Hot Cocoa Mug Paper Plate Craft
Who doesn’t love hot chocolate? Kids AND adults love this hot chocolatey drink, especially in a nice cozy mug.
From snowy outdoor events to movie time on the couch with the family – it’s a seasonal warm tradition that everyone wants and enjoys this time of year!
With that being said – today I’m sharing a KID FRIENDLY hot cocoa kid craft idea that won’t burn, spill or make a BIG mess during your Christmas celebrations. In fact – it might even bring some extra crafty cheer your way today!
So what are you waiting for? Let’s grab our supplies and make an AWESOME {and completely customizable} Paper Plate Hot Cocoa Mug with the kids today!
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A fun and easy craft idea for kids – make a paper plate hot cocoa mug! This project is perfect for the winter months.
Craft Supplies:
- Large Paper Plate
- Brown Tissue Paper
- School Glue
- Craft Scissors
- Held-Held Office Stapler
- Craft Paint {any color you like!}
- Foam Paint Brush
- White Pom Poms or Cotton Balls
- Cardstock Paper
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Directions:
- First squirt some paint on the outer rim of the paper plate and have your child paint it completely.
- Set aside to let it dry completely.
- Next cut your brown tissue paper into small squares.
- Put some glue in the center of the painted plate and have your child place the tissue paper on top to represent the “hot cocoa.”
- To finish off the Paper Plate Hot Cocoa Mug, place a few cotton ball “marshmallows” in the center, as we well as stapler a cardstock handle to one side.
- Then let it all dry completely before displaying proudly.
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If you are looking for even MORE winter themed kid crafts, be sure to check out these fun posts listed below.
And “if” you decide to make this paper plate mug craft idea, please share a picture on our Facebook page for us to see. We love seeing our inspiration come to life!
- Peppermint Playdough Recipe
- Paper Plate Snow Globe
- Sharpie Painted Mugs
- Paper Plate Christmas Gnome
- Cotton Ball Polar Bear
- Cotton Ball Hot Cocoa Mug
- Popsicle Stick Hot Chocolate Mug
Paper Plate Hot Cocoa Mug
Instructions
- First squirt some paint on the outer rim of the paper plate and have your child paint it completely.
- Set aside to let it dry completely.
- Next cut your brown tissue paper into small squares.
- Put some glue in the center of the painted plate and have your child place the tissue paper on top to represent the "hot cocoa."
- To finish off the Paper Plate Hot Cocoa Mug, place a few cotton ball "marshmallows" in the center, as we well as stapler a cardstock handle to one side.
- Then let it all dry completely before displaying proudly.
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