Egg Carton Daffodils
Make beautiful egg carton daffodils — the perfect spring craft for kids using recycled egg cartons, a petal template and a little paint. A simple step-by-step project that makes wonderful decorations or Easter crafts.
Free to download below. No special materials needed — just egg cartons, paint and paper.
You will need: egg cartons, white and yellow and orange paints and brush, white or yellow paper, scissors, glue.
How to make egg carton daffodils
You need
egg cartons
white, yellow, orange paints & brush
white, yellow papers, scissors, glue
1. Tear the cup parts off the egg carton. Tear the edges roughly by hand so they look like natural ruffles — this gives the flower centre a more realistic texture.
2. Ask children to observe real daffodils outside or in photos, then paint the torn egg carton cups in yellow and orange to make the centre of the flower. Tip: yellow paint is translucent on dark cardboard — paint white first, let it dry completely, then paint yellow on top for a vivid bright colour.
3. Daffodils have 6 petals — ask children to count them and help draw a petal template, or print our template onto white or yellow paper and use it as a guide. Cut out 6 petals per flower and pinch the middle of each one to make it more three-dimensional.
4. Glue the painted egg cup in the centre of the petals. Done!
Decorate your room or a gift with the finished daffodils. They make a lovely early spring decoration and are especially fitting as an Easter craft.
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