glue Gun
* Glue Gun Sticks

Directions:

* Using your scissors, go ahead and trim out each individual section of the egg carton.
* Let your child paint the egg carton pieces green.
* Set them aside to let it dry completely.
* Paint the trunk of the tree on the canvas.
* Hot glue the green egg carton pieces to the canvas, to make it look like a tree.
* Discard any extra pieces.
* Add any other embellishments you see fit {maybe some painted on apples, birds or cherry blossoms?}
* Display your egg carton tree decor piece proudly for all to see!

PAIR YOUR TREE CANVAS WITH —> Egg Carton Cherry Blossom – Kid Craft

Below are a few more kid friendly crafts on the Glued To My Crafts website, using recycled materials. All of which would pair nicely with today’s EGG CARTON TREE tutorial – hint hint!

Pom Pom Matching Game – made with an egg carton
Egg Carton Bells – a craft idea for Christmas
Egg Carton Caterpillar – this idea has a children’s book theme
Upcycled Egg Carton Flowers – originally intended for Mother’s Day
Water Bottle Rocket – perfect for pretend play
Egg Carton Owls – it’s a HOOT to make!
Toilet Paper Roll Painting – make snow prints on paper with this idea