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Strawberry garland made from egg carton: easy DIY decoration

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Are you searching for an adorable decoration concept for the children’s space that is simple to execute and budget-friendly? Then we have just the perfect DIY for you! With this strawberry garland crafted from egg cartons, you can create a joyful visual attraction that will surely enchant the kiddos. Recycle old egg cartons and, with a touch of imagination, turn them into a delightful garland that evokes the essence of summer. We will guide you through the process right here!

It’s incredibly simple to create a strawberry garland from an egg carton

Egg cartons are a remarkably adaptable crafting material. Their robust yet easily cut structure renders them ideal for minor DIY tasks. Three-dimensional shapes can be especially well-formed—such as tiny strawberries. Paired with a bit of paint and jute twine, you can swiftly assemble a decorative garland reminiscent of sunny days in the garden.

This crafting concept is suitable for numerous occasions. The egg carton strawberry garland serves as a lovely adornment in the children’s room, as a cheerful accent for summer celebrations, birthdays, or garden events. And if you wish, you can even design the strawberries uniquely—with various colors, subtle shadow effects, or particularly intricate “seeds”. You likely already possess the supplies for this straightforward DIY at home. So it’s best to start right away and adhere to our guidelines for this charming crafting idea.

Reading tips: Are you interested in more inventive DIYs using egg cartons? Then check out how to craft lavender from egg cartons and create these adorable egg carton elves.

Egg carton strawberry garland

Stefanie

A strawberry garland made from egg cartons drapes over a crib.
  • Egg cartons
  • Acrylic paint in red, green, and white, for instance here 🛒
  • Jute twine
  • Paint brush
  • Cutting mat e.g. online here 🛒
  • Hot glue gun
  • Tweezers optional
  • Craft knife
  1. Begin by cutting out the spikes from an egg carton. These will serve as the focal point of the strawberry garland. Depending on how many strawberries you’d like the garland to contain, you will need the corresponding number of egg carton spikes.

    Egg containers

  2. Now remove the sealed end of the prong and delicately trim the corners to form a cross-shaped opening.
  3. Perform the same action on the other side. Later, the separate pages are assembled to create the characteristic strawberry shape.
  4. From the flat section of the egg container, cut out the leaves for the egg carton strawberry garland.
  5. Color the cut spikes red; the leaves will become green.

    Acrylic hue

  6. Once the paint has dried, dab the characteristic small seeds onto the strawberries using white or yellow paint.

    Acrylic hue

  7. If desired, you can add shadow effects with darker reds or light black. This gives the strawberries a more vibrant appearance.
  8. Ensure all painted components dry thoroughly.
  9. Use hot glue to fasten the open sides of the strawberries together to form a slightly rounded strawberry shape.
  10. Next, attach the leaves to the strawberries. Tip: Curve the leaves gently with your fingers for a more authentic appearance.
  11. Cut a piece of jute twine long enough.

    Jute twine

  12. Initially, glue one strawberry to the string and then alternate attaching strawberries and leaves at regular intervals. Repeat this until all items are secured.
  13. Once the adhesive has set, you can suspend the egg carton strawberry garland – in the children’s room, on the window, or as a summer decor for a celebration.
If you use a light pink or deep purple instead of red paint, you can create a garland resembling raspberries or blackberries in a similar fashion.


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