Colored paper egg cartons can be used to make colorful flower lights and decorative plant holders. A company that sells agricultural supplies may sell brightly-colored unused cartons that will be suitable to use for either project.
Flower Light Strings
Paper board products that are used to create colored cartons may feature pastel colors or bright hues. The flower petals that you will be creating will predominantly be made with the use of a series of cartons. Each grouping of petals will require the use of several egg holders. First, purchase colored egg cartons that you can use to create the colored flower varieties that you have selected.
You may want your flower light strings to contain several colors. This may require you to purchase a couple of cartons that represent each color. Next, use a pair of scissors to separate the egg holders from the cartons. Once the egg holders have been removed, use your scissors to create elongated edges that represent petals. Each egg holder should contain a petal on each side.
Once all of the petals have been shaped, group the petals together by stacking each grouping on top of one another. Use string to secure the petal groups together. Use a hole puncher to create a hole in the center of the petal groups. Purchase a string of lights. Insert one bulb through each hole that is in the middle of the petal groupings.
Plant Holders
If you would like your seedlings to grow in decorative containers, use colored paper egg cartons as seedling holders. Separate the lid from each carton. Use paint to decorate the outside of each carton. Once the paint has dried, use a calligraphy marker or a permanent marker to write the name of each seed type that will ultimately be planted in each egg carton. Add a little bit of potting soil to each egg cup holder.
Add seeds to the holders. Cover the seeds with soil. Use a small watering container to water the seedlings. Once the plants have sprouted, the decorative holders can be given away as gifts. If you have chosen to purchase paper egg cartons that are biodegradable, you can transplant the cartons directly into the ground. After digging a hole, set the holders in the ground. Use soil to stabilize each holder. Continue watering the seedlings. After some time has passed, the egg cartons will decompose and only the plants will remain.
Contact a local agricultural supplier to purchase colored paper egg cartons.
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Growing up, I absolutely adored living in the country. I liked to take long walks down the dirt road adjacent to my home. I also enjoyed collecting eggs from my grandmother’s chicken coop each day. Are you thinking about moving to a rural location? Consider taking up farming as a new hobby. To begin your agricultural adventure, you’ll likely need to invest in some necessary equipment and supplies. For example, you might wish to purchase a small tractor. You may also want to install an irrigation system on your property. On this blog, I hope you will discover the most common types of agricultural equipment and supplies small scale farmers invest in. Enjoy!