Are you looking for an easy and fun craft project to do with your kids? This latest paper plate kangaroo craft tutorial from us is sure to be a hit! Pair it along with your favorite children’s book for even more fun together!
Not only will this baby kangaroo in a paper plate pouch craft provide hours of creative fun as you help your child bring it to life, but it also gives children the chance to learn about Australia’s native wildlife in a hands-on way.
Best of all, this adorable little critter can be put together using just a few simple materials that are probably already lying around the house. It’s time to roll up those sleeves and get crafting – let’s make something extraordinary today!
Today’s paper kangaroo craft doesn’t require any complex tools or materials, just some simple everyday items like paper plates and glue. Have lots of fun crafting together and make lasting memories with this unique project!
Craft Supplies:
- Large Paper Plate
- Brown Craft Paint
- Paint Brush
- School Glue
- Color Printer
- Light Brown Paper
- Kangaroo Printable – on our landing page
- Scissors
- Large Wiggle Eyes
- Markers
Directions:
- First things first – cut your large paper plate in half. Straight up the center to make TWO equal pieces.
- Reserve one half for today’s half and save the other for a rainy day!
- Now grab your brown craft paint.
- Paint the paper plate piece completely brown. This will be the baby kangaroo’s pouch.
- Set aside when done.
- Now grab your printed printable.
- Trim out the design and discard excess paper.
- Glue on the googly eyes and draw on his nose.
- To finish off the baby kangaroo in mama’s pouch craft, glue the cutout to the back of the painted paper plate.
- Add any other embellishments you see fit.
- Allow it to try completely.
- Then display proudly!!!
- Don’t forget to snap a few pictures and share them with us on your social media sites! #gluedtomycrafts
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So on that note, if you are encouraged by today’s baby kangaroo craft idea, may I also suggest you check out our Handprint Elephant and Paper Plate Elephant craft tutorials? Both of which would pair nicely with today’s craft idea – hint hint!
BTW – we also LOVE seeing those pictures, so be sure to use our special branded hashtag #gluedtomycrafts on your various social media sites for us to see {and share with our readers!} or you can tag us directly on Facebook as well!
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Paper Plate Baby Kangaroo Craft Idea
Our paper kangaroo craft doesn’t require any complex tools or materials, just some simple everyday items like paper plates and glue.
- Large Paper Plate
- Brown Craft Paint
- Large Wiggle Eyes
- Light Brown Paper
- Free Printable - Landing Page
Instructions
- First things first - cut your large paper plate in half. Straight up the center to make TWO equal pieces.
- Reserve one half for today's half and save the other for a rainy day!
- Now grab your brown craft paint.
- Paint the paper plate piece completely brown. This will be the baby kangaroo's pouch.
- Set aside when done.
- Now grab your printed printable.
- Trim out the design and discard excess paper.
- Glue on the googly eyes and draw on his nose.
- To finish off the baby kangaroo in mama's pouch craft, glue the cutout to the back of the painted paper plate.
- Add any other embellishments you see fit.
- Allow it to try completely.
- Then display proudly!!!
Want to show off your creations?Mention @gluedtomycrafts or tag #gluedtomycrafts on Instagram!
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