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Recycled · Easter · Seniors

Egg carton flower wreath

A spring door wreath of painted cardboard flowers cut from egg cartons, so pretty nobody guesses what it's made from.

Egg carton flower wreath
LevelIntermediate
Time2 hours plus drying
Cost$5 to $12

What you'll need

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How to make it

Safety

Hang it on an inside door or a covered porch, since rain will turn it soft.

  1. Step 1: Cut the cups
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    Cut the cups

    Cut apart the egg cups. Trim the top edge of each into 4 or 5 rounded petals.

  2. Step 2: Open the petals
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    Open the petals

    Press each petal outward gently with your thumb.

  3. Step 3: Paint the flowers
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    Paint the flowers

    Paint inside and out in pinks, yellows and purples. Let them dry 30 minutes.

  4. Step 4: Add the centers
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    Add the centers

    Glue a pom-pom or button inside each flower.

  5. Step 5: Glue to the ring
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    Glue to the ring

    Glue the flowers around the ring, close together, so no cardboard shows.

  6. Step 6: Tie on a ribbon
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    Tie on a ribbon

    Loop a ribbon at the top and hang it on a door or wall.

Edie's tip

Cutting cardboard egg cups can be hard on the hands. Use spring-loaded scissors, which open on their own after each cut.

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