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Paper Plate Swan Craft

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Looking for a beautiful and easy kids craft idea? Look no further than this gorgeous paper plate swan. It’s simple to make, but looks elegant and is perfect for any occasion. Let your child’s imagination run wild with this one!

Make today an awesome craft day with our latest Paper Plate Swan kid craft idea! It's super simple, yet elegant and overall beautiful.

Swan Paper Plate Craft

Kids bored at home today? No worries because Glued To My Crafts is here to help you turn the “blahs” into smiles with our latest Paper Plate Swan kid craft idea!

Our paper plate and cardstock swan tutorial is super simple, yet elegant and overall beautiful. It’s got everything I could imagine for a perfect craft project for older children to make this summer. A little cutting, pasting and of course – you can add your own customization for this long neck bird craft. My personal favorite touch is the gold crown on top!

If you have paper plates and basic cardstock paper in your craft stash {which I’m sure you do if you have been a long time follower of us!} then you are well on your way to designing your white swan today!

So what are you waiting for? Are you feeling adventurous and wanting to give our tutorial a try now? Let’s gather those craft supplies, check out the full swan made from a paper plate art tutorial below and then join your child in making your own one-of-a-kind swan friend that will put a HUGE smile on both of your faces! Happy crafting, my friends!

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Elegant & Super Easy Paper Plate Swan - Kid Craft Idea

This is a great kids craft idea that is simple and elegant. Your children will love making these beautiful swans out of paper plates.

Craft Supplies:

  • Large Paper Plate
  • Craft Scissors
  • School Glue
  • Hand-Held Office Stapler
  • Black Cardstock Paper
  • Orange Cardstock Paper
  • Gold Glitter Cardstock Paper

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Directions:

  • First cut your paper plate in half. Straight up the center into two equal pieces.
  • Set one piece aside and grab the other.
  • Following along the rim of the paper plate, cut out a neck/head for your swan. Use my picture as an example. Discard the inner paper plate pieces that aren’t part of the head/neck.
  • Next grab all your sheets of cardstock paper pieces.
  • Using our pictures as an example, cut out a nose piece from the black and orange cardstock paper.
  • At this point in time you should also cut out a small circular eye shape from the black cardstock paper.
  • Out of the gold glitter cut out a simple crown and a large petal shaped wing for your swan.
  • To finish off your Paper Plate Swan – staple and/or glue your cardstock pieces, as well as your paper plate pieces in place.
  • Then add other embellishments you see fit before displaying proudly!

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Elegant & Super Easy Paper Plate Swan - Kid Craft Idea Elegant & Super Easy Paper Plate Swan - Kid Craft Idea

Do you love this unique Paper Plate Swan idea from Glued To My Crafts?

I sure hope so! So be sure to “flock” on over and also check out our super popular Popsicle Stick Flamingo craft tutorial, so you can pair today’s crafty swan idea right along with it! #gluedtomycrafts

Stacey

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Paper Plate Swan

Paper Plate Swan

This easy craft tutorial will show you how to make a beautiful paper plate swan. Perfect for kids of all ages!
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  • Scissors
  • School Glue
  • Hand-Held Office Stapler
  • 1 Large Paper Plate
  • Black Cardstock Paper
  • Orange Cardstock Paper
  • Gold Glitter Paper

Instructions
 

  • First cut your paper plate in half. Straight up the center into two equal pieces.
    1 Large Paper Plate
  • Set one piece aside and grab the other.
  • Following along the rim of the paper plate, cut out a neck/head for your swan. Discard the inner paper plate pieces that aren't part of the head/neck.
  • Next grab all your sheets of cardstock paper pieces.
  • Cut out a nose piece from the black and orange cardstock paper.
    Black Cardstock Paper, Orange Cardstock Paper
  • At this point in time you should also cut out a small circular eye shape from the black cardstock paper.
  • Out of the gold glitter cut out a simple crown and a large petal shaped wing for your swan.
    Gold Glitter Paper
  • To finish off your Paper Plate Swan - staple and/or glue your cardstock pieces, as well as your paper plate pieces in place.
  • Then add other embellishments you see fit before displaying proudly!
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