Description
Create beautiful mermaid crafts using egg cartons for a fun DIY project.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cardboard egg carton (cut into individual cups)
- Paint (acrylics or kids’ paint in ocean colors: turquoise, teal, pink, purple, gold)
- Paintbrushes
- Glitter or metallic paint (optional)
- Markers or gel pens (for drawing faces)
- Small googly eyes (optional)
- Scissors
- Glue stick or craft glue
- Sequins, small shells, beads, or gems (for decoration)
- String or pipe cleaners (for hair)
Instructions
- Prep the Egg Cartons: Cut individual cups from the egg carton—these will become your mermaids’ bodies and tails. Trim edges to make them neat and even.
- Paint the Mermaid Tails: Paint the egg carton cups in vibrant ocean colors: turquoise, pink, purple, gold, etc. Add glitter, shimmer paint, or metallic accents for extra sparkle. Let the paint dry completely.
- Create Mermaid Faces: Draw cute faces on the top cup using markers or gel pens. Glue on googly eyes for a playful touch (optional). For hair, glue on string, yarn, or pipe cleaners in fun colors.
- Assemble the Mermaid: Stack and glue two egg carton cups—one for the head and body, one for the tail. Decorate the tail with sequins, small shells, or beads to mimic shiny scales.
- Final Touches: Add tiny details like a tiny shell crown or necklace made from beads. Let the glue dry fully before playing or displaying.
Notes
- Try making a mermaid family in different sizes for a magical display!
- Use natural shells or beach treasures for a coastal vibe.
- Add ribbons or tiny fabric scraps for flowing tails.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Craft
- Method: Handmade
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: N/A
- Calories: N/A
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A