Are you looking for a decorative centerpiece for your dining table? Then we have just the right DIY for you for the upcoming spring! In this article we will show you how you can make a colorful table centerpiece out of egg cartons. Egg cardboard is not only suitable for crafting, but also looks good in its original form. A table wreath made from egg cartons is not only original, but also environmentally friendly and a real eye-catcher. With a few simple steps and a little imagination, you can conjure up a decorative table centerpiece that will impress guests. Let’s get started right away!

You need that

• empty Egg cartons 🛒
• Scissors
• Hot glue
• fresh flowers, such as primroses, roses, gerberas or ranunculus
• Chocolate balls or decorative eggs
• optional: acrylic paint, leaves, eucalyptus, gypsophila

Step-by-step instructions for an egg carton table wreath

1. Prepare egg cartons

For your table wreath made of egg cartons, first cut the egg cartons to size. Remove the lids and cut the boxes so that 1 tip and 4 cups are connected. You can later use these blanks to make a wreath. If you don’t like the color of the egg cardboard, you can paint the cardboard in the color of your choice – soft tones such as white, cream or pastel colors are ideal.

2. Arrange table wreath from egg cartons

Take the cut egg cartons and arrange them into a circle. You can connect the individual segments together with a dab of hot glue.

3. Add decoration

Now comes the best part of your colorful eye-catcher: cut the flowers so that you can place them in the cups of the egg cartons. Feel free to choose lush flowers here, so your table wreath made of egg cartons looks particularly chic. In addition to the flowers, decorative eggs or golden chocolate balls also find their place in the cups. Let your creativity run wild and arrange your decoration the way you like. In the recesses you will find enough space for flowers, chocolate, etc.

Reading tips: Also check out these photo holders made from egg cartons and these flowers made from wine corks – they will complement your table decorations perfectly.

4. The finishing touches

Complete the table wreath with eucalyptus, leaves or gypsophila. You can also place small messages for your guests between the fresh flowers. The table base made of egg cartons looks best in the middle of the table, but it can also give your decoration a fresh spring look on the sideboard.

No matter whether it’s a festive Easter table, a birthday brunch or a spring party: the table wreath made of egg cartons is guaranteed to be a topic of conversation. From rustic to luxurious, your wreath can shine in a variety of styles depending on the flowers and colors you choose. The combination of recycled material and elegant look also makes it perfect for sustainable celebrations. Try it out and design an individual table decoration according to your ideas. We hope you have fun imitating it!