Don’t let the crumby weather outside your window get you down. Take advantage of this down time and make a Paper Plate Umbrella with your little one today!
Umbrella Craft Using A Paper Plate
Well hello there my beautiful crafty friends! Now that spring is pretty much in full swing everywhere, I guess now is better than never, to celebrate those lovely April showers with our Paper Plate Umbrella Kid Craft.
As always, this mosiac umbrella kids craft tutorial is perfect for children of ALL ages and it’s really inexpensive too! Plus children have complete customization at their fingertips, as they figure out the “perfect” umbrella design.
So what are you waiting for? You can find ALL the details you need to know in the full tutorial below!
Happy crafting, my friends! Please don’t forget to share pictures of your child’s finished tissue paper covered umbrellas with us by tagging our account on Instagram to see! I can’t wait to see what colors you choose for your paper plate umbrella creations! #gluedtomycrafts
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Get creative and make your own umbrella with a simple paper plate! It’s the perfect indoor craft to keep little hands busy during the rainy days.
Craft Supplies:
- Large Paper Plate – 1 per craft
- Tissue Paper
- Cardstock Paper
- School Glue
- Craft Scissors
- Hand-Held Office Stapler
Directions:
- First have your children cut their tissue paper into small squares {perfect for practicing cutting skills}
- Take your paper plate and cut it into half. Straight up the center into two equal pieces.
- Reserve one for your umbrella craft and save the other for another day.
- Now put a good amount of glue all over the paper plate half.
- Have children place the tissue paper on top of the glue, until it’s completely covered.
- While they are working on that, cut out a simple umbrella handle from the cardstock.
- To finish off the Paper Plate Umbrella art project – simply staple on the umbrella handle cutout to the paper plate.
- Then display proudly for all to see!
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If you are looking for even MORE easy spring themed kid craft ideas, from Glued To My Crafts, be sure to check out these fun posts listed below!
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- Popsicle Stick Easter Friends
- Paper Plate Chick
- Popsicle Stick Carrots
- Cupcake Liner Bunnies
- Paper Bag Bunny
- Coffee Filter Umbrella
- Welcome Home Keepsake
- Paper Sunrise and Cross
- Cupcake Liner Flowers
Paper Plate Umbrella Craft Idea For Kids
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 have your children cut their tissue paper into small squares.
- Take your paper plate and cut it into half. Straight up the center into two equal pieces.
- Reserve one for your umbrella craft and save the other for another day.
- Now put a good amount of glue all over the paper plate half.
- Have children place the tissue paper on top of the glue, until it's completely covered.
- While they are working on that, cut out a simple umbrella handle from the cardstock.
- To finish off the Paper Plate Umbrella craft – simply staple on the umbrella handle cutout to the paper plate.
- Then display proudly for all to see!
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