First cut your paper plate in half. Straight up the center into two equal pieces.

Set one piece aside and grab the other.

Following along the rim of the paper plate, cut out a neck/head for your flamingo. Use my picture as an example. Discard the inner paper plate pieces that aren't part of the head/neck.

Now grab your pink craft paint and paint brush.

Paint your paper plate pieces completely pink.

Set aside to allow it to dry completely.

Next grab your black cardstock paper.

Cut out a long nose from it.

To finish off your Paper Plate Flamingo - staple your cardstock piece, as well as your paper plate pieces in place.

Then glue on the orange pipe cleaner legs, as well as a wiggle eye so it can see.

Then add other embellishments you see fit {like some pink craft feathers} before displaying proudly!