This Paper Plate Uncle Sam Hat kid craft idea is super easy for the young ones in your home to recreate!
Plus we have a free printable to get you started even faster! #gluedtomycrafts
Uncle Sam Paper Plate & Handprint Beard Craft
Over the weekend the crafty wheels in my head were spinning to make an “Uncle Sam” themed craft for the Glued To My Crafts blog archives. I wanted something fresh and new for the 4th of July holiday that is creeping up on us super fast!
So on that note, when I came up with this patriotic themed idea I had younger kids in mind for this DIY but of course – it’s great for ALL ages! Even adults if they want to join in on making one.
Plus we have a free printable {found below} to get you started in the right direction BUT you can of course substitute that out if you want as well!
Now enough chit chat from me. Find all the details below in the full tutorial. Happy crafting, my friends! Don’t forget to share pictures with us! You can ALWAYS tag us on Facebook or Instagram for easy sharing. I can’t wait to see what you all make today! #gluedtomycraftsinspiresyou
PAIR YOUR UNCLE SAM HAT CRAFT WITH —> Popsicle Stick Patriotic Gnome
Uncle Sam Craft Supplies:
- Large Paper Plate – one per craft
- Skin Tone Colored Craft Paint
- Large Foam Paint Brush
- Free Uncle Sam Hat Printable Template {GRAB IT ON BOX.COM}
- Color Printer
- 8 x 11.5″ White Cardstock – THREE sheets per craft
- Red Patterned Washi Tape
- Pencil
- Basic Paper Craft Scissors
- Glue Stick or School Glue
- Hand-Held Office Stapler
- Large Wiggle Eyes – two per craft
Directions:
- First things first – paint your large paper plate with the skin tone craft paint. Simply squirt some craft paint in the center of the plate and move it around with the paint brush.
- When done painting the paper plate, set it aside to let it dry completely.
- Next up – print the free “hat rim” template above, in color, on a simple sheet of white cardstock. Print ONE per Uncle Sam craft.
- Trim out the blue star design and discard the excess paper.
- Next grab your second sheet of white cardstock paper.
- Fold it in half and cut along the folded line.
- Take one piece of white cardstock paper for today’s craft and save the other for a rainy day.
- Now grab the red washi tape. Tear off long stripes of washi tape and place them on the white cardstock, in straight lines to create the stripes in Uncle Sam’s hat.
- Grab the blue paper piece from earlier and staple it to the washi tape covered piece to make his hat. Set aside.
- Now grab the last piece of white cardstock paper and your pencil.
- Trace both of your hands on the paper and cut out both traced designs. This is his beard.
- Out of the remaining tan cardstock, cut out a small oval shaped nose.
- Now you are ready to start assembling! Start off by stapling the hat piece to the painted paper plate.
- Follow that up with the handprint beard, then the nose and finally gluing on the wiggle eyes.
- And that’s it! Add other embellishments you see fit {like maybe some fun star stickers or glitter} and display proudly for all to see!
- PAIR YOUR CRAFT WITH OUR —> Handprint Patriotic Gnome of the Brave Keepsake
Make it your own:
Can’t print our awesome printable? NO WORRIES! We still have YOU covered so you can recreate this craft!
Just skip the printing step above and just grab BLUE CARDSTOCK to trim down into a rectangle, for the rim of the hat instead. Then star stickers for a fun patriotic feel and look!
PAIR YOUR FINISHED CRAFT WITH OUR —> Patriotic Chalk Art Craft Idea For Kids To Make This Summer!
So what do you think? Do you love this paper plate Uncle Sam craft idea? Then be sure to also check out our Marbled Fireworks, Popsicle Stick Fireworks and Popsicle Stick Uncle Sam posts. Glued To My Crafts has you covered when it comes to easy DIY ideas to make for the 4th of July holiday!
Don’t forget to share images of your finished creations as well! Don’t be shy – tag us on your various social media sites or use the hashtag #gluedtomycrafts
You can comment below to ask questions or tell us what you think of our craft! I love hearing from you!
Paper Plate Uncle Sam
Tools:
- Paint Brush
- Color Printer
- Pencil
- Basic Paper Craft Scissors
- Glue Stick or School Glue
- Hand-Held Office Stapler
Supplies:
- Large Paper Plate
- Craft Paint
- Large Wiggle Eyes
- Washi Tape
- Cardstock Paper
- Printed Printable
Instructions:
- First things first - paint your large paper plate with the skin tone craft paint. Simply squirt some craft paint in the center of the plate and move it around with the paint brush.
- When done painting the paper plate, set it aside to let it dry completely.
- Next up - print the free "hat rim" template above, in color, on a simple sheet of white cardstock. Print ONE per Uncle Sam craft.
- Trim out the blue star design and discard the excess paper.
- Next grab your second sheet of white cardstock paper.
- Fold it in half and cut along the folded line.
- Take one piece of white cardstock paper for today's craft and save the other for a rainy day.
- Now grab the red washi tape. Tear off long stripes of washi tape and place them on the white cardstock, in straight lines to create the stripes in Uncle Sam's hat.
- Grab the blue paper piece from earlier and staple it to the washi tape covered piece to make his hat. Set aside.
- Now grab the last piece of white cardstock paper and your pencil.
- Trace both of your hands on the paper and cut out both traced designs. This is his beard.
- Out of the remaining tan cardstock, cut out a small oval shaped nose.
- Now you are ready to start assembling! Start off by stapling the hat piece to the painted paper plate.
- Follow that up with the handprint beard, then the nose and finally gluing on the wiggle eyes.
- And that's it! Add other embellishments you see fit {like maybe some fun star stickers or glitter} and display proudly for all to see!
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