Groovy Buttons Craft Idea Using A Paper Plate
Hi my GROOVY friends! Are you a big fan of the Pete the Cat children’s book 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 craft idea with you all today but I’m also proud to say, it goes along perfectly with the book where 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 “His Four Groovy Buttons” by James Dean.
Paired with our simple craft tutorial found below, this is the perfect way to create a jam-packed {but fun} afternoon with story time and craft time. Yup – this is a must-do craft 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! Then when you are done, pair it with the suggested book and make an entire day out of it!
Happy crafting {and reading} my friends! I can’t wait to see pictures of your finished creations on our Facebook page when you are done! #gluedtomycrafts
PAIR YOUR PAPER PLATE BUTTON CRAFT WITH —> Popsicle Stick Groovy Buttons
Craft Supplies:
- ONE Paper Plate Per Button Craft – large or small
- Tissue Paper { I used a shade of light blue, purple and pink}
- Basic Paper Craft Scissors
- Black Cardstock or Construction Paper
- School Glue
- Fiskars Medium Circle Punch
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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 black cardstock paper.
- 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!}
PAIR YOUR FINISHED CRAFT WITH —> Popsicle Stick Pete The Cat Puppet
Don’t let the crafty fun stop here!
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 listed below.
And “if” you decide to make our Paper Plate and Tissue Paper Covered 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!
- Paper Plate Cookie
- Paper Plate Leopard
- Dr Seuss Inspired Fish
- Paper Plate Pigeon
- Paper Plate Pete The Cat Santa
- Paper Plate Cat In The Hat
- Paper Plate Baker
- Pete Inspired Keepsake
- Pete Character Costume Idea
- Popsicle Stick Groovy Buttons
- Cotton Pad Cupcakes
Paper Plate Button
Tools:
- Medium Circle Punch
Supplies:
Instructions:
- 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 black cardstock paper.
- 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!}
