{all images taken with my personal camera or iPhone}

No joke I have been telling Pat not to throw away our empty egg cartons for the past 2 months. But he knows now not to ask “why” anymore, haha :). I’ve had this idea in my head for a while and finally gave it a whirl last night, and I’m perfectly OK with how it came out slightly imperfect.

Here’s what you need:
Empty egg cartons
Gold spray paint
Box cutter or Xacto knife
Pretty string - I chose a teal multi-tie raffia from World Market  because I thought it would really make the gold pop
Plastic gloves*

Instructions:
1.  Cut the egg-holder side off of the egg carton and discard the other half.

2. Spray paint both sides of the egg cartons using your color of choice. I used an old wine box to prop the cartons while each side dried.

*You will note that plastic gloves are listed on the materials list, however they are not pictured. See below for why you might want to consider wearing gloves. You will also note that Rhody is judging me from below.

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3. Once dry, use your box cutter to cut out each “bell”.

4. Create a loop on the bottom of your string for easy hanging. Cut the string to your desired length and tie a tiny knot at the opposite end to make it easier to get through the bottom of each “bell”.

5. Cut an “X” at the bottom of each “bell”.

6. String the bells on to your garland! Hang and enjoy!

Other uses:
Wedding/holiday party photobooth backdrop (hang multiple strings next to each other)
Christmas tree garland
Ceremony backdrop