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    Paper Plate Flamingo Craft For Kids

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    Flamingo Crafts

    Get creative with a Paper Plate Flamingo Craft! This easy DIY project adds tropical vibes to any room and is perfect for kids of all ages.

    Flamingo Paper Plate Craft

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    This paper plate flamingo craft is a fun way to make a cute pink flamingo and is a fun Summer Craft for kids of all ages.

    Flamingos are those elegant, bright pink birds that remind us of tropical summer days and the gentle lapping of ocean waves. How about adding a dash of that tropical fun right at home? This adorable flamingo craft only needs a few items and turns out so super cute!

    Whether you're a teacher looking for a fun classroom activity or a parent seeking a crafty diversion for a rainy day, this flamingo craft is a hit with kids of all ages. It’s so easy to make using a paper plate and all things PINK! Oh yeah!

    You can easily make a flamingo right along with your kids in this craft. No special skills are required here! Plus they’re fun to make and you’ll also be creating an adorable flamingo that can be used for pretend play, party decorations, or even as the perfect gift for Mother's Day or Valentine's Day. 

    So grab your craft supplies, and let's dive into a world of bright pink color, fun ideas, and lots of creative fun!

    Flamingo Craft

    Pretty Pink Flamingo Craft

    What's pink, stands on one leg, and is so fun to craft? If you guessed flamingos, you win! Here’s your trophy! Now go relax for a little cause I’ve got the work done on this craft, all you need to do is follow the instructions.

    Flamingos are a symbol of summer. Bright, hot weather, fun, sun, and water. That’s the flamingo! And there's no better way to celebrate these pretty pink flamingos than by creating fun, themed crafts.

    The good news is that crafting flamingos is relatively simple. All you need is a mix of craft supplies like pink cardstock, construction paper, a leftover paper plate, and small googly eyes for that distinctive flamingo gaze. Add a little imagination, and voila! 

    Don't miss our DIY Flamingo Costume, Flamingo Coloring Page, and our Flamingo Shoes

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    Simple Crafts for Kids

    I’ve got kids so I know- a craft has to have a few requirements to make it in my home. It’s gotta be simple, fun, easy, and the kids have got to love it. Check all the boxes! I tested this on my household and we all enjoyed it!

    Plus, this flamingo craft offers an excellent opportunity for kids to learn while having fun. It helps in developing fine motor skills, encourages creativity, and provides a hands-on way to explore and learn. But don’t tell them that! All they know is it’s fun and that’s all they need to know!

    Learning through crafts is so great because kids don’t even realize they’re learning. So if you’re a homeschooler, busy parent, public schooler, teacher, or just whatever, you can count this as learning and then relax! It’s all good!

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    Easy Paper Plate Crafts

    Paper plates that you already have in your cupboard and need to use up anyway? Yay! One of the best things about this flamingo craft is how simple it is. Paper plate flamingo crafts are awesome. They're easy to make, require minimal craft supplies, and turn out adorable. It's a great craft for young children and a fun summer craft for older kids as well.

    To create a paper plate flamingo, you just need a paper plate, pink paint, some construction paper, and googly eyes. The plate forms the flamingo's body, the construction paper creates the flamingo's legs, and the googly eyes bring your flamingo to life!

    Whether you want a simple project for a rainy day, you are planning a flamingo-themed party, or you just want to explore the world of flamingos, this flamingo craft is for you! Happy crafting!

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    Flamingo Craft Supplies

    Flamingo Craft Supplies
    • Paper plate
    • Pink and white tissue paper
    • Pink construction paper
    • Googly eye
    • Scissor
    • Red pen
    • Pink paint
    • Paintbrush
    • Marker
    • Glue

    How To Make Paper Plate Flamingo

    cut paper plate in half for flamingo

    Cut the paper plate in half.

    cut other half of paper plate with outline and oval for flamingo head

    From one side of the paper plate half, cut the wavy outline off the side of the plate. Cut an egg shape out of the remaining part of the plate. Cut the wavy outline into thirds. You will use the arch top of the wavy outline as the flamingo's neck.

    Paint Paper Plate Half Pink and Other Two Pieces of Flamingo Pink

    Paint the full half of the plate, the arch, and the egg shape pink.

    Flamingo's Body

    glue flamingo neck to back of flamingo and flamingo craft head

    Glue the neck of the flamingo to the back of the half-paper plate. Then glue the egg shape (Flamingo head) to the top of the neck.

    Cut Tissue Paper in squares

    Cut the tissue paper into squares.

    Glue Tissue Paper Squares to Flamingo Body Starting at bottom

    Glue the small tissue paper squares to the half paper plate varying in colors and layer them staring at the bottom. Once they dry, cut along the bottom of the round plate.

    Flamingo Heads

    Grab Black Pen and Googly Eyes

    Grab one googly eye and the black pen.

    Glue on Googly eye on flamingo and color in flamingo nose

    Glue the googly eye to the top of the flamingo head. Color the end of the egg shape for the nose of the flamingo.

    Flamingo Legs

    Cut Two One Inch Piece of Pink Paper For Flamingo Legs

    Cut the pink construction paper into two strips along the long side of the paper. Each strip should be about an inch thick.

    accordian fold both flamingo legs

    Accordion fold the two strips of paper.

    glue legs to bottom of flamingo body

    Glue the two legs to the back of the bottom of the flamingo body.

    Flamingo Neck

    Draw Squiggly Lines on Flamingo Neck

    With a red pen, draw wavy lines down the neck of the flamingo.

    Paper Plate Flamingo

    Viola, you have a paper plate flamingo!

    Happy Crafting!

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    Paper Plate Flamingo Craft

    Get creative with a Paper Plate Flamingo Craft! This easy DIY project adds tropical vibes to any room and is perfect for kids of all ages.
    Course Kids Crafts
    Cook Time 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time 30 minutes minutes
    Author Alli Ward

    Equipment

    • Scissors
    • Paintbrush

    Ingredients

    • Paper plate
    • Pink and white tissue paper
    • Pink construction paper
    • Googly eye
    • Red pen
    • Pink paint
    • Glue
    • Black Pen

    Instructions

    • Cut the paper plate in half.
      cut paper plate in half for flamingo
    • From one side of the paper plate half, cut the wavy outline off the side of the plate. Cut an egg shape out of the remaining part of the plate. Cut the wavy outline into thirds. You will use the arch top of the wavy outline as the flamingo's neck.
      cut other half of paper plate with outline and oval for flamingo head
    • Paint the full half of the plate, the arch, and the egg shape pink.
      Paint Paper Plate Half Pink and Other Two Pieces of Flamingo Pink
    • Glue the neck of the flamingo to the back of the half-paper plate. Then glue the egg shape (Flamingo head) to the top of the neck.
      glue flamingo neck to back of flamingo and flamingo craft head
    • Cut the tissue paper into squares.
      Cut Tissue Paper in squares
    • Glue the small tissue paper squares to the half paper plate varying in colors and layer them staring at the bottom. Once they dry, cut along the bottom of the round plate.
      Glue Tissue Paper Squares to Flamingo Body Starting at bottom
    • Grab one googly eye and the black pen.
      Grab Black Pen and Googly Eyes
    • Glue the googly eye to the top of the flamingo head. Color the end of the egg shape for the nose of the flamingo.
      Glue on Googly eye on flamingo and color in flamingo nose
    • Cut the pink construction paper into two strips along the long side of the paper. Each strip should be about an inch thick.
      Cut Two One Inch Piece of Pink Paper For Flamingo Legs
    • Accordion fold the two strips of paper.
      accordian fold both flamingo legs
    • Glue the two legs to the back of the bottom of the flamingo body.
      glue legs to bottom of flamingo body
    • With a red pen, draw wavy lines down the neck of the flamingo.
      Draw Squiggly Lines on Flamingo Neck
    • Viola, you have a paper plate flamingo!
      Paper Plate Flamingo

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