First things first - take your paper plate and cut the sides off to make a triangle/hat shape. See our picture above for an example.

Now that you have your paper plate hat piece, squirt your choice of color of craft paint in the center of it. The red paint is for a paper plate Santa hat, while the green is for an elf.

Now carefully, use the foam paint brush to paint ONLY the top, triangle part of the paper plate piece. You want to leave the rim of the paper plate BLANK so it looks like the white cotton part of a hat.

Now this next step is completely optional but I threw some loose craft glitter on top of the wet paint for some added sparkle and cheer. You can of course skip this if you like!

To finish off the Paper Plate Santa or Elf Hat craft, simple glue ONE white cotton ball onto the tip of the painted paper plate.

Add any other embellishments you like {maybe some stickers or sparkly rhinestones!}

Then allow it to dry completely before you display it proudly for ALL to see!

Don't forget to share pictures of your paper Santa and elf hats with us on your various social media sites! #gluedtomycrafts