Paper Plate Christmas Car w/Footprint Tree

Inspired by our Footprint Christmas Tree on Car Keepsake Printable and our original Paper Plate Car tutorial – here is our Paper Plate Christmas Car kid craft idea! Its another crafty idea for the kids that love cars and trucks!

This unique and first seen here idea is a bit more crafty for kids than the mentioned link above but still doubles as an awesome keepsake and decor piece {who can resist a cute footprint craft idea?!}

Super simple to make and gender neutral as well! So check out the full paper plate Christmas car with footprint tree on top tutorial below and get ready for a crafty holiday season!

Happy crafting my friends!!! Please don’t forget to share pictures of your paper plate holiday cars on our Facebook page! #gluedtomycrafts

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Paper Plate Christmas Car Craft Supplies:

* Large Paper Plate – one plate makes TWO cars
* Red Craft Paint {or your favorite colors!}
* Green Craft Paint
* Foam Paint Brushes
* White Cardstock Paper
* Black Cardstock Paper
* School Glue
* Kid Friendly Paper Craft Scissors
* Hand-Held Office Stapler
* Embellishments such as glitter glue, rhinestones stickers etc.

Directions:

* First cut your paper plate in half. Straight up the center into two equal pieces.
* Reserve one half for today’s craft and save the other for a rainy day!
* At this point in time, go ahead and cut out a small section on the paper plate {see my picture for example} to give that more distinct car look.
* Now have children paint their paper plate half completely red. Set aside.
* When they are done with that, go ahead and paint your child’s foot, to press on white cardstock.
* Trim out the painted footprint on the paper, with scissors.
* Add embellishments to really give it that Christmas-y look.
* Set aside.
* Now grab your remaining cardstock and trim out wheels & a simple rectangular window for your car.
* To finish off the Paper Plate Christmas Car kid craft – simply staple the finished cardstock pieces in their designated spots on the paper plate.
* Have children add other embellishments to really make it their own!
* Then display proudly!
* Snap a few pictures to share with us and share them on our Facebook page! #gluedtomycrafts

KEEP THE FUN GOING WITH OUR —> Footprint Christmas Tree on Car – Keepsake Idea For Kids To Make

Paper Plate Christmas Car w/Footprint Tree

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Inspired by our Footprint Christmas Tree on Car Keepsake Printable - here is our Paper Plate Christmas Car kid craft idea!!!

Supplies:

• Large Paper Plate - one plate makes TWO cars
• Red Craft Paint {or your favorite colors!}
• Green Craft Paint
• foam paint brushes
• White Cardstock Paper
• Black Cardstock Paper
• School Glue
• Kid Friendly Paper Craft Scissors
• Hand-Held Office Stapler
• Embellishments such as glitter glue, rhinestones stickers etc.

Instructions:

• First cut your paper plate in half. Straight up the center into two equal pieces.
• Reserve one half for today's craft and save the other for a rainy day!
• At this point in time, go ahead and cut out a small section on the paper plate {see my picture for example} to give that more distinct car look.
• Now have children paint their paper plate half completely red. Set aside.
• When they are done with that, go ahead and paint your child's foot, to press on white cardstock.
• Trim out the painted footprint on the paper, with scissors.
• Add embellishments to really give it that Christmas-y look.
• Set aside.
• Now grab your remaining cardstock and trim out wheels & a simple rectangular window for your car.
• To finish off the Paper Plate Christmas Car kid craft – simply staple the finished cardstock pieces in their designated spots on the paper plate.
• Have children add other embellishments to really make it their own!
• Then display proudly!
• Snap a few pictures to share with us and share them on our Facebook page! #gluedtomycrafts

Want to continue the crafty fun? Why not check out our Paper Plate Christmas Camper tutorial and in-cooperate a painted footprint tree {just like today’s post} on top of it, as well!

Celebrate this festive time of year with our easy step-by-step kid craft tutorials & make memories that will last a lifetime!

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