16 Ways to Upcycle Egg Cartons

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There are so many useful and fun crafts you can make with egg cartons, that you could probably make something new every time you buy eggs. This short list is just the tip of the iceberg and will hopefully inspire dozens of other creative ideas.

The Best Ways to Upcycle Egg Cartons

1. Egg Carton Ornaments

egg crate ornaments
INDO

2. Container For Baked Goods – Especially as Gifts

egg carton storage
Lykkelig
egg carton cupcakes
Kiira Turnbow

3. Mini Garden

DIY Egg Crate Garden
Free People
DIY Egg Crate Garden
Free People

4. Chandelier / Light Fixture

Egg Crate Chandelier
inhabitat.com

5. Sewing Kit

egg crate sewing kit
bhg.com

6. Egg Carton Flower Lights

 flower egg carton lights
Femke Pastijn

7. Drawer Organizer

egg crate organizer
Femke Pastijn
egg carton organizer
bhg.com

8. Egg Carton Firestarters – Which Stay Burning for a Long Time

egg carton firestarters
theartofdoingstuff.com

9. Little Critters like Ants, Owls, and Bobblehead Chicks, to Name a Few.

egg carton ant
rebeccalundin.com
Egg Carton Owl
mymakedo.com
egg carton BOBBLEHEAD CHICK
oneartsymama.com

10. Egg Carton Raft – Which Actually Floats!

egg carton raft craft
Mollymoo

11. Animal Masks and Noses.

Egg Carton Giraffe Mask
baby-jungle.com
DIY: Egg Carton Animal Noses
baby-jungle.com

12. Spring Wreaths with Egg Carton Flowers.

Spring Wreath With Paper Pulp Egg Carton Flowers
addicted2decorating.com

13. Egg Carton People / Folk Ornaments

egg carton people ornaments
michelemademe.com
egg carton people ornaments
michelemademe.com

14. Little Egg Piñatas

egg carton pinata
Craftastica

15. Rainbow Hats

egg carton rainbow hats
Make: Craft

16. Flower Bouquet Centerpieces

DIY Centerpieces Made Out of Egg Cartons and Vintage Buttons
intimateweddings.com

What’s your favorite idea for upcycling egg cartons? Share with us in the comments below!

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