This craft is perfect for the winter season! Kids will love creating a fun snowman sleigh using a paper plate.

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Looking for a delightful way to spark creativity and holiday cheer with your little ones? You have found the perfect winter activity.

This adorable paper plate snowman sleigh craft brings the magic of the season right to your kitchen table. With just a few simple supplies and a sprinkle of imagination, kids of all ages can build their very own festive masterpiece.

Whether you need a weekend activity, a classroom project, or a fun way to make memories together, this project hits all the right marks. We will walk you through exactly how to turn everyday materials into a cute, display-worthy decoration. Grab your supplies, roll up your sleeves, and let’s dive into one of our favorite easy holiday crafts!

Before the crafting magic begins, you need to gather your materials. Prepare your creative haven by laying down a protective cover or old newspaper over your table. This makes cleanup a breeze!

Craft Supplies:

Here is your checklist of supplies to bring this craft to life:

Large Paper Plate – 1 per craft
Craft Scissors
Craft Paint
Paint Brush
White Cardstock Paper
Pencil or Pen
Black Cardstock Paper
Gray Cardstock Paper
Sharpie Markers
School Glue
Stapler

Directions:

Ready to build your sleigh? Follow these simple steps to guide your kids through this fun and festive project.

First things first – grab your scissors and large paper plate. Cut the plate in half, straight up. Save one half for today’s craft and put the other aside for a rainy day!
Now that you have your paper plate half, you will want to cut a slight curve out on the straight edge side, that will give the paper sleigh more definition. Think of Santa’s sleigh and where we sits when you are cutting. Just don’t cut too much off {in that case – the second paper plate half piece will come in handy!}
Let’s get to the paint step! Squirt a small amount of paint on the paper plate half and have children use a paint brush, to move the paint all around until the piece is completely covered. Set aside to let it dry completely.
Next grab the white cardstock, pencil and scissors. Trace your child’s hand on the paper. Now trim that out with scissors. Use the black cardstock and various Sharpie markers to give each finger a “snowman” look. Set aside.
Now grab the gray cardstock. Cut out the bottom of the sleigh. Two sticks and the curved part on the bottom.
To finish off the Paper Plate Handprint Snowman Sleigh – simply staple the gray cardstock pieces in place and add ANY other embellishments you see fit. I added a bow and some glitter glue, but some Christmas stickers would be great too!
Once your craft is complete, it deserves a prime spot in your home! Display it proudly for everyone to see throughout the winter season. You can punch a small hole in the top of the sleigh, thread a piece of festive ribbon through it, and hang it on your Christmas tree as an oversized ornament. Alternatively, add a magnet to the back and stick it on your refrigerator to showcase your child’s hard work.

Fun Variations to Try:

The beauty of easy holiday crafts lies in their versatility. You can easily adapt this project to fit different themes or age groups.

Instead of drawing snowmen on the handprint, you could turn the fingers into a family of reindeer. Simply use brown cardstock for the handprint, add some googly eyes, and glue a tiny red pom-pom to the thumb for a Rudolph-inspired look.

If you want to skip the paint altogether to avoid a mess, let the kids cover the paper plate half in torn pieces of red and green tissue paper. They can use school glue to stick the tissue paper down, creating a beautiful stained-glass effect for their sleigh.

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We believe every child should enjoy at least one hands-on project this holiday season. You simply cannot argue with the value of extra family time spent making one-of-a-kind creations.

We hope this paper plate snowman sleigh brings plenty of joy to your home or classroom. If you decide to give this tutorial a try, we would love to see how your sleighs turn out! Gather your materials, set up your crafting station, and join your kids in the fun. When you are done, snap a picture and share it with us by tagging our accounts on Instagram. Happy crafting!

Paper Plate Snowman Sleigh Craft

This craft is perfect for the winter season! Kids will love creating a fun snowman sleigh using a paper plate.

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 scissors and large paper plate.
Cut the plate in half, straight up. Save one half for today's craft and put the other aside for a rainy day!
Now that you have your paper plate half, you will want to cut a slight curve out on the straight edge side, that will give the paper sleigh more definition. Think of Santa's sleigh and where we sits when you are cutting. Just don't cut too much off {in that case - the second paper plate half piece will come in handy!}
Let's get to the paint step! Squirt a small amount of paint on the paper plate half and have children use a paint brush, to move the paint all around until the piece is completely covered.
Set aside to let it dry completely.
Next grab the white cardstock, pencil and scissors.
Trace your child's hand on the paper. Now trim that out with scissors.
Use the black cardstock and various Sharpie markers to give each finger a "snowman" look.
Now grab the gray cardstock. Cut out the bottom of the sleigh. Two sticks and the curved part on the bottom.
To finish off the Paper Plate Snowman Sleigh - simply staple the gray cardstock pieces in place and add ANY other embellishments you see fit.
Then display it proudly for ALL to see throughout the season!

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