Are you looking for a fun and creative craft project to do with your kids? Whether it’s an art class at school or something fun that they can make at home, parents, teachers, and educators alike are often searching for ways to engage their students and children in creativity.
That’s why we’ve come up with this adorable tissue paper & paper plate raccoon craft idea!
Not only is this activity easy enough for even the youngest of crafters, but it’s also great for enhancing fine motor skills. It will keep your little ones entertained as well as help them hone their dexterity through the use of scissors and a paper punch.
With some tissue paper cutouts, simple instructions outlined below – along with just a few materials – let creativity soar! Just keep scrolling for the FULL tutorial from us. Happy crafting, my friends!
This fun and easy craft idea for kids is perfect for animal lovers of all ages! Transform a paper plate and some tissue paper into an adorable raccoon.
Craft Supplies:
The best part about making a tissue paper and paper plate raccoon is that most materials are inexpensive and easy to find. Here’s what you’ll need to gather before starting the project:
- Large Paper Plate – one per raccoon
- Gray Tissue Paper
- Black Cardstock Paper
- White Cardstock Paper
- School Glue
- Scissors
- Stapler
- Various Paper Scallop Punches
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Directions:
- First you will want to trim your paper plate down a bit. You want the face to be more triangular but still round. {I hope the above picture explains it better}
- Cut your gray tissue paper into small squares.
- Slather a good amount of glue all over the paper plate.
- Have your child place the tissue paper on the glue, until the paper plate is completely covered for the raccoon’s fur.
- While your child does that – punch/cut out the embellishments to give the raccoon life.
- Now staple/glue those paper pieces to the paper plate.
- Display your finished paper plate raccoon face craft proudly for all to see!
Book Pairing Ideas:
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There’s no better way to spend a rainy afternoon or a weekend at home than with a fun craft project. The tissue paper and paper plate raccoon craft is more than just an activity; it’s an opportunity to spark creativity, bring people together, and create something special.
Are you ready to make your own raccoon? Share your creations on social media and tag us—we’d love to see your little masterpieces!
BTW – if you enjoyed this kid friendly tissue paper gray raccoon craft – you may also enjoy these fun blog posts from us:
- Paper Plate Fish Bowl
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- Paper Plate Sloth
- Paper Plate Giraffe
- Popsicle Stick Raccoon
- Tissue Paper Apple
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