Craft a magical wizard hat from a paper plate. Follow our easy tutorial and enjoy a fun crafting activity with the kids.
Recreating our “paper plate and handprint apple picking” craft tutorial is a delightful way to celebrate the fall season with your child. This simple yet engaging project offers numerous benefits, from developing fine motor skills to fostering creativity and family bonding.
Craft Supplies:
Before we get started, let’s gather all the materials you’ll need for this craft:
- Small Paper Plate
- Paint Brush
- Red Craft Paint
- Brown Cardstock Paper
- Green Cardstock Paper
- Skin-Tone Cardstock Paper
- Scissors
- Stapler
- Pencil
Having all these materials ready will ensure a smooth crafting experience and keep the kids focused on the fun.
Directions:
- First things first – let’s make the apple! Simply paint the small paper plate completely red.
- Set it aside to let it dry completely.
- Now for the paper elements. Out of the brown and green cardstock paper, cut out a stem & leaf shape.
- Staple those in place on the painted paper plate.
- Out of the skin tone paper, trace and cut out a handprint design.
- Finally, you are going to staple that handprint cutout to the paper plate red apple, so it looks like it’s being held/picked off the tree.
- Add any other embellishments you see fit and display it proudly for ALL to see.
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Creating seasonal crafts like this unique “apple picking project” helps children understand and appreciate the different times of the year. It also allows them to express their creativity while enjoying the crisp, cool weather that autumn brings.
Ready to get started? Gather your supplies, follow the steps, and watch your child’s creativity blossom. We hope you enjoy making this craft as much as we did. Happy crafting!
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Paper Plate Apple Picking Craft
Craft a magical wizard hat from a paper plate. Follow our easy tutorial and enjoy a fun crafting activity with the kids.
Here’s your checklist of supplies to bring this craft to life:
- 1 Small Paper Plate
- Cardstock Paper skin tone, green and brown
- Craft Paint
Prepare your creative haven by laying down a protective cover before the crafting magic begins!
Directions:
- First things first - let's make the apple! Simply paint the small paper plate completely red.
- Set it aside to let it dry completely.
- Now for the paper elements. Out of the brown and green cardstock paper, cut out a stem & leaf shape.
- Staple those in place on the painted paper plate.
- Out of the skin tone paper, trace and cut out a handprint design.
- Finally, you are going to staple that handprint cutout to the paper plate red apple, so it looks like it's being held/picked off the tree.
- Add any other embellishments you see fit and display it proudly for ALL to see.
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