Adorable Egg Carton Flower Craft For Preschoolers and Kids
Kids of all ages love creating from everyday supplies. Use our easy craft tutorial to learn how preschoolers and young children can make these cute egg carton flowers in minutes with materials you probably already have.
This egg carton craft tutorial was originally published in February 2023. Erin updated this tutorial in March 2026 with more straightforward, precise instructions and additional tips.
We are no strangers to egg carton crafts. Yes, we do hoard the carriers because you never know when you will want to make an egg carton caterpillar craft, butterfly, or DIY bird mask.
What age is this craft for?
This project can be made by any child of any age, especially preschoolers. They can choose the paint colors and all details of their flower craft.
Adult assistance will probably be needed when cutting the egg carton and gluing. We used a hot glue gun to attach the craft-stick stem to the pipe-cleaner leaf.
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Tips For Cutting The Egg Carton
- Flipping the cardboard carrier made it easier to cut.
- You may have to trim the edges of your flower petals.
- Cardboard egg cartons will be easier to work with instead of styrofoam (and better for the environment, too)
How To Make An Easy Egg Carton Flower With Kids
BEFORE YOU BEGIN – An adult should cut the cardboard egg carton so that four spots show. Trim any excess off.
Step 1: Paint The Egg Carton
Use washable tempera paint or craft paint in the colors of your choice to paint the frong and back of the egg carton. You may also want to paint the craft stick that will be the stem. Let fully dry.
Step 2: Hot Glue Craft Stick On The Back
An adult can add a little extra hot glue on top of the stick to try to secure it well.
Step 3: Make A Felt Center
Cut fringe around the circle. This is great to work on fine motor skills. Tell children to make sure they use the “inside of the alligator mouth” of the scissors so they can easily cut the fabric.
Step 4: Attach The Center
Use hot glue to attach the felt. You can push the felt in to get a little more texture like a real flower.
Step 5: Add A Button
Hot glue a button on top of the center of the flower.
Optional: Add A Leaf
Bend a pipe cleaner or use paper to make a leaf shape to attach to your stem.
Alternative Ideas
- FOR THE CENTER – Swap out buttons for recycled bottle caps, colorful pom-poms, or even small fabric scraps for a textured look.
- ADD SPARKLE – Glitter glue or sequins can add a little sparkle, too!
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These cute egg carton flowers can be displayed in a vase, given as a gift for Mother’s Day or Valentine’s Day, or simply made with love. Preschoolers will love creating this easy flower craft (and so will their families).
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Egg Carton Flower Craft For Preschoolers
Equipment
- Scissors for adults to cut egg carton
- Glue Gun For adults only
Supplies
- Pre-Cut Egg Carton 4 sections per craft
- Tempera Paint you can use any colors you want
Center Of Flower
- 1 Small Piece Of Felt
- 1 Button
Stem
- 1 Craft Stick
- 1/2 piece Pipe Cleaner
Instructions
Prep Egg Carton
- Cut a cardboard egg carton in so you have four cups for the petals.
Making Your Flower
- Use tempera paint to paint the egg carton and craft stick.
- Let the painted egg carton fully dry.
- Hot glue a craft stick onto the back of the egg carton near the bottom.
- Cut a full pipe cleaner in half. Fold 1/2 of a full pipe cleaner to make a leaf. Hot glue onto the stick.
- Cut a felt circle for the center of your flower. You can cut fringe around the edge.
- Use hot glue to attach the felt to the middle of your egg carton.
- Add a button on top of the felt to complete your flower craft.
Notes
- You could also make the leaf out of paper, tissue paper or any material that will glue to the stick.
- Instead of felt, you could use tissue paper or pom poms for the center of your flower.
- Let your young child experiment and have fun making this easy egg carton craft.
- Cardboard egg cartons will be easier to work with instead of styrofoam (and better for the environment, too)