Creating craft organizers from egg cartons is an excellent way to recycle and upcycle materials into useful household objects. This project is simple, requires minimal materials and tools, and is suitable for the whole family.

Learn how to upcycle egg cartons into useful and eco-friendly craft organizers following this simple guide.

Create Craft Organizers from Egg Cartons

Prepare the egg cartons

Clean the egg cartons thoroughly to remove any dirt or residue. Allow them to dry completely before proceeding.

Cut the egg cartons

Using a pair of scissors, cut the lid off the egg carton, separating it from the part where the eggs are stored.

Decorate the egg cartons

Paint or decorate the egg cartons as desired. You can use water-based paints, markers, stickers, or washi tape. Allow the decorations to dry completely.

Reinforce the individual compartments

For added durability, reinforce the individual compartments by gluing small pieces of cardboard or cardstock to the interior walls.

Attach the lid

Attach the lid of the egg carton to the base using a piece of tape or adhesive Velcro strips. This will help keep your items secure.

Egg cartons	Buy
Water-based paints	Buy
Markers	Buy
Stickers	Buy
Washi tape	Buy
Cardboard or cardstock	Buy
Glue	Buy
Tape or adhesive Velcro strips	Buy

Scissors	Buy
Paintbrushes	Buy

Create Craft Organizers from Egg Cartons

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