Unleash your inner artist with this easy paper plate polka dot covered leopard craft!
Polka Dot Leopard Craft Idea Using A Paper Plate
Hi friends! I’m so glad you landed on today’s paper plate leopard art project tutorial! This fun polka dot covered leopard craft is perfect for kids of all ages!
Remember how I mentioned yesterday in our Paper Plate Cookie craft post, that we have been creating tons of crafts centered around my son’s favorite kid books?
Well – today’s kid friendly paper plate leopard craft tutorial is in honor of the colorful Dr Seuss beginner book Put Me in the Zoo by Robert Lopshire. It’s a cute story that proves that “everyone has a spot” in this grand scheme of life.
This Dr Seuss Inspired Polka Dot Leopard Kid Craft is not only super simple and fun for those of all ages – BUT it’s also a great way to honor Dr Seuss on his upcoming birthday {March 2nd} as well!
So what are you waiting for? The “spot on” step-by-step tutorial can be found below! Happy crafting, my friends!
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This easy paper plate leopard craft is perfect for kids of all ages and can be completed in just a few simple steps.
Craft Supplies:
- Large Paper Plate – 1 per craft
- Yellow Tissue Paper
- Yellow Cardstock Paper
- Red Cardstock Paper
- Green Cardstock Paper
- Black Cardstock Paper
- Blue Cardstock Paper
- Small Circle Punch
- Kid Craft Scissors
- School Glue
- Stapler
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Directions:
- First things first – cut your yellow tissue paper into small squares {let the kids practice their cutting skills!}
- Put a good amount of school 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.
- While your child is working on that – cut out the multicolored circles {spots} as well as the mouth, nose, eyes and ears from the cardstock.
- To finish off the paper plate leopard craft – glue on the cardstock pieces and staple on the ears onto the covered paper plate.
- Then display your paper plate leopard face piece proudly for ALL to see!
- Don’t forget to share pictures with us when you are done crafting! #gluedtomycrafts
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Now isn’t our polka dot paper leopard craft super fun, right? I have a few more Dr Seuss inspired crafts up my sleeves – so stay tuned!
Well my dear friends, that’s a wrap! If by chance you are still looking for a few MORE easy kids craft ideas to tackle today, be sure to check out these fun posts below listed below!
- Paper Plate Shark
- Put Me In The Zoo Craft
- Paper Plate Donut
- Paper Plate Taco
- Popsicle Stick Thing 1 & 2
- Paper Plate Groundhog
- Paper Plate Thing 1 & 2
- Paper Bag Cat In The Hat
- Paper Bag Leopard
Paper Plate Leopard Craft
Here’s your checklist of supplies to bring this craft to life:
Prepare your creative haven by laying down a protective cover before the crafting magic begins!
Directions:
- First cut your yellow tissue paper into small squares.Tissue Paper
- Put a good amount of school glue all over the paper plate.1 Large Paper Plate
- Have your child place the tissue paper on top of the glue, until the paper plate is completely covered.
- While your child is working on that - cut out the multicolored circles {spots} as well as the mouth, nose, eyes and ears from the cardstock.Cardstock Paper
- To finish off the paper plate leopard craft - glue on the cardstock pieces and staple on the ears onto the covered paper plate.
- Then display your paper plate leopard face piece proudly for ALL to see!
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