Egg Carton Owls - a leftover egg carton from our Easter celebrations was the perfect canvas to make the body for our owls.
Spend a fun afternoon with your kids crafting these adorable upcycled owls! With just some egg cartons, paint, and creative imaginations you can create a whole family of feathery friends.
Empty egg cartons piling up in your recycling bin? Before you toss them out, consider transforming these humble containers into adorable owl decorations that kids and adults alike will love creating. This simple upcycling project breathes new life into cardboard waste while providing hours of creative fun.
Upcycled egg carton owls offer the perfect blend of sustainability and creativity. They’re budget-friendly, require minimal supplies, and can be customized in countless ways.
Whether you’re looking for a rainy day activity with the kids, planning a nature-themed party, or simply want to add some handmade charm to your home decor, these feathered friends deliver on all fronts.
These adorable little owls are perfect for springtime decorating! They’re made from recycled egg cartons and are a great craft project for kids.
Craft Supplies:
- Cardboard Egg Carton
- Orange Craft Paint
- Paint Brush
- Craft Feathers
- School or Tacky Glue
- Kid Friendly Scissors
- Large Googly Eyes – 2 per craft
Instructions:
- First tear off the lid from the egg carton. Discard the egg cups portion.
- Now take the lid and cut it in half. Each half piece of the egg carton will be an owl’s body {so you now can make TWO owls today.}
- Now you will want to trim down the other egg carton piece {the one with the compartments} to give the look of the eyes/beak of an owl {see the above picture for example}
- When you have your pieces cut out, it’s time to paint the nose and glue on the eyes in their designated spots.
- Next have children glue on the owl’s wings {feathers} to the lid portion of the egg carton.
- To finish off the craft, glue on the eyes/nose portion to the egg carton lid with the feathers, to complete your owl.
- Then add other embellishments {maybe some glitter or rhinestones!} that you see fit or go straight to showing them off when the glue is completely dry!
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- Egg Carton Caterpillar
- Egg Carton Fox
- Egg Carton Spider
- Egg Carton Flowers
Upcycled Egg Carton Owls Craft Idea
Egg Carton Owls - a leftover egg carton from our Easter celebrations was the perfect canvas to make the body for our owls.
Here’s your checklist of supplies to bring this craft to life:
- 1 Egg Carton
- Cardstock Paper
- Craft Paint
- Craft Feathers
- 2 Wiggle Eyes
Prepare your creative haven by laying down a protective cover before the crafting magic begins!
Directions:
- First tear off the lid from the egg carton. Cut it in half. This is the body for two owls.
- Now you will want to trim down the other egg carton piece {the one with the compartments} to give the look of the eyes/nose of an owl {see the above picture for example}
- When you have your pieces cut out, be sure to also paint the nose and glue on the eyes in their designated spot.
- Next have children glue on the owl's feathers to the lid portion of the egg carton.
- To finish off the craft, glue on the eyes/nose portion to the egg carton lid with the feathers, to complete your owl.
- Then add other embellishments that you see fit or go straight to showing them off!
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