Paper Plate Flamingo – Kid Craft

Treat your child to some awesome craft time today with our Paper Plate Flamingo kid craft idea! It’s super bright, creative and “oh so cute”  – all the things that come to mind when I think of this paper art craft tutorial!

Plus it’s really easy to recreate, inexpensive when it comes to supplies AND it’s sure to stand up to the crowd this summer season!

So what are you waiting for? Let’s make it happen! Go gather up those craft supplies, check out the full flamingo themed tutorial below and make a one-of-a-kind friend that will put a HUGE smile on your child’s face!

Happy crafting, my friends!!! Don’t forget to share pictures of your paper plate & craft paint flamingo with us on our Facebook page, when you are done! #gluedtomycrafts

PAIR YOUR FLAMINGO PAPER PLATE CRAFT WITH —> Flamingo Head Kid Craft Idea Made From Popsicle Sticks

Flamingo Craft Supplies:

* Large Paper Plate – one per flamingo craft
* Pink Craft Paint
* Foam Paint Brush
* Craft Scissors
* School Glue
* Hand-Held Office Stapler
* Orange Pipe Cleaner
* Black Cardstock Paper
* Large Wiggle Eyes – one per flamingo craft
optional material – pink craft feathers

Directions:

* First cut your paper plate in half. Straight up the center into two equal pieces.
* Set one piece aside and grab the other.
* Following along the rim of the paper plate, cut out a neck/head for your flamingo. Use my picture as an example. Discard the inner paper plate pieces that aren’t part of the head/neck.
* Now grab your pink craft paint and paint brush.
* Paint your paper plate pieces completely pink.
* Set aside to allow it to dry completely.
* Next grab your black cardstock paper.
* Cut out a long nose from it.
* To finish off your Paper Plate Flamingo – staple your cardstock piece, as well as your paper plate pieces in place.
* Then glue on the orange pipe cleaner legs, as well as a wiggle eye so it can see.
* Then add other embellishments you see fit {like some pink craft feathers} before displaying proudly!

PAIR YOUR FINISHED FLAMINGO CRAFT WITH OUR —> Painted Handprint Flamingo Canvas – Kid Craft Idea

Paper Plate Flamingo

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Paper Plate Flamingo Kid Craft - It's bright, creative & "oh so cute!" Plus it's easy, inexpensive & sure to stand up to the crowd this summer

Supplies:

• Large Paper Plate - one per flamingo craft
• Pink Craft Paint
• Foam Paint Brush
• Craft Scissors
• School Glue
• Hand-Held Office Stapler
• Orange Pipe Cleaner
• Black Cardstock Paper
• Large Wiggle Eyes - one per flamingo craft
• optional material - pink craft feathers

Instructions:

• First cut your paper plate in half. Straight up the center into two equal pieces.
• Set one piece aside and grab the other.
• Following along the rim of the paper plate, cut out a neck/head for your flamingo. Use my picture as an example. Discard the inner paper plate pieces that aren't part of the head/neck.
• Now grab your pink craft paint and paint brush.
• Paint your paper plate pieces completely pink.
• Set aside to allow it to dry completely.
• Next grab your black cardstock paper.
• Cut out a long nose from it.
• To finish off your Paper Plate Flamingo - staple your cardstock piece, as well as your paper plate pieces in place.
• Then glue on the orange pipe cleaner legs, as well as a wiggle eye so it can see.
• Then add other embellishments you see fit {like some pink craft feathers} before displaying proudly!

Love this Paper Plate Flamingo idea from Glued To My Crafts? Be sure to also check out our super popular Popsicle Stick Flamingo tutorial and pair it with today’s post! #gluedtomycrafts