Candy Centered Egg Carton Flowers

Empty egg cartons can be used to create beautiful candy centered flowers that will help celebrate the approaching months of spring. These colorful egg carton candy flowers can be given as gifts or used to decorate the home or office. Consider making egg carton candy flowers as a group project. Adults and kids love making these simple but pretty spring posies, and they love eating the candy centers just as much!

After these flowers are decorated, it’s hard to believe they were made from empty egg cartons and foil wrapped chocolates. This is a great way to recycle and reuse egg cartons that would otherwise be thrown away, and it’s a creative way to give a sweet gift to a friend or loved one.

Necessary Supplies to Make a Dozen Egg Carton Candy Flowers 

^{1 Empty Egg Carton
12 Green Pipe Cleaners
12 Foil-wrapped Candy Kisses
Craft Glue
Pointed Craft Scissors
Wide-tip Markers in Various Colors
Colorful Ribbon for a Bow}



Optional Supplies

Foam egg cartons may be used in place of cardboard egg cartons. Foam egg cartons are available in several pastel colors, and if they are used in place of cardboard egg cartons, markers won’t be necessary.

Fine glitter may be used to embellish finished egg carton flowers. Simply spread a thin layer of glue on areas you wish to apply glitter, and sprinkle a moderate amount of glitter over the glue. Shake off any excess glitter, and allow the glue to dry completely.

Candy kisses are available in more varieties than just basic foil-wrapped chocolates. Candy kisses come in a wide variety of flavors and colors. Consider using pastel colored foil-wrapped candies to make a bouquet of spring flowers. If the egg carton flowers you intend on making are for Valentine’s Day, consider using red or pink foil covered candies. Choose candy according to the occasion, or choose foil-wrapped candy according to the types or colors of egg carton flowers you intend on making.

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