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 & Dot Sticker Rainbow Fish Craft Idea

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Reading a good book with your kids becomes even more fun when you pair it with a creative activity. Marcus Pfister’s classic children’s book, The Rainbow Fish, tells a beautiful story about sharing and friendship. We can bring this magical underwater world right to your kitchen table with a simple, colorful craft. This paper plate […]

Paper Plate & Fingerprint Seashell Craft Idea

Summer is the perfect time for bright, colorful art projects with kids. As the weather warms up, we often look for simple ways to bring the beach right to our kitchen tables. This paper plate and fingerprint seashell craft offers exactly that. It is a fantastic ocean-themed activity that sparks creativity while keeping young hands […]

Paper Plate Rose Craft Idea For Valentine’s Day

There’s something magical about pairing a good story with a hands-on activity. If your little ones love the bouncy rhymes of Lucille Colandro’s There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Rose!, this craft is the perfect follow-up. After reading about the silly old lady and her flowery feast, kids can create their very own […]

Paper Plate & Paint Splat Alien Craft Idea For Kids

Beep boop! Get ready to blast off into the silliest craft of the week. This paper plate and paint splat alien is bright, messy in the best way, and SO much fun to make. Best of all? It uses stuff you probably already have hiding in your craft drawer. By the end of this tutorial, […]

Paper Plate & Paint Splat Caramel Apple Craft Idea

There’s something about fall that makes crafting feel extra cozy. Crunchy leaves, cooler mornings, and the sweet smell of caramel apples at every farm stand and festival. If your little ones love getting their hands messy (and let’s be honest, what kid doesn’t?), this Paper Plate & Paint Splat Caramel Apple craft is about to […]

Paper Plate Moon Craft with Handprint Cat for Halloween

There’s something extra special about a Halloween craft that turns a tiny handprint into a keepsake. This Paper Plate Moon Craft with Handprint Cat is one of those magical little projects. You get a glittery yellow crescent moon, a sweet black cat made from your child’s own hand, and a whole lot of giggles along […]

Paper Plate and Paint Splat Peach Craft Idea

There’s something extra sweet about a peach with googly eyes. This paper plate peach is one of those easy crafts that keeps little hands busy and always turns out adorable. The best part? Every single peach comes out a little different, thanks to our favorite messy-fun paint splat technique. This one is perfect for toddlers, […]

Fall Apple Core Craft Using Paper Plates and Crepe Paper

There’s something about the first crisp days of fall that makes kids want to get their hands busy. This paper plate apple core craft is the perfect way to celebrate the season, and it comes with a sweet twist: a “Love you to the core!” message that turns a simple project into a keepsake worth […]

Adorable Paper Plate Leaf Cover Hedgehog Fall Craft

Autumn has a way of pulling everyone toward the craft table – and this paper plate hedgehog is the perfect excuse to answer that call. When the leaves start turning and the air gets a little cooler, this cozy afternoon project delivers big smiles with minimal fuss. It’s simple, low-mess, and the results are downright […]

Paper Plate Haunted Pumpkin Hot Air Balloon Craft Idea For Halloween

This paper plate haunted pumpkin hot air balloon is the Halloween craft that has it all – a little spooky, a lot of cute, and just the right amount of silly. A paper plate & crepe paper pumpkin floats above a tiny woven basket, and peeking out from inside are five little handprint ghosts ready […]

Paint Splat Unicorn Hair Craft

This is a fun and easy kids craft that will have them feeling like they’re magical unicorns! All you need are some paper plates, paint, and a little imagination. Let’s get started! Paper Plate Unicorn Hair Craft You guys already know how much I love my paint splat crafts on Glued To My Crafts. It’s […]

Paper Plate Valentine’s Day Mailbox Craft

Add a personalized touch to this paper plate Valentine’s Day mailbox craft – perfect for all ages! Valentine’s Day Mailbox Craft Today’s Valentine themed kid craft is perfect for a classroom setting or weekend activity! With just a simple paper plate, some craft paint and tons of creativity – your child can design their very […]

Paper Plate & Cotton Pad Cupcake Craft Idea

This fun and easy kids craft is inspired by the book Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcake. All you need are some cotton pads, a paper plate, and a little imagination! Get creative with your colors and have some fun with this simple craft idea. Cotton Pad Paper Plate Cupcake Craft Inspired by the […]

Paper Plate & Paint Splat Snails

Snails may be slow in real life BUT this Paint Splat Snail kids craft tutorial is quick, easy and totally re-creatable for ANY skill-level!!! Paper Plate Snail Craft Idea It may be MONDAY today but that’s not slowing us down on Glued To My Crafts! We are kicking off the week with hopes of TONS […]

Paper Plate & Leaf Turkey Craft Idea

Gobble Gobble! Today I’m sharing another Thanksgiving themed kid craft idea on Glued To My Crafts and this one is titled Paper Plate Leaf Turkey. Leaf Covered Paper Plate Turkey Craft Idea For Kids Whether for toddlers or older elementary children – this paper plate and leaf covered turkey idea is sure to be a […]

Paper Plate Pizza Craft Idea For Story Time

Looking for a fun and easy craft idea for kids? Look no further than our paper plate pizza tutorial! This is perfect for a day spent indoors. Pizza Craft Using A Paper Plate Hi my crafty readers! It comes as no surprise {seriously – it’s no secret around here} but I absolutely LOVE sharing with you […]

Paper Plate Panda Craft Idea

Do you have a little one who’s obsessed with the book “Please Mr. Panda?” Then they’ll love this simple paper plate panda craft! It’s perfect for all ages and is a great way to get into the spirit of the story. Plus, it’s super easy to make so even your youngest kiddos can join in […]

Paper Plate Flower w/Handprint Petals Craft Idea

Do you feel the itch to get creative and make something special? Look no further! With a few supplies, you can create a beautiful paper plate flower with handprint petals that is sure to be a showstopper. Creating art with children brings joy and preserves precious memories. A paper plate flower with handprint petals serves […]

Paper Plate Halloween Spider Craft

Looking for a fun Halloween craft that won’t break the bank? This paper plate spider tutorial is the perfect way to get creative with your kiddos this holiday season! Paper Plate Black Spider Craft Welcome friends! I’m so ecstatic that you landed on today’s Paper Plate Halloween Spider kids craft idea!!! It’s going to be […]

Paper Plate Witch House Craft Idea

A little hocus-pocus and craftiness will conjure up this adorable Paper Plate Witch House craft idea and it only takes a few minutes! We have the full how-to for you today and I hope you are inspired to recreate it with your child as well! Witch House Craft Made From A Paper Plate Kick off […]