Paper Plate Elf – Christmas Kids Craft

Don’t let the fact “it’s too cold outside” be an excuse to be bored this holiday season! The last few days we have shared some Santa themed kid crafts on Glued To My Crafts but today we are focusing on the people behind the big jolly guy.

We all know Santa’s elves play an important role in the Christmas season and this Paper Plate Elf kid craft activity is a must-do DIY!

With inexpensive supplies and simple steps listed below – this craft is simply “elfin’ magic!”

Go beyond the traditional Christmas crafts and create this cute piece today! Simply clear off your table, grab your supplies and follow our step-by-step tutorial below!

Well enough chit chat from me – I’m let you get to the strikingly easy paper elf craft tutorial below!

So come one, come all! Let’s make some paper plate elf creations to show off this holiday season! Find all the crafty details below! Don’t forget to share pictures of the hats you design, on our Facebook page! I can’t wait to see how you give it your own sign! #gluedtomycrafts

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Paper Plate Elf Craft Supplies:

* Large Paper Plate – one per elf craft
* Skin Tone Craft Paint
* Red Cardstock Paper
* Skin Tone Cardstock Paper
* White Cardstock Paper
* Large White Paper Doily – one per elf craft
* Hand-Held Office Stapler
* Kid-Safe Scissors
* School Glue
* Black and Pink Puffy Paint
* Small Red Heart Rhinestones – one per elf craft

Directions:

* First things first – squirt some skin tone craft paint in the center of the paper plate.
* Next use the paint brush to paint the entire plate with it.
* When done with the painting step, set it aside to let it dry completely.
* While that is drying, work on the other elf embellishments. Cut out pointy ears and the Santa hat from the cardstock paper. At this point in time you should also cut the doily in half for the decorative collar to go around his neck.
* To finish the Paper Plate Elf craft – simple staple on the paper embellishments and draw on a face with the puffy paint. Don’t forget to also add his rhinestone nose.
* Add any other embellishments you see fit.
* Then display proudly  for all to see!

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Paper Plate Elf

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We all know Santa's elves play an important role in the Christmas season and this Paper Plate Elf kid craft activity is a must-do DIY!

Supplies:

• Large Paper Plate - one per elf craft
• Skin Tone Craft Paint
• Red Cardstock Paper
• Skin-Tone Cardstock Paper
• White Cardstock Paper
• Large White Paper Doily - one per elf craft
• Hand-Held Office Stapler
• Kid Safe Scissors
• School Glue
• Black and Pink Puffy Paint
• Small Red Heart Rhinestones - one per elf craft

Instructions:

• First things first - squirt some skin tone craft paint in the center of the paper plate.
• Next use the paint brush to paint the entire plate with it.
• When done with the painting step, set it aside to let it dry completely.
• While that is drying, work on the other elf embellishments. Cut out pointy ears and the Santa hat from the cardstock paper. At this point in time you should also cut the doily in half for the decorative collar to go around his neck.
• To finish the Paper Plate Elf craft – simple staple on the paper embellishments and draw on a face with the puffy paint. Don't forget to also add his rhinestone nose.
• Add any other embellishments you see fit.
• Then display proudly  for all to see!

Celebrate this festive time of year with our easy step-by-step kid craft tutorials on Glued To My Crafts & make memories that will last a lifetime!

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