Whether for in celebration of spring, a Mother’s Day gift or a good Earth Day activity – I hope our Paper Plate Smiling Flowers Kid Craft idea comes in handy for you!!!

It’s a clever way to use up some simple paper plate you have been hoarding {you know you have a huge stack you aren’t touching} and it’s for pretty awesome decor too!

So what are you waiting for? Grab those craft supplies, check out the full tutorial below and get ready to “grow” some one-of-a-kind pieces with your child today!

Happy crafting my friends!!! #gluedtomycrafts

Smiling Flowers Craft Supplies:

* Paper Plates {large or small – one per smiling flower craft}
* School Glue
* Colorful Tissue Paper
* Foam Paint Brush
* Colored Cardstock
* Paper Craft Scissors
* Hand-Held Office Stapler

Directions:

* First have your child cut their tissue paper {for the inner of the flower} into small squares.
* Now have your child paint a thick layer of glue all over their paper plate, really making sure you get every inch covered.
* Next have them place the tissue paper squares on top of the glue, until the plate is completely covered.
* To finish off the Paper Plate Smiling Flowers Kid Craft – cut out some flower petals, as well as facial features from your colored cardstock.
* Then stapler and glue those pieces to the front & back of the paper plate, along with any other embellishments you see fit.
* Then display proudly for all to see!

Extra Craft Tip – hot glue string to the back so you can hang them throughout the house {on windows, shelves or even outside on trees} for everyone to see and admire!

If you are looking for even MORE easy kid craft ideas like the one above, be sure to check out our archives for tons of inspiration. {be sure to search for recycled kid crafts as well!} And “if” you decide to make today’s craft, please share a picture on our Facebook page for us to see. We love seeing our inspiration come to life!