Looking for a fun and easy craft project to keep the kids busy this summer? Look no further than our paper plate flamingo craft tutorial!
Pink Flamingo Paper Plate 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 pink flamingo craft tutorial!
Plus it’s really easy to recreate, inexpensive when it comes to craft 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 pink flamingo craft 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!!
PAIR YOUR CRAFT WITH —> Flamingo Head Craft Idea
Get crafty with the kids this summer and make these cute paper plate flamingos!
Craft Supplies:
- Large Paper Plate
- Pink Craft Paint
- Foam Paint Brush
- Craft Scissors
- School Glue
- Hand-Held Office Stapler
- Orange Pipe Cleaner
- Black Cardstock Paper
- Large Wiggle Eyes
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 your flamingo craft proudly for all to see!
PAIR YOUR FINISHED CRAFT WITH —> Handprint Flamingo Canvas
Love this craft 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, for an epic crafter-noon!
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Paper Plate Flamingo
It's bright, creative & "oh so cute!" Plus it's easy, inexpensive & sure to stand up to the crowd this summer.
- 1 Large Paper Plate
- Black Cardstock Paper
- Pink Craft Paint
- 1 Large Wiggle Eye
- 1 Orange Pipe Cleaner
Instructions
- First cut your paper plate in half. Straight up the center into two equal pieces.1 Large Paper Plate
- Set one piece aside and grab the other.
- Following along the rim of the paper plate, cut out a neck/head for your flamingo.
- Discard the inner paper plate pieces that aren't part of the head/neck.
- Now grab your pink craft paint and paint brush.Pink Craft Paint
- Paint your paper plate pieces completely pink.
- Set aside to allow it to dry completely.
- Next grab your black cardstock paper.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.1 Large Wiggle Eye, 1 Orange Pipe Cleaner
- Then add other embellishments you see fit {like some pink craft feathers} before displaying proudly!
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