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A Dozen Egg Carton Folk Ornaments Tutorial in the Shop!

November 19, 2011 by Michele

 

Happy Saturday!

There’s a new PDF Tutorial in the Shop…

As you can imagine from today’s post and Thursday’s as well, I’ve been obsessing over my stash of egg cartons lately. Over the last little while, I’ve spent some time (maybe way too much) creating a dozen egg carton people. Of course, they were so darn cute I had to (I had no choice, man) make Christmas tree ornaments out of them!

It’s amazing how many little people you can make with egg cartons. Honestly. I made 12 of them. And then I turned the whole thing into a 28 page PDF tutorial. Crazy? Okay, I admit it may be a little nutty of me but hey, it was a hoot-and-a-half to do! And I have no doubt that someone somewhere will have a fantastic time making these, just as I did.

So “A Dozen Egg Carton Folk Ornaments” PDF Tutorial is now living in the shop. Why, in heaven’s name, can’t I come up with shorter titles for these things, I ask you?… At any rate, the characters you’ll be able to create using the techniques in the tutorial are limitless, but I’ve come up with 12 to get you started. They include a set of fraternal twins, an angel, a school boy, a knight, a little ol’ lady and several more. Aside from the egg cartons, the list of materials required is short and sweet. You’ll need egg cartons, string, gesso if desired, acrylic paint, a marker, a pair of scissors, an exacto knife, a regular hole punch, some glue and a large needle.

Edited to add: Please note that, unfortunately, English egg cartons are not compatible with this North American egg carton pattern.

I hope you’re in the midst of a fantastic weekend. I will see you again on Tuesday!

♥M

Filed Under: Christmas crafts, Christmas crafts, paper crafts, paper crafts, reuse, Tutorials Tagged With: Christmas ornament, egg carton people, egg cartons, PDF tutorial, recycling, shop, tutorial

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  1. S.A. says

    November 19, 2011 at 9:10 pm

    Oooooh, very funny, I'll do it 🙂

  2. ...ar cieņu un smaidu,.. says

    November 19, 2011 at 9:16 pm

    I Love what You are making !!! These look awesome !!! I see there a story, they could be a heroes for some book! Thank You for inspiration!

  3. nicolette at dutchcomfort says

    November 19, 2011 at 9:23 pm

    Oh yes, you could write a book indeed and let these characters have adventures! Awesome!!

  4. chris says

    November 19, 2011 at 10:02 pm

    These guys are so cute. What fun faces they have!

  5. Zdolność-tworzenia says

    November 19, 2011 at 10:10 pm

    Rewelacja!!!

  6. Little Treasures says

    November 19, 2011 at 11:01 pm

    They are simply adorable!!
    Wonderful ornaments!

  7. Amy says

    November 19, 2011 at 11:40 pm

    It looks like you had way too much fun here! Can you keep The Boy from playing with them all?

  8. Poppyprint says

    November 20, 2011 at 12:07 am

    haha! They are priceless!

  9. Melissa @ The Chocolate Muffin Tree says

    November 20, 2011 at 1:34 am

    These are wonderful! So creative!

  10. Michelle L. says

    November 20, 2011 at 6:35 am

    Look at these little guys! Just hilarious, colorful and adorable!

  11. felicity says

    November 20, 2011 at 7:18 am

    These are absolutely wonderful! I love them!!

  12. CREATIVE MIND says

    November 20, 2011 at 11:01 am

    how cute 🙂 Love the whole TEAM 🙂
    all the best 🙂

  13. Margareth says

    November 20, 2011 at 11:47 am

    I just purchased your incredibly, well-made, awesome pattern!What a lot of work you put into it and so very reasonably priced! Cute!

  14. Αναστασία says

    November 20, 2011 at 6:59 pm

    Είσαι υπέροχη! Είναι φανταστικά!Πολλά φιλιά και την αγάπη μου!

  15. liniecat says

    November 20, 2011 at 7:59 pm

    Im still chuckling at the guy in the helmet……..what a fabulous way to jazz up egg cartons!
    Well done that woman!!

  16. DM says

    November 20, 2011 at 9:58 pm

    TRès réussi! Bravo! Ces petits personnages sont superbes, et ont une personnalité !

  17. Maria's Craft says

    November 21, 2011 at 1:55 am

    Just a quick note to let you know that a link to this post will be placed on CraftCrave today [21 Nov 02:00am GMT]. Thanks, Maria

  18. Ariane says

    November 21, 2011 at 2:07 am

    These are gorgeous Michele!!!

  19. KJ@letsgoflyakite says

    November 21, 2011 at 3:06 am

    Oh my!!! Those are adorable, your mind is amazing.

  20. Alessandra says

    November 21, 2011 at 8:01 am

    Simply fantastic!!!!!

  21. yolanda says

    November 21, 2011 at 9:09 pm

    adorables!!

  22. Zakka Life says

    November 22, 2011 at 12:38 am

    Cutest use of egg cartons ever!!!

  23. Maria's Craft says

    November 22, 2011 at 1:54 am

    Just a quick note to let you know that a link to this post will be placed on CraftCrave today [22 Nov 02:00am GMT]. Thanks, Maria

  24. bego says

    November 22, 2011 at 8:37 am

    Are beautiful! by the way, you have four awards on my blog. I hope you like it. Kisses

  25. Gwen @ Gwenny Penny says

    December 16, 2011 at 4:19 am

    I just love these so much, Michele 🙂 You are amazing!

  26. sue stirling says

    January 28, 2012 at 7:41 am

    Hi
    I have just found your blog.WOW you are so amazingly talented!
    I had given up on doing anything more with egg cartons!
    Now I have found this post!
    It is crazy how you have created the most inspiring, creative wonderful people from these humble cartons
    If I had a hat I would take it off to you!!
    Sue

  27. hello my name is pergy says

    May 18, 2012 at 11:49 pm

    saw this on pinterest! most awesome craft ever! love it, thanks for sharing 🙂

  28. Kelly says

    July 23, 2012 at 10:42 am

    SOOO CUTE!!!

  29. yessica says

    September 2, 2012 at 6:15 pm

    Am your new fan!

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