Have you ever bought a bunch of craft supplies for your kid…and then had no idea what to make? No matter how hard you search for ideas…nothing seems simple or fun enough? Not any more!
I have the answer for you: make your OWN fun paper plate crafts! They’re really simple to create and a joy to watch your kids make.
1. Awesome Fish
I’ve never been great at keeping real fish alive, which is why I love this one! You can bring your very own fish to life and have it as a keepsake.
2. Balloon Tennis Game
This is perfect for some energetic indoor fun. Just blow up a balloon and create a few paper plate tennis racquets for the kids to enjoy a game.
3. Colorful Rainbow
Want a super colorful craft activity? The little ones will really enjoy making this rainbow that has a paper plate cloud. Plus, it’s wonderfully simple to do.
4. Cool Lion Mask
Check out how the ears, nose, and whiskers on this lion mask are cut out. It creates a 3D mask which is so cool!
5. DIY Magnet Maze
This DIY maze is a little more intricate to put together, but it will keep your kids entertained and help them with hand-eye coordination as they try to get through it.
6. Desk Organizer
When it comes to kids’ crafts, this desk tidy is one of the most adorable ones you can make!
7. Unique Butterfly
With just a paddle pop stick and some pipe cleaners, your kids will have a blast designing their own special butterfly.
8. Pretty Flower Wreath
You can make some really lovely wreaths for all sorts of occasions by using the rim of the plate and cutting the middle out. This flower wreath has stamped flowers that are glued with buttons.
9. Sweet Mice
Isn’t this family of mice just the sweetest? This is a really simple idea for when you want to plan some crafting time for the kids at home.
10. Quick Easter Hat
Here is a fantastic last minute idea for events like the Easter Hat Parade!
11. Watermelon Fan Craft
This watermelon fan is just right for hot summer days. It can help you cool down and even be used to swat flies!
12. Textured Snake
Putting paint on bubble wrap creates such a wonderful texture for this snake. It’s one of many great sensory craft ideas for kids.
13. Flying Dragon
Got a little one at home who loves dragons? You can use the template from this DIY project and personalize your own dragon that can fly.
14. Paper Plate Koala
Besides this koala, what other animals could you create with various sizes of paper plates? With this idea, you could make a whole continent of animals!
15. Ocean Scene
Go gather some shells and sand to make your very own underwater or aquarium scene.
16. Balloon Powered Car
Kids are going to have a great time making their own paper plate car. It actually moves when the balloon releases the air! What a neat little science experiment.
17. DIY Bear Mask
Paper plates are awesome for creating tons of different masks, just like this bear mask.
