Paper Plate Elf – Christmas Kid 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

RELATED ART AND CRAFTS TO DO AT HOME THIS CHRISTMAS: Paper Plate Santa w/Handprint Beard {Kid Craft} and Christmas Gnome Scoop Stick Puppets – Kid Craft

Paper Plate Elf Craft Supplies:

* Large Paper Plate – one per elf craft
* Skin Tone Tissue Paper {affiliate link}
* Green, Red, Brown, White Colored Cardstock
* Large Wiggle Eyes – two per elf craft
* Cotton Balls – handful per elf craft
* Hand-Held Office Stapler
* Kid-Safe Scissors
* School Glue
* Gold Glitter Glue

Directions:

* First cut your skin-tone tissue paper into small squares.
* Put a good amount of glue all over the paper plate.
* Have your child place the tissue paper on top of the glue, until the paper plate is completely covered.
* Set aside to let it dry completely.
* While that is drying, work on the other elf embellishments. I cut out a hat, pointy ears, eyes, nose, hair and decorative collar to show the neck.
* To finish the Paper Plate Elf craft – simple glue on the eyes & nose, while stapling on the other embellishments, along with the cotton balls.
* 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!

Be sure to check out these fun posts for even MORE crafty inspiration. And as always – if one of our crafts inspires you, be sure to share it on our Facebook page. We love seeing our inspiration come to life! #gluedtomycrafts

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