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Paper Plate Crafts for Kids
Paper plates have always been one of my kids favorite things to craft with. There are so many possibilities for making something fantastic, out of a plain old paper plate! This collection has some really fun ideas for your family to try out. You might not ever look at a pack of plates the same again.
You might notice there are a few of my craft projects listed below. I have been crafting things out of paper plates and Styrofoam bowls since I was a little girl. I can recall my cousin Courtney and I making these super fun flying saucers when we were kids with styrofoam bowls, and it is safe to say, I have been hooked ever since.
Be sure to click through to get the details of all of the projects below.
Paper Plate Lions by Sweet Silly Sara
Grab the paper plates, glue and some pasta to make a really fun little lion craft!
Paper Plate Ladybugs by Crafts by Amanda
These cute little ladybugs are the perfect way to make a spring craft with minimal supplies. Kids of all ages will love this!
Fun Snails by Attachment Mummy
These little snails might inch their way into your heart! They are perfect for an afternoon craft for the little ones!
Paper Plate Witch Craft by Sweet Silly Sara
This friendly witch is the perfect craft project to get kids in the Halloween spirit!
Paper Plate Apples by Mom Brite
Take a bite out of craft time with this cute apple craft! All you need is a paper plate and a few basic supplies!
Paper Plate Crabs by Mom Wife Busy Life
This paper plate crab craft is nothing short of a pinch of perfect! This is such a cute idea for little hands!
Paper Plate Flowers by Glitter on a Dime
Create a pinkalicious storybook inspired garden of pretty flowers! This a great craft for anytime you need a craft to share!
Paper Plate Pigs by Simply Everyday Mom
Need a cute craft to entertain the kids? This piggy craft is an oinking good time for all!
Hungry Caterpillar Process Art
How To Freeze Mini Sweet Peppers
If you have time to visit your local farmers market this week; this is the time to stock up on all the tasty little peppers that are available right now. I am a farmers market enthusiast for sure. There is nothing quite like a basket of freshly picked, locally grown veggies for $1.
I have been buying everything in season from sweet onions, to asparagus and corn on the cob and sticking it in my freezer for the winter. I wish I could can, but I have a cook top stove and have been told those don't heat evenly for safe canning.
Last week, my favorite farmer at the market had small baskets of mini sweet peppers, jalapeno pepper and wax peppers for $1. I was told they were picked that morning. They were perfect, beautiful and vibrant, they smelled like summer should. I bought 3 baskets of each. We kept a basket that we mixed from the variety aside for fresh eating, and then I prepared the rest for the freezer.
Wash and cut the tops off of the mini sweet peppers.
Clear out the seeds and slice them at desired thickness.
Place the peppers in a single layer on a plate.
Pop the peppers in the freezer for 45 minutes.
Remove from the freezer and transfer to a freezer bag or a food saver bag. Try to remove as much air as possible.
You might be wondering how to use the pepper slices after they have been frozen?
Pineapple Process Art
This pineapple painting project is perfect for little ones. It takes only a moment of set up and it creates such a cute art project! Kids are going to be so proud of their efforts and want to display this project on the fridge door gallery!
Supplies:
Paper Plate
Yellow and Green Paint
A Cork
Copy Paper
Pour a quarter size drop of several shades of yellow and a shade of green onto a paper plate.
You can find more process art ideas here
If you want to learn more about why process art is important for kids this is a great resource from Messy Little Monster
Christmas Tree Process Art
This is such a fun way for kids to paint, without using any brushes! It creates a lovely work of art that adds just the right touch of kid made cheer to your space!
Next form the tree trunk with brown paint.
Allow to dry and display.
Isn't this such a cute holiday process art idea? Preschoolers and toddlers might enjoy this too!
You can find all of our Christmas crafts here.
Reader favorites include:
Cork and Button Apple Tree Process Art
Basket of Fruit Process Art
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