We are kicking off the month of December with this EASY to recreate Paper Plate Gingerbread Man! It’s simply perfect to “bake up” this Christmas season, with your child!
What better way to get in the holiday spirit than to craft a goodies-filled paper plate gingerbread man with your kids? Not only will it bring out their creative side and help you create lasting memories, but it’s also an fun activity for any age.
Christmas is fast approaching and I’m sure you are starting to look for some fun, festive and super easy kid crafts to do this holiday season. Am I right?
Well – you are in luck today with Glued To My Crafts because this Paper Plate and Craft Paint Gingerbread Man is ALL THREE OF THOSE THINGS! Not only is he super cute and fun for an afternoon Christmas craft to pass the time but he’s also super easy & really inexpensive to recreate on the fly!
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 gingerbread man 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 on Amazon}
Happy crafting my friends! Please don’t forget to share pictures of your gingerbread man made from a paper plate, on our Facebook page! We love seeing your creations inspired by us! #gluedtomycrafts
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Paper Plate Gingerbread Man
It’s time to put a festive twist on your crafting projects with the adorable Paper Plate Gingerbread Man!
With the holidays just around the corner, now is a perfect opportunity to get in the Christmas spirit and show off your professional creativity. Forget baking gingerbread cookies, this delightful paper plate project will make you smile every bit as much—but much faster —and it’s sure to delight family members of all ages when it hangs on your wall for decoration.
So grab some basic supplies like paint and construction paper and let’s craft up an imaginative winter wonderland complete with their very own cheery handcrafted gingerman!
Craft Supplies:
- Large Paper Plate
- Tan Craft Paint
- Foam Paint Brush
- White Cardstock Paper
- Pink Cardstock Paper
- Dark Brown Cardstock Paper
- Craft Scissors
- School Glue
Directions:
- First squirt your tan craft paint in the center of ONE paper plate.
- Use the foam paint brush to move the paint around, until the paper is covered completely.
- Set aside to let it dry a bit.
- Now grab all your sheets of cardstock and scissors.
- Out of the white cardstock, cut out some frosting hair and a mouth.
- Out of the dark brown cardstock, cut out TWO circular eyes.
- Out of the pink cardstock, cut out some rosy cheeks and a large, circular nose.
- Now take all the paper cutouts and glue them to your painted paper plate.
- Add other embellishments if you like, to customize your paper plate gingerbread man.
- Then let it dry completely before displaying.
- Don’t forget to share pictures with us! You can ALWAYS tag us on Facebook or Instagram for easy sharing! #gluedtomycrafts
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If you are looking for even MORE Christmas themed kid crafts on the Glued To My Crafts website, be sure to check out these fun posts listed below.
And “if” you decide to make this gingerbread man face craft idea for kids, 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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Christmas Tree Pinecone Trees
Popsicle Stick Christmas Tree Wagon
Potato Stamped Ornaments
Paper Plate Peppermint Candy
Paper Tube Gingerbread Man
Cupcake Liner Gingerbread Man
Wooden Spoon Gingerbread Man
Paper Plate Gingerbread Man
- 1 Large Paper Plate
- Tan Craft Paint
- Pink Cardstock Paper
- White Cardstock Paper
- Brown Cardstock Paper
Instructions
- First squirt your tan craft paint in the center of ONE paper plate.
- Use the foam paint brush to move the paint around, until the paper is covered completely.
- Set aside to let it dry a bit.
- Now grab all your sheets of cardstock and scissors.
- Out of the white cardstock, cut out some frosting hair and a mouth.
- Out of the dark brown cardstock, cut out TWO circular eyes.
- Out of the pink cardstock, cut out some rosy cheeks and a large, circular nose.
- Now take all the paper cutouts and glue them to your painted paper plate.
- Add other embellishments if you like, to customize your paper plate gingerbread man.
- Then let it dry completely before displaying.
- Don't forget to share pictures with us! You can ALWAYS tag us on Facebook or Instagram for easy sharing! #gluedtomycrafts
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