Ho Ho Ho! It wouldn’t be the holidays without that big, jolly guy! Today we are celebrating everyone’s favorite icon of Christmas with this Paper Plate Santa w/handprint beard kid craft idea.
Keep scrolling for the full how-to so you can recreate it with your child this holiday season!
This super easy kid craft is perfect for keeping the little ones busy during the holiday season.
It’s also a great way to get them excited about Christmas and teach them about one of its most iconic symbols. Let your kids have fun making their very own Paper Plate Santa with this simple tutorial.
This Christmas season, capture the spirit of the holidays with a festive paper plate Santa craft! It’s the perfect project for busy parents, teachers, and creatives who want to make something special but don’t have much time or budget – all you need is some tissue paper, cardstock paper and paper plates!
If you’re looking for an activity to bring joy and excitement more quickly than shaking your presents under the tree, this crafting idea will surely conjure up feelings of holiday cheer! Make it even more memorable by adding your child’s handprint beard so that their personality shines through.
So grab those supplies (or get creative with whatever crayons, buttons or pom-poms are handy!) – it’s time to jingle bells and create Paper Plate Santa w/Handprint Beard!
Happy crafting, my friends! Don’t forget to share pictures of your handprint Santa paper creations with us on our Facebook page! It seriously makes my day to see the inspiration come to life! #gluedtomycrafts
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Paper Plate Santa Craft
The holidays are upon us, and there is no better way to get into the Christmas spirit than making festive crafts! As a mom, teacher, or creative person of any kind nothing can spark joy quite like seeing your little ones’ faces when they create something special with their hands.
Let’s start crafting some fun memories that will last well beyond the December festivities!
Craft Supplies:
- Large Paper Plate – one per Santa craft
- Skin-Tone Craft Paint
- White Cardstock Paper
- Red Cardstock Paper
- Tan Cardstock Paper
- Craft Scissors
- School Glue
- Pencil
- Hand-Held Office Stapler
- Extra Large Wiggle Eye
- White Cotton Balls
Directions:
- First things first – squirt some craft paint in the center of the paper plate.
- Use the paint brush to paint the entire paper plate.
- Set aside to let it dry completely.
- While that is drying, work on the other Santa embellishments.
- Simply trace and cut out TWO handprint cutouts for his white beard.
- Out of the remaining pieces of cardstock paper {red and tan} cut out a large triangle hat and oval nose.
- To finish the Paper Plate Santa craft – simple glue on the eyes & nose, while stapling on the beard & hat. Don’t forget to also add the white cotton balls to pull the theme together!
- Then display proudly!
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ANOTHER IDEA – Skip the craft paint and use tissue paper instead for his face!
Deck the halls with our easy step-by-step kid craft tutorials & make memories that will melt your heart.
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Paper Plate Santa w/Handprint Beard
Tools:
- Pencil
Supplies:
- 1 Large Paper Plate
- Skin Tone Craft Paint
- Cardstock Paper
- 2 Wiggle Eyes
- White Cotton Balls
Instructions:
- First things first - squirt some craft paint in the center of the paper plate.
- Use the paint brush to paint the entire paper plate.
- Set aside to let it dry completely.
- While that is drying, work on the other Santa embellishments. Simply trace and cut out TWO handprint cutouts for his white beard. Out of the remaining pieces of cardstock paper {red and tan} cut out a large triangle hat and oval nose.
- To finish the Paper Plate Santa craft - simple glue on the eyes & nose, while stapling on his handprint beard & red triangle hat. Don't forget to also add the white cotton balls to pull the theme together!
- Then display proudly for all to see!
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