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Paper Plate Christmas Wreath Craft

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Looking for a fun and festive holiday craft that even the little ones can enjoy? Check out this simple paper plate Christmas wreath craft idea – perfect for kids of all ages!

A paper Christmas wreath made from green paper squares, red pom-poms, and two red handprint cutouts. Three green pom-poms decorate the bottom of this festive Paper Plate Christmas Wreath.

Paper Plate Christmas Wreath Craft Idea

This quick and easy craft project will help create lasting memories, bring everyone together, and add a cheerful touch to any home this holiday season. With just some basic supplies like paper plates, glue and other decorative materials you can make your own creative masterpiece that will be sure to impress friends and guests.

Craft Supplies:

  • Large Paper Plate – 1 per craft
  • Green Crepe Paper and/or Tissue Paper
  • Craft Scissors
  • Red Pom Poms
  • Red Cardstock Paper
  • School Glue
  • Marker/Pencil
  • Stapler

 

Directions:

  1. First cut the center of your paper plate out, leaving a ring for the wreath. Discard the center of the paper plate.
  2. Next you {or your child} should tear/cut up the green crepe paper into squares.
  3. Now put a good layer of glue all around the the paper plate ring. Have your child place the crepe paper squares on it, until it’s completely covered.
  4. Once that is done, have them glue some red pom poms all over the wreath. Set aside to let it dry completely.
  5. While that is drying, trace your child’s hands on the red cardstock. Trim those trace-outs out and staple them together to look like a bow.
  6. Once completely dry, staple on the “bow” to the front of the paper plate Christmas wreath and display the finished piece proudly for ALL to see!

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A paper Christmas wreath made from green paper squares, red pom-poms, and two red handprint cutouts. Three green pom-poms decorate the bottom of this festive Paper Plate Christmas Wreath.
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Paper Plate Christmas Wreath Craft

Craft a paper plate Christmas wreath with your kids! This fun and creative holiday DIY project is perfect for little hands and festive seasonal crafting.

Here’s your checklist of supplies to bring this craft to life:

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Directions: 

  • First cut the center of your paper plate out, leaving a ring for the wreath. Discard the center of the paper plate.
    1 Large Paper Plate
    A Paper Plate Christmas Wreath craft features a paper plate with the center cut out, green tissue paper squares, and blue scissors arranged on a wooden surface.
  • Next you {or your child} should tear/cut up the green tissue paper into squares.
    Tissue Paper
  • Now put a good layer of glue all around the the paper plate ring. Have your child place the crepe paper squares on it, until it's completely covered.
    A child glues green tissue paper squares onto a white paper plate, creating a festive Paper Plate Christmas Wreath craft project. The plate is on a wooden table. The blog name GluedToMyCraftsBlog.com appears at the bottom of the image.
  • Once that is done, have them glue some red pom poms all over the wreath. Set aside to let it dry completely.
    Craft Pom Poms
    A child decorates a homemade Paper Plate Christmas Wreath made from green paper squares and red pom-poms glued onto a cut paper plate, with GluedToMyCraftsBlog.com written on the bottom left.
  • While that is drying, trace your child's hands on the red cardstock paper. Trim those trace-outs out and staple them together to look like a bow.
    Cardstock Paper
    Paper Plate Christmas Wreath - Kid Craft Idea
  • Once completely dry, staple on the "bow" to the front of the paper plate Christmas wreath and display the finished piece proudly for ALL to see!
    A handmade Paper Plate Christmas Wreath craft made from green tissue paper, red pom-poms, and red paper, with a pink stapler holding the pieces together on a wooden table. The text GluedToMyCraftsBlog.com is at the bottom.
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