Paper Plate Hot Cocoa Mug – Kids Craft Tutorial For Winter

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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Paper Plate Hot Cocoa Mug Supplies:

* Large Paper Plate {one per hot chocolate mug craft}
* 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
* Colored 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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Paper Plate Hot Cocoa Mug - Kid Craft

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Let's grab some craft supplies and make an AWESOME {and completely customizable} Paper Plate Hot Cocoa Mug together today!

Supplies:

• Large Paper Plate {one per hot chocolate mug craft}
• 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
• Colored Cardstock Paper

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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