How to make miniature eggs in a carton . . .

Mixed beans for soup. The smallest navy beans look just like miniature eggs!

Finished mini egg cartons
compared to a dime. (coin)

        To make miniature eggs in cartons you will need the following supplies: scrap cardboard, tiny navy beans, masking tape, white school glue and newspaper or newsprint.

Step-by-Step Instructions:  

1. Cut from the scrap cardboard a tiny rectangle measuring approximately 1 inch by 2 inches. 
2. From the tips of each corner, make a small diagonal cut. Turn these tips into each other to make the sides of the tiny rectangle box. Glue them together. 
3. Cover the entire tiny box using masking tape.
4. Twist more pieces of masking tape inverted so that the pieces are tacky on the outside. You can see the way I have done this in the photo above.
5. Now the tiny navy beans which look just like miniature eggs will stay in place as you line them up inside of the 'egg box.' 
6. Squeeze white school glue into all of the crevices.
7. Layer on newspaper or newsprint and then let the miniature eggs and cartons dry over night.
8. Brush on Mod Podge once you are satisfied with the egg cartons surfaces. The Mod Podge should be also generously applied to the navy beans. 
9. When not in use, store these tiny creations in tin only. Somehow, the insects will find them out and try to eat them, otherwise.
   

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