Do you also have vases lying around at home that are better left in the cupboard because they no longer fit into your home? Then we have something for you. Refine your old vases with egg cartons that you would actually throw away and transform them into stylish eye-catchers in just a few simple steps. You combine sustainability with DIY fun, and the result also fits perfectly with modern living styles such as Scandi, Boho or country house. Are you curious? Then grab some egg cartons and vases and let’s get started!

You need that

• empty cardboard egg cartons
• 1 simple glass or ceramic vase
• Scissors or cutter knife
• craft glue or Hot glue gun 🛒
• Paint brush
• Acrylic paint 🛒 or spray paint (optional)
• Pencil
• Newspaper or craft pad

Step-by-step instructions

1. Prepare egg carton

First you cut the egg carton apart. Separate the lid from the base and trim the edges if necessary. Then you cut e.g. For example, open the hollows lengthwise so that you can flexibly place them around the vase later. This means the material adapts better to the shape.

2. Measure and plan the vase

Now place the vase in front of you and test some cardboard pieces on both sides (inside or outside). This way you can quickly see how many elements you need. At the same time, you decide how you will arrange the troughs.

3. Wrap egg carton around the vase

Now apply glue to the side you don’t want to see, press it to the vase and hold it in place for a moment. Then work your way around, piece by piece, until the entire vase is covered. Be sure to work evenly so that the pattern appears calm.

4. Glue transitions together

At the end, close the last gap by neatly joining the cardboard pieces together with hot glue. If there are small gaps, cover them with narrow strips of cardboard. This means your egg carton vase will later appear as if it was made from a single piece.

5. Add color to egg carton vases

Once the glue dries, you can paint the vase. With acrylic paint you can achieve a natural look, while spray paint has a particularly modern look. Apply the paint evenly and let everything dry thoroughly. If you wish, you can now seal the surface with clear varnish.

Reading tips: Make a bouquet of flowers out of egg cartons or make funny masks for carnival.

Egg carton vases combine creativity, sustainability and modern design. You cut the boxes apart, glue them back together and have created a completely new decorative object. With a little color you can give the whole thing the finishing touch. This creates individual decorative highlights that are guaranteed to cause ahs and ohs.