Don’t be chicken my crafty friends! Go ahead and check out our latest Paper Plate Clothespin Chicken tutorial on the Glued To My Crafts blog today!
Paper Plate Chicken Craft
Not only is this paper plate chicken craft super simple, inexpensive and fun for all ages – but it can also be tied together with a fun children’s book story afterwards, as well.
So what are you waiting for? Don’t be CHICKEN! Seriously, this paper plate and clothespin chicken craft is waiting for you to make it with your child today! Follow my step-by-step tutorial below and let the fun begin in your home this afternoon! I just know you are both going to rock it!
Happy crafting, my friends! Don’t forget to share pictures of your child’s finished chicken craft creations with us by tagging our page on Instagram! I can’t wait to see what you make! #gluedtomycrafts
PAIR YOUR CRAFT WITH —> Handprint Chicken
Looking for a fun chicken craft idea for kids? This paper plate and clothespin chicken is perfect for preschoolers and toddlers!
Craft Supplies:
- Large or Small Paper Plate
- White Tissue Paper
- Yellow Cardstock Paper
- Black Cardstock Paper
- Wooden Clothespins
- Red Craft Paint Pen
- School Glue
- Craft Scissors
- Hand-Held Stapler
Directions:
- First cut your white 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 some chicken facial features from the cardstock. Think eyes, beak etc.
- Go ahead and also use the paint pen to paint the four clothespins completely red.
- To finish off the chicken paper plate kid craft idea – staple/glue the cardstock pieces in their designated spots on the paper plate, as well as “pinching” the clothespins to the paper plate to represent some feathers and waddle.
- Then display proudly! {or add other embellishments to really make it your own!}
ADD THIS TO YOUR AFTERNOON PLANS —> Easter Egg Trucks
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Paper Plate And Clothespin Chicken
- Paint Pen
- 1 Large Paper Plate
- White Tissue Paper
- Red Cardstock Paper
- Black Cardstock Paper
- Yellow Cardstock Paper
- 4 Wood Clothespins
Instructions
- First cut your white tissue paper into small squares.
- Now 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 some chicken facial features from the cardstock. Think eyes, beak etc.
- Go ahead and also use the paint pen to paint the four clothespins completely red.
- To finish off the craft, staple/glue the cardstock pieces in their designated spots on the paper plate, as well as "pinching" the clothespins to the paper plate to represent some feathers and waddle.
- Then display proudly!
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