Paint Chip Carrots

Looking for a simple, budget-friendly spring craft? These DIY paint chip carrots are the perfect solution! Made from free paint samples and a few basic supplies, this craft is ideal for kids, classrooms, Easter activities, or just a creative afternoon at home.

Not only are these adorable paper carrots easy to make, but they’re also a great way to recycle materials and encourage creativity

Why You’ll Love This Paint Chip Carrot Craft

• Budget-friendly – Use free paint chips from your local hardware store
• Kid-friendly – Simple steps make it perfect for all ages
• Great for Easter – Use as décor, gift tags, or basket fillers
• Quick to make – Takes less than 15 minutes

Make sure to check out my easter egg garland! 

Supplies to make paint chip garland

• paint chips
• scissors
• tape or glue
• ribbon or twine
• template (free down below!) 

All of these things I have on hand except the paint chips! Since Paint chips are free- this project was essentially free for me!

Just an FYI- I always ask when taking paint chips for art projects! The companies are always great and let me take a nice variety! But I just think it’s common courtesy to ask! 

How to make a carrot out of paint chips

As well as being inexpensive, these are pretty easy to make!

Step 1: Cut Your Paint Chips

Start by cutting your paint chip into a long triangle or carrot shape. You can use the gradient on the paint chip to give your carrot a fun, dimensional look. (I do have a template you can trace if you don’t want to free hand! It’s down below!)

Step 3: Create the Carrot Top

Cut out the top from green paint chips. You can also cut thin strips of green paper to resemble carrot stems. Curl them slightly using your fingers or scissors for added texture.

You can also do a little triangle for a stem! So many options!

Step 4: Attach the Greenery

Insert the green paper strips onto the top of the carrot and glue, tape or staple them in place.

Step 5: Add Finishing Touches

Punch a hole near the top and add twine if you want to turn it into a gift tag. I added tape and Twine to the back to turn it into a garland for my mantel.

Hang and enjoy your easy, free Easter Decoration!

We also made these with solid paint chips we had left over! They turned out just as cute!

Tips for the Best Results

• Use different shades of orange for a more realistic look
• Let kids decorate with stickers, glitter, or markers
• Try using patterned scrapbook paper if you don’t have paint chips
• Make mini versions for a fun carrot-themed display

It’s such an easy-peasy project! your kids could whip these out! (just like my easter egg garland! )

Free paint chip carrot printable

I have a template in case you don’t want to freehand! You can print them out and pick what size works best Then trace them on the back of the paint chip as a guide!

Just click the image below and the download with happen immediately! 

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Other fun easter crafts and activities

• easter play doh activity printables
• 25 easter bunny inspired projects! 
• giant moss bunny from dollar tree supplies
• carrot treat bags
• bunny easter eggs
• TONS of cool Easter egg hunt ideas 

Final Thoughts

This paint chip carrot craft is a simple and creative way to celebrate spring and Easter without spending a lot of money. It’s perfect for kids, easy to customize, and makes adorable seasonal décor.

Whether you’re crafting at home or planning a classroom activity, these DIY carrots are sure to be a hit!