Law Enforcement Police Car Craft Idea
I’m calling ALL my crafty mommy friends! Today’s post is for those rough and tumble boys that absolutely LOVE cars and policemen!!!
Today I’m sharing how YOU can make a simple Paper Plate & Handprint Police Car with your child on the fly and have some big smiles afterwards!
This kid friendly craft is completely customizable when it comes to the colors and of course – it’s super easy, inexpensive and fun for all ages! These police cars don’t require fancy tools OR a big wallet either. It’s just plain ole’ simple craft fun, that doubles as a sweet handprint keepsake as well!
So what are you waiting for? Rev up those engines, fight some crime before you grab those craft supplies and “vroom” on by to crafting these up! Find ALL the details you need to know, in the full tutorial below!
Happy crafting, my dear friends! Please don’t forget to share pictures of your child’s finished police car made from a paper plate, on our Facebook page wall. This way we can give you BOTH a virtual high five for a great job done! I can’t wait to see what you create! #gluedtomycrafts
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Get the kiddos excited about their next craft project! Create a fun and easy police car using paper plates, paint, and imagination. This paper plate police car is perfect for little ones who love cars and cops!
Craft Supplies:
- Small or Large Paper Plate
- Blue Craft Paint
- Paint Brushes
- Blue Cardstock Paper
- Red Cardstock Paper
- Black Cardstock Paper
- Skin Tone Cardstock Paper
- Markers
- School Glue
- Scissors
- Stapler
- Embellishments
Directions:
- First cut your paper plate in half. This will give you TWO police cars.
- Now take your blue craft paint and have children paint one their paper plate half completely blue.
- When done painting, set it aside to let it dry completely.
- Now grab either cardstock paper for the handprint design.
- Trace your child’s hand on it. Trim out. This will be for the “policemen” riding on top of the car.
- Grab your remaining cardstock and cut out circular faces, police hats for each fingertip, as well as wheels, lights etc.
- To finish off the Handprint & Paper Plate Police Car kid craft – simply staple/glue the finished cardstock pieces in their designated spots.
- Have children add other embellishments to really make it their own {I added puffy paint stars on mine!}
- When done decorating, allow it to dry completely.
- Then display your law enforcement craft proudly for all to see!
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