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Paper Plate Noise Maker

Paper Plate Noise Maker

This classic project is great for the little ones to ring in the new year! It’s fun, easy to make, […]

Paper Plate Penguin

Paper Plate Penguin

Make an easy penguin craft using a paper plate that you paint and fold. A fun winter project or great […]

Football Party Favors

Football Party Favors

Planning a football-themed party or hosting a Super Bowl party? These paper footballs are a fun way to hold party […]

Frosty the Snowman Paper Plate Craft

Plan a memorable movie night with Frosty the Snowman and this fun craft. Kids will love making a paper plate […]

Paper Plate Christmas Tree Garland

Paper Plate Christmas Tree Garland

Turn paper plates into a garland of beautiful Christmas trees! Decorate them with buttons, sequins, craft foam, construction paper, or […]

Paper Plate Angel

Paper Plate Angel

Make a fun and colorful angel using a paper plate and your handprints. It’s a great project for kids to […]

Colorful Turkey Craft

Colorful Turkey Craft

Turn paper plates into colorful turkeys featuring unique color palettes. This is a great craft to keep the kids busy […]

Paper Plate Harvest Cornucopia

Paper Plate Cornucopia

Paper Plate Cornucopia This is a cute way to hold nametags for guests. As they arrive, have them look through the […]

Paper Plate Turkey Hat

Paper Plate Turkey Hat

This super cute hat is made from a paper plate. The adorable turkey face makes this a really fun Thanksgiving […]

Creative Cardboard Cars

Creative Cardboard Cars

Turn cardboard boxes and a few other household items into these creative cars. It’s a fun rainy day project or […]

Easy Kids Witch Hats

Easy Kids Witch Hats

These adorable witch’s hats are a fun craft for Halloween. Kids will love decorating the hats however their imagination dictates.

Paper Plate Calavera

Turn a paper plate into a fabulous calavera, just in time for Day of the Dead. There’s no right or […]

Halloween Paper Plate Spider

Turn a paper plate into a friendly spider to decorate for Halloween. The tutorial also has instructions to make a […]

Candy Corn Counting

Craft adorable paper plate candy corn game pieces and then watch as children have fun playing an educational counting game! […]

Acorn Wreath

Go on a nature walk to collect acorns, then return home to make a festive fall wreath. This is a […]

Candy Corn Garland

Candy Corn Garland

Decorate your mantle this Halloween with this super easy candy corn banner. It starts with paper plates and colored paper […]

Colorful Patterned Owls

Colorful Patterned Owls

These paper plate owls are so colorful and fun! Use your creativity to design your own pattern and color combinations.

Pumpkin Paper Plate Mask

Pumpkin Paper Plate Mask

Make this pumpkin mask from paper plates. Hold up to child’s face for fun autumn photos!

Biting Paper Plate Shark Puppet

The movable jaws on these paper plate sharks let kids have great fun biting, chomping, and munching with them. The […]

See What’s Inside the Paper Plate Apple

Turn plain paper plates into a darling fall apple craft. This paper plate lets kids see what’s inside a real […]

Recycled Cereal Box Football Player Puppet

Recycled Cereal Box Football Player Puppet

Get ready for the big game by making a football player puppet from a recycled cereal box and other supplies […]

Paper Plate Jellyfish

Make an adorable jellyfish craft with paper plate, tissue paper and yarn. It’s a fun, multi-step project that kids will […]

Time Teller Cheat and Peek Clock

Time Teller Cheat and Peek Clock

Use two paper plates to make a clock that will help kids master telling time. It’s an easy way to […]

Textured Hot Air Balloon Sensory Craft

Turn a paper plate into a cool hot air balloon. Each section has a different texture to make it a […]

Paper Plate Boat

This paper plate boat is a fun summer craft for kids. It’s easy to transform into a pirate ship, a […]

Paper Plate Panda Puppet

Paper Plate Panda Puppet

Turn paper plates into adorable panda puppets, then have fun putting on a puppet show. Lots of room for creativity.

Easy Star Button Wreath

Easy Star Button Wreath

This festive wreath is made using a paper plate, stars, buttons and ribbon. Let the kids use their imagination to […]

Paper Plate Pirate

Paper Plate Pirate

Make an awesome pirate from a paper plate, using finger painting and construction paper pieces.  This tutorial is written in […]

Summer Footprint Sun

Summer Footprint Sun

Make this summer sun with your kids by painting a paper plate for the sun and their feet for the […]

Paper Plate Sand Dollars

Paper Plate Sand Dollars

It only takes a couple of simple steps to make these sweet sand dollars. This is a fun beach themed […]

Paper Plate Fish

Paper Plate Fish

Our old friend the paper plate once again is the foundation of this Paper Plate Fish craft. A fun ocean […]

Paper Plate Animal Craft

Paper Plate Farm Animals

Use a little bit of paint and some construction paper to turn ordinary paper plates into these cute characters that […]

May Day Paper Plate Basket

May Day Paper Plate Basket

This pretty May Day basket is lined with flowers and topped with special little handprints. A simple Mother’s Day craft […]

Paper Plate Clown Puppet

Paper Plate Clown Puppet

Make fun circus clown puppets from paper plates and other supplies. The kids will love making them and having their […]

Noah's Ark Paper Plate Craft

Noah’s Ark Paper Plate Craft

This Noah’s Ark craft has room for plenty of animals. Kids will love creating it and arranging the animals two […]

Giant Recycled Flower

Giant Recycled Flower

Gather up a few things from your kitchen and recycling bin to create this giant spring flower. Paper plates, paper cups, […]

rainbow mobile for St Patrick's Day

Rainbow Mobiles

Rainbow Mobile Decorate for St. Patrick’s Day by hanging these lucky rainbow mobiles around the house. This is an easy […]

Conversation Heart Paper Plate Baskets

Conversation Heart Paper Plate Baskets

We’ve turned paper plates in pretty conversation heart baskets. Fill them with treats and deliver them for Valentine’s Day!

Paper Plate Pig

A pink dinner plate and a pink dessert plate make the body of this adorable pig! Use construction paper or […]

Heart Book Mark

Heart Bookmark

Heart bookmarks make the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for any book lover! These are made from pretty printed card stock.

Paper Plate Snowman

Paper Plate Snowman

Paper Plate Snowman Make a jumbo snowman for your front door or a smaller one for your room. Either way […]

Paper Plate Pilgrims

Paper Plate Pilgrims

Made from paper plates, these pilgrims are a great preschool project for Thanksgiving day!

Homemade Clown Costume

Homemade Clown Costume

Here’s an adorable clown costume that your little ones can make themselves. What a great addition to your dress-up box […]

Noah's Ark and Critters

Noah’s Ark and Critters

Make a Noah’s Ark craft using a paper plate,popsicle sticks, clothespins, and a dash of creativity. What a fun project […]

Bottle Cap Tambourine

Bottle Cap Tambourine

Making musical instruments is always fun! Using recycled bottle caps and paper plates, you can make your own tambourine.

Paper Plate Cat

Paper Plate Cat

Turn a paper plate into a cute cat! Perfect for “C Week”, a study of pets, or just for fun. […]

Paper Plate Dream Catcher

This paper plate dream catcher is so easy to make and uses supplies you most likely have on hand. Kids […]

Paper Plate Pirates

Paper Plate Pirates

Make a friendly paper plate pirate! Use it as a decoration or turn it into a mask for dress-up play.

Spring Rainbows

Spring Rainbows

Turn paper plates and coffee filters into bright, cheery rainbows for spring and St. Patrick’s Day! We’ve used one simple […]

Paper Plate Turkey

This paper plate turkey craft is hiding a special message for others to find. It’s fun and inexpensive to make.

Paper Plate Dory Visor

Create a cute paper plate visor inspired by Disney’s Dory. The tutorial also has instructions to make a Nemo visor.

Paper Plate Pelican

Create a pelican using paper plates and cardboard tubes. This easy project is fun to pair with a study of […]

Paper Plate Oyster

Make this easy oyster craft using just a paper plate, paint, and a cotton ball. Young crafters will love it!

Paper Plate Dalmatian

Dog lovers will adore this Paper Plate Dalmatian. Pair it with a book or a movie that features dalmatians, or […]

Ten Plagues on Plates for Passover

Use paper plates to retell the story of the Ten Plagues. This is a wonderful activity to do for the […]

Sheep Mask

Create an adorable sheep mask for pretend play or as part of a costume. It’s very easy and perfect for […]

Movie Awards Party Tablesetting

Add pizazz to a movie awards watching party with this fun and simple place setting. The tutorial has lots of […]

Woven Christmas Tree

Create your own loom using a paper plate and weave a lovely Christmas tree. All you need is a paper […]

Paper Plate Fish

Make a school of colorful fish from paper plates! Decorate them with paint, sequins, feathers, pom poms or anything else you […]

Paper Plate Jellyfish

This cute jellyfish is made from a paper plate and ribbon. A fun project for preschoolers and great for an […]

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