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Paper Plate Zebra Craft Idea For Kids

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Our black and white striped zebra craft idea is so simple from start to finish! All you need is paper, yarn & marker to make him come to life!
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Two paper plate zebra crafts, featuring black yarn manes and hand-drawn faces, are displayed on green and gray backgrounds. Each zebra shows off bold marker stripes, with "Paper Plate Zebra" written below.

Let your little ones express their creativity with this fun zebra paper plate craft! With just a few supplies and some imagination, they’ll be designing wild creations in no time.

Two paper plate zebra crafts, featuring black yarn manes and hand-drawn faces, are displayed on green and gray backgrounds. Each zebra shows off bold marker stripes, with "Paper Plate Zebra" written below.

Paper Plate & Craft Yarn Zebra

I personally love a good animal craft for kids and today’s paper plate zebra craft idea is EXTRA special because it’s so simple from start to finish!

All you need is a basic paper plate, cardstock paper, yarn and a black Sharpie marker to make the jungle animal, mammal, or letter Z theme come to life in your home or classroom today!

What’s even better? Our adorable zebra craft tutorial includes a FREE zebra head printable for you and your child to use as well, making it even easier to jump right in.

Speaking of which… are you ready?! Just keep scrolling to learn more! Happy crafting, my friends!

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Paper Plate Zebra Craft Idea

This paper plate zebra art project idea is perfect for animal lovers of all ages! We hope you give it a try today!

Craft Supplies:

  • Large Paper Plate
  • Scissors
  • Black Marker
  • White Cardstock Paper
  • Zebra Printable – on our landing page
  • Black Craft Yarn
  • Stapler

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Directions:

  1. First grab your large paper plate and scissors,
  2. Cut the paper plate in half, straight up the center to make TWO equal pieces.
  3. Now carefully cut out the center portion on each paper plate half. You just want the rim left for each zebra craft.
  4. Next grab the black marker and color the paper plate piece with black stripes.
  5. When you are done with the coloring step, set it aside to let it dry completely while you trim out the other zebra head and make his tail from yarn.
  6. To finish off the Paper Plate Zebra kid craft – simply staple the finished head piece in place on the paper plate, as well as the tail.
  7. Then display proudly!
  8. Don’t forget to share pictures with us when you are done crafting! #gluedtomycrafts

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Paper Plate Zebra Craft Idea

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Two paper plate zebra crafts, featuring black yarn manes and hand-drawn faces, are displayed on green and gray backgrounds. Each zebra shows off bold marker stripes, with "Paper Plate Zebra" written below.
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Paper Plate Zebra Craft Idea For Kids

Our black and white striped zebra craft idea is so simple from start to finish! All you need is paper, yarn & marker to make him come to life!

Here’s your checklist of supplies to bring this craft to life:

  • Cardstock Paper
  • Zebra Printable - Landing Page
  • 1 Large Paper Plate
  • Craft Yarn
  • Sharpie Paint Pens
  • Scissors
  • Stapler

Prepare your creative haven by laying down a protective cover before the crafting magic begins!

Directions: 
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  • First grab your large paper plate and scissors,
  • Cut the paper plate in half, straight up the center to make TWO equal pieces.
  • Now carefully cut out the center portion on each paper plate half. You just want the rim left for each zebra craft.
  • Next grab the black marker and color the paper plate piece with black stripes.
  • When you are done with the coloring step, set it aside to let it dry completely while you trim out one of the zebra heads from the provided printable and make his tail from yarn.
  • To finish off the Paper Plate Zebra kid craft – simply staple the finished head piece in place on the paper plate, as well as the tail.
  • Then display proudly!
    Paper Plate Zebra Craft Idea
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