Paper plate camel craft for kids! With brown paint, a printable and wiggle eyes, this craft is easy and fun.
Are you looking for an exciting craft idea to keep the kids busy during these long days at home? Look no further! Get your paper plates and paint brush ready, because we’re about to make a camel – one of the cutest desert companions around!
In just a few simple steps, you can create your own humped friends out of ordinary paper plates.
It’s sure to be an enjoyable way to spend quality time with each other and teach the little ones about animals from different parts of the world. So what are we waiting for? Let’s get crafting!
In just a few simple steps, you can create your own camel out of ordinary materials. It’s sure to be an enjoyable way to spend quality time with each other and teach the little ones about animals from different parts of the world.
Craft Supplies:
- Large Paper Plate
- Scissors
- Brown Craft Paint
- Paint Brush
- Camel Printable – on our landing page
- Light Brown Cardstock Paper
- Wiggle Eyes
- Glue
- Stapler
- Wood Clothespins – 2 per craft
Directions:
- First things first – cut your paper plate in half. Straight up the center to create two equal sized pieces.
- Now take ONE of the paper plate pieces and cut it in half as well. One of these triangle pieces will become the body of your camel. Save the other to repeat this craft later on.
- Next grab your brown craft paint and use the brush to paint your triangle piece completely. Set aside.
- While that is drying, grab your printable and scissors.
- Cut out ONE of the camel head shapes from the paper.
- Glue a wiggle eye in place.
- Now we are heading towards the final steps! To finish off the Paper Plate Camel – staple the head piece onto the painted triangle shape.
- Follow that up by “pinching” the two wood clothespins to the paper plate as well. These are the legs.
- Go ahead and add any other embellishments you see fit to complete the look.
- Once done, display proudly!
- Don’t forget to share pictures with us on your various social media sites! #gluedtomycrafts
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Ultimately, this paper plate brown camel craft is a fun way for kids to explore and exercise their creativity. Not only will it spark imagination, but it also promotes valuable skills such as fine motor and problem-solving.
So on that note, we hope you are inspired today. Happy crafting, my friends!
Paper Plate Camel Craft Idea For Kids
Paper plate camel craft for kids! With brown paint, a printable and wiggle eyes, this craft is easy and fun.
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 things first - cut your paper plate in half. Straight up the center to create two equal sized pieces.
- Now take ONE of the paper plate pieces and cut it in half as well. One of these triangle pieces will become the body of your camel. Save the other to repeat this craft later on.
- Next grab your brown craft paint and use the brush to paint your triangle piece completely. Set aside.
- While that is drying, grab your printable and scissors.
- Cut out ONE of the camel head shapes from the paper.
- Glue a wiggle eye in place.
- Now we are heading towards the final steps! To finish off the Paper Plate Camel – staple the head piece onto the painted triangle shape.
- Follow that up by "pinching" the two wood clothespins to the paper plate as well. These are the legs.
- Go ahead and add any other embellishments you see fit to complete the look.
- Once done, display proudly!
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