Tissue Paper & Paper Plate Lion Craft
This lion themed craft idea is super easy, affordable and totally do-able for any craft novice. Even those moms who “claim” they aren’t crafty, can set this up for their child to do. I titled this as a toddler craft, but really any age can do it {Shh…I made one too!}
Little crafters can either do this tissue paper lion craft for a story time theme or after a trip to the zoo. My son & I did this craft together, after watching the movie The Lion King. If you have some imagination, you could also turn this Lion Paper Plate Craft into a mask for a quick Halloween costume.
And you know how I have mentioned a million times that you should save the tissue paper from gifts you receive? Well….here I am mentioning it again. SAVE any tissue paper you come across. It will come in handy for crafts like today and save you a few bucks. I wouldn’t say {or type it} if I really didn’t believe in that theory. I have so much in my stockpile that I may never have to buy tissue paper ever again.
So anyways – back on topic.
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Craft supplies needed:
- Large Paper Plate – one per lion craft
- Yellow Craft Paint
- Orange Tissue Paper
- White School Glue
- Large Wiggle Eyes – two per lion craft
- Basic Kid Friendly Craft Scissors
- Foam Paint Brush
- Baby Wipes
- Black Sharpie Marker
- Orange Colored Cardstock
- Hand-Held Office Stapler
The simple directions:
- First have your child paint their large paper plate completely yellow. They can use paint brushes or my son’s favorite – their hands.
- While your child is painting, use scissors to cut the orange tissue paper into a handful of small squares.
- Once the paper plate is done and covered, put a good amount of glue all around the rim of the plate.
- Next have your child stick the tissue paper to the plate, along the glue line you just placed down. This will be the lion’s mane.
- Now glue on the large wiggle eyes and draw a mouth in the center of the plate to give the lion life!
- At this point in time you can also cut out some half circle ears from the orange cardstock and staple those on, as well.
- When done creating, set aside it aside, to let it all dry completely.
- Finally, display your newly created paper plate lion head piece proudly for ALL to see!
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And there you have it! A lion made out of a simple paper plate. Easy right? So I challenge YOU! Can all my crafty moms give me a high five for this awesome lion craft idea? I sure hope so!
Now run off, grab some supplies and make some crafty memories with your child today. While you are at it, check out our Yarn Lion Mane Card – Kid Craft post! Then recreate both our ideas and share pictures on our Facebook page wall for us to admire! Happy crafting, my friends! #gluedtomycrafts
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Tissue Paper & Paper Plate Lion
Tools:
- 1 Scissors
Supplies:
- 1 Large Paper Plate
- Orange Tissue Paper
- Orange Cardstock Paper
- Yellow Craft Paint
- 2 Wiggle Eyes
Instructions:
- First have your child paint their large paper plate completely yellow. They can use paint brushes or my son's favorite - their hands.
- While your child is painting, use scissors to cut the orange tissue paper into a handful of small squares.
- Once the paper plate is done and covered, put a good amount of glue all around the rim of the plate.
- Next have your child stick the tissue paper to the plate, along the glue line you just placed down. This will be the lion's mane.
- Now glue on the large wiggle eyes and draw a mouth in the center of the plate to give the lion life!
- At this point in time you can also cut out some half circle ears from the orange cardstock and staple those on, as well.
- When done creating, set aside it aside, to let it all dry completely.
- Finally, display your newly created paper plate lion head piece proudly for ALL to see!
