Colorful Paper Plate Animals
Welcome to our selection of creative paper plate crafts with various animals, created especially for entertaining kids of all ages. These projects are not only a lot of fun to make but also an excellent way for you and your child to spend quality time together. At the same time, they develop their creativity and fine motor skills.
Let's dive into the fun! Begin by envisioning the animal you'd like to bring to life. Picture the paper plate as the animal's head and brainstorm what decorations you'll need to transform it into your chosen creature.
What you will need:
Paper plates
Cardboard paper
Scissors
Glue
Markers
Extra: wiggle eyes, buttons, ribbon
Cut out a pair of ears from construction paper or cardboard, selecting any color that suits your animal's aesthetic.
Now, let's start assembling our animal's head. Place the paper plate front side up. Use glue to attach the ears to the top of the plate. If your animal needs more head components, like an elephant's trunk, carefully glue them to the bottom of the plate, making sure they are positioned correctly. Flip the paper plate to its bottom side and paint your animal using tempera or markers. Get creative with spots, stripes, or patches, applying them with your fingers, cotton buds, or a paintbrush. Alternatively, you can cut out spots and stripes from paper and glue them onto the plate for a textured effect.
To bring your animal to life, glue on a pair of wiggle eyes or buttons for eyes. Use a black permanent marker or crayon to draw directly onto the paper plate for more intricate details like noses and mouths. Long-faced animals like giraffes may require a snout, which can be crafted from construction paper and glued to the bottom portion of the plate.
Cut a craft stick in half for animals with horns or antlers to create horns, then glue them onto the back of the paper plate. Feel free to color or paint the horns to match your animal's appearance. Add any additional details or embellishments to enhance your creation's charm.
This animal serves as a prime example of the basic steps for crafting paper plate animals, but the creative possibilities are endless! Let's get crafting!"