Fall is in the air, and that means crisp breezes, colorful leaves, and the perfect excuse to gather the kids for some creative fun. There’s something truly special about spending an afternoon making seasonal crafts. It’s a wonderful way to celebrate the changing seasons and create lasting memories together. This paper plate candy corn flower is a simple, vibrant, and delightful project that captures the spirit of autumn perfectly.
Using basic supplies you likely already have at home, you and your little ones can transform a simple paper plate into a beautiful, candy corn-inspired flower. It’s an easy craft for all ages and a fantastic way to develop fine motor skills while having a great time. Let’s get started!
Craft Supplies:
Before you get started, gather the following materials:
- Paint Crayons {yellow, orange and green}
- Large White Paper Plate – one per flower craft
- Cardstock Paper {black and orange}
- Scissors
- Glue Stick
- Embellishments
Directions:
- First, lay down some newspaper or a craft mat to protect your surface.
- Give your child a paper plate and the orange & yellow paint crayons. The goal is to paint the plate to look like a giant candy corn. Have them start by painting a thin yellow circle on the outer rim of the plate.
- Next, they can paint an orange ring inside the yellow circle, leaving some white in the center. Don’t worry about perfect lines – the charm is in the handmade look!
- Let the paint dry completely.
- While the plate is drying, it’s time to make the center of your flower. Take a piece of orange cardstock paper and cut out a medium-sized circle. This will become the fuzzy middle part of your flower.
- Next up, cut your painted paper plate into equal sized triangle shapes. A great way to do this is to first cut the plate in half, and then cut each half into fourths. You should end up with eight equal-sized triangle pieces
- Now, let’s put it all together! Grab your last piece of cardstock paper, along with your paper plate pieces and glue stick.
- Envision a flower. Arrange the triangle pieces in a circular flower shape in the middle of the cardstock and glue them down – don’t worry if you don’t use all your triangle pieces to make your flower!
- Glue the orange paper circle into the middle of your candy corn striped flower.
- Lastly, use the green paint crayon to draw a stem.
- If you’d like, add some extra details or embellishments. Then display proudly for all to see!
- Personalize It: Encourage your kids to draw a happy face on the orange center or add little paper leaves to the stem instead.
- Add Some Sparkle: Before the paint dries, sprinkle some orange or yellow glitter onto the corresponding colors for a shimmering effect.
- Texture the Center: Instead of a paper circle, use a large pom-pom for a more textured flower center.
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This candy corn flower paper plate craft is more than just an activity; it’s an opportunity to connect with your kids and welcome the beauty of fall into your home. The final result is a cheerful autumn decoration that you can proudly display on the fridge or in a window. We hope you have a wonderful time bringing this colorful project to life! Happy crafting, my friends!
