Handprint Elephant On Paper Plate Ball – Kid Craft

Paper plates are my FAVORITE craft medium when it comes to kid crafts and I feel like I’ve neglected sharing more of them on Glued To My Crafts lately. Time to fix that ASAP! Are you ready?!

So without ado – here is our Handprint Elephant On Paper Plate Ball kid craft idea! It’s simply perfect for those who love the circus and/or elephants!!!

Did I mention, it doubles as an awesome keepsake as well? I mean hello – who doesn’t love a good handprint craft idea that you can slip away for long-term safe keeping?!

Find all the crafty details below. Happy crafting, my friends! Don’t forget to share pictures of the finished creations with us afterwards!  #gluedtomycrafts

Handprint Elephant On Paper Plate Ball Craft Supplies:

* Small Paper Plate
* Craft Paint {any color you like!}
* Paint Brushes
* Colored Cardstock {most importantly grey!}
* Various Colored Markers
* Kid Friendly Craft Scissors
* School Glue
* Wiggle Eyes
* Hand-Held Office Stapler
* Craft Glitter

Directions:

* First have children decorate their paper plate “ball” however they like! We went with red craft paint and A LOT of glitter on ours.
* Once done, set aside to let it dry completely.
* Now grab your grey cardstock. Trace your child’s hand on it. Trim it out.
* Give your handprint embellishments to look like a circus elephant. Draw on ears, add wiggle eyes etc.
* To finish off the Handprint Elephant On Paper Plate Ball craft – staple your finished handprint piece to the paper plate.
* Then display proudly!!!

Love our Handprint Elephant On Paper Plate Ball craft? Then you might also enjoy our Paper Plate Clown idea! It’s another fun DIY activity from Glued To My Crafts, for those circus lovers in your life!!! #gluedtomycrafts