Paper Plate & Shredded Paper Unicorn Craft Idea
Do you have some colored crinkle paper left over from a party or birthday gift?
Maybe you grabbed some from Dollar Tree recently but don’t know what to do with it?
Or perhaps maybe you have a ton leftover from the kids’ Easter baskets last year that is still laying around…. I won’t judge! However you get a hold of this awesome material, we are going to turn it into something super MAGICAL with this shredded paper unicorn hair craft idea!
Let me also add that ANY color or texture of this shredded paper will do. That is the fun part and how we are going to customize our unicorns! We are going to take this shredded material, upcycle it and make it become BEAUTIFUL {and unique} unicorn hair within minutes! If you have a large paper plate, colored cardstock and some school glue on hand, WE can make it happen together! Just let me show you how easy it is with the full unicorn craft tutorial below!
So what are we waiting for? It’s time to make it happen! Keep scrolling for all the details on this paper plate and crinkle paper unicorn craft idea. I’ve hopefully done my job and laid it out super simple for you! Happy crafting, my unicorn lovin’ friends! Don’t forget to share pictures of your finished shredded paper unicorn hair creations on our Facebook page to admire afterwards! I can’t wait to see the colors you go with for the unicorn’s custom hair! #gluedtomycraftsinspiresyou
PAIR OUR SHREDDED PAPER CRAFTY IDEA WITH —> Crinkle Paper Llama
Unicorn Craft Supplies:
- Large Paper Plate – one plates makes TWO unicorn crafts
- White Cardstock Paper
- Gold Cardstock Paper
- Basic Craft Scissors
- Hand-Held Office Stapler
- School Glue
- Shredded Crinkle Paper {in any color you like – we like Dollar Tree for this material!}
The Simple Directions:
- First things first – cut your large paper plate in half. Straight up the center to make TWO equal pieces! You will need ONE half for the unicorn craft. Save the other half for a rainy day.
- Set aside the paper plate half.
- Grab your white and gold cardstock paper, along with the scissors again.
- Cut out ears and a triangular horn for your unicorn.
- Now grab your stapler and paper plate half from the first step.
- Staple the cardstock pieces in place on the paper plate.
- Finally, for the last step, put a good amount of glue on the paper plate half.
- Lay a handful of shredded paper on top of the glue. Use your hand to squish it down.
- Set it aside to let it dry completely.
- Then display your shredded paper and paper plate unicorn piece proudly for all to see!
PAIR THIS UNICORN CRAFT IDEA WITH —> Unicorn Yarn Hair
We LOVE unicorn crafts on Glued To My Crafts! If you loved today’s crinkle paper unicorn craft idea, be sure to also check out our Thumbprint Unicorn Hair Cards and Heart Shaped Unicorn craft posts for MORE magical craft time ideas!
And if you can {and we would really appreciate it!} if you make this particular craft with your child today, please share images with us of your creations! We love seeing the ideas come to life!!! You can email us at [email protected] or find us on our various social media sites.
Crinkle Paper Unicorn Hair
Supplies:
- 1 Large Paper Plate
- Shredded Crinkle Paper
- Cardstock Paper
Instructions:
- First things first - cut your large paper plate in half. Straight up the center to make TWO equal pieces! You will need ONE half for the unicorn craft. Save the other half for a rainy day.
- Set aside the paper plate half.
- Grab your white and gold cardstock paper, along with the scissors again.
- Cut out ears and a triangular horn for your unicorn.
- Now grab your stapler and paper plate half from the first step.
- Staple the cardstock pieces in place on the paper plate.
- Finally, for the last step, put a good amount of glue on the paper plate half.
- Lay a handful of shredded paper on top of the glue. Use your hand to squish it down.
- Set it aside to let it dry completely.
- Then display your shredded paper and paper plate unicorn piece proudly for all to see!
