Learn how to transform empty milk cartons into delightful toy houses. This easy and eco-friendly craft project is perfect for promoting creativity and teaching kids about recycling.

A step-by-step guide on how to upcycle milk cartons into charming toy houses for children, promoting creativity and sustainability.

Create Toy Houses Using Milk Cartons

Clean and Dry the Milk Carton

Rinse the milk carton thoroughly to remove any residue and leave it to dry completely.

Cut Windows and Doors

Using a pencil, sketch out where you'd like the windows and doors to be on the milk carton. Carefully cut along the lines with scissors or a craft knife.

Decorate with Colored Paper

Cut colored paper into shapes that resemble roofs, walls, and other house features. Use glue to adhere the paper to the milk carton.

Add Details

Use markers, stickers, and other craft supplies to add details like window panes, door handles, and other embellishments.

Create the Roof

Cut a piece of colored paper or cardboard to fit the top of the milk carton. Fold it to create a peak and glue it to the top of the carton to represent the roof.

Final Touches

Once everything is securely glued and dried, add any final touches to complete your toy house. Ensure all decorations are firmly attached before allowing children to play with it.

Consumer Goods

Groceries

Milk Cartons

Ensure the milk carton is free of any residue and is completely dry before starting the project.

Sketch and cut out windows and doors with precision to avoid altering the structural integrity of the carton.

Adorn the carton with colorful paper to mimic the features of a house, ensuring all pieces are securely glued.

Enhance the appearance of the toy house with markers, stickers, and other craft supplies.

Fashion a roof from colored paper or cardboard and attach it to the milk carton.

Complete the toy house by adding any final decorations and ensuring everything is securely in place.

Empty milk carton	Buy
Colored paper	Buy
Markers	Buy
Stickers	Buy
Cardboard (optional)	Buy

Scissors	Buy
Craft knife	Buy
Glue stick	Buy
Pencil	Buy

Create Toy Houses Using Milk Cartons

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