How to Make Egg Carton Flower Craft

Spring is here, which means it’s time to embrace the beauty of the season by decorating your home with a gorgeous floral arrangement. If you’d like to take a bit of a break from getting a bouquet delivered, you can easily put your DIY skills to the test with lovely artificial blooms.

That’s why we’re showing you how to make egg carton flowers. They’re not only a great way to celebrate the arrival of spring — they can also help you spruce up your home for Easter since, as you know, finding easy, affordable ways to upgrade your place is always a good idea in our mind.

Believe it or not, these instructions are simple enough for novice crafters to follow. You’ll begin by cutting up your egg carton, designing the cups with acrylic paint and finally, assembling everything to show off your beautiful creation. Happy crafting!

What You’ll Need

Directions for How to Make Egg Carton Flowers

Step 1: Cut up the egg carton. Use a scissors to cut off the flap on the edge of the carton. Be sure to cut off the top as well.



Step 2: Make small cuts with an X-Acto knife to remove the center columns. Cut the remainder of the carton for the egg “cups.” Clean up the edges of the center columns with scissors.





Step 3: Begin designing the egg cups. Cut around the top of the egg cups for equal sizing. Feel free to rip the top edge for a rougher look.



Step 4: Paint the cups with thinned paint. If you want petals, cut down the four corners of the cup. Then you can paint the flower.



Step 5: Next, design the columns. Start by painting the columns inside and out. If you want a petaled look, cut down the four corners of the column.



Step 6: Assemble everything and let it all dry.



Step 7: Attach the wire by poking it through the middle of the flower. Slightly fold the wire with wire cutters to keep the stem in place.





Step 8: Enjoy!



Monique Valeris
Senior Home Editor, Good Housekeeping
Monique Valeris is the senior home editor for Good Housekeeping, where she oversees the brand’s home decorating coverage across print and digital.

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