TopLay Garland

Egg Carton Garland

Let's get creative! This egg carton garland is a great way to keep the kids busy while also developing their fine motor skills. 

Materials

  • 6 egg carton
  • Scissors
  • Paint any colour
  • Paintbrush
  • Skewer stick
  • 1 piece string 1m

Instructions

  • Cut out the individual egg holders from the egg carton. Cut slits into the walls of the holder and bend them over to form petals.
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  • Paint the egg carton flowers with whichever colours and patterns you desire and leave them to dry.
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  • Once dry, poke holes through the centre of the flowers with the skewer stick. 
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  • Tie a knot in the string, rope through two flowers back to back and tie another knot to keep them in place. Keep roping your flowers in this way, remembering to tie a knot both before and after each set of flowers.
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  • Once you have roped all your flowers, tie a final knot and enjoy your pretty garland!
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