Egg cartons are relatively inexpensive and easy-to-come-by items. They’re also a great tool for DIYers who want to make something out of nothing. With just a few basic supplies and some imagination, you can turn those egg cartons lying around into anything from planters to laptop stands. In this article, we’ll tell you some of the many creative uses for both egg cartons and egg trays.
7 Ideas to Use Egg Cartons and Trays
Tiny planters
Egg cartons are the perfect size for a small planter. You can use them to grow herbs, flowers, succulents or even use them as seed starters. If you don’t have a large garden space and want something simple, practical, and inexpensive, this is a great option for you.
Laptop stand
Egg trays are a great material for making laptop stands. They’re lightweight, easy to DIY, and provide excellent support for laptops. And they can allow for some decent air circulation around your computer. This can help keep it cool and prevent overheating.
Hardware tray
If you’re looking for a way to organize your small hardware items, an egg tray is the perfect solution. Egg trays have a somewhat ideal width and depth for storing many small standard hardware items, so they can hold nails, screws, and other similar items with ease. Especially with multiple egg cups in the tray, you’ll have plenty of organized storage space for multiple hardware items.
Jewelry tray
Similar to small hardware, jewelry tends to come in small enough sizes that make them easy for storing in an egg tray. Not only will you be able to keep your jewelry all in one convenient storage, but also help you organize it. You can store rings, necklaces, bracelets, and other jewelry items, with a piece having its own compartment in the tray. You even can find egg trays in many different sizes, so you’re able to choose one that can fit all of your jewelry.
Sewing storage kit
Egg cartons make for a great way to store your sewing supplies. They’re the perfect size, and you can stack them to save space. You can store everything from needles and thread to buttons and scissors in your egg cartons. This way, you can keep the thread and needles from being lost.
Snack tray
If you want to have a convenient way to store and prepare multiple snacks, egg cartons are a great option. You can use an egg carton to store and serve an assortment of small snacks, such as nuts, candies, and chips. Since each compartment can be filled with a different snack, and you can even use other compartments to hold dipping sauces. This allows for simple, easily accessible snack storage that you can carry around with you.
Sound insulation
The multiple small egg compartments in egg trays allow them to create a decent amount of sound insulation with the right setup. This makes egg trays an inexpensive alternative solution to soundproofing walls or ceilings. You can use them as a base layer for additional insulation, or even cover them with foam if you’re looking for something more substantial. With egg cartons bulk being relatively cheap and easy to find, you can get creative with how you use them to soundproof your home.
Conclusion
Egg cartons and trays are simply amazing, and far too useful to be thrown away. They can be used in a variety of creative ways, from decorating to storage. And these mentioned above are only a small portion of all the practical ways you can put egg cartons to good use. The key is to get creative and have fun with it.
