(Via Lifehacker.) Mixing Paints: During craft time with the kids, you can use a plastic or styrofoam egg carton as a paint palette. The individual cups are perfect for mixing colors. When the ...

Read more: Painting Tips That Even HGTV Stars Swear By Paper and cardboard egg cartons are the perfect material and shape to ...

You'll save money and avoid the spread of those awful styrofoam packing peanuts ... Just search Pinterest for egg carton crafts and you'll find more than you thought possible.

We made this easy and adorable flower craft, using egg cartons and popsicle sticks ... we’re using styrofoam produce trays. And instead of using artificial flowers, we’re making our own ...