In today’s workshop, artist Sophie Daly shows you how to make adorable little creatures out of egg cartons. You have probably have been baking lots of treats with family recently. Put those egg cartons to good use by creating a turtle, ladybird or bee to play with!

Turtles, ladybirds and bees are so important to our planet. We can show them our appreciation through art and by protecting them.



You will need:

  • Egg carton(s)
  • A soft ball of some sort, out of clay or plastic etc
  • Cotton buds
  • Cocktail sticks
  • Paint brushes
  • Water for brushes
  • Paint

You can download a worksheet for each creature too! Which is your favourite?

You can learn more about ladybirds here

Learn about why we need to protect turtles here

And here are some top tips on how to help our bees!

Other ways to help the planet:

Let’s try and stamp out single use plastics. Try walking if you can, or go by bike! A better planet means a better future for all creatures great and small.

And of course, instead of throwing things away once they’re empty, use them to make art!

Supported by Community Foundation NI