Grab your empty Vital Farms egg carton and snip off the lid and pointy center dividers. You can use any size carton you like. We used a 6-count carton for a mini version but you could also cut a 12-count carton in half or make a larger tray.

Roll clay out into approximately 1/4-inch thick rectangle.

Trim the excess clay by placing carton in the center of your clay and trim around using a knife or pizza cutter, leaving about a 1-inch border on all sides.

Lay clay inside carton and gently use your fingers or something soft like a damp sponge or cloth and press the clay into the carton to create indentations for the eggs.

Flip carton and clay over and trim off the excess clay around the edges.

Roll some clay scraps into thin cylinders and trim to desired length and affix to either side of tray for handles.

Prop handles on something like an empty egg carton or book to hold in place.

Allow tray to dry completely (usually 24-48 hours depending on the clay).

Use acrylic paints to paint any color and design you’d like.

Allow to fully dry, then wrap up along with a carton of Vital Farms eggs and give the perfect gift.