Get creative with your kiddos this weekend and make these super cute paper plate ducks together! With just a few simple supplies like paper plates, tissue paper, and cardstock, you can bring a smile to their faces.
Tissue Paper Duck Craft
Hi my crafty friends! Are you ready for another kid friendly craft tutorial that is centered around one of our favorite children’s books? Well – you are in the right place because this idea is ‘quackin’ good!
Eric Carle is probably one of the most famous children’s book authors out there, with his most recognizable book probably being The Very Hungry Caterpillar. His collage illustrations in his books have always drawn me in and I just love the stories inside as well.
So it comes to no surprise, that today’s kid friendly craft idea is centered around one of his books. I’m going to share with you all how we recently made this Paper Plate Duck Kid Craft that goes along perfectly with the Eric Carle book 10 Rubber Ducks. Not only is our craft super simple and fun but it’s also great for children of all ages to make!
Now let’s gather up our simple craft supplies and get to work – shall we? Don’t forget to grab the book to read in celebration of your craft time!
Find all the details below in the tutorial! Happy crafting my friends {quack quack!} Don’t forget to share pictures of your finished tissue paper covered ducks on our Facebook page to admire from a far! #gluedtomycrafts
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Unleash your little one’s imagination with this fun and easy duck craft for toddlers! It’ll keep the little ones entertained for hours and you’ll love their masterpiece at the end.
Craft Supplies:
- Large Paper Plate
- Yellow Tissue Paper
- Orange Cardstock Paper
- White Cardstock Paper
- Light Blue Cardstock Paper
- School Glue
- Craft Scissors
- Hand-Held Stapler
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Directions:
- First cut your tissue paper into small squares {let the kids practice their cutting skills}
- Take your paper plate and put a good amount of glue all over it.
- Have children place the tissue paper on top of the glue, until the paper plate is completely covered.
- While they are working on that, cut out the duck’s facial features from your cardstock. Think two eyes and a large beak.
- To finish off the Paper Plate Duck kid craft – simply glue/staple the cardstock pieces in their designated spots.
- Once done, set it aside to allow it to dry completely.
- Then display proudly for ALL to see!
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If you are looking for even MORE easy kid craft ideas that go along with our favorite children’s books, be sure to check out these fun posts found below.
And “if” you decide to make this Paper Plate Duck Kid Craft, please share a picture on our Facebook page or tag us on Instagram with #gluedtomycrafts for us to see. We love seeing our inspiration come to life!
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Paper Plate Duck Craft
- 1 Large Paper Plate
- Yellow Tissue Paper
- Orange Cardstock Paper
- White Cardstock Paper
- Blue Cardstock Paper
Instructions
- First cut your tissue paper into small squares.Yellow Tissue Paper
- Take your paper plate and put a good amount of glue all over it.1 Large Paper Plate
- Have children place the tissue paper on top of the glue, until the paper plate is completely covered.
- While they are working on that, cut out the duck's facial features from your cardstock. Think two eyes and a large beak.Orange Cardstock Paper, White Cardstock Paper, Blue Cardstock Paper
- To finish off the Paper Plate Yellow Duck craft – simply glue/staple the cardstock paper pieces in their designated spots.
- Once done, set it aside to allow it to dry completely.
- Then display proudly for ALL to see!