Hi my GROOVY friends! Are you a big fan of the Pete the Cat series like we are? My son is ALWAYS requesting to read one at bedtime. I admit, I’m starting to enjoy them as well.

So on that note, not only am I super excited to be sharing this really easy and inexpensive Paper Plate Button {Kid Craft} with you all today but I’m also proud to say, it goes along perfectly with the book Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons by James Dean.

Pete the Cat is wearing his favorite shirt—the one with the four totally groovy buttons. But when one falls off, does Pete cry? Goodness, no! He just keeps on singing his song—after all, what could be groovier than three groovy buttons? Count down with Pete in this rocking new story from the creators of the bestselling Pete the Cat books.

Paired with our simple craft tutorial found below, this is the perfect way to create a  jam-packed {but fun} afternoon with storytime and craft time. Yup – this is a must-do activity that is perfect for kids of all ages and you won’t believe how simple it is!!!

So what are you waiting for? Grab the supplies listed below and get to work on this “GROOVY” craft today! Don’t forget to also read the book in honor of your beautiful creation and be sure to find the perfect spot to show it off too!

Happy crafting {and reading} my friends! #gluedtomycrafts

Paper Plate Button Craft Supplies:

* Large Paper Plate
* Colored Tissue Paper { I used a shade of light blue}
* White Cardstock or Construction Paper
* School Glue
* Fiskars Medium Circle Punch

Directions:

* First cut your tissue paper into small squares {great for practicing cutting skills}
* Next put a good amount of glue all over the paper plate. Have children place the tissue paper on top of the glue, until they are completely covered.
* While they are working on that, cut out four circles from the white cardstock.
* To finish off the Paper Plate Button kid craft – simple glue the cardstock circles in the center of the paper plate. Then display proudly! {or add other embellishments to really make it your own!}

Don’t let the “button theme” fun stop here!

Another fun craft activity that goes along perfectly with the mentioned above book, is our Cupcake Liner Buttons craft. For this, simply flatten and glue various colored cupcake liners to a piece of cardstock. To finish, add small cardstock pieces to the center, to give the look of buttons. Super simple and kids can have fun with the customization part!!

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. And “if” you decide to make our Paper Plate Button 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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