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    Easy Paper Plate Monster Craft (Free Template)

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    Elevate your kids' creativity with paper plate monster craft ideas! Transform ordinary plates into silly monsters for hours of spooky fun.

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    This paper plate monster craft is a fun craft for both young kids and older kids. It is a great way to get kids into the Halloween spirit and have so much fun. Plus your little monsters can make their own monsters which is all kinds of fun!

    Get ready for a monstrously good time with our Paper Plate Monster Craft! Unleash your creativity as we show you how to transform simple paper plates into a world of adorable and spooky monsters. Whether it's a fun family activity or a classroom project, these crafts are sure to spark the imaginations of kids of all ages. Let's dive into the colorful and creative world of paper plate monsters!

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    Fun Monster Crafts

    Monster crafts for kids are a super fun way to let your creative side shine. You can make all sorts of cool and colorful monsters that will make you smile. Whether you're at home with your family or in school, these craft projects are a great idea to have fun while being creative.

    What's awesome about monster crafts is that they are easy to do. You won't need a ton of fancy stuff. Just some simple supplies like paper plates, googly eyes, and markers will do the trick. Not only are these crafts fun to make, but they also give you cool monsters to play with. You can make up stories and adventures with your new monster buddies, which is a really fun way to let your imagination run wild.

    But here's the cool part: while you're having a blast making and playing with these monsters, you're also learning stuff. Crafting helps improve fine motor skills, which is important. It's like a little workout for your brain! Plus, when you finish a craft, you feel proud of what you made, and that's a great boost for your confidence. So, whether you're with your family or at school, trying out monster crafts is a super fun and smart idea!

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    ​Halloween Crafts For Kids

    When it's Halloween time, crafting becomes a thrilling adventure for kids. And when it comes to making paper plate monsters, it's not just about having fun – it's about getting your Halloween vibes on point. Whether you're throwing a Halloween bash, decorating your house, or just want a cool family activity, these crafts are perfect for getting into the spooky spirit.

    What's cool about Halloween crafts is that they're usually simple to do but look totally awesome when you're done. Easy monster crafts are a prime example. With just some basic stuff like paper plates, paint, and googly eyes, you can create your own monster designs. These crafts are hands-on fun that helps you get better at using your hands and lets your imagination run wild.

    Once your paper plate monsters are ready, they're not just for show but for playing, too! Picture this: you and your friends making up spooky stories and going on pretend adventures with your monster buddies.

    It's not just a blast; it's also a way to be super creative and tell cool stories. So, this Halloween, don't miss out on making paper plate monsters. They're a way to have tons of fun and get into the Halloween spirit!

    Don't miss our other Halloween Paper Plate Crafts including Paper Plate Owl, Paper Plate Frankenstein, Paper Plate Mummy, and Paper Plate Bat

    Step 1 paper plate monster craft supplies

    Easy Monster Craft Supplies

    • Paper plate
    • Free Monster Template (bottom of the post)
    • Acrylic Paints
    • Paintbrush
    • Marker
    • Scissors
    • Glue Sticks 
    • Construction paper (white, orange, and black)

    How To Make Monster Paper Plate Craft

    step 2 paint paper plate green monster

    Start by painting the front of your paper plate.

    step 3 cut out monster craft template and trace on construction paper

    The next step is to print out the free monster craft template and then cut out each of the pieces of the template. Trace and cut out the eye and teeth on white paper, the antennas on black paper, and the mouth on orange paper.

    Step 4 draw on monster mouth

    Grab a black marker or black paint pen and draw black circles on the eye to create an eye, as well as draw a black line inside the monster's mouth. 

    step 5 glue monster eye and monster mouth to paper plate

    Glue the eye and mouth on the front of the paper plate. For a friendly monster, glue the mouth in a smile shape. For scary monsters, glue the mouths upside down and make a frown. 

    step 8 paper plate monster craft

    Lastly, glue your antennas to the top back of the paper plate and glue the teeth to the mouth along the black line.

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    Viola, you have a cute paper plate monster! We hope you enjoy this easy Halloween Craft as much as we did making it. Have fun with it!

    Happy Crafting and Happy Halloween!

    We highlighted this Paper Plate Craft along with some other fun kid's crafts in our April Crafts for Kids along with our 101+ Easy Craft Ideas for kids.

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    Paper Plate Monster Craft

    Elevate your kids' creativity with paper plate monster craft ideas! Transform ordinary plates into silly monsters for hours of spooky fun.
    Course Kids Crafts
    Cook Time 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time 30 minutes minutes
    Author Alli Ward

    Equipment

    • Scissors
    • Paintbrush

    Ingredients

    • Paper plate
    • Free Monster Template bottom of the post
    • Acrylic Paints
    • Marker
    • Glue Sticks
    • Black Construction Paper
    • Orange Construction Paper
    • White Construction Paper

    Instructions

    • Start by painting the front of your paper plate.
      step 2 paint paper plate green monster
    • The next step is to print out the free monster craft template and then cut out each of the pieces of the template.
      easy paper plate monster craft
    • Trace and cut out the eye and teeth on white paper, the antennas on black paper, and the mouth on orange paper.
      step 3 cut out monster craft template and trace on construction paper
    • Grab a black marker or black paint pen and draw black circles on the eye to create an eye, as well as draw a black line inside the monster's mouth. 
      Step 4 draw on monster mouth
    • Glue the eye and mouth on the front of the paper plate. For a friendly monster, glue the mouth in a smile shape. For scary monsters, glue the mouths upside down and make a frown. 
      step 5 glue monster eye and monster mouth to paper plate
    • Lastly, glue your antennas to the top back of the paper plate and glue the teeth to the mouth along the black line.
      step 8 paper plate monster craft

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