This recycled egg carton tree canvas is a fun and easy craft project for kids of all ages! Keep scrolling for the full tutorial from us!
Egg Carton Tree Canvas 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 Earth Day art. Keep scrolling to see the full tutorial and be inspired to make a difference as well! Happy crafting, my friends!
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Looking for creative craft ideas? Use egg cartons to create a fun recycled tree canvas that your kids can enjoy! Check out our easy step-by-step tutorial.
Craft Supplies:
- Empty, Clean Egg Carton
- Large, Blank White Canvas
- Green Craft Paint
- Brown 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 decoration piece proudly for all to see!
RELATED —> Egg Carton Cherry Blossom
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
Egg Carton Bells
Egg Carton Flowers
Water Bottle Rocket
Egg Carton Owls
Egg Carton Reindeer
Paper Plate Earth
Egg Carton Caterpillar
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Recycled Egg Carton Tree Canvas
Here’s your checklist of supplies to bring this craft to life:
- 1 Egg Carton
- 1 Large Blank Canvas
- Craft Paint green and brown
Prepare your creative haven by laying down a protective cover before the crafting magic begins!
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!
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