You'll Never Believe The Creative Ways You Can Re-Use Old Egg Cartons

One thing we all could stand to do more of is recycle. The bad habit of simply throwing things away without thinking about how they can be reused is one that needs to be broken. And with a little bit of creativity, something that seems useless can be turned into a nifty household accessory.
Such is the case with egg cartons. Especially with so many people making Easter eggs this time of year, chances are, you'll have a few empty ones after the holiday. Check out some of the epic ways you can use old egg cartons below.

1. Photo board

Thrifty Fun

Post photos somewhere besides the Internet.

2. Seedling container

Pay Dirt Garden

Get that garden a-growin'!

3. Cupcake holder

Cupcakeskm

I definitely prefer a carton full of cupcakes to a carton of eggs.

4. Jewelry organizer

Saving Advice

For you fancy DIYers.

5. Crafts tool kit

Little Things Blogged

A crafty way to store your craft supplies.

6. Office supply container

Working Designs

Because having your stuff piled up on your desk is not a good look.

7. iPad stand

Instructables

The answer to your (lazy) prayers.

8. Condiment storage

WBKR

For optimal organization (and cleanliness) in your fridge.

9. Nuts and bolts storage

This Old House

Don't let your nuts and bolts get mixed up or lost — use an egg carton.

10. Ornament holder

Card Making and Paper Craft

It seems so obvious now, but egg cartons are great way to protect fragile ornaments.

11. Card stand

In Light of the Truth

No one believed me when I told them egg cartons could be fun.

12. Bird feeder

Kids for Saving Earth

Feed those beautiful birds and recycle while you're at it.

13. Flower lights

Instructables

Decorate a room with these pretty flower lights. You don't have to tell anyone they're made of egg cartons if you don't want to.

14. Grill starter

Melty Campus

Filling a carton with coal and lighting it is a great way to get a grill going.

15. Paint palette

Instructables

The perfect DIY painter's palette.

(via All Day, Lifehack)
Who knew empty egg cartons could be so useful? This just proves that a lot of the things we throw out every day are actually a lot more useful than they might appear. We just need to get more creative.

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