Turn Empty Egg Cartons into the Cutest Little Snowmen
This holiday season, let your creativity run free… just like our Nellie’s hens. With an empty egg carton, a sprinkle of imagination, and a little help from our favorite creator duo Chef Boi Ollie + Mama, you’ll have a whole lineup of cheerful snowmen ready to brighten your tree, your mantle, or any cozy corner that could use some homemade holiday magic.
DIY Egg Carton Snowmen
This step-by-step guide helps keep little hands busy, sparks big imaginations, and turns something as simple as a recycled egg carton into a keepsake you’ll pull out year after year. Here's what you'll need to get started:
Supplies:
- Nellie's Free Range Egg Carton
- White paint
- Paint brush
- White or iridescent glitter
- Mini pom poms
- Pipe cleaners
- Mini buttons or beads
- Black permanent marker
- Hot glue (use only with parental supervision)
- Paper straw
- Scissors
- Orange paper
Directions:
- Cut out each egg cup from the carton and trim the edges. You will need 3 egg cups for each snowman.
- Using a brush, paint each of the 3 egg cups white. Depending on the paint quality, you may need more than one coat. After the final coat, sprinkle with glitter and let dry completely.
- Poke a hole in the top of two of the egg cups.
- Cut a paper straw in half. Insert the straw through the holes of the two egg cups, then attach the third egg cup to the top of the straw using hot glue.
- Draw eyes and a mouth using a permanent black marker.
- Add buttons (or beads) to the bottom two egg cups.
- Cut a small piece of pipe cleaner and attach to the snowman's head as shown in the photos using hot glue. This will be part of the earmuffs.
- Using hot glue, attach the mini pompoms to complete the earmuffs.
- Using orange paper, create a "carrot" nose and glue it to the snowman's face.
Spread Some Kindness: Share Your Creation
We love seeing the joy our community brings to life. After you’ve finished your egg carton snowmen, share them with us! Tag @nelliesfreerange in your photos or email them to kindnesscrew@nelliesfreerange.com. We just might send some goodies your way! 🥚🥚
Happy Crafting!
