Looking for a bright, colorful, and remarkably easy craft to do with the kids? You are going to love this Paper Plate and Crepe Paper Troll activity. It uses basic supplies you likely already have tucked away in your craft closet. Plus, it gives young children a wonderful chance to practice their scissor skills and explore vibrant color combinations. Let’s dive right into the fun!
Materials You Need
Gather up these simple supplies:
- White paper plates
- Colorful crepe paper streamers (the more colors, the better!)
- Large googly eyes
- Cardstock or construction paper (for the nose and ears)
- School glue
- Scissors
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Prep the Face Base
First, take your paper plate and cut it straight down the middle. You only need one half to act as the base for your troll’s face. Keep the straight edge pointing down and the curved edge pointing up. If desired, go ahead and paint the paper plate piece.
2. Add the Features
Cut a small oval from your cardstock to make a nose, and snip two small triangles for the ears. Glue the nose near the straight bottom edge of the paper plate. Glue the pointy ears to the left and right sides. Finally, pop two large googly eyes right in the middle of the plate.
3. Cut the Hair
Grab your bright crepe paper streamers. Have the kids cut them into strips, about six to eight inches long. A rainbow of colors works perfectly for that signature, wild troll hair look.
4. Glue the Troll Hair
Flip the paper plate over so the face is pointing down. Apply a generous line of school glue right along the curved upper edge. Press the ends of your crepe paper strips into the glue, fanning them outward so they stand up like crazy, colorful hair.
5. Let it Dry
Set your masterpiece aside to dry completely before hanging it up on the fridge or bulletin board.
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The absolute best part about this project is that no two trolls will look exactly alike. Encourage your little ones to pick their favorite color combinations, mix up the patterns, or even draw a big, silly smile on their troll’s face with a marker. Have a fantastic time getting creative and making a whole family of colorful friends! Happy crafting, my friends!
