Create a whimsical paper plate mushroom craft with this fun and easy DIY project, perfect for kids and craft enthusiasts.

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This project is sure to "grow" on you - a mushroom craft! And definitely use that joke on your kids! They’ll love it!

Current trends of mushrooms? In décor? Yes! That’s actually a thing! If you love the whimsical, woodland charm of these unique structures, this craft is for you!

Whether you're a teacher looking for a new materials-based project or a parent in search of a rainy day activity, we've got the perfect fun way to spend some time.

Cute Mushroom Fungi for Kids

Now, let's chat mushrooms!

Have you ever made adorable gnomes or fairy houses? Mushrooms go hand in hand with them! Not only are they part of the fascinating world of fungi, but they also make a unique woodland centerpiece for any décor or crafty project.

Their distinctive shape and variety of colors make them a great source of inspiration, perfect for DIY craft kits!

You can have your own mushroom décor, right in your kids' craft room, or even on your holiday mantle. What could be cuter in a Christmas village display? From their classic mushroom top to the sturdy mushroom stalk, we're going to explore all things mushroom in this craft.

Don't miss our How To Draw a Mushroom Tutorial!

Simple and Easy Crafts

Crafts are a fantastic way to engage with different materials, from the softness of tissue paper to the firmness of popsicle sticks. But today, we're doing something a little bit different. We're turning a basic household item, the humble paper plate, into a cute mushroom! We call it our easy paper plate mushroom craft.

This craft is a fun family activity that's sure to spark joy and creativity. It's all about transforming something ordinary into something extraordinary.

Plus, it's a wonderful opportunity to talk about the spawn times of real mushrooms, or even their spore print if you're feeling educational! This doesn’t have to just be in the classroom either. Homeschool moms? Sure! Them too! But teaching about mushrooms can be fun and easy for everyone!

Just look up a few mushroom facts on the internet and while your kids paint, read them. If you’re feeling particularly adventurous, check out a book about mushrooms from the library. Super simple and fun too.

DIY Paper Plate Crafts

If you're a seasoned crafter, you are probably already familiar with paper plate crafts! They're a staple of the craft world, a canvas just waiting to be transformed! Who knew something so basic and CHEAP could be turned into a million different things?

This mushroom craft takes the humble paper plate to a whole new level. Along with some paint colors and a trusty paintbrush, you'll bring these paper plates to life as delightful, DIY painted mushroom kits.

You’ll be making mushroom stalks and the small circles of paper plates will become the mushroom caps. Whether you're crafting elegant mushrooms for a woodland décor theme or creating a mushroom fairy house craft for a whimsical addition to your fairy garden, the possibilities are endless.

Remember, the beauty of crafting is in the process as much as it is in the finished painted mushrooms. So, gather your craft kits, don your aprons, and get ready to make some magic.

Be sure to check out our other popular paper plate crafts including Paper Plate Lion, Paper Plate Butterfly, and Paper Plate Sun.

Mushroom Craft Supplies

Paper Plate
Scissor
Red Paint
Paint Brush
White Paper

How To Make Mushroom Out of Paper

start with white paper plate for mushroom craft

Start with a white paper plate and your scissors.

Cut your paper plate in half. Grab your paint brush and red paint.

Flip the paper plate over and paint it red.

cut out a rectangle and circles out of white paper

Next, cut out a rectangle shape from the other side of the paper plate for the mushroom stem. Then out of the piece of white paper, cut out a few different size circles and ovals.

glue stem to back of mushroom cap and circles to top

Assemble the mushroom craft by gluing the stem to the middle of the straight side of the paper plate. Then glue the white circles to the top of the mushroom cap. Viola, you have cute mushrooms!

We hope you enjoy it as much as we did! Happy Crafting!

We highlighted this Nature Craft along with some other fun kid's crafts in our October Kids Crafts in celebration of National Mushroom Day - October 15th along with our hundreds of Easy Kids Crafts.

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Mushroom Craft

Create a whimsical paper plate mushroom craft with this fun and easy DIY project, perfect for kids and craft enthusiasts.

Course Kids Crafts

Cook Time 20

Total Time 20

Servings Paper Plate Mushroom

Author Alli Ward

Equipment

Paint Brush
Scissor

Ingredients

Instructions

Start with a white paper plate and your scissors.
Cut your paper plate in half. Grab your paint brush and red paint.
Flip the paper plate over and paint it red.
Next, cut out a rectangle shape from the other side of the paper plate for the mushroom stem. Then out of the piece of white paper, cut out a few different size circles and ovals.
Assemble the mushroom craft by gluing the stem to the middle of the straight side of the paper plate. Then glue the white circles to the top of the mushroom cap. Viola, you have cute mushrooms!