50+ Paper Plate Crafts For Kids

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These fun paper plate crafts are a great way for kids of all ages to get creative and make all kinds of fun things.

We sure do love a craft that makes use of supplies we already have around the house. It’s just one of the reasons why we love these super cute paper plate crafts for kids. Kids will love watching these boring white plates transform into fun animals, masks, or any other fun design!

We love that you really don’t need any special supplies or even a rigid set of directions. Just bring an active imagination and a willingness to experiment and get crafty! (We also love that there is no messy cleanup.)

Paper Crafts For Kids

You can do these paper crafts with kids of any age. You can stick to something quick and easy like coloring or painting the paper plates with cool colors and shapes. Or, if you have other supplies, you can try something a bit more elaborate. Tissue paper and yarn make for interesting textural elements and add a bit more interest.

Crumple up the tissue paper and add it as a puffy rabbit tail or lush treetop. Use a hole punch and string yarn from end to end to create a web. These craft activities are particularly great for improving fine motor skills.

Paper plates are also perfect for making masks for dress-up play. These lion masks are a wonderful craft for toddlers. Younger kids might have trouble cutting out the eyes but encourage them to try! Since your only using paper plates, kids can start over without getting too frustrated.

The circular shape of a paper plate naturally lends itself to the image of a face. Challenge your kids to make masks in their own image, a robot, an animal or any other creature they can think of!

Creative Kids Crafts

This slithering snake is another great paper plate craft idea. This is an animal shape most kids can create on their own. They’ll love the way it curls around just like a real snake!

It’s also super easy to add appendages like ears, noses, and hands or legs. You could fold strips of paper accordion-style and hang them from the sides of the plate for a silly-looking spider. Or try adding rabbit ears, and kitty whiskers, or play around with different kinds of noses.

Once you get started, challenge your kids to come up with their own design or paper plate animals. They’ll never look at a paper plate the same way again!

Our paper plate crafts for kids can be visited on a rainy day or for a special occasion. Organize an art and craft party for your friends and set up different stations. Because our easy paper plate crafts are fun for kids of all ages, they make for a perfect party activity.

Set out some plates, scissors, markers, construction paper, and glue sticks. Or get more advanced with pipe cleaners, pom poms, cotton balls, scraps of felt, tissue paper, yarn, stickers, or even googly eyes! Let the kids create and see what fun shapes and ideas they come up with.

Easy Paper Plate Crafts

Paper plate projects can also be another opportunity to teach your kids math skills and have fun with learning. They easily can be turned into clocks. With a movable hour and minute hands, you can practice telling time.

Paper plates are also a great way to introduce fractions. Fold it in half and talk about what a “half” actually means. Use a pencil or crayon to divide portions like a pie and talk about fractions. With a clear vision, you might be surprised at how well your child can grasp these foundational math skills.

You could reinforce lessons about shapes by using scissors to make the circle into another shape. Or simply use the plate to talk about the properties of a circle and symmetry.

Paper plate crafts are so versatile. They are great for encouraging creative play and are super simple to set up. Buying a stack in bulk so you have it on hand for your next get-together (whether you’re serving food or just keeping active kids occupied)! Looking for even more inspiration? You can find all kinds of free printable designs, coloring pages, and arts and crafts ideas at Made With Happy!

Crafts With Paper Plates

Here is a list of paper plate crafts where you are sure to find the perfect craft to keep your little hands busy.

Jellyfish Craft

Take a dive into creativity with the Paper Plate Jellyfish Craft, where kids can transform a plain paper plate into a whimsical underwater friend by adding colorful streamers, googly eyes, and their own imaginative touch, making it a delightful addition to our collection of paper plate crafts.

Pumpkin Pie Craft

Get in the festive spirit with the Pumpkin Pie Craft, a delightful addition to our paper plate crafts collection, where children can create their own mini pumpkin pies using paper plates, construction paper, and a sprinkle of creativity, making it a fun and tasty way to celebrate the autumn season.

Watermelon Craft

Quench your creative thirst with the Watermelon Craft, a refreshing addition to our paper plate crafts collection, where kids can transform a simple paper plate into a vibrant watermelon slice using paint, construction paper, and their imagination, making it a perfect summer-inspired project to enjoy.

Crab Craft

Take a dive into the world of paper plate crafts with an adorable and easy-to-make paper plate crab that will keep kids entertained and spark their imagination.

Earth Day For Kids

This tissue paper with free printable template was a beautiful paper plate project for learning about the Earth and Earth Day.

Captain America Shield Craft

Unleash your inner superhero with the Captain America Shield Craft, a thrilling addition to our paper plate crafts collection, where kids can design and decorate their own iconic shield using a paper plate, paint, and some star-spangled creativity, making it a fantastic activity for little Avengers fans.

Watermelon Craft Preschool

Watermelon Craft for kids with popsicle sticks

Fruit fun with this sweet watermelon craft during the summer months, or better yet, all year long! The perfect summer craft for those looking for boredom busters.

Bunny Craft Paper Plate

Hop into creativity with the Bunny Paper Plate Craft, a charming addition to our paper plate crafts collection, where kids can transform a plain plate into an adorable bunny face using paint, construction paper, and googly eyes, making it a delightful project for Easter or any animal-themed crafting fun.

Paper Plate Reindeer Craft

Embrace the holiday spirit with the Reindeer Craft, a whimsical addition to our paper plate crafts collection, where kids can transform a plain plate into a festive reindeer using paint, construction paper, and googly eyes, making it a joyful and creative activity to celebrate the Christmas season.

Globe Craft

Explore the world of creativity with the Globe Craft, an educational addition to our paper plate crafts collection, where children can decorate a paper plate to resemble a globe, adding continents, oceans, and landmarks, making it a fun and interactive way to learn about geography while unleashing their imagination.

Star Wars Crafts For Kids

May the force be with you and this sweet baby Yoda craft. If you love this, then don't miss our Star Wars Crafts.

Penguin Craft

Embrace the wintery wonderland with the Penguin Craft, a delightful addition to our paper plate crafts collection, where kids can transform a simple paper plate into an adorable penguin using paint, construction paper, and googly eyes, making it a fun and engaging activity for winter-themed crafting or animal lovers.

Paper Plate Lion

Craft a fierce and friendly lion using a paper plate, yellow and orange paint, and a splash of creativity!

Paper Wind Chimes Craft

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Add a touch of whimsical melody to your crafting session with the Paper Plate Wind Chime Craft, a delightful addition to our paper plate crafts collection, where children can decorate and assemble their own wind chime using paper plates, string, and various decorative materials, creating a beautiful and soothing addition to any outdoor space.

Flamingo Craft

Embrace the vibrant and tropical vibes with the Flamingo Craft, a fabulous addition to our paper plate crafts collection, where children can transform a simple paper plate into a majestic flamingo using paint, feathers, and their artistic flair, making it a delightful project to bring a touch of exotic charm to any crafting session or animal-themed event.

Paper Plate Bird Feeder Craft

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Invite feathered friends to your backyard with the Bird Feeder Craft, a fantastic addition to our paper plate crafts collection, where kids can transform a simple plate into a bird feeder using paint, seeds, and string, providing a fun and interactive way to connect with nature while nurturing local wildlife.

Frog Craft

Leap into creativity with the Frog Craft, a delightful addition to our paper plate crafts collection, where kids can transform a plain paper plate into a charming frog using paint, construction paper, and googly eyes, making it a fun and engaging activity for animal lovers or nature-themed crafting adventures.

Paper Plate Fish

Dive into creativity with our Paper Plate Fish craft! Transform ordinary paper plates into colorful and charming fish designs. Join our Paper Plate Crafts post and make a splash with this fun and imaginative project for all ages.

Paper Plate Shark Craft

Add a touch of excitement to your paper plate crafts collection with the thrilling paper plate shark craft! Turn an ordinary plate into a jaw-dropping shark masterpiece, perfect for unleashing creativity and crafting fun for all ages.

Patriotic Paper Plate Star Wreath

Add a patriotic touch to your crafting repertoire with a stunning Patriotic Paper Plate Star Wreath. Using simple materials like paper plates, scissors, and glue, you can create a beautiful wreath adorned with colorful stars, perfect for celebrating patriotic occasions or adding a festive flair to your home decor.

Paper Plate Strawberry Craft

Delight little ones with a sweet and simple paper plate strawberry craft that combines creativity and fun, perfect for crafting sessions and imaginative play.

Paper Plate Boat Craft

Explore the high seas of creativity with a fun and easy-to-make Paper Plate Boat, an exciting addition to our collection of Paper Plate Crafts!

Sunflower Craft With Paper Plates

Bring sunny smiles to kids' faces with the Paper Plate Sunflower Craft, a fun and easy project that adds a touch of nature-inspired creativity to your collection of paper plate crafts.

Pirate Ship Craft

Embark on a crafting adventure with our Pirate Ship Craft using paper plates, allowing kids to transform simple materials into a seafaring masterpiece!

Rocket Craft

Unleash your child's creativity with our rocket craft, an exciting addition to our collection of imaginative paper plate crafts for kids!

Fox Paper Plate Craft

Transform simple paper plates into charming foxes with our easy and engaging Paper Plate Fox craft - a must-try for all craft enthusiasts!

Mushroom Craft

Craft your very own paper mushroom with this creative and enjoyable DIY project.

Owl Paper Plate

Craft a charming paper plate owl with this delightful DIY project, adding a touch of nature-inspired creativity to your home decor.

Scarecrow Paper Plate Craft

Create an adorable paper plate scarecrow, adding a whimsical touch to your autumn décor with this fun DIY project.

Pizza Craft

Create a slice of fun with our Pizza Paper Plate Craft, an easy and delightful activity for kids to design their own pizza using paper plates and colorful toppings!

Outerspace Paper Plates

This spacecraft is so much fun by Glitter on a Dime. Some of the best ideas are great fun.

Gingerbread Craft

This Gingerbread Craft transforms a simple paper plate into a festive holiday decoration, perfect for kids to unleash their creativity and holiday spirit!

Paper Plate Monkeys

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Paper Plate Flowers

These paper plate flowers are all kinds of beautiful.

Dinosaur Paper Plates

These adorable dinosaurs from Made to Be a Momma are all kinds of cute and full of fun.

Ice Cream Craft

This great craft from Easy Peasy Fun is screaming fun... Ice screaming fun!

Alien Spaceship Craft

These aliens from Easy Crafts for Kids are a great idea.

Unicorn Sewing Craft

This fun craft from Kiddy Charts is a great idea.

Paper Plate Ladybug

We love all things ladybug and this colorful ladybug by Crafts by Amanda.

Paper Plate Sunflower

This sunflower craft is an easy activity for the dog days of Summer and is one of the best Summer paper plate crafts.

Fruit Slice Paper Fans

Turn that paper plate into a fan for those hot days from Family Focus Blog are useful and fun!

Paper Plate BB8

Another Star Wars craft that is all kinds of fun. This BB8 from by Attachment Mummy is a great craft.

Paper Plate Snow Globes

This snowglobe by Ottawa Mommy Club is the perfect Winter craft.

Paper Plate Snakes

Snake craft fun from Mom Brite is cute and fun.

Mickey Mouse Rainbow Plates

We love all things Rainbows and Mickey and this craft from Grace Giggles and Naptime is checking all the boxes.

Paper Plate Woven Bowls

This woven bowl from Craftsy Hacks is a great idea and utilizing those paper plates for good.

Paper Plate Rainbow Fish

Have some Rainbow fish fun with the book and this preschool craft from Two Pink Peonies.

Paper Plate Pigs

Another sweet paper plate animal from Simple Everyday Mom. This pig is pink and fun.

Paper Plate Piggy Mask

Turn your paper plate into a cute mask.from Red Ted Art

Eric Carle Paper Plate Cats

Another fun book themed craft from Moms Who Save

Paper Plate Halloween Crafts

Dive into the world of creativity with our Paper Plate Halloween Crafts, a spooky and fun addition to our collection of imaginative paper plate crafts for kids.

Haunted House Paper Plate Craft

Embark on a spooky adventure with the Haunted House Paper Plate Craft, a chilling addition to our paper plate crafts collection, where kids can transform a simple plate into a haunted mansion using paint, construction paper, and their imagination, making it a bewitching project for Halloween or imaginative play.