Easy Egg Carton American Flag Craft For Kids

May 2, 2026

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Recycled crafts are huge in my house. As they say, one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. In this house, we reuse everything we can. From paper towel and toilet paper rolls to cardboard boxes and old tissue paper, everything gets repurposed or reused. It not only helps the environment but also saves my wallet. We do a lot of crafts, so reusing items helps me save money while still allowing the kids to make crafts and build essential developmental skills. This egg carton American flag uses an old egg carton and paint to creative a patriotic craft for kids.

an egg carton american flag craft that is a painted egg carton that looks like the flag

If you’re looking for American flag crafts, patriotic crafts, recycled crafts, Fourth of July crafts, or even Memorial Day crafts, this egg carton American flag is a great one to try!

It’s easily adaptable for classrooms, daycares, and home crafting. Keep reading to see how to make your very one egg carton American flag, and be sure to check out our other patriotic crafts, activities, and recipes.

Egg CArton American Flag Craft For Kids

Blue paintbrush resting on a white palette with red and blue paint, beside a brown egg carton on a pale blue surface.

What You’ll Need To Make This Recycled Craft

Cardboard egg carton (18 egg carton works best, but any cardboard egg carton will work)
Red, white, and blue paint
Paintbrushes (+ one small paintbrush)

How To Make An Egg Carton American Flag

Turn the cardboard egg carton upside down on a covered surface. The bottom will be painted to look like the American flag. In the top left corner, paint a blue square section for the flag background. Paint four squares blue on an 18 egg carton. If you’re using a 12 egg carton you can paint the top two squares blue.

Paint palette with blue and red paint and a brush, next to a blue-painted egg carton.

Paint the sides of the remaining of the cups red to create the stripes. Leaves the tops unpainted – these will be white to create the stripe effect.

Close-up of an egg carton with red and blue paint

Paint the tops of the cups white so they pop against the red and look like stripes.

Close-up of a red and white painted cardboard egg carton with white scalloped edges against a light blue background.

Once the blue paint is dry, add small white stars using a small brush.

Close-up of a blue and red painted egg carton resembling an american flag

Optional: If you want to make this egg carton American flag a decor piece, glue a piece of twine or string to the back of the egg carton.

Isn’t that the cutest patriotic recycled craft for kids?

This American flag craft works great for an everyday craft or as a Memorial Day craft or Fourth of July craft.

This patriotic craft would also be perfect for summer school and summer camps that run through July. It’s inexpensive and a great way for kids to celebrate the holiday!

Adapting This Recycled Craft For Young Children

This craft can be done with kids of any age!

For younger kids, opt for a star stencil or have an adult draw the stars on.

You can use masking tape to tape off the egg carton when painting. This allows kids to paint the cups without getting paint on the other sections.

The ideas above are just suggestions – most toddlers and preschoolers can complete this American flag craft with little to no assistance. You know your child best and can give them the support they need! Either way, kids will have a blast creating this egg carton American flag and work on building motor skills while doing it!

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Make this recycled egg carton American flag craft with the kids!

Author: stacie
Prep Time: 5
Total Time: 15 + dry time
Category: Crafts, DIY, Fourth of July, Memorial Day, Recycled Craft
Method: Step-by-Step

Materials

● Cardboard egg carton

● Red, white, and blue paint

● Paintbrushes

● Small paintbrush

Instructions

1. Turn the cardboard egg carton upside down on a covered surface. The bottom will be painted to look like the American flag.

2. In the top left corner, paint a blue square section for the flag background. Paint four squares blue on an 18 egg carton. If you’re using a 12 egg carton you can paint the top two squares blue.

3. Paint the sides of the remaining of the cups red to create the stripes. Leaves the tops unpainted – these will be white to create the stripe effect.

4. Paint the tops of the cups white so they pop against the red.

5. Once the blue paint is dry, add small white stars using a small brush.

6. Optional: If you want to make this egg carton American flag a decor piece, glue a piece of twine or string to the back of the egg carton.

stacie

Stacie is a former first grade teacher who loves to share educational activities to help kids learn, grow, and develop! She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and a Master’s Degree in Child Development with a focus on Mental Health.

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