DIY Painted Egg Carton Dragon
If you're looking to add a dash of creativity and fun to your day, why not try making a DIY Painted Egg Carton Dragon? This simple and whimsical craft project is not only a fantastic way to upcycle materials you might have lying around, but it also promises hours of enjoyment and a cute end result. With just a few supplies like an old egg carton, paint, and googly eyes, you can transform your recycling bin into a magical dragon friend that will bring a smile to your face every time you see it. So gather your crafting supplies and unleash your imagination to create your very own adorable dragon masterpiece!
Materials
Paint all of one carton and only the bottom half of the second carton then set them aside to dry;
Once dry, glue the whole carton together, then glue the single carton half bottom side up onto the top of the whole carton, placing it off center so it creates a head and snout;
Draw two black circles onto the top front of the bottom carton
Trace and cut out two white circles
Draw black circles inside the white circles;
Glue or stick the eyes on the top carton piece
Cut out 3 strips of red paper and then use a pencil to roll them;
Glue the strips of rolled paper together on the flat end;
Stick the rolled red paper tongue on the bottom of the carton below the black nostrils;
Cut the red cardboard to fit just a bit shorter than the top carton and then cut out triangles on one side;
Glue the spiked cardboard into the center of the top carton;
Add any further decorations and make your dragon unique then play with it or display.
Paint and decorate your dragon any color and style you prefer. It is easy to make these unique for every child.