Paper Plate Crafts for Kids

Well over 200 kid's crafts using paper plates! Children love paper plate crafts, and grown ups love how inexpensive they are.

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

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 Turkey

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

Paper Plate Stingray

Turn a paper plate and paper bowl into a friendly stingray. It’s easy to do!

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 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 […]

Paper Easter Egg Wreath

This paper Easter Egg wreath is a fun way for kids to help decorate for Easter. It’s a great project to […]

Monkey Noise Makers

Celebrate the Chinese New Year with noise makers commemorating the Year of the Monkey. Use craft supplies you already have on […]

Color Matching Toy

Toddlers and preschoolers will enjoy this homemade color matching toy. It uses inexpensive supplies and is quick and easy to […]

Doctor Who Paper Napkins and Plates

Turn paper napkins and plates into Doctor Who TARDISes. All you have to do is print, cut and glue!

Paper Plate Goat

Celebrate the Year of the Goat with this cute paper plate craft. It’s equally great for a study of the […]

Paper Plate Paddington Bear

Paddington Bear is coming to the big screen! Make a fun craft project with the kids from an ordinary paper […]

Wearable Cardboard Box Car

Make a personalized, wearable car from a recycled cardboard box and basic craft items. This project is fun for Halloween […]

Paper Plate Spiderweb

Make a cute paper plate spiderweb using only a few supplies. It’s perfect for even the littlest ones to practice […]

Shark Memory Game

This game has different skill levels, and can be played on the floor or a large table or, for a […]

Sharknado Paper Plate Mobile

Use paper plates and a free shark printable to make this mobile for your bedroom or classroom. Great for a […]

Paper Plate Cookie Basket

Follow the simple directions to turn a paper plate into a basket that is perfect for giving a gift of […]

Paper Plate Heart Pocket

Learn how to turn 2 paper plates into a heart-shaped pocket that can be used to collect Valentines.

Paper Plate Olympic Rings

Turn five painted paper plates into the Olympic rings. A fun activity for kids of all ages.

Snowman Name Craft

This simple snowman craft is a fun project for a cold winter’s day. There is lots of room for creativity […]

Cardboard Gingerbread House

Imagine how much fun your kids would have with a life-sized gingerbread house! Construct the base from cardboard boxes, then […]

Paper Plate Pop-Up Turkey

This paper plate pop-up turkey is easy and fun for kids of all ages. Use the completed turkeys to decorate […]

Paper Plate Pumpkin

Turn a paper plate and an empty cardboard tube into a cute paper plate pumpkin. There are two versions of […]

Handprint Rooster

This rooster is easy to make and uses materials you probably have already. Perfect for R Week or for everyday […]

Paper Plate Clown Face

Use a divided paper plate to make a fun clown face! Decorate with paint, a pom pom nose, pipe cleaners, […]

Clown Serving Plate

Take two paper plates (cut and stapled together) and some craft supplies (whatever you have on hand is fine) to […]

Cardboard Cars for a Homemade Drive-In Theater

Make cars out of cardboard boxes, duct tape, spray paint and paper plates. Then pop some corn, climb into the […]

Paper Plate Aquarium

Make this easy Paper Plate Aquarium based on One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish. A fun project for […]

Paper Plate Star Hat

Make a cute star crown or hat out of a simple paper plate. The kids will love making this and […]

Tissue Paper Rainbow

Even the youngest crafters will enjoy this fun and festive tissue paper rainbow project. Post also includes a tutorial for […]

Framed Handprint Turkey

Take the classic handprint turkey one step further and make it on a paper plate. decorate the outside to create […]

Paper Pumpkins and Corn

Make your own fall harvest with construction paper corn and paper plate pumpkins. A fun unit to help teach kids […]

Teaching Time Clock

A clock to help your kids learn to tell time. Simple and inexpensive to make, your kids will enjoy learning […]

Paper Plate Duck

Kids will go quackers for these paper plate barnyard ducks. Fun decorations for a bulletin board or the kids playroom.

Paper Plate Rooster

Turn paper plates into fun farm animals like this Printable Paper Plate Rooster. Great for bulletin board art too.

Salad Spinner Easter Egg

Create some wild and crazy designs on your eggs using a salad spinner! Turn the kids loose for a fun […]

Paper Plate Easter Bunny

Kids will have fun covering a paper plate with cotton balls to create a friendly Easter Bunny. Construction paper ears […]

Spring Seder Plate

Kids can make a Sedar plate to celebrate Passover. Follow our directions, we’ll show you how to label it if […]

Paper Plate Shamrock

Perfect for a classroom craft or for a day at home crafting with your preschooler, these paper plate shamrocks carry […]

Dr. Seuss Cat Hats

Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday in style with these easy to make hats. Made from paper and paper plates, a perfect […]

Paper Plate Valentine Card Holder

Here’s an easy and economical Valentine’s Day project to help your little crafters organize their Valentines. Would make a great […]

Countdown Clock for Kids

Get the little ones involved in your New Year’s Eve celebrations by crafting countdown clocks made from paper plates and […]

Turkey with Handprint Feathers

Make these turkeys special by using your little one’s handprints on colorful paper for his feathers!

Turkey Table Topper

Not only can this festive bird really dress up a Thanksgiving table, it also does double duty serving up your […]

Spin Art Turkeys

Make these brightly colored turkeys for your table by using paint, paper plates and a salad spinner!

Halloween Beans & Lentils Wreath

This natural organic wreath is made from beans and lentils!

Paper Plate Halloween Spiders

Fun spiders made from paper plates and paper can be suspended from the ceiling. Makes a great Halloween party or […]