Christmas is fast approaching and I’m sure you are looking for some fun & festive kid crafts to do this holiday season. Am I right? Well – you are in luck today because this Paper Plate Gingerbread Man is not only cute and fun for an afternoon Christmas craft – but he’s also super easy & really inexpensive to make.

Best part? Just like real gingerbread man cookies, this craft can be customized however your child wants. From adding sparkles to changing out the colors – kids imagine it and the craft comes to life!

So quick – “catch” him while you can, cause he’s fast like the gingerbread man! Speaking of which – be sure to visit your local library to snag some gingerbread man books to go along with the theme. {our personal fav is The Gingerbread Cowboy – affiliate link}

Happy crafting my friends! #gluedtomycrafts

Supplies:

* Large Paper Plate
* Tan Tissue Paper {affiliate link}
* Various Colored Cardstock
* Scissors
* School Glue
* Circular Craft Punch {affiliate link}
* Markers

Directions:

* First cut your tan tissue paper into squares.
* Put a good amount of school glue all over the paper plate.
* Have your child take the tan tissue paper squares and place them all over the paper plate, until completely covered.
* Now cut out other gingerbread man embellishments from the cardstock. Think eyes, nose, mouth, hair etc.
* Attach those to the paper plate. Add other embellishments if you like.
* Then let it dry completely before displaying.

If you are looking for even MORE Christmas themed kid crafts, be sure to check out these fun posts. And “if” you decide to make this craft, please share a picture on our Facebook page for us to see. We love seeing our inspiration come to life! #gluedtomycrafts

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