Unleash your child’s creativity with this paw-some paper plate dog craft – it’s easy, fun, and sure to bring out their inner artist!
Paper Plate Puppy Craft
Today we are sharing an adorable dog paper plate craft that’s perfect for kids of all ages!
This paper plate dog craft idea is perfect for moms, teachers, educators, crafters, and creative people who are looking for an enjoyable activity with children. Whether for a rainy day or just a moment to pass the time, it’s super easy to recreate. We have even included a free printable below, to get you started even faster.
With just a few readily available materials such as paper plates, cardstock paper and basic crafting tools you’ll have what it takes to construct these adorable pups! Just keep on scrolling to learn more on how to recreate it, as well as grabbing the provided printable that really brings it to life. Happy crafting, my friends!
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From picking out colors, pasting down decorations and creating custom designs – there are endless possibilities when it comes to crafting up this puppy craft!
Craft Supplies:
- Large Paper Plate
- Scissors
- Paint Crayons
- Cardstock Paper
- Dog Printable – on our landing page
- Small Googly Eyes
- Stapler
Directions:
- 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 puppy dog craft.
- Next grab your choice of craft medium and decorate the paper plate piece however you like {with polka dots, strips – whatever the heart desires!}
- When you are done with the coloring step, set it aside to let it dry completely.
- Now grab your head print out, along with the scissors.
- Trim out one the dog head shapes.
- Go ahead and decorate it to match your paper plate piece.
- At this point in time you can also cut out a tail from your remaining cardstock paper.
- To finish off the Paper Plate Dog – simply staple the finished head piece in place on the paper plate, as well as the tail on the opposite end.
- Then display proudly for all to see!
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Paper Plate Dog Craft Idea
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 grab your large paper plate and scissors,1 Large Paper Plate
- 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 puppy dog craft.
- Next grab your choice of craft medium and decorate the paper plate piece however you like {with polka dots, strips - whatever the heart desires!}
- When you are done with the coloring step, set it aside to let it dry completely.
- Now grab your head print out, along with the scissors.Cardstock Paper
- Trim out one the dog head shapes.
- Go ahead and decorate it to match your paper plate piece.2 Small Googly Eyes
- At this point in time you can also cut out a tail from your remaining cardstock paper.
- To finish off the Paper Plate Dog – simply staple the finished head piece in place on the paper plate, as well as the tail on the opposite end.
- Then display proudly for all to see!
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