Handprint Flame In Paper Plate Grill – Kid Craft Idea For Summer

Who knew that a little idea of mine last year would turn into one of my most POPULAR posts to date! I’m talking about my “Daddy’s Grilling Partner” post and today I’m “tweaking” it to give it new life again!!!

Our Paper Plate Grill kid craft idea is something you can make on the fly this summer but also gift to dad this upcoming Father’s Day holiday. Heck – you can even do this DIY activity with the kids during a BBQ party or just because to keep them busy on a rainy day!

You aren’t limited on this idea either! Change up the colors to suit you or even add scrapbook stickers to the paper plate to make it custom gift to the lucky receiver! I just hope it keeps the creative juices flowing this summer season!!!

Happy crafting, my friends!!! Don’t forget to share pictures of your child’s finished handprint flame and paper plate grill on our Facebook page to admire this summer! #gluedtomycrafts

Craft Supplies:

Large Paper Plate – one per grill craft
Blue or Black Craft Paint
Gold or Brown Craft Paint
Large Foam Paint Brush
Small Paint Brush
Cardstock Paper {we used orange, red and gray}
Pencil or Pen
Paper Craft Scissors
School Glue
Hand-Held Office Stapler
Loose Craft Glitter
Jumbo Popsicle Sticks – two per grill craft

Directions:

First cut your paper plate in half.
Reserve one half for today’s craft and save the other for a rainy day.
Next paint your paper plate “grill” piece completely with the blue or black craft paint.
Go ahead and also paint the TWO jumbo popsicle sticks with either gold or brown craft paint.
Set aside everything to let them dry a bit.
Next up – grab your cardstock paper for the flames, as well as a writing utensil and scissors.
Trace your child’s hand on the paper.
Trim out the design with scissors.
Add some lines of school glue on the paper handprint and shake glitter on it.
Set aside to let that dry a bit.
With the remaining gray cardstock, cut out a spatula.
To finish the Paper Plate Grill kid craft, staple/glue your cardstock pieces and popsicle sticks to the decorated paper plate.
Then display proudly! {if desired – add scrapbook stickers that say “daddy’s grilling partner” to the paper plate piece.}

PAIR YOUR FINISHED CRAFT WITH OUR —> Handprint Popsicle Stick Campfire

Love this pretend paper grill craft idea from us? Be sure to also check out our Daddy’s Grilling Partner and Grandpa’s Grilling Partner post — which inspired today’s crafty idea! #gluedtomycrafts

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Grandpa's Grilling Partner - whether for Father's Day or even a summer time gift - you should make it with your child today!