This easy paper plate craft is perfect for kids of all ages! They'll love painting the bird and watching it come to life.
Paint splat crafts meet Glued To My Crafts again! Today I’m sharing this super easy “Paper Plate & Paint Splat Bird” kid craft idea that is absolutely perfect to add to your spring craft plans!
Paper Plate Bird Craft Idea
I’m on the roll with the paint splat ideas on Glued To My Crafts! Have you seen them all? This unique paint marble craft technique is quickly becoming one of my favorites!
I recently took our popular Tulip puffy paint technique that we normally do on thick cardstock paper but changed it up a bit to make a Paint Splat Bird on a paper plate instead. Still the same concept but just changing out the paper material.
If this rainbow colored bird art project is something you want to do with your child today, please be sure to check out ALL the details below.
I promise you it’s a SUPER EASY bird craft to do with children of ALL ages!!! Not to mention, it’s perfect for spring too! So on that note, I’ll let you get to it! Happy crafting, my friends!!
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This colorful bird craft idea for kids is perfect for a rainy day! All you need is some paper plates, paint, and a few other embellishments.
Craft Supplies:
- Small Paper Plates
- Tulip Puffy Paint
- Paper Craft Scissors
- Orange Cardstock Paper
- Choice of Color Cardstock Paper
- Large Wiggle Eyes
- School Glue
- Hand-Held Office Stapler
- Baby Wipes
Directions:
- Please make sure you have a good working area because paint will more than likely squeeze out of the sides of this craft! Please also keep in mind that it WILL take some extra time {and patience} between the paint & assembling steps!
- First things first – fold your small paper plate in half. Straight up the center so it looks like a taco. You will do this step for each colorful paper plate bird that you want to make today.
- Unfold the paper plate and squirt two to three different color shades of craft paint, on one side of it. Be sure to keep the paint inside the paper plate and not place too much down. Three-four LIGHT SQUEEZE squiggles is all you need.
- Once the paint is down, go ahead and re-fold/squish your paper plate together again.
- Be sure to rub your hand all over the folded piece, so the paint will cover your the inside nicely {paint WILL more than likely squeeze out the sides, so be sure to pay attention to that and clean up with baby wipes!}
- Now carefully unfold your piece to reveal your colorful marbled bird design inside.
- Set aside the paper plate piece to allow the paint to dry a few hours before moving onto the next step.
- When the paint is dry {and I repeat – it needs to be DRY!} grab it, along with your scissors and two pieces of cardstock paper.
- Go ahead and cut out wings, a nose, legs etc. for your bird.
- To finish the Paper Plate And Paint Splat Bird – staple and glue your paper pieces to the decorated paper plate. Follow that up with the wiggle eyes in the center to really give it life.
- And that’s it! Now display your beautiful new bird friend proudly for ALL to see!
- Don’t forget to snap a few pictures to share with us! #gluedtomycrafts
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Don’t you just love this Spring Inspired Paint Splat Bird craft idea?! Of course you do!
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Paper Plate & Paint Splat Bird Craft
This easy paper plate craft is perfect for kids of all ages! They'll love painting the bird and watching it come to life.
Here’s your checklist of supplies to bring this craft to life:
Prepare your creative haven by laying down a protective cover before the crafting magic begins!
Directions:
- Please make sure you have a good working area because paint will more than likely squeeze out of the sides of this craft! Please also keep in mind that it WILL take some extra time {and patience} between the paint & assembling steps!
- First things first - fold your small paper plate in half. Straight up the center so it looks like a taco. You will do this step for each colorful paper plate bird that you want to make today.
- Unfold the paper plate and squirt two to three different color shades of craft paint, on one side of it. Be sure to keep the paint inside the paper plate and not place too much down. Three-four LIGHT SQUEEZE squiggles is all you need.
- Once the paint is down, go ahead and re-fold/squish your paper plate together again.
- Be sure to rub your hand all over the folded piece, so the paint will cover your the inside nicely {paint WILL more than likely squeeze out the sides, so be sure to pay attention to that and clean up with baby wipes!}
- Now carefully unfold your piece to reveal your colorful marbled bird design inside.
- Set aside the paper plate piece to allow the paint to dry a few hours before moving onto the next step.
- When the paint is dry {and I repeat - it needs to be DRY!} grab it, along with your scissors and two pieces of cardstock paper.
- Go ahead and cut out wings, a nose, legs etc. for your bird.
- To finish the Paper Plate And Paint Splat Bird - staple and glue your paper pieces to the decorated paper plate. Follow that up with the wiggle eyes in the center to really give it life.
- And that's it! Now display your beautiful new bird friend proudly for ALL to see!
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