Ideas for Egg Carton CraftsEgg carton craft that I'm about to explain might take some time. So what I suggest you do is create "carton animals" days before the event. Have the kids admire and play with "critters" as the introductory activity for the party. (assorted colors and thickness) Cut the twelve cups out of the egg carton bottom and trim them. Paint the outside green (or another bug color), and let them dry. Glue on the eyes and punch a hole for the mouth, positioning the hole at the edge. Add three leg holes on each side with the hole punch. Cut all the pipe cleaners into 4-inch sections for the legs and antennae. 
Poke two holes above the eyes for the antennae (you will need to use a pushpin, pencil or snip with scissors). For the legs, insert one pipe cleaner piece through one side hole and out the other side. Bend it up inside the shell and into shape for the legs and feet. To make the antennae, push the pipe cleaner through one hole and out the other, bending it into shape.A Bug House: To house a colony of egg carton bugs, open an egg carton and press the five center dividers down flat to make room for the critters. Make grass out of paper and glue it onto the carton, bending the blades upright. The house is now ready for the critters. *Source for Content & Photo: Courtesy of Family Fun Magazine Return from Egg Carton Crafts Page to Kids' Crafts Page Back to Kids' Birthday Party Guide Subscribe to Family Smiles |