Welcome my crafty friends! Today I’m drawing inspiration from one of my favorite sweet treats to have on Valentine’s Day. This post is titled Paper Plate Milkshake and it’s another easy kid craft to add to the Glued To My Crafts archives!
Milkshake Craft Idea Using Paper Plates
Everyone loves a good milkshake every once in awhile but most importantly – everyone LOVES a good, easy craft too! Am I right?! So why not combine the two into an epic theme!
If you are looking for an example SWEET milkshake paper plate craft idea for kids to make in honor of the upcoming Valentine’s Day holiday, you are in the right place today with Glued To My Crafts!
With just a few simple inexpensive supplies and a little imagination, you too can pull this kid friendly craft together with your child in no time. Once finished, display your work and grab a real milkshake to celebrate. It’s the perfect excuse to spurge a little this time of year!
So what are you waiting for? This paper plate and tissue paper milkshake craft may not melt away but time is ticking! Grab those supplies and get to work!!! Find everything you need to know in the full tutorial below!
FIND MORE VALENTINE’S DAY CRAFT IDEAS —> Valentine’s Day Craft Collection For Kids
Your kids will love this fun and easy paper plate milkshake craft! Perfect for a Valentine’s Day spent indoors.
Craft Supplies:
- Large Paper Plate {cut in half to make TWO milkshake crafts}
- Pink Tissue Paper
- Purple/Black/Red Cardstock Paper
- School Glue
- Basic Craft Scissors
- Hand-Held Office Stapler
- Optional Material For This Craft – White Cotton Balls
Directions:
- If you haven’t already, cut your paper plate in half. You can either make TWO milkshakes or save one paper plate half for a rainy day!
- Next cut {or tear} your pink tissue paper into small squares.
- Put a good amount of glue all over one paper plate half. Let children place the tissue paper squares on top, until it’s completely covered.
- While they are working on that, cut out the other milkshake embellishments. Think drink glass, straw, as well as the heart shaped cherry on top.
- To finish off the Paper Plate Milkshake kid craft, staple/glue on the cardstock pieces to your paper plate.
- At this point in time you can also glue on some cotton ball “whipped cream” as well as any other embellishments you see fit.
- Now set aside to let it dry completely before displaying proudly!
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If you are looking for even MORE Valentine’s Day themed kid craft ideas, be sure to check out these fun posts below:
- Paper Plate Donut
- Paper Plate Hershey Kiss
- Paper Plate Cupcake
- The Day It Rained Hearts Craft
- Paper Plate Valentine Bear
- Paper Plate Valentine Fox
- Craft Foam Heart Valentine Penguin
Paper Plate Milkshake
Instructions
- If you haven't already, cut your paper plate in half. You can either make TWO milkshakes or save one paper plate half for a rainy day!
- Next cut {or tear} your pink tissue paper into small squares.
- Put a good amount of glue all over one paper plate half. Let children place the tissue paper squares on top, until it's completely covered.
- While they are working on that, cut out the other milkshake embellishments. Think drink glass, straw, as well as the heart shaped cherry on top.
- To finish off the Paper Plate Milkshake kid craft, staple/glue on the cardstock pieces to your paper plate.
- At this point in time you can also glue on some cotton ball "whipped cream" as well as any other embellishments you see fit.
- Now set aside to let it dry completely before displaying proudly!
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