Are you ready to add some holiday magic to your home this season? Create your own Santa and his cheerful elves using recycled paper egg cartons! This simple, family-friendly craft is a fun way to celebrate the season while reusing materials you already have. With just a few supplies and a little imagination, you can bring Santa and his helpers to life in no time. This blog post will walk you through how to transform an ordinary egg carton into homemade Christmas joy. So grab your egg carton, some brushes, and paint, and let’s get crafting!

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The following information will be included in the downloadable guide. It is subject to change, but is based on former crafts and the inspiration links provided.

What You’ll Need

  • Recycled paper egg carton
  • Scissors
  • Non-toxic acrylic paint (red, green, peach, white, black, gold)
  • Paintbrushes
  • Glue or a glue gun (adult supervision recommended)
  • Cotton balls or felt (for Santa’s beard and hat trim)
  • Mini pom-poms or buttons (for decoration)
  • Markers or googly eyes

Ho-Ho How to Make Santa

  1. Cut out two egg carton cups.
  2. Paint one red for Santa’s suit and one peach or beige for his face.
  3. Once dry, glue the cups together - face on top, body on bottom.
  4. Add a red paper or felt hat with a cotton ball at the tip.
  5. Glue cotton or felt around the hat and under the face to make Santa’s beard.
  6. Draw or glue on eyes, nose, and a smile.
  7. Add buttons or a black belt if desired.

How to Make the Elves

  1. Cut out single egg carton cups for each elf.
  2. Paint the cups green or red for their clothing.
  3. Create a small hat using paper or felt triangles folded into cones.
  4. Glue on ears made from paper or leftover carton pieces.
  5. Add eyes, a smile, and any fun decorations like mini bells, buttons, or glitter.
  6. Make several elves to keep Santa company on the shelf or under the tree.

Sustainability Tip

Egg cartons made from recycled paper are perfect for crafting because they are biodegradable and plastic-free. Choosing to reuse them helps keep waste out of landfills and reduces the need for new plastic decorations during the holidays!

This Santa and his elves egg carton craft is a joyful way to celebrate the holidays while giving new life to everyday materials. It’s simple, sustainable, and sure to spark creativity for the whole family. When your festive crew is complete, share your handmade creations with us on social media using #DitchPlasticPackaging to spread the holiday spirit and inspire others to craft the eco-friendly way. Happy holidays and happy crafting!