DIY Egg Carton Turtle
Hey there! DIY Egg Carton Turtles are such a fun and creative craft to make with kids or simply enjoy some me-time. By repurposing common household items like egg cartons, you can create adorable little turtles that are not only environmentally friendly but also super cute. Get your artistic juices flowing by painting the egg cartons in vibrant hues, adding googly eyes for personality, and transforming them into quirky turtles. It's a delightful project that sparks joy and lets you indulge in some crafty fun!
Supplies You’ll Need
Egg carton
Green acrylic paint
Yellow acrylic paint
Paint brush
Red marker
Black marker
Scissors
Googly eyes
2x Round stickers for cheeks*
* Or use pink or red marker instead
How to Make a DIY Egg Carton Turtle
Step 1. To begin, get your black marker and draw your turtle’s body onto your egg carton.
Step 2. Cut out your turtle. It can be tricky to cut the egg carton, so be sure to take your time here and use sharp scissors to make things go as smoothly as possible!
Step 3. Paint your turtle’s body with yellow paint.
Step 4. Paint your turtle’s shell with green paint.
Step 5. Let your turtle dry. This should take about 20-30 minutes.
You can cut down on drying time by using a hairdryer. You can add a second coat like I did for better coverage.
Let your second coat dry completely before moving on.
Step 6. Get your black marker and draw geometrical shapes on your turtle’s green shell. These shapes will be your turtle’s scutes or scales.
Start by drawing your shapes in the center of your turtle’s green shell and move downward from there.
Step 7. Keep drawing your turtle’s scutes until the entire shell is covered and you are satisfied with how it looks. While the scutes should be similar in shape and overall appearance, they don’t need to be identical.
Step 8. Now, it is time for the finishing touches! Grab your googly eyes and add them to your turtle’s face.
Do the same with your round stickers to make your turtle’s cheeks. Finally, get your red marker and draw a smile for your turtle.
Your cute little turtle is complete. Enjoy!
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