The materials are simple and inexpensive, making it great for summer camps, family vacations and/or VBS gatherings!
Inspired by our super popular Popsicle Stick Smores kid craft post that went live on Glued To My Crafts the other day, today I present to YOU our Paper Plate Smores tutorial! Just as fun and easy peasy as the one before!
Are you looking for a fun summer craft idea for the kids? This paper plate smores craft is perfect for a hot day! All the required materials are SUPER SIMPLE to find and rather inexpensive as well, making it great for large crowds at summer camps, family vacations and/or VBS studies!
So on that note, bring out the little campfire masters in your kids and try this easy paper plate smores craft! Find all the details you need to know, in the full tutorial below! Happy crafting, my friends!
Craft Supplies:
- Large Paper Plate – 1 per craft
- Craft Scissors
- School Glue
- Tan Craft Paint
- Paint Brush
- White Cotton Balls
- Brown Cardstock Paper
- Black/Pink Tulip Puffy Paint
Directions:
- First you will want to cut the four sides of the large paper plate, to create more of a square/graham cracker shaped look.
- Now grab your craft paint.
- Have children paint their paper plate piece completely tan. This will be the graham cracker of the smore craft.
- Set aside to let it dry completely.
- Next grab your dark brown cardstock.
- Cut out a rectangle to be placed in the center of the paper plate and be the “chocolate” of the smore.
- Go ahead and glue it to the center of the paint paper plate piece.
- Now grab your cotton pads. Have children glue a line of cotton balls in the center of the plate to represent the marshmallows.
- To finish off the Paper Plate Smores – paint on a smiley face with some pink/black puffy paint.
- Then set aside to let it dry completely before displaying proudly!
- Don’t forget to snap a few pictures to share with us afterwards so we can admire your hard work! #gluedtomycrafts
Book Pairings:
Here are a few suggestions for books that complement our craft idea. You can purchase them via our affiliate links on Amazon.
- Gather Round by David Covell
- And Then Comes Summer by Tom Brenner
- Summer Camp Critter Jitters by Jory John
- Hello, World! Let’s Go Camping by Jill McDonald
- Pete the Cat Goes Camping by James Dean
- S’mores Indoors by Eric Robertson
RELATED —> Pretend Play Smores
Don’t let the fun stop here! Keep the crafty “fire” burning in the creative department, by checking out our Paint Splat Smores, Handprint Campfire and Lava You Keepsake craft posts!
We also have a HUGE camping craft roundup for you to check out and bookmark from! #gluedtomycrafts
Paper Plate Smores Craft Idea
The materials are simple and inexpensive, making it great for summer camps, family vacations and/or VBS gatherings!
Here’s your checklist of supplies to bring this craft to life:
- 1 Large Paper Plate
- Craft Paint tan
- Cotton Balls
- Cardstock Paper brown
- Tulip Puffy Paint black and pink
Prepare your creative haven by laying down a protective cover before the crafting magic begins!
Directions:
- First you will want to cut the four sides of the large paper plate, to create more of a square/graham cracker shaped look.
- Now grab your craft paint.
- Have children paint their paper plate piece completely tan. This will be the graham cracker.
- Set aside to let it dry completely.
- Next grab your dark brown cardstock.
- Cut out a rectangle to be placed in the center of the paper plate and be the "chocolate" of the smore.
- Go ahead and glue it to the center of the paint paper plate piece.
- Now grab your cotton pads. Have children glue a line of cotton balls in the center of the plate to represent the marshmallows.
- To finish off the Paper Plate Smores - paint on a smiley face with some pink/black puffy paint.
- Then set aside to let it dry completely before displaying proudly!
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