Looking for an easy Easter craft with a hot melt glue gun? These cute egg carton egg holders are a simple and creative idea for spring. With just a few basic supplies, you can turn an old egg carton into a charming little hen that holds an Easter egg.
This DIY Easter craft is great for both adults and children. It is quick to make, low-mess and easy to personalize with paint, feathers and fun colors. A hot melt glue gun makes the project fast and neat, helping feathers, paper details and googly eyes stay securely in place.
It is also a clever way to reuse packaging you already have at home, making it a fun and budget-friendly Easter decoration for tables, place settings or seasonal displays.
Cut one corner of the egg carton diagonally. Keep one pointed section and one egg cup to create the hen’s head and body.
Use the hot melt glue gun to attach a few feathers inside the egg cup.
Draw a comb and a beak on the red cardstock, then cut them out.
Glue the comb around the pointed top of the carton piece to form the hen’s head.
Glue one googly eye on each side, just below the comb.
Fold the beak in half, then glue it to the front of the face.
Place the egg in the holder and your Easter hen is ready.
You can leave the egg holder natural or paint it in soft pastel shades or bright Easter colors. Try decorating the eggs with dots, stripes or playful patterns for an extra festive look.
A hot melt glue gun is perfect for Easter crafts, but it should always be used by an adult or under close adult supervision.
Is this a good Easter craft for kids?
Yes, it is a simple and kid-friendly Easter craft, with adult supervision for glue gun use.
Can I paint the egg carton?
Yes, painting the carton and the egg is an easy way to personalize the craft.
What type of egg carton works best?
A cardboard egg carton works best because it is easy to cut, glue and paint.
Do I need a cordless hot melt glue gun?
No, any suitable glue gun with the correct glue sticks will work.