It wouldn’t a great holiday season without some UNICORN themed crafts in the mix! So that’s why we are sharing today’s Paper Plate Valentine Unicorn kid craft tutorial with you all today on Glued To My Crafts!
Keep scrolling to find all the crafty {and simply magical} details below and recreate it with your child today! #gluedtomycrafts
Paper Plate Heart Shaped Unicorn Craft Idea
It all started with a single $2.99 pack of red heart shaped paper plates from Michaels. From there we have created a puppy, cat and even a sloth Valentine’s Day themed kid craft tutorial.
Continuing on with the fun, today we are adding a unicorn to the mix and I hope you are just as excited as I am for this latest inspiring DIY!
So without further ado… I want YOU to recreate some magical and extra “lovestruck” themed craft time with your child today, with our latest & greatest Paper Plate Valentine Unicorn kid craft idea!!!
Turn ordinary inexpensive heart shaped paper plates into one-of-a-kind unicorn pieces within minutes! Whether you use them as holiday party decor, pretend play unicorn pieces OR as creative Valentines for your child’s classroom party – this idea is sure to be a real “fast” winner!!!
So what are you waiting for? Let’s grab those craft supplies and get to work on making some stunning pieces today!
Find all the steps and supply list below! Happy crafting, my friends! Don’t forget to share some pictures of your finished paper plate Valentine’s Day unicorn on our Facebook page to admire from a far this season! #gluedtomycrafts
PAIR THIS VALENTINE CRAFT WITH —> Craft Foam Heart Unicorn
Craft Supplies:
* Red Heart Shaped Paper Plates – one per unicorn craft {I got mine at Michaels}
* Red/White Colored Cardstock Paper
* Gold Craft Foam
* Basic Craft Scissors
* Extra Large Wiggle Eyes – two per unicorn craft
* Hand-Held Office Stapler
* School Glue
* Red & White Craft Yarn
* Black Sharpie Marker
optional materials – embellishments like glitter, rhinestones etc.
Directions:
* You will need ONE red heart shaped paper plate per unicorn craft. Pull it out and set aside.
* Now grab all your cardstock, gold glitter craft foam and scissors.
* Have children cut an oval shaped nose, a long triangle horn and two triangle shaped ears, for EACH unicorn they are making.
* Set everything aside.
* Now grab the red & white yarn.
* Cut a handful of 4 inch pieces of yarn {maybe 10-20 strands depending on the look you like}
* Lay them all together, facing the same direction. Cut another piece of yarn and tie it around the center of your yarn bunch. This will the unicorn’s hair.
* To finish off your Paper Plate Valentine Unicorn, have children staple {or glue} their cardstock pieces in place, as well stapling on the yarn hair.
* Then add the wiggle eyes and any other embellishments they see fit {like glitter, heart stickers etc.} before displaying proudly!
BTW – we have ONE MORE unicorn craft idea using circular paper plates. Go check it out NOW!
But wait! There’s even more Valentine’s Day fun on Glued To My Crafts!
If you are looking for even MORE Valentine’s Day themed kid craft ideas, be sure to check out our Valentine Love Note Bird, Valentine Holding Owl and Valentine Love Tree craft posts!
Paper Plate Valentine Unicorn
Instructions:
- You will need ONE red heart shaped paper plate per unicorn craft. Pull it out and set aside.
- Now grab all your cardstock, gold glitter craft foam and scissors.
- Have children cut an oval shaped nose, a long triangle horn and two triangle shaped ears, for EACH unicorn they are making.
- Set everything aside.
- Now grab the red & white yarn.
- Cut a handful of 4 inch pieces of yarn {maybe 10-20 strands depending on the look you like}
- Lay them all together, facing the same direction. Cut another piece of yarn and tie it around the center of your yarn bunch. This will the unicorn's hair.
- To finish off your Paper Plate Valentine Unicorn, have children staple {or glue} their cardstock pieces in place, as well stapling on the yarn hair.
- Then add the wiggle eyes and any other embellishments they see fit {like glitter, heart stickers etc.} before displaying proudly!
