Paper Plate Craft Ideas From Glued To My Crafts

It’s amazing what you can craft up with paper plates! There are over 100 incredible paper plate kid crafts on our site, complete with instructions and tips!

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Paper Plate Love Bug Car Craft

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I’m driving on by with another Valentine’s Day themed kids craft idea to share with you all! Today we are making love bug cars out of paper plates and tissue paper! This paper plate love bug car craft idea is completely customizable, super easy and nice to pair with a Valentine’s Day theme! Get ready […]

Paper Plate Valentine Fairy House Craft Idea

We are kicking off the Valentine’s Day “sweetness” on Glued To My Crafts today with something “FAIRY SWEET!” Create something EXTRA crafty this upcoming “lovestruck” season with the help of our Paper Plate Valentine Fairy House kid craft tutorial! We even have a FREE printable to get you started on this holiday inspired craft idea! Valentine’s […]

Paper Plate Bearded Christmas Gnome

Hi ho, my dear crafty friends! Did you happen to catch our Popsicle Stick Gnome kid craft tutorial from the other day? Well – continuing on with the fun theme of Christmas and gnomes smashed together, today I’m sharing an EASY Paper Plate Bearded Christmas Gnome craft! This is such a fun and easy kids Christmas […]

Paper Plate Grinch Craft Idea For Christmas

Christmas crafting season is here, and there’s no better way to get kids excited about the holidays than with a simple, fun project they can complete in under an hour. This paper plate Grinch craft combines the beloved Dr. Seuss character with easy-to-find materials, making it perfect for families, classrooms, or holiday parties. The Grinch […]

Paper Plate Rudolph The Red Nose Reindeer Car

Isn’t this Paper Plate Reindeer Car craft idea super fun?! You won’t be believe how we “made” the red nose on this Christmas themed tutorial come to life! This is such a fun, easy and festive Christmas kids craft idea! All you need are some paper plates, craft paint, red clown noses and a few other […]

Paper Plate Soldier – Veteran’s Day Craft

Celebrate Veterans Day by creating a special paper plate soldier with your little ones! It’s the perfect way to honor our brave troops and teach children about gratitude and patriotism. Veteran’s Day Soldier Craft Idea Whether for the upcoming Veteran’s Day holiday or just because you want to honor our nation’s heroes, we hope our […]

Paper Plate Oyster Craft Idea For Kids

Get your kids busy creating their own unique paper plate oyster craft! From start to finish, this fun and simple project will open up a whole new world of possibilities— perfect for any budding artisan. Dive into a world of creativity with this Paper Plate Oyster craft tutorial! Perfect for summer fun or an under-the-sea themed […]

Paper Plate Uncle Sam Craft

This Paper Plate Uncle Sam Hat kid craft idea is super easy for the young ones in your home to recreate! Plus we have a free printable to get you started even faster today! Uncle Sam Paper Plate & Handprint Beard Over the weekend the crafty wheels in my head were spinning to make an […]

Paper Plate Traffic Stoplight Craft Idea

With just a few simple supplies, you can help your child create their very own stoplight from a simple paper plate. This craft is perfect for days when you need a little bit of crafting inspiration. Let’s get started! Paper Plate Stoplight Craft CALLING ALL MY CRAFTY MOM FRIENDS! Today’s Paper Plate Stoplight kid craft […]

Paper Plate Thing 1 & 2 Craft Idea

Are you looking for a fun and easy craft idea for kids to recreate during Reading Across America week? Then give this paper plate Thing 1 & 2 craft a try today! These mischievous Thing 1 and 2 paper plate pieces are simply perfect for pretend play pieces, a fun activity to complete while you […]

Paper Plate Bunny Butt Craft Idea For Kids

Hop into creativity with this adorable paper plate bunny butt craft idea for kids! 🐰🎨 Let your little ones’ imaginations run wild as they create their own fluffy-tailed friends. Who knew a paper plate could be so fun? It doesn’t take a lot of supplies or time to create. You can even customize your bunny […]

Paper Plate Carrot Craft Idea For Spring

Like with most kids, this is the only veggie they will want to see this time of year! Keep scrolling to see how we made this Paper Plate Carrot craft come to life within minutes! Paper Plate Orange Carrot Like I mentioned above, this is a great craft to recreate for the upcoming Easter holiday […]

Paper Plate Heart Emoji Craft Idea For Kids

Valentine’s Day is almost here, and it is time to skip the standard store-bought cards. Why not make something truly unique with your little ones this year? If you are searching for fun, budget-friendly Valentine’s Day crafts for kids, you will love this clever idea. We are turning plain paper plates into big, smiling heart […]

Paint Splat Marbled Christmas Tree Craft Idea

This Paint Splat Christmas Tree Craft is not only easy and affordable but also a fantastic way to encourage creativity and family bonding during the holiday season. Each tree is unique, making it a memorable keepsake or decoration. Plus, it’s a great way to use up leftover craft supplies while keeping kids engaged and entertained. Transform a […]

Paper Plate Christmas Gnome Craft Idea

Your little ones will love making these adorable paper plate Christmas gnomes to decorate their homes for the holidays! Paper Plate Santa Gnome & His Elves Roll up your crafty sleeves and join us in the fun as we make Santa & his trusty elves from a simple paper plate! Christmas time is such a […]

Paper Plate Santa Gnome Craft

This year, get your kid craft on and make your own Tulle & Paper Plate Santa Gnome craft idea! It’s a super easy art project idea that is perfect for getting into the holiday spirit. All you need are a few simple supplies and some easy steps, and you’ll have your very own Santa to […]

Paper Plate Unicorn Puppet Mask Craft Idea

This paper plate unicorn puppet mask is the perfect kids craft idea! It’s easy to make and doubles as a costume idea, too. Your little ones will love playing with this adorable puppet mask. Unicorn Mask Made From A Paper Plate For our latest paper plate unicorn mask puppet kid craft tutorial, I’ve combined my […]

Paper Plate Garbage Truck Craft

Come see how Paper Plate Garbage Truck craft tutorial was born! Then pair it with the children’s book “I Stink” for some story time fun together! Garbage Truck Paper Plate Craft More times than not, our book choices these days are solely based off of the titles. Once a month, when the scholastic book order […]

Paper Plate Easter Bunny Hiding In The Grass

With just a few simple materials, anyone who loves crafting and getting creative can put together an adorable springtime craft project that even the littlest of hands can participate in! Bunny Hiding In Paper Plate Grass We’ve done it again with today’s Easter Bunny Hiding In The Grass kid craft idea! Spring crafts for kids […]

Paper Plate & Paint Splat Bird Craft

Paint splat crafts meet Glued To My Crafts again! Today I’m sharing this super easy “Paper Plate & Paint Splat Bird” kid craft idea that is absolutely perfect to add to your spring craft plans! Paper Plate Bird Craft Idea I’m on the roll with the paint splat ideas on Glued To My Crafts! Have […]