Create special fall moments with today’s latest and greatest Paper Plate Acorn Friend kid craft tutorial, from Glued To My Crafts!
We have given this idea a face-lift and hope you enjoy it as much as we do!
Acorn Paper Plate Craft For Kids
Today’s kid friendly craft is titled Paper Plate Acorn Friend.
It has a fall theme to it and it can also be easily in-cooperated in to your Thanksgiving craft plans, to keep the kids busy while you get the big meal ready.
With just some a little craft paint, a paper plate, brown cardstock and smiling embellishments – we will be able to pull this kid friendly craft together in no time. Heck – you could even join in on the fun and make one yourself!
My favorite part of this paper acorn craft idea, is that adorable smiling face. Isn’t it amazing how when you add some wiggle eyes and a painted on smile, that it gets that personal touch. It just makes my crafty heart melt. Overall, this acorn themed idea is super simple, extra lovable and really inexpensive too. Just the way we like it around here!
Now are you ready to tackle this craft idea? You can find ALL the directions and supply list below. Happy crafting, my friends! Don’t forget to share pictures of your paper plate and paint acorn friends with us on our Facebook page! #gluedtomycrafts
RELATED —> Acorn Puppets
Get crafty with your kiddos this weekend and make these adorable paper plate acorns! Spend some quality time together creating something fun that you can all be proud of.
Craft Supplies:
- Paper Plates
- Dark Brown Craft Paint
- Foam Paint Brush
- Brown Cardstock Paper
- Black Sharpie Marker
- Kid Friendly Scissors
- Hand-Held Stapler
- Wiggle Eyes
- School Glue
- White Tulip Puffy Paint
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Directions:
- First things first – take your paper plate and squirt some brown craft paint in the center.
- Use the paint brush to move the paint around, until the plate is completely brown.
- When done painted, set aside the painted paper plate to allow it to dry completely.
- Next grab your brown cardstock and paper craft scissors.
- Cut a half circle {the acorn shell} and stem out of the brown cardstock.
- Use the black Sharpie marker to draw lines on the half circle piece, to give it some dimension.
- Now we are ready to assemble!
- To finish off the Paper Plate Acorn Friend, staple on the half circle and stem to the paper plate.
- Follow that up by gluing on the wiggle eyes and drawing on a smile with the puffy paint.
- Add any other embellishments you see fit.
- Set it aside to allow it dry completely.
- Then display proudly for everyone to see!
- Don’t forget to share pictures of your acorn friends, with us on your various social media sites! #gluedtomycrafts
RELATED —> Handprint Acorn Poem
I have just a few more fall & Thanksgiving kid crafts to share this week on Glued To My Crafts, but till then be sure to check out these past posts, listed below, for last minute inspiration!
- Leaf Turkey Craft
- Stained Glass Fall Trees
- Paper Plate Apple Pie Slice
- Button Covered Acorn Craft
- Paper Indian Corn
- A is for Acorn Craft
- Handprint Turkey Keepsake
- Black Glue & Watercolor Acorn
- Paper Jack-O-Lantern Acorn
Paper Plate Acorn Friend
Instructions
- First things first - take your paper plate and squirt some brown craft paint in the center.1 Paper Plate, Brown Craft Paint
- Use the paint brush to move the paint around, until the plate is completely brown.
- When done painted, set aside the painted paper plate to allow it to dry completely.
- Next grab your brown cardstock and paper craft scissors.Brown Cardstock Paper
- Cut a half circle {the acorn shell} and stem out of the brown cardstock.
- Use the black Sharpie marker to draw lines on the half circle piece, to give it some dimension.
- Now we are ready to assemble!
- To finish off the Paper Plate Acorn Friend, staple on the half circle and stem to the paper plate.
- Follow that up by gluing on the wiggle eyes and drawing on a smile with the puffy paint.Tulip Puffy Paint, 2 Wiggle Eyes
- Add any other embellishments you see fit.
- Set it aside to allow it dry completely.
- Then display proudly for everyone to see!
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