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!

Our most popular post from this category is our Paper Plate Monster tutorial.

Handprint Elephant On Paper Plate Circus Ball

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Let your little one get creative with their circus-themed craft project! Create a colorful handprint elephant on a paper plate, perfect for any summer fun event. Paper Plate Ball & Handprint Circus Elephant Paper plates are my FAVORITE craft medium when it comes to kid crafts and I feel like I’ve neglected sharing more of […]

Paper Plate Police Car Craft

Law Enforcement Police Car Craft Idea I’m calling ALL my crafty mommy friends! Today’s post is for those rough and tumble boys that absolutely LOVE cars and policemen!!! Today I’m sharing how YOU can make a simple Paper Plate & Handprint Police Car with your child on the fly and have some big smiles afterwards! This kid friendly […]

Paper Plate Lego Character Head Craft

Get creative and make your own unique Lego character head with just a few simple supplies – all you need is some paint, paper plates and your imagination! Today I present to you our Paper Plate Lego Head kids craft idea! It’s absolutely perfect for boys and girls alike to love and enjoy making together! […]

Heart With Paper Plate Wings Craft

Whether you’re looking for an easy and inexpensive craft for kids or a sweet Valentine’s Day activity to do together, I have the perfect project – paper plate wings on a simple heart shape! Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and Glued To My Crafts has YOU covered for all your crafty holiday needs! […]

Paper Plate Race Car Craft Idea

Rev up your kid’s creativity with this fun and easy paper plate race car craft! Unleash their imaginations and watch them create their own little cars in no time. Speedy Paper Plate Race Car Craft Idea For Racing Fans Beep! Beep! Are you or a close family member, fans of racing or just cars in […]

Paper Plate Christmas Car Craft Idea For Kids

Let your kid’s imaginations run wild with this easy-peasy paper plate holiday car craft! With just a few materials and only a few steps, you and your kids can make the coolest cars – plus, it’ll cost you next to nothing. Inspired by our Christmas Tree Keepsake and our original paper plate car tutorial, that’s […]

Paper Plate & Felt Apple Craft Idea For Kids

This apple paper plate and felt craft project is one of our favorites for the season, as it combines a bit of everything. Plus, when all is said and done, you’ll have an adorable decoration or keepsake made by the kiddos! Fall is in full swing and what better way to enjoy the season than […]

Paper Plate Graduation Photo Frame for Kids

Celebrate your little grad’s big accomplishment with this fun and easy paper plate graduation photo frame craft! This craft isn’t just about the final result; the process itself is a joy for kids. They get to flex their creative muscles, play with colors, and proudly display their work when it’s done. Plus, by turning simple […]

Paper Plate Lily Pad w/Handprint Frog Craft Idea

Get ready to create some creative fun! Enter into a world of imaginative play that both you and your child will enjoy – making a paper plate lily pad with handprint frog. Lily Pad Paper Plate Craft Craft up some fun this spring time with today’s water lily made from a paper plate, craft idea […]

Paper Plate Hatching Baby Chick Craft

Easter is coming soon! Here’s a fun and easy paper plate hatching baby chick craft that kids of all ages will enjoy making! Hatching Baby Chick Paper Plate Craft Hi my crafty friends! Today’s kid friendly craft idea is all about fresh starts and bringing new life into our homes, as we welcome spring in as […]

Paper Plate & Cotton Ball Rainbow Cloud Craft Idea

This super easy and colorful paper plate rainbow cloud art project idea is perfect for a spring craft idea on a rainy day! Paper Plate Rainbow Cloud Spring time is notoriously known for rain. But what makes the cloudy weather worth it in the end? A beautiful rainbow – of course! With just a little crafty […]

Paper Plate Porcupine Craft Idea For Kids

Let your little ones give their imaginations a spiky, creative run with this fun paper plate porcupine craft! Just grab a few paper plates and get crafting with the kids—they’ll have a blast making something they can call their own. Porcupine Paper Plate Craft Hi friends! Inspired by a recent children’s book purchase at our […]

Paper Plate Elephant Craft Idea For Kids

This is a great kid craft idea that is perfect for a rainy day. It’s easy to do and kids of all ages will enjoy it. Plus, you can use the finished product for pretend playtime. Let’s get started! Gray Elephant Paper Plate Craft Idea For Kids Hi friends! Today’s elephant craft made from a […]

Paper Plate Ninja Turtle Craft Idea

Craving a creative weekend project? Transform ordinary paper plates into your favorite teenage mutant ninja turtle! Get the kids involved and let your imaginations run wild! Calling all parents and kids! Get ready to put on your ninja masks and channel your inner turtle hero with this easy and fun paper plate craft idea. Unleash […]

Paper Plate Banjo – Pretend Instrument Craft Idea

Pretend Banjo Made From A Paper Plate Crafting inspiration can hit ANYTIME and ANYWHERE for me. Take for example, today’s Paper Plate Banjo craft that was inspired by a basic wavy craft stick. Yes – an inexpensive wooden craft stick I had in my stash inspired me to make a banjo. Random huh? It ALL […]

Paper Plate Flag Craft Idea

Show your creative side and get the kiddos involved in making this adorable paper plate flag craft idea! It’s the perfect way to show off your patriotism, plus have some fun with the family. Flag Craft Idea Made From A Paper Plate Hi friends! Continuing on with the patriotic theme around here on Glued To […]

Paper Plate Palm Tree Craft

Bring the beach to you and have a blast with your kiddos by trying out this fun paper plate palm tree craft idea! Palm Tree Craft Idea For Kids I’m super super excited to be sharing this really easy and inexpensive Paper Plate Palm Tree craft tutorial with you all today. This summer themed craft […]

Cupcake Liner St. Patrick’s Day Wreath Craft

Get creative this St. Patrick’s Day with a fun cupcake liner & paper plate St. Patrick’s Day wreath craft! We will show you how easy it is AND provide you with a free clover printable to get started even faster! When the festive bug bites and the month of the leprechauns is upon us, what […]

Paper Plate Love Plant Craft Idea For Valentine’s Day

Perfectly designed in the shape of a flower, all using common materials around the home like paper plates, cardstock and heart shaped paper doilies; This is an easy yet effective project made especially for Valentine’s Day. The best part is it won’t take long either! So read on and let’s get crafting today! Valentine’s Day […]

Paper Plate Hershey Kiss Craft

Hi friends! It’s time to add another Valentine’s Day themed kids craft to the Glued To My Crafts blog archives and this one is in honor of the famous melt in your mouth “kiss.” I call today’s post Paper Plate Hershey Kiss and it’s just as easy as ALL our kid friendly craft tutorials. Chocolate […]