Tissue Paper & Paper Plate Lion – Toddler Friendly Craft Idea

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 call it the Lion Paper Plate Craft. 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 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.

Here are the supplies you need for this Paper Plate Lion craft:

* 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!

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 craft? 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