Let it snow! Let it snow with our Mixed Media Paper Plate Snowflake idea!

In an effort to keep strong to my New Year’s resolution, as always, I’m trying to use up as much supplies as I can from my craft stash and NOT buy any more till then {two weeks in and I’m holding strong!}

So as I was cleaning out my drawers the other day, I realized I have WAYYYY too many paper straws. Seriously. The paper straw craze a few years back really took off with me it seems.

Anyways – long story short, I challenged myself and today’s Mixed Media Paper Plate Snowflake kid craft idea came to life! Check it out below!!! #gluedtomycrafts

Now look around your home. I bet you have some inspiration just laying there that can be incorporated into this mix media snowflake craft.

It may not be paper straws like ours but maybe it’s pipe cleaners or popsicle sticks. Challenge your child to join you in the challenge as well. Inspiration is everywhere and my goal is to lay out a basic frame but YOU run with it.

Although you can check out how I made my snowflakes below, remember – you don’t have to follow my tutorial step-by-step or buy the supplies either!  Use your imagination and you’ll have some masterpieces in no time!

So dress up some simple paper plates in a winter fashion today! Happy crafting, my friends! Don’t forget to share pictures of your snowflakes made from paper plates and paper straws, on our Facebook page to admire this winter season! #gluedtomycrafts

Are you ready? Let’s make it!

Mixed Media Paper Plate Snowflakes Supplies:

• Large Paper Plates {one per snowflake}
• Craft Paint
• Paint Brush
• Paper Straws {5-10 per craft}
• Scissors
• School Glue
• Rhinestones
• Glitter

Directions:

• First have children paint their paper plate however they like. A nice shade of dark blue is nice but any color will do. Just remember to make it a shade darker than your paper straws. Sprinkle some glitter on top of the wet paint, before setting it aside to let it dry.
• Now grab your paper straws and scissors. Trim them down for your snowflake design. Start laying/planning out the design you will be making for your snowflake.
• Next is finally putting the snowflake design together! Glue down a single rhinestone to the center of your paper plate. This will be your guide and center of the snowflake.
• Now one by one – start gluing your paper straws in place on the paper plate.
• Once done, set aside to let it dry completely before displaying proudly for ALL to see!

But wait – there’s more to see on Glued To My Crafts!!!

Be sure to check out our Popsicle Stick Snowflakes for another crafty DIY to make with the kids this winter season! They can easily be turned into decor you hang on the windows! #gluedtomycrafts