This easy kids craft is perfect for a sunny day. Using paper plates and colored cardstock, you can create your own dandelion masterpiece. Let your kids get creative and have fun with this simple art project.
Dandelion Craft Idea For Kids
Welcome friends! I’m so glad you are here with us right now! Today I’ve combined some of my favorite things {paper plates, colored cardstock paper AND dandelion flowers} into ONE simple mixed media art piece! Welcome to our Paper Plate Dandelion Flower kid craft tutorial! It’s perfect for spring!
Although I’m pushing this as a “kid craft idea” I can safely say, it’s also perfect for adults to recreate! All skill levels are welcomed on this paper dandelion flower craft idea!
So without further ado, please be inspired by our latest art project tutorial and recreate it with your child today! We also want to see pictures when you recreate this white dandelion flower craft, so be sure to tag us on your various social media sites {such as Instagram} or use our hashtag #gluedtomycrafts to be featured!
Happy crafting, my friends!! I can’t wait to see pictures of your dandelion flowers made from a paper plate! Find all the details you need to know below!
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Encourage your child’s creativity and have fun together with this simple arts and crafts project.
Craft Supplies:
- Small White Paper Plate – 1 per flower craft
- Black Marker/Crayon
- Scissors
- Cardstock Paper
- School Glue
- Bug Stickers
Directions:
- First things first – grab your small white paper plate and black crayon/marker {you can also use black paint on this step!}
- Draw a small to medium sized circle in the center of the paper plate.
- Then draw a thin line around the rim of the paper plate.
- Next up – grab the scissors and cut thin strips, along the paper plate rim, into the center, but not passing the circle in the center of the plate. You don’t want to go straight up the paper plate and cut it in half {hopefully this makes sense!} You just want to make small strips that will later look like the “white part” of the dandelion.
- Once the paper plate strips are cut, use your fingers to slightly curl a few of them to give the “dandelion” some dimension. Set aside.
- Next – grab your drawing device and colored cardstock.
- Draw a simple thin stem for the dandelion.
- Now grab the school glue and finished paper plate piece.
- Glue it to the cardstock piece, on top of the drawn on stem.
- Finally – take your choice of drawing device and draw a few “seeds” coming from your dandelion head.
- At this point in time you can also add a few bee or bug stickers around the finished design.
- When done, set aside to let it dry completely.
- Then display your Paper Plate Dandelion Art proudly for ALL to see!
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Paper Plate Dandelion Art Craft
Here’s your checklist of supplies to bring this craft to life:
Prepare your creative haven by laying down a protective cover before the crafting magic begins!
Directions:
- First things first - grab your small white paper plate and black crayon/marker {you can also use black paint on this step!}
- Draw a small to medium sized circle in the center of the paper plate.
- Then draw a thin line around the rim of the paper plate.
- Next up - grab the scissors and cut thin strips, along the paper plate rim, into the center, but not passing the circle in the center of the plate. You don't want to go straight up the paper plate and cut it in half. You just want to make small strips that will later look like the "white part" of the dandelion.
- Once the paper plate strips are cut, use your fingers to slightly curl a few of them to give the "dandelion" some dimension. Set aside.
- Next - grab your drawing device and colored cardstock. Draw a simple thin stem for the dandelion.
- Now grab the school glue and finished paper plate piece. Glue it to the cardstock piece, on top of the drawn on stem.
- Finally - take your choice of drawing device and draw a few "seeds" coming from your dandelion head.
- At this point in time you can also add a few bee or bug stickers around the finished design.
- When done, set aside to let it dry completely.
- Then display your Dandelion Flower Art proudly for ALL to see!
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